Nicolas James Aguilera Jr.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Nicolas James Aguilera Jr., 56, died Dec. 31, 2009, at J.F.K Medical Center Hospice Unit, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Roger L. Christian

MASON CITY -Roger L. Christian, 73, of 419 28th St. S.W., Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. Inurnment will take place at Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Arrangements are with 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 January 6, 2010

Phyllis M. Dean  
 
 
Phyllis M. Dean, 81, of Eagan, Minn., and formerly of Clear Lake, and Faribault, Minn., passed away on Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minn.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault. Interment will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Phyllis Mary Barry, the daughter of Leo and Lillian (Cyr) Barry, was born on Aug. 21, 1928, in Faribault. Phyllis graduated from high school in Faribault. She lived in Albert Lea, Minn., and Japan prior to moving to Clear Lake in about 1980. There she worked at Opportunity Village for 25 years.

In 2005 she moved to Eagan to be near her family. Phyllis was a member of the Albert Lea Moose Lodge and was involved at her church in Clear Lake. She enjoyed being involved with the lives of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, Barry (Junko) Dean of Minneapolis, Ann-Marie (Bruce) Hoffman of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Michael (Nancy) Dean of Eagan, Minn.; five grandchildren, Nicole Clark, Danielle Cartinhour, Kristen Morgan and Preston and Andrea Dean; two great-grandchildren, Kendric and Cadence Clark; seven sisters, Pat (Raymond) Schwichtenberg, Geraldine (Jim) Stevens, Mary (Jerry) Brown, Dorothy (Doug) Paulson, Carol Eveslage, Diane (Wayne) Beumer and Sharon (Karl) Teater; and other relatives and friends.
    
She was preceded in death by her parents.

For online condolences and information please visit www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Kenneth Dugan

CHARLES CITY -Kenneth Dugan, 61, of Charles City died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Ben A. Hadley

HAMPTON - Ben Hadley, 59, of Hampton died Sunday (Jan. 3, 2010) at his home.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

 The public is invited to a brief prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursday with Pastor John Byrne officiating the prayer service.

Inurnment will be at a later date in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 5 to January 6, 2010

Hilda L. LaCoste

OSAGE - Hilda L. LaCoste, 92, of Osage died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Faith Lutheran Home, 914 Davidson Drive, Osage, with the Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, rural Osage.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Faith Lutheran Home or Iowa Hospice.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Ruby Faye Mason  
 
 
HAMPTON - Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva with the Rev. Gary VanWert and the Rev. Sylvia Kennedy officiating. Burial will take place in the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva.

Visitation will also be from 11 a.m. until time of services on Friday at Geneva United Methodist Church.

 Memorials may be directed to the lymphoma/leukemia society, the Franklin General Hospital Foundation or Hospice of Northern Iowa.

Ruby Faye Mason, 93, of Hampton passed away Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. She was born on Jan. 12, 1916, in rural Sheffield to Fred J. and Minnie J. (Buttjer) Woodley. Ruby attended Geneva Consolidated Schools.

She was united in marriage to Raymond Samuel Mason on June 12, 1935, in Northwood. Ruby was a homemaker. She was a member of Geneva United Methodist Church since her confirmation in 1929. Ruby was involved with the Lindenwood Cemetery Society, the Historical Society, was active in the Old Stone House and was a member of the United Methodist Church Women's Group.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Ruby also enjoyed flowers, gardening, bird watching and the outdoors.

She is survived by her daughter, Dixie (Duane) Schmitt, of Hampton; daughter, Cinda (Wes) Malcolm, of Hampton; son, Lance (Willy) Mason, of Hampton; her grandchildren, Teri (Rory) Fender, Tamara Schmitt, Traci (Bob) Kloetzer, Toni (Jorgen) Paulsen, Todd (Heather) Schmitt, Mark (Jody) Malcolm and Darren (Wendy) Malcolm; 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and also many beloved nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond, on Jan. 5, 1991; brother, Harry; and sisters, Neta, Marie, Elsie and Hazel.

Arrangements are with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Nicolas James Aguilera Jr.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Nicolas James Aguilera Jr., 56, died Dec. 31, 2009, at J.F.K Medical Center Hospice Unit, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Harold O. Peterson

HAMPTON - Harold O. Peterson, 93, of Hampton died Sunday (Jan. 3, 2010) at his home in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with the Rev. David Bernhardt officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hampton Cemetery at a later date.

There is no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 4 to January 6, 2010

Chris Allen Piper
 
 
 
HAMPTON - Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Church of the Living Word in Hampton with Pastor Jon Anderson officiating. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Chris Allen Piper, 47, of Hampton, passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) in an automobile accident in Arkadelphia, Ark.

He was born Nov. 2, 1962, in Mason City to Jack Oliver and Grace Louise (True) Piper. Chris graduated from the Mason City High School.

He married Laura Vollrath on Oct. 2, 1993, in Hampton. He worked for North Star Installations.

Chris enjoyed all sports, he enjoyed playing fantasy football, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, and he enjoyed fishing. Chris was a very hard worker and loved his family, friends and his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Piper, of Hampton; son, Scott Vollrath, of Hampton; son, Michael and wife, Jolene Piper, of Emmons, Minn.; daughter, Melissa Piper, of Mason City; daughter Danelle Paine, of Storm Lake; parents, Jack and Grace Piper, of Mason City; brother, Todd, and wife, Tina, Piper, of Mason City; sister, Vickie Piper, of Mason City; brother, Brad and wife, Scarlett Piper of Lincoln, Neb.

 Chris was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Juel Alton Prestegaard

NORTHWOOD - Juel Alton Prestegaard, 82, Northwood, died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Juel will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, rural Carpenter, with the Rev. Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery with military honors conducted by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time Friday at the church.

The family of Juel Prestegaard has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Lutheran Retirement Home in his memory.

Juel Alton Prestegaard was born on April 18, 1927, in Northwood, the son of Edward and Olga (Hendrickson) Prestegaard. Juel was confirmed into the Lutheran faith on Sept. 13, 1942, at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Glenville, Minn. Juel attended school in Carpenter and Northwood.

After his schooling, Juel helped his family on the family farm before his induction into the Army on July 10, 1945, at Fort Snelling, Minn., serving his country faithfully during World War II until his honorable discharge on Dec. 10, 1946, receiving the World War II Victory Medal.

He was united in marriage to Bernice Graber on Nov. 14, 1948, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rosecreek, Minn., and to this union nine children were born, Marcia, Bonnie, Bruce, Sheryl, Jeff, Sandra, Becky, Richard and Gary. Bernice preceded him in death on July 4, 1997.

After his marriage, Juel worked for various farmers until his retirement in 1991 due to ill health.

Juel enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, playing canasta and watching wrestling on TV, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

He was a member of Deer Creek Lutheran Church, rural Carpenter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Marcia Prestegaard of Northwood, Bonnie Kellogg of Stillwater, Minn., Bruce (Cynthia) Prestegaard of Forest Lake, Minn., Sheryl Prestegaard of Maplewood, Minn., Jeff (Susan) Prestegaard of Randolph, Minn., Sandra Kunz of Mason City, Becky (Barry) Edson of Maplewood, Minn., Richard Prestegaard of Dellwood, Minn., and Gary (Jeannie) Prestegaard of St. Paul, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia (Louis) Schuster and Ethel (Eldon) Norland, both of Austin, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Lorene Schrag of Carpenter; many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

Juel was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Olga; wife, Bernice; brothers, Orin and Elmer Prestegaard; and two sisters-in-law, Marlys and Marion Prestegaard.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Patricia A. Trulson

BRITT - Patricia A. Trulson, 66, of Britt died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with the Rev. Henry P. Huber officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
    

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 5 to January 6, 2010

Caroline Winter

OSAGE - Caroline Marie Winter, 86, of Osage died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, following a short illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Township Cemetery at Little Cedar.

Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Memorials may be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2010

Posted on 6 January 2010

David Marvin Ayers

ALLISON - David Marvin Ayers, 46, of Allison died Wednesday (Jan. 6, 2010) at his home.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton with Pastor David Koenigsberg officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Allison is in charge of arrangements, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

Stella Olga Barz

GARNER - Stella Olga Barz, 93, of Klemme, most recently of Garner, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at Concord Care Center, Garner.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

 
Roger L. Christian

MASON CITY - Roger L. Christian, 73, of 419 28th St. S.W., Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

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

Roger was born May 24, 1936, in Mason City, the son of Gilbert T. and Alma H. (Herem) Christian. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1955. Roger then enlisted in the Army, was stationed in Germany and did security work. He was honorably discharged in 1962.

Roger married Ardith Reynolds on July 10, 1960, in Mason City and to this union four children were born. Roger worked at AMPI as a maintenance supervisor for 43 years before retiring in July 1998.

He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and the Teamsters.

In his spare time, Roger enjoyed fishing, golfing, fixing things and spending time with his grandchildren. He also liked to go to casinos and was known for his great sense of humor and storytelling.

He is survived by his wife, Ardith, of Mason City; his son, Timothy (Lori) Christian, of Sparta, Tenn.; daughters, Kimberly (Jackie) Frank, of Mason City and Christine (Jerry) Wright, of Mason City; his daughter-in-law Leanne Christian, of Mason City; grandchildren, Matt, Cassie, T.J., Josh, Justice, Jeremy, Thomas and Hunter; his sister, Janis (Ron) Smith, of Hawaii; and many nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, son, Jon; and his three sisters, Glennis McCellan, Bev Page and Lavonne Thornbury.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 7, 2010

Mary Jane Huntington

CLEAR LAKE - Mary Jane Huntington, 76, 201 N. 35th St., Clear Lake, died Sunday (Jan. 3, 2010) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Due to the weather, the day of the memorial service has been changed. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover, officiating.

Visitation was held Wednesday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and will be held one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Inurnment will be at a later time at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be made to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake Public Library, Hospice of North Iowa or Iowa State Chapter, and PEO.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

Hilda L. LaCoste

 
 
OSAGE - Hilda L. LaCoste, 92, of Osage died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

     Hilda was born Feb. 5, 1917, near Osage, the daughter of Ferdinand and Caroline (Troge) Muller. She graduated from Osage High School in 1935 and attended Iowa State Teachers College. From 1937 to 1943, Hilda was a country school teacher.
 
     She married Donald LaCoste on March 18, 1943, at St. John's Lutheran Church, southwest of Osage. Hilda was a homemaker and farmed with Donald five miles north of Floyd. In 1994, she moved to Osage. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

     Hilda enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time with family and volunteering at church.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Faith Lutheran Home, 914 Davidson Drive, Osage, with the Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, rural Osage.

     Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

     In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Faith Lutheran Home or Iowa Hospice.

     Hilda is survived by her children, Carolyn Walk of Rochester, Minn., John (Velda) LaCoste of Osage, Donna Hawkinson of Rochester, Minn.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; sister, Nina Muller; brothers, Glenn and Loren Muller; and son-in-law, Duane Walk.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 7, 2010

Eugene Parks "Gene"

CHARLES CITY -Eugene "Gene" Parks, 74, of Charles City died Wednesday (Jan. 6, 2010) at his residence.

     Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Bachman of the First Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

     Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

     Memorials may be directed to the family for an educational scholarship to be established later.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

Alice Ward Scott

IOWA CITY - Alice Ward Scott, 79, of Iowa City died peacefully at her home Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) of pancreatic cancer.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at St. Mark's Methodist Church, Iowa City, with burial at Memory Gardens.

     Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, Iowa City.
     In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

     Survivors include four children, Marsha Ward (Mike) Brunsvold of Mason City, Susan Ward Brenneman of Iowa City, Steve (Kym) Ward of West Liberty, and Leon Scott of Iowa City; two stepsons, Thomas and Noel; her sister, Ellen (Robert) Krouth of Moline; nine grandchildren: Chad (Amy) Brunsvold, Chris (Carrie) Brunsvold, Tami (Ed) Saidat, Corey (Adrienne) Brunsvold, Lisa Brenneman, Lindsi Brenneman, Nathan (Jess) Brenneman, Jesse Lasswell and Alesha Frana; and her nine great-grandchildren: Carl, Molly, Eddie, Carmen, Justus, Eden, Vincent, Victor and Simone.

     Online condolences may be sent to www.lensingfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

Betty Jean Suby

FERTILE - Betty Jean Suby, 80, of Fertile died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

     Funeral services will held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 11, at Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 W. Washington St., Fertile, with Pastor Dave Halverson officiating. Interment will be in Brush Point Cemetery, rural Fertile.

     Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and one hour before the services on Monday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to the Betty Jean Suby Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

Patricia A. Trulson

BRITT - Patricia A. Trulson, 66, of Britt passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

     Funeral services for Pat Trulson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Britt, with the Rev. Henry P. Huber officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

     Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

     Patricia Ann (Bleich) Trulson was born June 25, 1943, in Algona. She was the eldest daughter of Arthur and Leona (Besch) Bleich. Patricia grew up in Wesley with two sisters, Bonnie and Gwen, and one brother, Louis.

     On Dec. 30, 1967, Patricia was married to Richard Trulson and they made their home in Britt. This union was blessed with three children: Jennifer, Chad and Chris. Patricia and Richard recently celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary.

     Patricia was a resident of Britt, where she worked at the Westview Care Center for 27 years. She recently retired in October 2009 due to her illness.

     Patricia will always be remembered for her love of family and friends, cooking, reading, her love for polka and country music, and her positive attitude on life. She always loved being with her grandchildren and it was important to help them celebrate their birthdays.
Patricia was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt.

     Left to cherish her life is her husband, Richard Trulson, of Britt; three children: daughter, Jennifer (J.R.) Gebhart of Ankeny, son, Chad (Lori) Trulson of Decatur, Texas, and son, Chris (Stephanie) Trulson of Mountain Home, Texas; five grandchildren: Cal Gebhart, Jace Gebhart, Gracie Trulson, Cade Trulson and Payton Trulson; two sisters, Bonnie (Kenny) Babcock of Delovan, Minn., and Gwen (Ron) Nedved of Britt; and brother, Louis (Marlyn) Bleich of Jacksonville, Fla.

     Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Bleich; her mother, Leona Bleich; and many other close family members.

     Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 5 to January 7, 2010

Hinderene VanRaden

ALLISON - Hinderene Grace Van Raden, 80, of Allison died Wednesday (Jan. 6, 2010) at Kavanagh House in Des Moines,

     Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with Pastor Gary Mulder officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

     Memorials may be directed to the family, the Allison Public Library and Trinity Reformed Church in Allison.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2010

Caroline Winter

OSAGE - Caroline Marie Winter, 86, of Osage, died Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage after a short illness.

     She was born Feb. 18, 1923, in Cedar Falls, the daughter of Jacob and Botilla Winter. Caroline was baptized at Fredsville Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was confirmed as an adult by Pastor T.P. Solem at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

     Caroline was employed by the food service of the Mitchell County Hospital. She enjoyed her doll collection, some of which were her own creation, and cake decorating.

     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Township Cemetery at Little Cedar.

     Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.
Memorials may be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

     Caroline is survived by her brother, Pastor Ole (Naomi) Winter, of Decorah; two nephews, Mark (Annette) Winter of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Larry (Jane) Winter of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a niece, Kathy (Jim) Thomsen, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; four great-nieces; and one great-nephew.

     She was preceded in death by her parents in 1983; and her nephew, David Michael Winter, in 1999.

     May God bless her memory to her family and friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 7, 2010

Posted on 7 January 2010

Stella Olga Barz

KLEMME - Stella Olga Barz, 89, of Klemme, most recently of Garner, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemmme, with the Rev. Donna Buckmann officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

     Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme and continue one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

     Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 8, 2010

Jeannette L. Berg

NORA SPRINGS - Jeannette L. Berg, 93, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Before moving to Nora Springs, Jeannette had lived in Chicago, Elgin, and Batavia, Ill.

     Favorite times for Jeannette were being with family and sharing meals together. Music and literature were also great joys for her. She often could be heard singing or humming a favorite tune or hymn.

     Jeannette would like to be remembered as a devoted friend, loving mother and faithful Christian (raised in the Christian Science church and joined the Methodist Church as an adult.)

     A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Chicago area.

Jeannette is survived by her two daughters, Susan (Terry) Maulding, of Streamwood, Ill., and Nancy (Dr. David) Miller, of Rockford, Iowa.

     She had five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Erling; and her parents, Earl and Elma Gilbertsen.

     Arrangements are with Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 8, 2010

Roger L. Christian

MASON CITY - Roger L. Christian, 73, of 419 28th St. S.W., Mason City died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

     A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave. Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell, officiating.
There will be visitation one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

     Inurnment will take place at the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 8, 2010

Gladys Irene Daniels

HOUSTON, Texas -Gladys Irene Daniels, 82, of Houston Texas, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at College Station.

     Memorial Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, in Houston. Glad was born Aug. 23, 1927 in Nora Springs, to Neil and Grace Burnett. She attended Upper Iowa University.

     She married Richard Daniels on Aug. 10, 1947. Glad and Dick were married 62 years and lived in Houston for 31 years. Glad played the piano and flute, and enjoyed playing Scrabble and Joker.

     Glad is survived by her husband, Richard; and four children: Gloria Daniels, Steve Daniels (wife Sue), Linda Brochu (husband David), and Gary Daniels (wife Donna); and by her brother, Clyde Burnett. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 8, 2010

Betty Jean Suby
 
 
 
 
FERTILE - Betty Jean Suby, 80, of Fertile, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 11, 2010, at the Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 W. Washington St., Fertile, with Lay Minister Dave Halverson officiating. Interment will be in Brush Point Cemetery, rural Fertile.

     Visitation will be held from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Monday at the church.

     Family suggests memorials to Betty Jean Suby Memorial Fund.

Betty was born Aug. 6, 1929, the daughter of Harold and Edna (Grein) Johnson at Bancroft. Betty moved with her family to Mason City and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School in Mason City in 1947.

     She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone Company in Mason City.

     Betty married Robert Dale Suby, Sept. 29, 1951, in Mason City. They later moved to Fertile where she continued to live. Betty worked for Clear Lake McDonalds for over eight years.

     Betty enjoyed gardening, camping and dancing. She was involved with community events in Fertile and attended the Fertile Lutheran Church. She especially enjoyed being with her family.

     Betty is survived by her four children, Steve (Joyce) Suby, of Marion; Sheila (Mark) Enderson, of Lake Mills; Brenda (Bob) Jones, of Fertile; Lisa (Mike) Lacey, of Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Nancy Suby, of Fertile; 11 grandchildren, Eric Suby, Mike Suby, Bob Enderson, Travis Enderson, Stacy Walker, Emily Suby, Jessica Jones, Vanessa Jones, Tanner Lacey, Bryar Lacey and Jake Lacey; six great-grandchildren, Haley Suby, Zack Suby, Hannah Enderson, Lilly Enderson, Alyson Walker, and Jenna Walker; brothers, Harold (Betty) Johnson, of Owatonna, Minn. and Dennis (Liz) Johnson, of Aberdeen, S.D.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Edna Johnson; husband Robert Suby; son, Brad Suby; four sisters, infant sister Lorraine, Elaine Hendricks, Rose Lee Johnson, Miriam Muhlstein; and a brother, Leon Johnson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 8, 2010

Owen Sweeney

GOODELL - Owen Sweeney, 61, of Goodell, died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2010) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with The Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond. 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 8, 2010

Posted on 8 January 2010

Stella Olga Barz
 
 
KLEMME -Stella Olga Barz, 89, of Klemme, most recently of Garner, died Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2010) at Concord Care Center in Garner.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme, with the Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

     Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

     Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme or the donor's choice.

     Stella Olga Barz, the daughter of Olga (Ratzlaff) and Herman Barz, was born June 23, 1920, on the family farm in rural Klemme. She attended the rural school of Hancock County and graduated from Klemme High School with the class of 1939.

     She then joined her brothers in the farming operation, plowing fields, harvesting crops, and raising livestock and chickens. She loved the rural life.

     After the death of her brothers, she and her sister, Marcedia, retired from farming and rented out the land.

     When her sister died in 1968, Stella moved into the Klemme Apartments for several years and then into the Prairieview Apartments in Garner.

     Her health began to fail and she moved into the Concord Care Center on July 1, 2009.

     Stella had been baptized and confirmed at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Klemme and was a lifelong member there being active in Women's Fellowship and a past Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She especially liked working with the children.

     She was also a member of the Klemme Senior Citizens and the Legion Auxiliary and was proud that all of her brothers served in the armed forces during World War II.

     Stella enjoyed playing Skipo and 500 at cards, Bing Crosby's music, western movies on TV and was an avid reader. She liked to read histories, biographies, farm-related stories and especially the Bible, which she read faithfully. A partially read book was on her beside table at the time of her death.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Martin and his wife, Irene; Gerald and Paul; her sister, Marcedia; and her niece, Maxine Carter Krall.

     A grandniece, Sue Carter; and grand nephew, Scott Carter, his wife Rose and son, Scott, as well as many cousins and friends will miss Stella greatly.

     Andrews Funeral Home, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 9, 2010

 
Laura Boggess

CHARLES CITY -Laura Boggess, 70, of Charles City died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

     Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church in Charles City with Pastor Rick Fessel officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Louise Halbach

OSAGE - Louise (Palmer) Halbach, 91, of Osage died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

     Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.

     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.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010
 

Richard Holley

CLARION - Richard Holley, 83, of Clarion died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

     Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion.

     Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Reuben Lawrence Holt

LAKE MILLS - Reuben Lawrence Holt, 87, of Lake Mills died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

     Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Lime Creek Synod Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Erich Hoeft officiating.

     Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again at the church one hour prior to the service.

     Burial will take place at Somber Synod Cemetery in rural Lake Mills with military rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Lawrence Lomison "Bud"

CHARLES CITY -Lawrence "Bud" Lomison, 91, of Charles City died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

     Arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City.
     Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323. www.hauserfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Albert Schultz "Whitey"

ROCKFORD - Albert "Whitey" Schultz, 86, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Connie Jo Van Laningham

WAVERLY - Connie Jo Van Laningham, 67, of Waverly died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waverly, with Pastor Curt Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly.

     Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly.

     Memorials may be directed to the family for a scholarship in memory of Connie Jo that will be established at a later date.

www.kaisercorson.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Richard Waugh "Dick
"
HAMPTON - Richard "Dick" Waugh, 82, of Hampton died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010).

Memorial Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemvogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2010

 
Posted on 9 January 2010

Dallas Marie Borcherding

ST. ANSGAR - Mrs. Dallas Marie Borcherding, age 82, of St. Ansgar, passed away Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

    Mrs. Borcherding's funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

    Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

William C. Dodd

MASON CITY - William C. Dodd, 73, of 841 Eighth St. S.W., Mason City, died Friday night (Jan. 8, 2009) at Good Shepherd Health Center.

    Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 11, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Father Michael Schueller of Holy Family Catholic Church.

    Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Vivian Formanek

BRITT - Vivian Formanek, 91, of Britt died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

    Funeral services are pending at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Laura Green

WESLEY - Laura Green, 85, of Hastings, Minn., formerly of Wesley, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Regina Care Center in Hastings, Minn.

    Funeral services are pending at Caturia Smidt Funeral Home in Hastings, Minn.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of local arrangements.   Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Louise Halbach
 
 
OSAGE - Louise (Palmer) Halbach, age 91, of Osage died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

     Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage.

     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.

     Louise was born Jan. 19, 1918, the fourth of six children to Paul Herbert Palmer and Mary Grace (Egan) Palmer. Her place of birth is stated as their family farm located northwest of Stacyville. Louise attended Visitation school in Stacyville and graduated from high school there. On June 20, 1939, Louise married Al Halbach. They resided in Stacyville for about 10 years before moving to Osage. Together, they raised a family of eight children.

    Though busy with a large family, Louise found the time to faithfully serve Sacred Heart Church as an active member of the Ladies Guild and Our Lady of Good Counsel Study Club, which she helped organize in 1947. She also was a teachers aide at Sacred Heart School, loved singing in the church choir, and was involved in the local Red Cross as well as Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. During the winter months, you could always catch her crocheting a beautiful afghan, hooking a rug, or embroidering pillowcases and towels. Louise was blessed with a green thumb and grew a variety of houseplants that were often donated to the fall festivals. She also loved reading and was an avid history buff.

    Al and Louise had a wide circle of friends, many of whom belonged to a very lively card club that met regularly for more than 30 years.

    Louise is survived by her eight children: Stan of Denver, Colo., Steve (Nancy) of Nashua, Eloise (Gary) Kuper of Osage, Jim of Osage, Tony (Pat) of Osage, Terry Kampman of Cedar Falls, Maureen (Dave) Salter of Woodville, Wis., and Jody (Jim) Johnson of Osage; 25 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; her sister, Catherine Blaser, of Charles City; sister-in-law, Bertilla Mullenbach, of Rochester, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by husband, Al Halbach, on April 3, 1988; parents, Paul and Mary Palmer; brother, James Palmer; sister, Norine Olson Belnap; sister, Mary McGovern; brother, Paul Palmer; and daughter-in-law, Eileen Halbach.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 9 to January 10, 2010

Betty L. Highley

AUSTIN, Minn. - Betty L. Highley, 84, of Austin, Minn., and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday (Jan. 8, 2009) at her home.

    Funeral services for Betty L. Highley will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Dows.

    A time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of service at the church on Wednesday.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Reuben Lawrence Holt
 
 
 
 
LAKE MILLS - Reuben Lawrence Holt, 87, of Lake Mills died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

    Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Lime Creek Synod Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Erich Hoeft officiating. Burial will take place at Somber Synod Cemetery in rural Lake Mills with military rites performed by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

    Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again at the church one hour prior to the service.

Reuben Lawrence Holt was born June 27, 1922, in Worth County, the son of Edwin G. and Lottie (Levorson) Holt.

   On Dec. 19, 1945, Reuben was united in marriage with Annie Virginia Blackburn in Corpus Christi, Texas. The couple met while Reuben was stationed at a United States naval airbase. They made their home in North Iowa, where they raised dairy cattle on the farm. Reuben was a very modest man and took tremendous pride in his farming operation. He loved tinkering with wood and doing carpentry work, his was meticulous and everything had to be "just so."

    He enjoyed the annual gathering of family and friends where they cooked sorghum and reminisced. Through this event alone, he had the pleasure of meeting people from all over the United States, Russia and Norway.

    Reuben was baptized on July 23, 1922, and later confirmed at Somber Lutheran Church and remained an active member there all of his life.

    Reuben is lovingly survived by his three sons, David (Marilyn) Holt of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Joseph (Marcia) Holt of Northwood and Gregory (Marilyn) Holt of Joice; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) Holt and their children, Ty and Haylee, Andrew (Lindsey) Holt and their son, Reese, Christopher (Cathy) Hensley, Timothy Hensley and his son, Riley, Jennifer (Mark) Hill and her children, Aiken and Abbi Owens, Ashton Hill and Jentri Hill, Jonathan Holt, Chad (Laurie) Holt and their children, Danielle, Paige, Noah and Jaiden, Kristine (Chad) Aubrey and their son, Jack Reuben, Joshua Holt, Jeffrey Holt, Ricki Dee Miller, Phillip (Sharon) Miller and their children, Amber, Rebecca, William, Kendall, Jessica and Kassie, and Aaron Miller and his sons, Jonathan and Jacob; sister, Elsie Juve of Stoughton, Wis.; brother Joel (Marvel) Holt of Cedar Rapids; sisters-in-law, Senora Holt of Emmons, Minn., Lorraine Holt of New Hampton and Elaine Holt of Daytona Beach, Fla.; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

    He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Arnold, Stanley, Hartwig and one in infancy, Reuben.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 9 to January 10, 2010

Ruby A. Huisinga

FOREST CITY - Ruby A. Huisinga, age 88, of Forest City died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

    As per her wishes, her body has been donated to the University of Iowa for medical research.

    Other arrangements are pending.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Mary Kreis

FERTILE -Mary F. Kreis, age 68, of Fertile died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

    Arrangements are pending at this time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Lawrence Lomison "Bud"

CHARLES CITY - Lawrence "Bud" Lomison, 91, of Charles City died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

    Funeral services for Bud Lomison will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Colwell United Church of Christ will officiate.      Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 9 to January 10, 2010

Charles T. McLaughlin
 
 
 
 
BRITT -Charles T. (Chuck) McLaughlin died December 29, 2009 at home. He was born to C. T. and Dorothy McLaughlin on a farm near Salem, Ill. in 1918.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters, and his wife, Helen.

    He is survived by his son Sydney; four nephews and their families, and many dear friends.

    Chuck was a progressive farmer and an ardent conservationist. After he earned a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois and pursued graduate studies at Iowa State, Chuck and Helen began their own farming operation in 1945. He became involved with soil conservation in 1946 as one of the original members of the local soil conservation district. He was elected as a Soil Commissioner in 1972, and was the first farmer to serve as President of the Iowa Soil District Commissioners (1978-1980). He spoke extensively on soil conservation throughout the United States, and he served on the board of the National Soil Conservation Districts. He was well known nationally for his lifelong commitment to soil and water conservation.

    Chuck provided 30 years of volunteer leadership to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, starting in 1980 as an ex-officio board member when they were newly formed. He served on their board of directors from 1982 until his death (age 64 to 91) and as Chair 1990 -1992. Chuck helped develop their Resourceful Farming Program. While he helped protect and restore many wild places in Iowa, he took special joy in restorations close to home such as Meredith Marsh, Crystal Lake Marsh, Thorpe Park wildlife complex, Maynard Reece Marsh, Union Slough additions, and the Clear Lake watershed. He was noted for imparting a few sentences of wisdom or perspective into board discussion just when needed. In many ways, he was the spirit and conscience of the organization. He believed it was crucial for private citizens to build awareness of our dependence upon natural resources and to protect unique natural areas of the state for future public enjoyment. He led by example. The depth of his commitment was an inspiration to many others.

    Chuck also served his community and state by being on the Hancock County Zoning Board, the Board of Governors for Living History Farms, the Land Use Commission, the Iowa Conservation Education Council, and the Speakers' Bureau of the Iowa Humanities Board. He delivered "Chief Seattle's speech" on environmental responsibility on many memorable occasions. He was president for several years of the North Iowa Choral Society, and sang often at Choral Society and Hancock Little Theater presentations, including "The Messiah", and at weddings, funerals, and in his church choir. Chuck was a Past Master of Masons and a 32nd Degree Mason.

    There will be no memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 505 Fifth Ave, Suite 444, Des Moines, IA 50309 or at www.inhf.org. Condolences and memories may be shared at
www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=6073221754793&cid=full.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Albert Schultz "Whitey"
 
 
 
 
ROCKFORD - Albert "Whitey" Schultz, 86, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday (Jan. 7, 2010) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

    A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. Pastor Jim Turner of the Shell Rock First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

    A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 11. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Albert Schultz Memorial Fund.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.

    Whitey was born on Aug. 16, 1923, in Stillwater, Okla., the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Schwade) Schultz. His family moved to Nora Springs when he was very young. Whitey graduated from Nora Springs and attended a semester of college at Upper Iowa University, before being drafted into the Army during World War II. He served for 27 months in the South Pacific, receiving a Bronze Star for his part in the liberation of Luzon. Whitey was wounded during his service in the Pacific Islands.

    After returning home from the war, he was united in marriage to Shirley Symes on April 6, 1947. The couple made their home in Nora Springs. Shirley passed away in December 1947. Whitey then met LaVon Schrage Brown and they were married on Nov. 26, 1948. He would also begin his career with Lehigh Portland Cement in 1948, where he would be employed for nearly 30 years. He was a repairman and also served as the president for the Cement, Lime and Gypsum Local Union 106 and was at one time the regional vice president for the union. Whitey and his family moved to an acreage in Rockford in 1959, where he operated a farm.

LaVon passed away in February 2003.

    Whitey was very proud of his role in the NIAD Labor Council and his role in the Clear Lake Labor Day Dance and the scholarship program for deserving high school students. He was very active in his union, and his service earned him the honor of being in the Union Hall of Fame AFL-CIO.

    Throughout his life, Whitey developed into a master storyteller, always on the lookout for someone to tell his stories to. In his later years, he enjoyed playing cards and following the Women's Pool League.

    Whitey will be loved and missed by his many friends and family.

    Those left to honor his memory include his children, Virginia Brown of Charles City, Virgil (Claudia) Brown of New Concord, N.C., Larry Schultz of Waverly, Dan (Sue) Schultz of Stillwater, Minn., Mark (Beth) Schultz of Gales Ferry, Conn., Duane (Jane) Schultz of Iowa Falls, Peggy Cheney of Indianola and Ben (Valerie) Schultz of Des Moines; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Irma Peterson; and brother, Fred Schultz.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Shirley and LaVon; grandson, Doug Brown; sisters, Rosie Lee and Bertha Swartwood; and brother, Herman Schultz.

Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 9 to January 10, 2010

James Allen Smith "Jim"
 
 
 
 
TUCSON, Ariz. - James "Jim" Allen Smith, 72, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away on Dec. 24, 2009.

    He is survived by his wife, Katherine "Katy" Delebecque Smith (third generation Alaskan); cousins, Denise Kopp of Mason City, and Gail Pedelty of Urbandale.

    He was a gentle, kind man with quiet strength and great humor. He greatly enjoyed his first 12 years in Mason City and lived for the next 55 years in Santa Monica, Calif., and vicinity.

    He retired to Tucson, Ariz., five years ago. Jim graduated from Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica City College and attended Loyola Marymount University in Southern California.

    Jim was a member of the NWYMCA and volunteered to coach basketball for 2009. He was also a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica where he coached Boys Biddy Basketball for 17 years. Jim also volunteered for the boys and girls high school basketball teams at St. Monica's High School, and along with his wife was a designated chaperone at the school dances.

    Jim was married to Katy Delebecque Smith for 50 years. They were best friends and loved each other deeply. Jim suffered several years of poor health with various serious diagnoses. He beat them all against medical odds until the last one when his great heart gave out.

    His ashes will be scattered in Juneau, Alaska. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica, www.smbgc.org or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Desert Sunset Funeral Home, Tucson, Ariz., 520-297-9007.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Neva Irene Steven

FOREST LAKE, Minn. - Neva Irene Steven, 98, of Forest Lake, Minn., formerly of Algona, died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at the Lynblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, Minn.

    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be in the LuVerne Cemetery.

    Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Lula M. Thayer
 
FOREST CITY - Lula M. Thayer, age 89, of Forest City, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 10, 2010

Posted on 10 January 2010 by Marie Thompson