Dallas Marie Borcherding

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

The funeral service for Mrs. Borcherding will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Ansgar Cemetery in St. Ansgar.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 South School Street, St. Ansgar. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

Dallas was born on Oct. 30, 1927, in Deer Creek Township, Worth County, Iowa, the daughter of H. Emil and Myrte (Pike) Hansen. She attended Otranto consolidated school and St. Ansgar High School. She married Raymond L. Borcherding at her parents' home on an icy Dec. 23, 1944, in Otranto Township.

The family lived on a farm in Deer Creek Township for 23 years. They bought a farm northeast of St. Ansgar and moved into town in 1967. In 1974, a new house was built and they moved out to the farm where they currently reside.

Besides raising five children, which included two sets of identical twins, she enjoyed volunteering at Deer Creek Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. She enjoyed solitaire, puzzles, and family geneology including local research and cemetery inventories. In addition, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Those thankful in sharing Dallas' life include her husband, Raymond, of 65 years, sons, Donald (Pat) of Rochester, Minn., Michael (Janet) of St. Ansgar, Marvin (Sheri) of Mason City, daughters, Linda (Bud) Bol of Valparaiso, Ind., Marsha (Steve) Burd of Fennville, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Marion Borcherding, of St. Ansgar.

Dallas was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Donald; and grandson, Cody.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to a memorial fund which will be established in honor of Dallas.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 South School Street is assisting the Dallas M. Borcherding family with the arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 11, 2010

Lucille Clapp

CHARLES CITY -Lucille Clapp, 90, of Charles City, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 2010) at the Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Charles City, with the Rev. Carl Ries, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 11 to January 12, 2010

William C. Dodd
 
MASON CITY - William C. Dodd, 73, of 841 Eighth St. SW, Mason City, died Friday night (Jan. 8, 2010) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Father Michael Schueller of Holy Family Catholic Church. Inurnment will be held at noon on June 18, 2010, at Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the William C. Dodd Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

On Aug. 3, 1936, William Clifford Dodd entered this world becoming the son of Virgil Wilmer and Thelma Herma (Bachman) Dodd and joining a full family of six siblings. He graduated from Rockfalls High School in 1954. After living there, he moved to a farm at Nora Springs then to Anaheim, Calif., for two years, returning to Mason City in 1957. While in California he worked for the highway commission and when returning to Iowa he was an inspector for the Iowa Highway Commission. For the last 34 years he worked for WHKS engineering and consulting firm as a senior draftsman, retiring in 2002.

William and Mary Ann DiLallo were united in marriage at the Methodist Church in Cresco, on Dec. 5, 1964. Together they raised five children. Bill loved to fish, especially at the cabins of his brothers at Pelican Lake in Minnesota. He was a great tinkerer and played golf and tennis. He was a jovial person and loved to tease and joke with his wife and family. He was very caring about his family and was an awesome grandpa.

Those left to mourn Bill's passing are his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann; their five children, Debra and her husband, Jack DeMaris, Kensett, William II and his wife, Karen Dodd, Crestview, Fla., Darold and his wife, Hollie Dodd, Klemme, Kevin and his wife, Lisa Dodd, Zion, Ill., and Dawn and her husband, Derek Prestholt, Mason City; fifteen grandchildren: Nina, Travis, Mandy, Joel, Brandon, Mikayla, Miranda, Dakota, Konner, Ellah, Derek (DJ), Devon, Drew, Delanie, and Dylan; two great grandsons, Ryan and Aaron; his siblings, Sharon (Larry) Cross, Nora Springs, Larry (Arlene) Dodd, Waterloo, Jerry J. Dodd, Romeoville, Ill., Dennis (June) Dodd, Clear Lake, David Dodd, Mason City; and a sister-in-law, Marlys Dodd, Stewartville, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents; and one brother, Delbert Dodd, preceded him in death.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 11, 2010

Vivian Formanek

BRITT - Our loving mother, grandmother, friend and mentor, Vivian Formanek, 91, of Britt, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt, with Father Henry Huber, officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, with a rosary being recited at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.

Vivian Formanek, the tenth of twelve children of Frank and Elizabeth (Kudej) Kopacek, was born on Nov. 20, 1918, on a farm south of Duncan. She attended the rural schools of Liberty Township and Britt High School where she graduated as class valedictorian at the age of 15. She continued her education at Britt Junior College.

During high school and college she lived with her maternal grandparents and various family members, caring for her many nieces and nephews.

On April 13, 1937, she married Edward John Formanek at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They were the loving parents of five children. They farmed northeast of Duncan until 1975 when Ed became ill. They moved to Britt in 1976 where Vivian cared for Ed until he passed away in December of 1983.

Vivian was a compassionate and caring individual. She worked at Westview Care Center and was an active church and community volunteer. Vivian delivered Meals on Wheels, was a Hospice volunteer, taught catechism and was a Eucharistic minister. She took communion to patients in hospitals and nursing homes for 30 years.

Vivian received the Governor's Volunteer Award for her service. She was devoted to her church and family. She enjoyed genealogy, traveling and baking.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Catholic Workman FCSLA w51.

Vivian will be greatly missed by her children, Gary (Jane) Formanek, of Portland, Ore., Karen (Al) Boeck, of Phoenix, Ariz., Patricia (David) Wallen of Minot, N.D., and Cindy Formanek Kirk (Bob Florian) of Birmingham, Ala.; daughter-in-law, Jean Pederson (Ron), of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Kim Becker, Rachel Formanek Monteiro, Renee Patchak, David Haverly, Patrick Wallen, Stephanie Wallen, Beth Wallen, Brian Kirk, Elizabeth Kirk, Krisanne Pederson and Jason Pederson; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Brcka, of Britt; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed, on Dec. 26, 1983; son, Ron, on Oct. 18, 1966; sisters, Mildred Wellik, Lillian Chizek, Agnes Rayhons, Blanche Paca and Evelyn Kopacek; brothers, Vincent and Raymond Kopacek; and three siblings in infancy, Helen, Arnold and Francis.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 12, 2010

Laura Mae Green "Tudy"

WESLEY - Laura Mae "Tudy" Green, of Hastings, Minn., formerly of Wesley, Iowa, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at Regina Care Center in Hastings following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Regina Chapel, 1175 Nininger Road, Hastings, Minn., and at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Britt, with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to each service.

Arrangements are being handled by Caturia Smidt Funeral Home in Hastings and Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt.

Laura was born on May 3, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to H. Sidney and Bertha C. (Davis) Lundgren. She grew up in and attended school in Crystal Lake. She enjoyed sports of all kinds and was a basketball player at her school where she was the team's high scorer on the state championship team. She was an avid card player, an excellent seamstress, she loved poetry, and was active in local 4-H groups. Laura's greatest pleasure was spending time with her family.
 
Laura married William G. Green on Sept. 18, 1943, at Garner. They made their home near Wesley, where they farmed for 55 years. After William's death on Jan. 18, 2003, Laura moved to Hastings, Minn., to live nearer to family.

She is survived by four children, Kim Smidt and her husband, Steve, of Hastings, Minn.; Nancy Smith and her husband, Don, of Kasson, Minn.; Patsy Dudgeon of Riverside, Calif.; Gerald Green and his wife, Bea, of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Adam Smidt and Allison Smidt (Derek), Michelle Dudgeon (Tommy) and Jennifer Dudgeon (Rick), Brian Green (Jennifer) and Chad Green; three great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Victoria and Saige; one brother, Ronald Lundgren; and one sister, Jeannette Wolff, and husband, Peter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; sisters, Doris Van Note, Phyllis Schmidt, Arlis Demro, Mavis Hill; an infant sister; brothers, Laurice Lundgren, Delbert Lundgren, Loren Lundgren and Francis Lundgren.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 11, 2010

Richard L. Holley "Dick"
 
CLARION - Richard "Dick" L. Holley, 83, of Clarion died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Dick Holley will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion with the Rev. Bill Kem officiating. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 9 to January 11, 2010

Ruby A. Huisinga

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

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

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Woden Christian Reformed church in Woden with inurnment at a later date.

Ruby Arlene Huisinga (Hart) daughter of Robert and Stella (Stark) Hart was born on Dec. 10, 1921, in Wayne County. Ruby received her education in rural schools and moved to Winnebago County with her parents in 1930. She graduated from the Forest City High School in 1939.

Ruby was united in marriage to Jacob (Jake/Bud) Huisinga on June 4, 1943, in Woden Christian Reformed Church. Ruby and Jake farmed south of Woden on the family farm until July 1971 when they moved to Forest City. Ruby worked at the Coast to Coast store in Forest City for two and a half years before retiring.
Ruby loved to cook, bake, sew and most of all loved the time spent with her family and grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are two sisters: Helen Beverlin of Hersher, Ill., and Jean Auchampach of Garner; and a brother, James Hart of Estherville. Her three sons: Harold and wife, Kathy, of Allen, Texas, and their daughter, Holly (Jeff) Swartwout; Robert and wife, Debra, of Jacksonville, Fla., and their daughters, Tamara (Larry) Anderson, Angela O'Brien, Sara (Douglas) Snead, Fay Mercer and son, Brent, and wife, Tammy; and Gary and wife, Sandi, of Forest City and their daughters, Mindi (John) Backer, Marci (Scott) Richie and Melissa (Mark) Ball; 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jake; a sister, Naida Clark; and two brothers, Richard (Dick) Hart and Barney Hart.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 13, 2010

Mary F. Kreis

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

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Fertile Lutheran Church with Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Mary Frances Kreis died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was the daughter of Raymond and Vivian (Cegon) Kreis, born Jan. 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minn. She grew up in Minneapolis and attended Basilica of St. Mary's school from first to eighth grade, then Hosterman Junior High until 1957. In 1956 she worked for Texas Bill Strength's record shop on Marquette Avenue in Minneapolis, which was very fun for her, because she got to meet many stars of county music.

In October 1958 she married Dan Uzalac. They resided in Minneapolis until 1960 and then later moved to New Hope. They had three children: Kevin Ray Uzalac, Michael Dean Uzalac and Darren (Patrick) Joseph Uzalac. The couple later divorced in 1970.

Mary worked at Honeywell from 1959-1961 then Montgomery Wards from 1971-1973. In 1973 she started at Robert Halls & Dana's in Crystal , Minn. In 1979 she married Marcus S. Lovik. The couple resided in Crystal, Minn., where Mary worked at Nortronics until 1984. Together they had a child, Holly Lynn Lovik. In 1983, they decided to move to Iowa.

In Iowa Mary worked at the Good Samaritan Day Care and in 1990 decided to work at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. She left Winnebago in 2006 so she could be the caregiver to Marcus.

In November 2009 she was diagnosed with lung cancer. The next month she underwent back surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments all with a fighting attitude. On Jan. 2, 2010, she developed complications and was admitted to the hospital. She later was transferred to Muse Norris Hospice Unit where she passed away surrounded by family and close friends.

Mary enjoyed gardening, cards, movies, walking, visiting with friends, going out to eat and small trips to see her grandchildren in Minnesota. Her time in Hawaii in 1995 and Orlando, Fla., in 2009 were her favorite trips. She loved animals, mostly Muffin, her miniature Schnauzer and her cats, Miz, Ben and Boots. She was known for her straightforward attitude and would never hesitate to say what was on her mind. She was a very caring person and always put others first. Mary was also known for her famous meatballs and meatloaf and was always willing to feed anyone in her home.

Mary is survived by her children, Kevin (Lisa) Uzalac, Michael (Maryna) Uzalac, Pat Uzalac and Holly Lovik. Surviving grandchildren include Ashley, Brittany, Lea, Savannah, Erika, Lexi, Julia, Christie and Stephanie, as well as four "furry" grandchildren, Mack, Giz, Roo and Lynx; close friend Earl Kilen, "special niece" Sheyanne Schultz, husband Stanley and son Ethan; cousins Bruce (Elsie) Tuholsky and Sandy (Dan) Deering and many great friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian and Ray Kreis and Marcus Lovik.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 13, 2010

Lula M. Thayer

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

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. Forest City, with Pastor Robert Snitzer, officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2009, at the funeral home and will continue an hour prior to service.

Lula M. Thayer was born on Feb. 26, 1920, on a farm in rural Thompson, one of five girls born to John and Elizabeth (Rossiter) McAlister. She grew up on the farm and received her education in rural schools near her home, graduating from Thompson High School.

She married Sylvan Awe on Feb. 26, 1938. The couple tenant-farmed several different places over the years, so the family moved around a lot. They moved to Forest City in the early 1950s and worked together "flipping" homes - purchasing and fixing up houses before selling them. Lula held many different jobs during this time. But her favorite work was delivering motor homes with Sylvan.

She continued this work after Sylvan's death in 1972. She married Gail Thayer in 1974 and the couple made their home in Forest City. Gail passed away in 2002.
Lula enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Most recently she made her home at Forest Plaza Assisted Living in Forest City where she enjoyed new friends and the staff.

She is survived by her daughters: Carmen (Bob) Holland; Connie (Jim) French and Kaye (Norman) Hagen, all of Forest City; also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Gladys, Amelia and Jean.

Lula was preceded in death by her parents, husbands,Sylvan and Gail; a sister, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 12, 2010

Orville Harold Weiland "Curly"
 
WESLEY - Orville Harold "Curly" Weiland died Sunday (Jan. 10, 2010) at the Algona Manor Care Center. He was 79.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Wesley with the Rev. Denise Group officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Wesley.

Orville Harold "Curly" Weiland was born on May 2, 1930, in rural Wesley, the son of John B. and Della Marie (Thompson) Weiland. He attended Wesley Country School.

Orville was united in marriage to Marilyn Price on June 8,1950. To this marriage five children were born.

In March of 1977, he was united in marriage to Dorla Dangelser. Both had been divorced, so together they combined their families and became friends with each other's children and grandchildren.

Orville worked for the Kossuth County Road Department for 42 years, retiring in 1992. He took great pride in his long term employment with the county. He was also a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Wesley. Orville liked to play golf with his sons and golf buddies at Hillside Golf Course. He always enjoyed a good cup of Earl Grey tea and the company and conversation that went with it. He had a passion for clean and shiny vehicles. After retirement, Orville enjoyed a good ol' snow storm knowing that he wouldn't have to "man the plow" for hours on end. He loved visiting with children and especially his grandchildren.

Orville is survived by his five children, Patricia (Robert) Frayne of Clear Lake, David (Susan) Weiland of Algona, Betty (Craig) Erpelding of Algona, Judy (Dave)Weber of Corwith, and Jon (Janelle) of Britt; two step-sons, Jeff (Linda) Dangelser of Manson, Adrian (Tammy) Dangelser of Boone, 12 grandchildren: Tara, Marc, Matthew, Ryan, Jill, Candace, Emily, Tyler, Elise, Jacob, Jenna and Jordan; three step-grandchildren, Clint, Alex and Amber and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorla; sister, Doris Widen; and two infant brothers.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Wesley, 515-679-4453.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 11, 2010

Linda Rae Ashland

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Linda Rae Ashland, 67, Manhattan, N.Y., died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2010

Jeanie Mae Braun

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -Jeanie passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 8, 2010.

Jeanie was born in Forest City, Iowa, on Nov. 30, 1953. She was a Mason City High School graduate. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and her tall friend giraffes.

Jeanie was survived by her husband, David Braun; daughters, Angie (Rod) Dickinson, and Katie (Larry) Spellins; stepson, Elivin Braun; 10 grandchildren, Angel, Skyler, Lilly, and Zander Dickinson; Dustin and Daniel Spellins; Westley, Keegan, and Kailob Eldridge; Baisley Braun; mother, Ester Rapp; four brothers, and three sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her father, Harold Rapp; sister, Pat Lewerke; brother, Dwayne Rapp; and son, Chad Eldridge.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Jeanie's life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St. Mason City.

Cards may be sent to Katie Spellins, 217 Clinton St., Corwith, IA 50430.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2010

Siena Margaret Feltus

ALLISON - Siena Margaret De Bower Feltus, 93, of Allison died Monday (Jan. 11, 2010) at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
 
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232. www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette from January 12 to January 13, 2010

Mattie Kelly

CHARLES CITY - Mattie Kelly, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 2010) at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with 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 12, 2010

Dennis Knudson

PARKERSBURG -Dennis Knudson, 66, of Parkersburg, was born the son of Howard and Edna (Bergman) Knudson on Dec. 8, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minn.

At the age of two the family moved to Parkersburg. Dennis owned and operated The Bench Company, an advertising business located in Parkersburg. He had been servicing the metro areas for 30 years.

Dennis was currently a business Chamber member in Parkersburg, Ottumwa and Mason City, Iowa.

Dennis died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at his home in Parkersburg, of natural causes, from a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Arnt Knudson.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharon Knudson of Parkersburg; one son, Brad (Becky) Knudson and their children, Brooke, Brinlee and Baylee, of Center Point; one daughter, Melissa (Jim) Williams and their children, Caleb and Tyler of Cedar Rapids; his mother, Edna Knudson, of Ames; and a sister, Joyce (Bud) Nichol of Ames.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the Bethel Lutheran Church with burial at the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg, 319-346-1534, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family or the Leukemia Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2010

Shirley M. Nicholson

BELMOND - Shirley M. Nicholson, 77, of Belmond, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Rehabiltation Center of Belmond, Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, six miles west of Belmond, with the Rev. James Harbaugh, officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Shirley's name may choose a charity of their own choice.

Shirley Mae Nelson, the daughter of Oscar N. and Carrie (Shaw) Nelson, was born on Nov. 7, 1932, in Belmond, Iowa. She attended Belmond Community Schools and graduated from Belmond High School with the Class of 1950. Following high school, Shirley attended Cosmetology/Beauty School in Des Moines. She later owned and operated her own beauty shop in Belmond for a number of years. Her professional life included a tenure of over 29 years of employment as the Activity Director at the Belmond Health Care Center. In addition, Shirley had worked in and directed the operation of the beauty shop at the care center where she continued her focus on making the residents lives brighter and more fulfilling, as she had done for so long in the Activity Director position.

Many of the local high school students who had an interest in the healthcare field were privileged to job shadow with Shirley over the years. She truly enjoyed both educating them and being in their company.

She was united in marriage to Jack Lobdell in 1954. The couple's union was blessed with five children: Kim, Brett, Blake, Kurt and Tracy. Shirley and Jack raised their family in Belmond following their marriage. The family reflects back fondly on memories of Sunday afternoon fishing excursions and picnics when Jack and Shirley would take them on an adventure to Morse Lake and the day would often conclude with a trek to the Lake Cafe at Lake Cornelia for a treat. Jack passed away on Aug. 18, 1968. Following his death, Shirley became even more dedicated and focused on the needs of their children.

Shirley married Eugene "Nick" Nicholson in 1973. During the years of their life together the couple enjoyed bowling on mixed couple's leagues , following the many activities of their family, and the daily happenings of whatever life might bring them. Shirley's children also have great memories of fishing trips to the pit on the Iowa River and various other family happenings. For 23 years, Shirley and Nick enjoyed each other's company and the journey of married life before Nick died in 1996.

Shirley was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond and more recently had became a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She was a longtime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 4244.

Shirley was an avid bingo player and looked forward to each and every opportunity to enjoy this favorite pastime, whether it was a local trip, the play of the game or one of the many excursions to Mason City and other places with Nick and other family and friends for Shirley's passion for bingo was most likely only equaled by her love of playing cards. Be it times spent with the Tuesday "31" Card Club, "Royal Rummy Club", a friendly game of cribbage with friends at the retirement apartments, or other more intense competitions with a team mate playing "500". She had recently won the Belmond Hospital "500" Bridge Marathon with one of her favorite partners, Ryan Lobdell, her grandson.

Shirley's children and grandchildren will miss her wonderful, homemade caramels, anise candy, her delicious homemade caramel corn, and the other candies and treats she made at Christmas and throughout the year.

Shirley truly enjoyed the simple things of life, such as times spent in the presence of her family, an afternoon spent visiting with friends, or an outing to church or another destination with her most cherished friends. She was never one for needing to be the center of attention or had a great need for materialism.
 
Her memory will live on in the hearts and minds of her surviving children, daughter, Kim Lobdell, of Iowa City; and sons, Brett (Sonja) Lobdell, of Belmond, Blake (Jane) Lobdell, of Clear Lake, and Tracy (Stacey) Lobdell, of Marshalltown; her sisters, Genevieve (Ralph) Turner, of Belmond, and Marilyn (George) Eekhoff, of Belmond; and brother, Eugene (Magaret) Nelson, of Belmond; and sister-in-law, Em (wife of the late Robert "Ozzie" Nelson, of Belmond; her grandchildren, Kellie and Kyle Miller, Ryan and Reece Lobdell and Kristina "Tina" Cook, Bryce and Colin Lobdell; and two great-grandchildren, Lordan and Keyra Cook; also many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Jack Lobdell, and Eugene "Nick" Nicholson; her son, Kurt Lobdell; and her brother, Robert Nelson.

Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2010

Robert S. Powers

NORA SPRINGS - Robert S. Powers, 58, of Ames, formerly of Liberty Square, Nora Springs, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 2010) at Boone County Hospital in Boone.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bancroft, with the Rev. Mr. Phil Doocy officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
 
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Services, 515-885-2521.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2010

 
Owen Floyd Sweeny "Otis"

GOODELL - Owen "Otis" Floyd Sweeny died on Jan. 7, 2010. He was born July 26, 1948, in Ames, to Owen Floyd Sr. and Iva (Bier) Sweeny. When Owen's parents divorced, Owen moved with his mother and brother to Goodell. His mother married George Beek in 1953. Owen attended elementary school in Goodell. He was known as a talented actor in high school and graduated from Belmond Community High School in 1966.

After graduating high school, Owen attended classes at North Iowa Area Community College and worked at Central Soya. Owen was well-known as an exceptional drummer, and he and his brother, Patrick, traveled around the country in several bands. One of the bands, Lincoln Reed and the House Rockers, was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. In 1972, Owen returned to Goodell, and worked at Chapman's Truck Stop for several years.

He married Nancy Larsen in 1975, and they had two children, Angela and Aaron. Owen loved taking his children to swim at the lake and to the theater to see Batman movies. He returned to work at Central Soya for 10 years before his employment at Winnebego for 17 years. Owen also worked at Kohl's department store for several years.

Owen enjoyed several hobbies including playing the drums, trying new recipes, surfing the Web, and collecting movie paraphernalia. Those who knew Owen would attest that he spoke often of hopes for a better world, a world in which producing quality workmanship and showing compassion for others were more important than commercialism. His passion and presence moved all who encountered him. Owen left an impression, and he will not be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela Lowery and her husband, Jon, of Stevens Point, Wis.; his son, Aaron Sweeny of Cedar Falls; his brother Patrick, of Goodell; his half-sister, Ramona Erickson, and her husband Don, of Ogden; his half-sister, Rose Marie Johnson, and her husband, Leo, of Ogden; his niece, Melanie Eckhart, of Boone, and his niece, Maria Moffett, of Ames.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be included on the Globe Gazette obituaries link register book page.

Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 12 to January 13, 2010

Jerry Charles Vosburgh
 
MASON CITY - Jerry Charles Vosburgh, 62, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a courageous battle with heart disease.

According to Jerry's wishes he was cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Memorials may be directed to Judy Hakes, 22173 295th St., Mason City, IA 50401.
Jerry was born Feb. 21, 1947, in Manly, the son of Charles and Betty (Kasik) Vosburgh. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker on TV.

He is survived by his son, Ronnie, of Mason City; his father, Charles (Odella) Vosburgh, of Mason City; his mother, Betty Kasik, of California; three sisters, Judy (Vance) Hakes of Mason City, Sheree (Ray) Squire of California and Lori (Terry) Hohenfield, of Mason City; three brothers, Larry (Su) Eskildsen of California, Roger (Jennifer) Eskildsen of Mason City and David (Patti) Eskildsen of Arizona; several nieces and nephews; special aunt, Vina Rish of Mason City; along with several other aunts, uncles, many friends and his beloved dog, Annie Lou.

Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, Steven Eskildsen; and stepfather, Jack.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 14, 2010

Chris Warrington
 
MASON CITY - Chris Warrington, 33, of Mason City, died Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at the Crossroads Community Church in Estherville.

Visitation will be held one hour prior t0 services on Wednesday at the church in Estherville.

Any memorials may be sent to: Janny Marvin, P.O. Box 266, Mason City, IA 50402-0266.
Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2010

Joyce Oreanna Bolstad (Almvig)

MASON CITY - Joyce Oreanna (Almvig) Bolstad, 83, of 403 20th Place S.W., died Monday (Jan. 11, 2010) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Graveside services will be held at noon Friday, Jan. 15, at the Lakewood Cemetery (Chapel), 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mason City, officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends a half hour prior to the service.

The family asks that memorials be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church Music Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral and Crematory. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

Henrietta F. Floden

MASON CITY -Henrietta F. Floden, 95, of Mason City died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at the First United Methodist Church WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church and Hospice of North Iowa.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

Jerome Joseph Gerard "Jerry"

MASON CITY - Jerome "Jerry" Joseph Gerard, 96, of 2501 W. State St., died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Humane Society of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

James T. Humphrey

IOWA CITY - James T. Humphrey, 87, died Monday (Jan. 11, 2010) at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at Oaknoll's recreation room, conducted by Pastor Jan Rippentrop of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was a member.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred, and 17 nieces and nephews.

Jim was born in Hesper on March 16, 1922, to Beata and John Humphrey. He was predeceased by his parents and his sisters, Dolly Oesterborg and Jeri Olson, and his brothers, Harland and Lyle.

Jim and Mil were long time residents of Ottumwa, where he taught history at Ottumwa High School from 1954 to the mid-1980s and she was an R.N. He also taught in Centerville and Aldon at the beginning of his career. They moved to Iowa City in 1991, after retirement.

Jim was a sportsman throughout his life. His first job, at age 10, was as a golf caddy boy at the Clear Lake Country Club. He picked up bags for 25 cents a round and he picked up a lifelong love of golf.
 
At Mason City High School, Jim played end on the football squad and first base in baseball. But more notably, he was a starter on the Mohawks' basketball squad that went undefeated in the 1940 season, rolling to a 32-0 record and the Class A championship. The Iowa Daily Press association named all five starters of that Mason City team as the Class A High School All State Team for 1940.

Jim was a humble and proud member of the University of Iowa I-Club. He earned a basketball letter in the 1943 season before leaving school for naval service in World War II. He returned to the university to receive his BA and MA degrees in economics in 1948 and 1949.

In 1982, at the age of 60, he bought his first bicycle and completed his first RAGBRAI ride across Iowa. Jim continued distance biking for a number of years, culminating in 1990 with a coast to coast bicycle adventure.

In his retirement Jim loved working with the university maintenance department at Finkbine Golf Course and painting the field at Kinnick Stadium. Nothing made Jim happier than a Hawkeye victory!

His body has been donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
Memorials may be given to the University of Iowa Foundation Men's Basketball Development Fund.

Online condolences amy be sent for his family through the Web at www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation is assisting Jim's family in these arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

Donald E. Quintus

GARNER -Donald E. Quintus, 81, of Garner died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Justin Asche officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

Patrick Robeson
 
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Patrick Robeson, 50, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and formerly of Algona, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 2010) at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Funeral services are incomplete at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

 
Dr. Kenneth P. Steimel

CHARLES CITY - Dr. Kenneth P. Steimel, 78, of Charles City died Monday (Jan. 11, 2010) at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan, Monsignor Stanley Hayek and Father Carl Ries officiating. There will be a flag presentation and taps by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Eagle Center.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, where the rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family which will later be designated to Dr. Ken's favorite charities.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2010

Joyce Oreanna (Almvig) Bolstad
 
MASON CITY - Joyce Oreanna (Almvig) Bolstad, 83, of 403 20th Place S.W., passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Cynthia, Monday evening (Jan. 11, 2010) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Graveside services will be held at noon Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the Lakewood Cemetery (Chapel), 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mason City officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends a half hour prior to the service.

The family asks that memorials be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church Music Fund.
Joyce Oreanna Almvig was born Dec. 14, 1926, in La Crosse, Wis., the only child of Olaf A. Almvig and Anna (Larson) Almvig. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in La Crosse and kept close ties there her entire life. Joyce received her education in the La Crosse public school system, graduating in January of 1945 from La Crosse Central High School.

During her high school years, Joyce enjoyed and was very proud of the fellowship of her many church activities and her active membership playing bugle in The Drum and Bugle Corps. She also truly enjoyed and often reminisced of spending summers on the farm of aunt and uncle Selma and Leonard Larson near Rushford, Minn.

On July 18, 1948, Joyce was married to her love, Laddie Lyle Bolstad of La Crosse. They were each other's support for 59 years and 10 months until May 26, 2008, when Laddie passed away. Both being only children reinforced the strong love of family that they enjoyed in their lives. To their marriage they were blessed with two children, Gary David Bolstad in 1949, who passed away in 1996 at the age of 46, and Cynthia Jane Bolstad in 1955.

Joyce and Laddie and family moved to Mason City in 1964, where Laddie was a lithographer at the Globe Gazette for many years. While living in Mason City, Joyce enjoyed being a municipal bus driver for many years when the buses were nothing more than Volkswagen vans. Joyce valued the friendships that she established with her passengers and took pride in getting to know them by name.

In 1980, Joyce and Laddie moved to the Twin Cities and lived there until coming back to Mason City in 2006 to be near daughter Cynthia and her family.

Joyce was the old-fashioned letter writer of the family and loved to keep in touch with anyone who had touched their lives. Two things that she always had first "dibs" was going through the mail and answering any phone calls. A testament to her love of keeping in touch showed up every, birthday, holiday and Christmas season with hundreds and hundreds of greeting cards sent and received.

Joyce also loved to travel and Laddie made sure that they got to see many beautiful places to include their ancestors' homeland of Norway. In later years, many bus tours were taken and deeply enjoyed with new friends being made at every stop.

Joyce was a deeply spiritual, devoted wife and mother who showed us all how to care for and value other people.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Cynthia Sayles (James) of Mason City and her grandsons, Jeff Bolstad of Clear Lake, and William Sayles and Benjamin Sayles, both of Mason City.

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Laddie Lyle Bolstad; her son, Gary David Bolstad; her parents, Olaf and Anna Almvig; her special aunt and uncle, Selma and Leonard Larson, and many other relatives and friends along the way.
Above all, Joyce cherished and loved her family. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother and Child of God. Blessed be her memory.

Joyce's family would like to thank the IOOF Home "family" for their care of all of us over the past two years and to Hospice of North Iowa for their care and support during the most difficult of times this past week.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from January 13 to January 14, 2010

Henrietta F. Floden

MASON CITY - Henrietta F. Floden, 95, of Mason City died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Jan. 15, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with an Eastern Star service at 6 p.m. and also one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church and Hospice of North Iowa.

Henrietta F. Floden was born March 3, 1914, the daughter of Ira L. and Ida J. (Lister) Shaner, in Clarion. She and her family moved to Mason City in 1923 and she attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1932.

She was married to Vernon "Tommy" M. Floden on March 8, 1941, in Mason City. She was employed at Curries Hardware Store for 14 years, Allis Chalmers for 16 years and then United Dairy as a computer operator for 11 years until her retirement in 1975.

After retirement Henrietta and her husband moved to Weslaco, Texas, where they lived until she returned back to Mason City in 2003 after her husband's death in 2000. She lived at Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living until moving to Good Shepherd Health Center in 2008.

She was a member of the Eastern Star and a former member of B.P.W. and Wa-tan-ye and also a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church.

Aunt "Hank" was a wonderful, thoughtful, compassionate, precious woman who loved all her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Henrietta's family would like to express a special thanks to Good Shepherd Care Center for the wonderful, compassionate care that she received over the last few years.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and godchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon "Tommy" Floden in 2000; her parents; three brothers, Howard, Louis and Harry Shaner; and sisters, Clara Shaffer, Pearl Gettman and Ione Lester.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from January 13 to January 14, 2010

Merle D. Humphrey

Merle D. Humphrey, 81, entered into eternal rest Monday (Jan.11, 2010) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Merle was born Aug. 2, 1928, in Algona, Iowa, to his parents, Carl and Iva (Howe) Humphrey. He was educated in Algona and enlisted in the U.S. Army thereafter.
 
Merle was a man of many professions. He was a commercial/private pilot, aviation mechanic and aviation instructor pilot. He owned/managed airports in Storm Lake, Webster City and Shenandoah.

Merle also owned a body shop in Clarion for some time. He loved to work with his hands and was a natural-born problem solver. Merle was a Texan at heart; he spent many years there.

In 1982, he was united into marriage to Georgia M. (Schribner) Humphrey and they made their home in Harker Heights, Texas, until returning to Goldfield, Iowa, in 1995.

He is survived by his daughter, Sue (Jim) Odell Everett, Wash.; stepchildren, Randy (Sandy) Humphrey, Mason City, Iowa; Douglas (Donna) Humphrey, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; the late Mitchell (Lori) Humphrey, Clarion, Iowa; Donnell Humphrey, Alexander, Iowa; Monna (Dennis) Gardalen, Clarion, Iowa; and his brothers, Allen Humphrey, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Nathan (Linda) Humphrey, Rochester, Wash.; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, step-daughter, step-son, three brothers and three sisters.

His family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Memorial as Merle requested from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, to be held at the enclosed shelterhouse at Lake Cornelia.

Gunderson Funeral Home, 1615 N. 15th St., Fort Dodge, 515-576-7128

Published in Globe Gazette on January 14, 2010

Clifford H. Nelson
 
BELMOND - Pastor Clifford H. Nelson, 93, most recently of Dixon, Ill., formerly of St. Cloud, Minn., and a native of rural Belmond in Wright County, Iowa, died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) in Dixon, Ill.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond, with the Rev. James Harbaugh officiating. Burial will be in the St. Olaf Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 14, 2010

Donald E. Quintus

GARNER - Donald E. Quintus, 81, of Garner died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Justin Asche officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Muse Norris Hospice or On Common Grounds Ministry.

Donald E. Quintus, the son of Roy and Mildred (Stewart) Quintus, was born Jan. 16, 1928, on a farm east of Garner. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner. Don graduated from Garner High School in 1947. He worked on the family farm until 1950 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon his completion of basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois he was assigned to the U.S.S. Harlan Dickson DD 708 during the Korean War.

On July 26, 1952, he married Evelyn Borrelli at Providence, R.I. After his honorable discharge in 1954, Don and Lynne returned to Iowa, where Don worked for Hancock Co. Co-op Oil for three years and Bock Oil for four years. In 1960, Don and Lynne began farming southwest of Klemme until 1999, when they moved into Garner. Don drove school bus for the Klemme School District for 14 years and did seasonal farm work for Gordon and Marilyn Pringnitz for many years.

He enjoyed traveling and attending his annual Navy reunion in various states. Don also enjoyed visiting with people and the fellowship of his "coffee buddies." He considered his family as his most precious possession. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he served as Sunday school superintendent, sang in the choir and served on the Board of Trustees and Session for many years. He also was a board member of the Klemme Co-op and bank director for North Iowa State Bank in Belmond for a number of years.

Don is survived by his wife, Lynne, of Garner; two sons, Ken (Deb) Quintus of Garner and Brad Quintus of Mesa, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Ellen (Eric) Schulte and their two children, Ava and Hayden, Lauren (Nathanael) Gilkerson and their two children, Evelina and Rosina, Evan Quintus and Nicole Quintus; two sisters, Virginia (Harlan) Haberkamp of Garner and Dorothy Jeter of Garner; three sisters-in-law, Verneil Quintus of Garner, Ruth Quintus of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Phyllis Quintus of Hampton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Reed Quintus; a sister, Margaret Allen; and three brothers, Dean, Jim and Jerry Quintus.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in Globe Gazette from January 13 to January 14, 2010

Eugene Rheingans

MASON CITY - Eugene Rheingans, 62, of Mason City died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E. in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 14, 2010

Patrick Robeson

ALGONA - Patrick Robeson, 50, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and formerly of Algona, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 2010) at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Evangelical Free Church in Algona with the Rev. Todd Hessel officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in St. Joe.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday 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 from January 13 to January 14, 2010

Teri Ross

CHARLES CITY - Teri Ross, 61, of 804 N. Federal Ave. in Mason City, died Wednesday (Jan. 13, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Thoughts, stories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Carol Meader, 1871 190th St., Rockford, IA 50468.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette on January 14, 2010

Jerry Charles Vosburgh

MASON CITY - Jerry Charles Vosburgh, 62, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a courageous battle with heart disease.

According to Jerry's wishes he was cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Memorials may be directed to Judy Hakes, 22173 295th St., Mason City, IA 50401.
Jerry was born Feb. 21, 1947, in Manly, the son of Charles and Betty (Kasik) Vosburgh. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker on TV.

He is survived by his son, Ronnie, of Mason City; his father, Charles (Odella) Vosburgh, of Mason City; his mother, Betty Kasik, of California; three sisters, Judy (Vance) Hakes of Mason City, Sheree (Ray) Squire of California and Lori (Terry) Hohenfield, of Mason City; three brothers, Larry (Su) Eskildsen of California, Roger (Jennifer) Eskildsen of Mason City and David (Patti) Eskildsen of Arizona; several nieces and nephews; special aunt, Vina Rish of Mason City; along with several other aunts, uncles, many friends and his beloved dog, Annie Lou.

Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, Steven Eskildsen; and stepfather, Jack.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 10 to January 14, 2010

Winifred Ellen Dwan

Winifred Ellen Dwan, 91, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave. Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Health Care Center, 302 Second St. N.E. Mason City, IA 50401

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

Rose Ferjak

FOREST CITY - Rose Ferjak, 81, of Forest City, died Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

Marilynne Garcia

IOWA FALLS -Marilynne Garcia, 64, of Iowa Falls, died Wednesday (Jan. 13, 2019) at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Father Paul Baldwin officiating.

A time of visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be at a later date at Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

Wendell L. Hobert
U.S. Navy  WWII

CHARLES CITY -Wendell L. Hobert, 89, of Charles City, died Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Wendell Hobert will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation and taps by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue an hour before the service Monday at the funeral home.

Wendell Lester Hobert was born May 15, 1920, at Charles City, the son of Lester and Lulu (Pfeiffer) Hobert. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1938.
On Sept. 28, 1941, he was united in marriage to Phyllis "Fern" Newton at Charles City. From 1942 to 1946, he served in the United States Navy.

After World War II, Wendell farmed and did electrical work for local contractors until 1975 when he started Hobert Electric. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Charles City Patriotic Association, and Care Review Committee for Iowa Nursing Homes.

Wendell was active as a leader for the Boy Scouts and the Electrical Board for Charles City.
 
His interests included trout fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, traveling and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Living family members include his six children, Linda (Robert) Milton of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert (Judy) Hobert of Penn Valley, Calif., Lester (Linda) Hobert of Charles City, Mary (Jerry) Cross of Forest City, Edward (Teresa) Hobert of Charles City and Aaron Hobert and fiancée Diane Shearman of Charles City; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy (Don) Swinton of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Phyllis Mae Hobert; and a nephew, Mike Swinton.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Lane Charles City, IA 50616 or the Charles City Patriotic Association, 1505 Grand Ave N. Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

Guy Markle

THOMPSON - Guy Markle, 74, of Thompson, died on Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Winter Funeral Home in Thompson.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com
Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

 
Marie Moe

GARNER - Marie Moe, 88, of Garner, died Thursday (Jan. 14, 2009) at Prairie View Apartments in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

Clifford H. Nelson

BELMOND - The Rev. Clifford H. Nelson, 93, recently of Dixon Ill., died on Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) after a brief hospitalization.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, rural Belmond, with the Rev. James Harbaugh officiating. Burial will follow at St. Olaf Lutheran cemetery and a lunch will be served in the church following interment.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Local arrangements made by Andrews Funeral Homes.

Clifford Harold was born June 17, 1916 in Belmond, the son of Nickolai and Helen Emelia (Oscarson) Nelson. He was raised on a farm west of Belmond and attended local schools. Upon graduation from high school, Clifford attended Waldorf College, Forest City, where he met his future wife, Elnor G. Olson.

Clifford and Elnor married on June 4, 1938, at Badger Lutheran Church in Badger. The Nelsons made their home west of Belmond where they farmed and began raising their family. In 1945, Nelson continued his education at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. He was ordained in 1949 and served congregations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota during 50 years of active ministry.

Nelson is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Elnor; four children, David (Claudia) Nelson, of Grand Detour, Ill.; Naomi (Phil Dahlberg) Nelson, of Houston, Texas; Eldon Nelson of Spring Valley, Wis.; and Stephen (Maureen) Nelson of Park Ridge, Ill.; four grandchildren, Karl Nelson (Holly), Erik Otterstad (Buffy), Kaitlin Nelson, and Benjamin Nelson; and four great-grandchildren, Nicklas, Thomas, and August Nelson, and Tristram Otterstad. He is also survived by one brother, Reuben Nelson; two sisters, Mildred Meyer and Esther Larson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Ingrid Nelson; two brothers, Norris Nelson and Everett Nelson; and one sister, Ruth Lonnevik.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the ELCA Missionary Sponsorship Program or the ELCA Vision for Mission Fund - 8765 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 14 to January 15, 2010

Marvin Oscar Piippo

MASON CITY - Marvin Oscar Piippo, 86, of Mason City, died Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Mason City.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2010

Eugene L. Rheingans

MASON CITY - Eugene L. Rheingans, 61, of Mason City, died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2010) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery-Mason City, with full military honors provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

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

Gene was born June 3, 1948, in Mason City, the son of Donald and Mary Agnes (Reynolds) Kaye. Donald passed away when Gene was a young child, and he was later adopted by George Cecil Rheingans. He graduated from Mason City High School, then enlisted in the United States Navy in 1967. He was injured during his time in the service and was honorably discharged in 1968.

Gene married Barbara Wick on May 9, 1970, and to this union two children were born. They divorced 10 years later and Gene never remarried.

Gene attended junior college in California before moving back to Iowa to work at Blakesly as a welder. He also worked at Sugarbeet before retiring at his last job at Alliant Energy.

In his sparetime, Gene loved to race cars and motorcycles. He was known as a "people person" that loved to meet new people, whether it be sitting around the fire talking while on a camping trip, or playing pool. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Gene was an 18-year member of the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club and ABATE of Iowa.

He is survived by his children, Tory (Heather) Rheingans, of Grafton, and Brenda Sasse, of Two Rivers, Wis.; his grandchildren, Hunter Sasse and Mallory and Camryn Rheingans; his brothers, George (Diana) Rheingans, of Mason City, and John (Rose) Rheingans, of Mason City; his niece, Misty (Michael) Holmes, of Waterloo; and many other extended family and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents.

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

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from January 14 to January 15, 2010

Teri Ross
 
MASON CITY - Teri Ross, 61, of 804 N. Federal Ave. in Mason City died Wednesday (Jan. 13, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Jan. 15 at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Thoughts, stories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Carol Meader, 1871 190th Street, Rockford, IA 50468.

Teri was born on June 10, 1948, in Charles City, the daughter of Marvin and Rosella (Arndt) Ross. She attended the Colwell School and graduated from Charles City High in 1967. She moved to Mason City in 1968.

Teri was employed in the MIS Department at Mercy Medical Center for over 30 years, a job which she enjoyed very much. She was very family-oriented and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Those left to cherish her memory include her siblings, Frances Berchtold, Roger Ross, Carol (Jerry) Meader, Larry (Jenny) Ross, Vicki (Bruce) Inman and Jimmie (Gwen) Ross; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Marvin Ross.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211.
Published in Globe Gazette from January 14 to January 15, 2010

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