Beverly Jean Brekken

LAKE MILLS - Beverly Jean Brekken, 76, of 501 S. Harrison, Lake Mills, died Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D.
Private family inurnment will take place at North Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

A visitation will be held 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 1, 2010

Orville Cole

FOREST CITY - Orville Cole, 90, of Forest City died Wednesday (June 30, 2010) at Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery with military rites by the Forest City Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark, Forest City, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2010

Howard Eugene Gage

MASON CITY - Howard Eugene Gage, 96, of Mason City passed away Monday (June 28, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, after a short illness.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be two hours prior to services at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
 
Howard was born March 17, 1914, in Iowa City, to Ada Fredericka (Anderson) Gage and Edgar Stockbridge Gage. Shortly after, his family moved to Mason City, where he spent the rest of his life. He graduated from Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanics with a BS in general engineering in June 1937. After graduation, he worked in his father's accounting firm, Edgar S. Gage and Son. Howard was drafted into the Army in May 1941. He went to Camp Claiborne, La., for basic training with the 34th Division.

While home on leave he married Ethel Cathlyn Margaret Wallskog on Oct. 30, 1941, in Mason City and shortly afterward returned to duty. He was sent to Fort Dix, N.J., then out with the first contingent to Europe in January 1942. They landed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In Ireland he was transferred to the Fifth Corps, Finance Section, and was first sent to Belfast, Northern Ireland, then to Bristol, England, in June 1942, where he became a master sergeant. On June 12, they boarded a boat for Normandy Beach. After slow advance, they reached Paris the day after it was liberated by French troops under de Gaulle. They moved north and east, living in tents until they reached the town of St. Vith in eastern Belgium, just north of the Battle of the Bulge. Howard went home on leave for 30 days and upon returning landed at LeHavre, France., on V.E. Day. His division was transported through France, Belgium and Germany and ended up in Pilson, Czechoslovakia. He was honorably discharged in May 1945.

After the war, Howard returned to work in his father's accounting firm. He received his CPA in August 1964, and worked until retirement in the McGladry, Hanson, Dunn and Gage firm.

He served as treasurer for the Exchange Club for many years. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Church from 1962 until his death, and served as their treasurer for approximately 17 years.

Howard was an avid golfer in his retirement years and spent many happy hours golfing with his friends at Highland Park golf course in Mason City. A golfing highlight for Howard was playing several famous British courses, including Royal Lytham and St. Annes and the Old Course in St. Andrews in Scotland while visiting his daughter and family who resided in England from 1978 to 1980. He met weekly for coffee with his golfing buddies for many years (even long after his golfing days), something he greatly enjoyed.
Howard and his wife, Ethel, liked to travel and made two trips to England to visit their daughter, Maggie, and her family, a trip to Juneau, Alaska, to visit their son, Jim, and numerous trips throughout the United States. During this time they visited every state except Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ethel (Wallskog); father and mother; daughter, Margaret Ann Marsh, and brother, Edgar S. Gage.

Howard is survived by brothers, Clarke Lyman Gage (Jane) of Canton, N.Y.; Don Joseph Gage (Patsy) of Palestine, Texas; sister, Rosemary Murphy (Phil) of Madelia, Minn.; daughter, Ada Kristine Grosland (Ron), of Austin, Minn.; son, James Howard Gage (Kathy), of Juneau, Alaska; son, Peter Eugene Gage (Debra), of Firestone, Colo.; son-in-law, Dennis Marsh and his wife, Nancy, of Mason City; grandchildren, Andrew Grosland, Spearfish, S.D.; Kristine Grosland, Boulder, Colo.; Matthew Grosland (Samantha), Hendersonville, Tenn.; Molly Marsh, Washington, D.C.; Mindy Ray (Dan) of Faribault, Minn.; Sean Gage, Denver, Colo.; Morgen Obersinner-Gage, Edmonds, Wash.; Levi Berner, Portland, Ore.; and Logan Berner, Bellingham, Wash.; great-grandchildren: Ellie, Tim, Leah, Hannah and Claire Ray; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 29 to July 1, 2010

Mary Virginia Lannon

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. - Virginia Lannon, 72, of North Mankato, Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Monday (June 28, 2010) at Oaklawn Health Care Center in Mankato.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, at the Mankato Mortuary Chapel, in Mankato, Minn., with Father Ted Hottinger officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

Visitation will be one hour before service on Friday.

Virginia was born Oct. 31, 1937, to Shirley and Mary M. (McLaughlin) Skram in Mason City. She graduated from Holy Family High School, Mason City, in 1954 and then graduated from junior college in Mason City with a teaching degree.

She was united in marriage to Dennis P. Lannon on Aug. 13, 1959, in Mason City.

She taught grade school in Hampton and Tipton, and also substituted at St. Joseph's School in Mason City. Virginia was employed for many years at Unisys in production and computers.
 
She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and being with her family.

Virginia is survived by three sons, Steve Lannon of Burnsville, Denny Lannon of Circle Pines and Mike Lannon of Mankato; two daughters, Betsy (Marc) Chadderdon of Nicollet and Katy (Chris) Cook of Eagle Lake; grandchildren, Andrea, Ryan and Tyler Lannon, Kayla and Ben Zwicke, Christine, Patrick, Michael and Anna Cook, and Taylor and Josh Chadderdon; six siblings, Steve (Jeri) Skram, John (Lynne) Skram, Christine (David) Sahn, Kathleen Jenkins, Mary Lynn (Skip) Farrell and Jeanie (Rick) Tomy; and many extended family.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Denny in 2004; and a brother, Tom.

Mankato Mortuary, 507-388-2202.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2010

Sister Mary Ellen Murphy

DUBUQUE - Sister Mary Ellen Murphy, 89, of Dubuque died Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at Mount Loretto Motherhouse, Dubuque.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Mount Loretto Motherhouse Chapel.

Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Mt. Loretto Motherhouse Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the Sisters of the Presentation at: prayers@dubuquepresentations.org.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2010

Gerald Allen Prescott

SHEFFIELD - Gerald Allen Prescott, 62, of Sheffield died Saturday (June 26, 2010) at the Jessie View Resort in Deer River, Minn., doing what he loved - fishing in Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 2, at First Christian Church, 318 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Alan Berneman of First Christian Church, Hampton, officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Gerald Prescott Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Jerry was born on March 19, 1948, in Mason City, the son of Roger and Eloise (Demitt) Prescott. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He loved to spend time with his immediate and extended family.

Jerry worked for 37.5 years for Land O Lakes and 2.5 years for Ruan and had recently retired.

He attended First Christian Church in Mason City and he was a strong leader for the congregation.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee (McManus) Prescott; his mother, Eloise Prescott; one daughter, Monica (Prescott) Eckard; one son, Brian Prescott and wife, Mollie; two grandsons, Matthew Eckard and wife, Kayla, and Nicholas Prescott; two brothers, Jim Prescott and Dennis Prescott and wife, Lavonne.

Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from June 29 to July 1, 2010

Truman R. Pribbenow

NORA SPRINGS - Truman R. Pribbenow, 93, of 102 N. Quinby Ave., Nora Springs, died April 8, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, at First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Opportunity Village or the Salvation Army in Truman's honor.

Truman Roger Pribbenow was born on Oct. 24, 1916, in Nora Springs to Edward and Lena (Kollman) Pribbenow. He attended and graduated high school from Nora Springs High School. Following his schooling, Truman worked on his family's farm, and was able to see their land become a Century Farm.

On Nov. 24, 1939, Truman was united in marriage to Vivian Kline and to this union, two daughters were born.

A few of Truman's hobbies were fishing and hunting, he and Vivian also enjoyed traveling and wintering in Arizona.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nora Springs as well as a former member of Kiwanis and Farm Bureau.

Those grateful in sharing in Truman's life are his wife, Vivian; his two daughters, Peggy (Daryl) Long, Peru, Neb., and Diane McNeal, Flagstaff, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Keith Long, Eric Long, Christy Rikli, Liz Stigal and Katy Dahlstrom; and nine great-grandchildren.

Truman is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Bernice; and a brother, Herb.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 1, 2010

Virgene M. Uthof

FENTON - Funeral services for Virgene M. Uthof, 83, of Fenton will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton with Pastor David P. Schultz officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Fenton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton.

Virgene Margaret (Cornelius) Uthof, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Underwood) Cornelius, was born June 22, 1927, in Fenton. Virgene passed away Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at her home in Fenton at the age of 83.

She received her education in the Fenton schools graduating from Fenton High School.

On June 30, 1946, Virgene was united in marriage to Edwin Uthof at the United Methodist Church in Fenton. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in the rural Fenton area where the couple farmed. Edwin passed away Oct. 16, 1998.

She was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide in Fenton. Virgene was a devoted mother and farmwife. She lived on the family farm for 63 years, until she moved to Fenton in the fall of 2009.
She enjoyed the outdoors, especially taking care of the farm animals and gardening. She loved her family and enjoyed keeping in contact with her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dennis Uthof and his wife, Cheryl, of Mount Vernon; Diane Laabs and her husband, Gary, of Clear Lake; Darlene Cherland and her husband, Steve, of Lone Rock; De Maris Fritzler and her husband, Dave, of Bancroft; Darrel Uthof and his wife, Cindy of Allen, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, Cory Fritzler, Ramey Fritzler, Caleb Fritzler, Todd Laabs, Kelly Laabs, Keith Cherland, Kevin Cherland, Cole Cherland, Evan Uthof and Tyler Uthof; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Mary Booth, of Logan, Utah; brother, Ray Cornelius, of Fenton; sister-in-law, Armella Cornelius, of Estherville; and brother-in-law, Ray Uthof and his wife, Betty, of Fenton.

Preceding Virgene in death is her parents; husband; four brothers, Earl, Leonard, Lloyd and Duane; and one sister, Thelma Brown.

Henry-Olson Funeral Home, Estherville, 712-362-2646. www.henryolsonfuneral.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2010

Donald "Pretz" Ward

CHARLES CITY -Donald "Pretz" Ward, 78, of Nashua died Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at Nashua United Methodist Church, 314 Brasher St., Nashua, with the Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641- 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Box 185, Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2010

Posted on 1 July 2010

Beverly Jean Brekken

Lake Mills - Beverly Jean Brekken, 76, of 501 S. Harrison, Lake Mills, died Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D.

A visitation will be held 3 to 6 p.m. today, Friday, July 2, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St., in Lake Mills.

Private family inurnment will take place at North Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Beverly Jean Lockwood was born on April 11, 1934, in Mason City to Willard and Ruth (Hanson) Lockwood. She attended and graduated from Mason City High School, where she played basketball.
 
Following graduation she worked in the insurance industry in Mason City for several years. On Nov. 27, 1965, Bev married Irving Brekken.

Bev and Irv settled on a family farm near Scarville and were blessed with three daughters. Following Irv's death in 1980, Bev and daughters moved to Lake Mills where Beverly worked for the Winnebago Mutual Insurance Association for over 15 years.

Beverly enjoyed numerous pastimes including visiting with family, eating out with friends, cheering on her beloved Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Twins and watching a good crime thriller on TV.

Bev will be greatly missed by numerous friends and family, including her daughters and their families, Laura and Monte Gulick and their children Emily and Anna, Yankton, S.D., Tony and Danielle Gulick and son Dylan, Mason City, and Miranda Gulick and daughter Sophia, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Alison and Peter Bezanson and their children Noah and Zoë of Phoenix, Ariz., and Angela and Sean McHugh of Phoenix, Ariz.; and her brother Ralph Lockwood, of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Irving; and brothers, Willard Lockwood, Jr., of Waukee, and Ronald Lockwood, of Rock Island, Ill.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 2, 2010

Ardis J. Buffington

OMAHA, Neb. - Ardis J. Buffington, formerly of Algona, died Nov. 1, 2009, in Omaha, Neb.

A graveside inurnment for Addis will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3 at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka, with the Rev. Timm Wilken officiating.
Her family will greet friends following those services at the Titonka Community Center.
 
Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2010

Orville Cole

FOREST CITY - Orville Cole, 90, of Forest City, formerly of Ames, died Wednesday (June 30, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery with military rites by the Forest City Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

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

Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Orville Cole, the son of George and Clara (Nerem) Cole, was born Jan. 20, 1920, near Roland. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Roland. He graduated from Roland High School in 1939 and worked on the family farm with his brother.

He served his country during WWII in the Army from 1942 until his honorable discharge as Staff Sergeant in 1945. Orville served in the 90th Division, 358th Infantry, Company C and took part in the battle and campaigns of Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe.

He received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with four Bronze Battle Stars, a Bronze Service Arrowhead, three overseas service bars, a service stripe, a Silver Star for bravery, Purple Heart medal with first and second Bronze Clusters and a Combat Infantry badge. He was wounded at Normandy, Moisell River and at the Belgium Bulge.
 
Following his discharge, he returned home to farm until 1950 when he moved to Forest City.

At the age of 33 he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
On Feb. 1, 1954, he married Frances Smith at Calvary Baptist Church parsonage.
 
For a short time he operated a restaurant and worked for several farmers. Between 1958 and 1961 he worked for the Forest City Public Schools as custodian. Then the family moved to Ames where Orville was employed at the school system and post office.

In 1973 they moved to a farm near Boone where he was instrumental in starting and building the Berean Baptist Church. He served faithfully as a deacon and in many other capacities. He retired from the post office in August of 1983 as head of maintenance. In August of 1991, he and Frances returned to Forest City and in 1993 moved to a farm east of town. Due to ill health, they moved to Ames in 2005.

He was a member of Heartland Baptist Church in Ames and Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City.

Orville is survived by his wife, Frances, of Ames; two sons, Craig Cole of Overland Park, Kan., and David (Ruth) Cole of Ames; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Hannah Cole; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Cole of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Beth Cole; daughter-in-law, Aviah Cole; two sisters, Abbie Peterson and Morna Olson; and four brothers, Arnold, Virgil, Ernie and George Cole.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 1 to July 2, 2010

Viola Rachut Ehlke

Osage - Viola Ida Rachut Ehlke, 87, of Osage, died Wednesday (June 30, 2010) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the St. Ansgar Cemetery in St. Ansgar.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2010

Virgil "Shorty" Greenzweig

CHARLES CITY - Virgil "Shorty" Greenzweig, 87, of Charles City, died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City with Pastor Phil Corr officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, at the funeral home.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2010

Evelyn N. McNeil

Clear Lake - Evelyn N. McNeil, 89, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at the Oakwood Care Center.

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

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2010

Ella Mae Peters

CHARLES CITY - Ella Mae Peters, 90, of 3003 Clark St., Charles City, died Thursday afternoon (July 1, 2010) at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.

www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2010

Kenneth Leroy Trenary

Burt - Kenneth Leroy Trenary, 85, of Burt, died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at the Manor Care Center in Algona.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, 515-295-3731.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2010

Posted on 2 July 2010

Viola Ida Rachut Ehlke

OSAGE - Viola Ida Rachut Ehlke, 87, of Osage died Wednesday (June 30, 2010) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott, officiating. Burial will be at the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Viola was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Rock Township, Mitchell County, the daughter of Edward Rachut and Ida (Duenow) Ruehlow Rachut. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on Jan. 14, 1923, and was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township, on March 21, 1937. Viola attended Rock Township Grade School through eighth grade and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1941.

She married August John Ehlke on June 24, 1945, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township. They farmed north of St. Ansgar until 1962 when they moved to a farm west of Osage, farming there until retiring in 1982.
Viola was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and was a member of the Martha Circle. She was also a member of the Sunshine Circle. Viola enjoyed going to the Osage Senior Center and Hardys for dinner, one day bus trips, rummage sales and embroidery.

Viola is survived by two daughters, Joanne (Gary) Hyland of Orchard, Carolyn (Phil) Tommeraas of Zumbro Falls, Minn.; a grandson, Jason (Tricia) Hyland, of Waynesboro, Ga.; a great-grandson, Cole Hyland; and her special friend, Helen Duck, of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, August, in 1997; four half-brothers, Alvin, Harvey and Roy Rachut, and Walter Ruehlow.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 2 to July 3, 2010

Ray Lybarger

Ray Lybarger, 74, of Estherville passed away June 15, 2010, at his home.

God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around him and said "come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him fade away.

A golden heart stopped beating and his hard working hands now lay at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us "he only takes the best."

Private family services were held and burial will be at a later date.

Ray leaves behind his wife, Marilyn; son, Joseph; daughters, Chelsea and Dawn; grandson, Steven.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2010

Evelyn N. McNeil

CLEAR LAKE - Evelyn N. McNeil, 89, of Clear Lake died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at Oakwood Care Center.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery (south side) Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.
 
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Evelyn McNeil Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 2 to July 3, 2010

Robert A. Nord

ROCHESTER, Minn. -Robert A. Nord, 99, formerly of Mason City, died June 25, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Rochester, Minn.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at Bethal Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2010

Rosalie Vera Olson

MASON CITY - Rosalie Vera Olson, 72, of Mason City died Friday (July 2, 2010) at her home.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2010

Richard Leonhard "Dick" Rost

JANESVILLE - Richard "Dick" Leonhard Rost, 91, died suddenly Saturday (June 26, 2010) at home in Janesville, Wis. Mr. Rost was born on May 9, 1919, in Park Ridge, Ill. He attended St. Andrew's Lutheran School and Maine Township High School.

He worked as a mechanical engineer and inventor in the electronics industry, primarily for Zenith Radio, for 40 years. At the time of his retirement, he was credited with 10 patents under the Zenith brand.

Dick married Gertrude L. Halfpap on Nov. 28, 1942, in Park Ridge. They lived in Long Island, N.Y., during World War II while he worked on the development of radar with Zenith. They moved to rural Barrington, Ill., in 1947 and raised their three children there. Gertrude died in 1983.

Dick later remarried to Donnamae Klotz on May 16, 1992, in Minocqua, Wis. They lived in Lake Tomahawk, Wis., until the fall of 2009, when Richard moved to Cedar Crest in Janesville.

Dick was a three-handicap golfer in his day, playing in a Zenith league. His lifelong interest in aviation brought him back every year to the Experimental Aircraft Association airshow in Oshkosh, Wis. He never met a gadget he didn't like and could fix anything.

In addition to his wife Donnamae, Dick is survived by his children, Rita (Thomas J.) Rost Howley, Mount Prospect, Ill.; Philip V. (Eleanor) Rost, Great Falls, Va.; Elda "Eldrie" Rost Stone, Ventura; and grandchildren, David Stone, Decorah, and Daniel Stone, Clear Lake. Also stepchildren, Paul (Deb) Klotz, Bend, Ore.; Jack (Jill) Klotz, Atlanta, Ga.; Thom (Holly) Klotz, Janesville, Wis.; Beth Klotz Von Seggern, Laguna, N.M.; Nancy (Steve) Klotz Bennett, Lindsay, Calif.; and stepgrandchildren, Heidi Hall, James Klotz, Erin Wherry, Jenny Brod, Gretchen Klotz, Hillary Klotz, Heather Klotz, Megan Bennett and Ashley Bennett.

Private family services are planned. Memorials are suggested to Opportunity Village, Box 622, Clear Lake, IA 50428, (www.oppvill.org), or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements are by Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht Funeral Home, 15 N. Jackson St., Janesville, Wis (www.whitcomb-lynch-albrecht.com).

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2010

Cody Jay Schmit

BRITT - Cody Jay Schmit, 16, of Britt died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, at West Hancock High School in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 5, at West Hancock High School in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the high school.

Arrangements are with the Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2010

Kenneth Leroy Trenary

BURT - Kenneth Leroy Trenary, 85, of Burt died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at the Manor Care Center in Algona.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church in Burt, with Pastor Judy Junkermeier officiating. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Carter Scott VFW Post No. 5236 of Burt.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette from July 2 to July 3, 2010

Posted on 3 July 2010

Wayne L. Bigelow

DAYTON, Minn. -Wayne L. Bigelow, 75, of Dayton, Minn., formerly of Mason City, passed away on June 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents, Dora Bigelow and Wayne Bigelow.

He is survived by his wife, Marge; stepdaughter, Sherri (Steve) Jaworksi; and stepson, Dan (Kristine) Lancaster; grandchildren, Leah and Collin Jaworksi and Tara, Kenna and Brennan Lancaster; sisters, Dorothy Justesen (Erik), Albert Lea, Minn., Marlys Kelly (LeRoy), Kallispell, Mont., and Lynn (Tom) Dwan, Mason City; brother, Ken Bigelow (Judy), Long Lake, Minn.; mother-in-law, Verna Wathor, of Beatrice, Neb.; three sisters-in-law and husbands, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Wayne worked as a social worker, rehab. counselor, small business owner and Internet bookseller. He traveled extensively around the world during his life.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, at Word of Peace Lutheran Church, 21705 129th Ave. N. Rogers, Minn.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
763-496-2400.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 4, 2010

Jess William Harris

MASON CITY - Jess William Harris, 76, of Mason City, died Friday (July 2, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Omaha, Neb.

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

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 4, 2010

Leon "Charlie" Heimer

Stacyville - Leon "Charlie" Heimer, 74, of Stacyville, died Friday (July 2, 2010) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 4, 2010

Kenneth and Marian Long

Marian Long
The family of Kenneth and Marian Long invites you to share a memorial gathering to remember and honor their lives.

Marian passed away April 6, 1997, at 87, and Ken passed away March 31, 2010, at 100.

The family would like to share stories and remembrances with those who knew them followed by refreshments 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, in the Salsbury Room at the MacNider Art Museum, 303 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 4, 2010

Evelyn N. McNeil

Clear Lake - Evelyn N. McNeil, 89, of Clear Lake, died Thursday (July 1, 2010) at Oakwood Care Center.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Evelyn McNeil Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Evelyn is survived by two daughters, Marty (Martha) McNeil Lundberg and husband, John, of Clear Lake, and Christine Ann McNeil of BelAir, Md.; four grandchildren, Kathleen Christine Lundberg Gates and husband, David, of Prairieville, La., Michael David Lundberg and wife, Angela, of Ankeny, Kurt Parker and wife, DeAnn, of Baltimore, Md., and Andrew Parker of BelAir, Md.; two great grandchildren, Brian Gates and Megan Gates.

She was preceded in death her husband, Donald McNeil, on June 11, 2007.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Super Stars at Oakwood Care Center. Their compassionate care, endless patience, and cheerful professionalism brought comfort and peace to us all.

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from July 2 to July 4, 2010

Merle Luverne Nelson

FREEBORN COUNTY, Minn. - Merle Luverne Nelson, age 88, of Freeborn County, Minn., passed away Saturday (June 26, 2010) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home on Highway 65 on the southern edge of Northwood. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

A lunch and fellowship at Signatures Restaurant, downtown Northwood, will follow the burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer remembrances in Merle's name be sent to the Lutheran Retirement Home Auxiliary, Box 108, Northwood, for those so inclined.

Merle was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Freeborn County, Minn., to Reuben and Mabel (Johnson) Nelson.

Merle attended school in Northwood, where he played high school football and played in the band, graduating in 1939.

Following high school, he attended Luther College for one term. World War II intervened where he served in the Navy, being at sea most of the time.

Following his military service, his many careers included grocery store owner, bread truck route driver and construction work. His last and longest career was with the U.S. Postal Service. His final years with the Post Office involved helping many colleagues in the capacity of a substance abuse counselor. Upon retiring from the Postal Service he returned to his hometown of Northwood.
He is survived by sons Donald of Arizona, Craig of Fairmont, Minn., and Todd of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren, Wade and Cody Nelson, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., Serena Nelson of Chico, Calif., and Annika Nelson of San Diego, Calif.; and six great-grandchildren, all of Scottsdale, Ariz.; his sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Dan Pangburn of Phoenix, Ariz.; one aunt, Veona Nelson of Vacaville, Calif.; Ruth Ann's son, Mike, and Ann Ingersoll and family; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Merle also leaves behind many friends from a long life lived in California, Montana, Arizona, Texas, Iowa and his many visits to Alaska.

Merle was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Roger and Howard; his sister Verneal; and his life companion of many years, Ruth Ann Hilborn.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, 641-324-1121, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 27 to July 4, 2010

Rosalie Vera (Nelson) Olson

Mason City - Rosalie Vera (Nelson) Olson, 72, of Mason City, died Friday (July 2, 2010) at her home.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, July 9, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles, of First United Methodist Church, and Father Kenneth Gehling, chaplain, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Rosalie Olson Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 3 to July 4, 2010

Cody Jay Schmit

BRITT - Cody Jay Schmit, 16 of Britt, passed away Thursday (July 1, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City from injuries sustained in an accident on June 26, 2010.
Cody's generosity will continue giving life to others through the Iowa Donor Network.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, in the West Hancock High School Gymnasium. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Britt following the service.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 5, at the West Hancock High School Gymnasium, and one hour prior to the funeral service at the school. Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is assisting the family.

Cody, the son of Joe and Billie (Rose) Schmit, was born Oct. 2, 1993, in Mason City. He was 16 years old and was to begin his junior year of high school in the fall. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Britt and loved going to Luther League, doing many fun activities with other teens. He also attended Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Thursday mornings before school.

Cody was a kind, big-hearted kid who enjoyed life to the fullest, preferring to keep busy rather than sit on the sidelines watching. He spent countless hours in the garage and had a never-ending desire to learn everything he could about the project of the day, whether it be his racecar, pick up, or the '69 Chevelle he restored with the help of his dad. The entire family loved the outdoors and spent a lot of weekends camping, fishing, boating and tubing. Cody started hunting with his dad at a very young age and bagged his first deer when he was 13.

Sports were also very important to him and his family. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he loved watching and playing football and worked very hard in the weight room during the off-season. Cody's other activities included Track, FFA, 4H and shop class competitions. He excelled at welding, laser engraving and fabricating, often making things from scratch. Those skills earned him first place in the "Bucket of Junk" contest at the Hancock County Fair three years in a row.

Cody is survived by his parents, Joe and Billie, and his sister, Kellie, all of Britt; grandmothers, Judy Rose of Mason City and Jeri Schmit of Ventura; aunts, Roxanne Rose and her children, Jeremy and Jake, of Mason City, Tami (Paul) Allen and their children, Mackenzie and Morgan, of Burnsville, Minn.; uncle, Rob (Stephanie) Rose and their children, Kyle and Missy of Center Point; great-grandmother Bonnie Rodberg of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Skip Rose; great-grandfather, Stan Rodberg; and great-grandmother Vera Swartout.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Cody Schmit Scholarship Fund at First State Bank in Britt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 3 to July 4, 2010

Steven Douglas True

Mason City - Steven Douglas True, 57, of Mason City, died Sunday (June 27, 2010) at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Steven D. True memorial fund, First Citizens Bank, 2601 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.

Steven Douglas True was born on Dec. 3, 1952, in Mason City, to Carl and Clara True. He was the fourth of 14 children. He attended Holy Family School through eighth grade and graduated from Mason City High School in 1971. He then married his high school sweetheart, Julie Burkart, on May 9, 1971, with whom he was married for 17 years and had six children. After high school, Steve joined the Air Force and was based at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, from 1972 to 1975. After returning to Mason City, Steve started bartending at the Stoned Toad, which he later purchased.

Steve enjoyed playing pool, darts and softball and was involved in various leagues. He also enjoyed outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going on long rides in the car, and hosting his annual Stoned Toad hog roasts.

Steve is survived by his six children, Stephanie Moon, Eric (Tara) True, Sara (Adam) Gutierrez, Stacey True and friend, Joe Keane, Shawn True and friend, Brandon Frank, and Shelby True. He is also survived by his 13 brothers and sisters, Richard (Sue) True, Thomas (Rhonda) True, Dennis (Lisa) True, David (Judy) True, Randall True, Debra True (Roger Herman), Kenneth (Jayna) True, Cynthia Stricker (Brian Smith), Rebecca (Anthony) Shannon, Jennifer (Lance) Nielsen, Donald (Ericka) True, Robert (Bridget) True and Karen (Mark) Hendrickson; his eight grandchildren, Garrette, Blake and Reese True, Alexandra Moon, Adan and Kyan Gutierrez, Leila Buffington and Maleah True, along with many nieces and nephews and his special friend, Vicky Murphy.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Chad Moon.

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette from June 28 to July 4, 2010

Joan Marie Vitzthum

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