Dolores I. "Dee" Arey

NORA SPRINGS - Dolores I. "Dee" Arey, 76, of 710 First St. S.W., Nora Springs, died Thursday (July 8, 2010) at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, at the Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with Pastor Don Muessigmann officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, and then one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Dolores "Dee" Arey Memorial Fund.
Dee was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Nora Springs, the daughter of Fred and Gladys (Palmer) Bitterman. She lived in the Nora Springs area and later moved with her family to Tripoli, where she graduated from high school in 1952.

Dee married Robert Arey on March 3, 1961, in Albany, Ill. They lived in Clinton where she worked at the hospital as a nurse's aide. In 1982 they moved to Nora Springs, where she worked at the Nora Springs Care Center. She also did babysitting.

She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending all their activities. She enjoyed reading, doing crafts, flowers, fishing and horses.
She was a member of the Christian Church, Nora Springs.

Dee is survived by her husband, Robert Arey, Nora Springs; her mother, Gladys Bitterman, Waterloo; two children, Mike Arey, Woden, and Terrie Kunkel and her husband, Russell, of Wesley; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Bitterman, and his wife, Marion, Independence; her sister, Doretta Brandhorst, and her husband, Jim, Cedar Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and infant son, Paul.

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

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

Bill Eldridge

OWASA - Bill Eldridge, 55, of Owasa passed away Saturday (July 10, 2010) due to accidental drowning.

Funeral services for Bill Eldridge will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will be at the Berlin Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa.

Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, 641-648-2569.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Lemaine B. "Lee" Ellingson

BUFFALO CENTER - Lemaine "Lee" B. Ellingson, age 78, of Buffalo Center passed away at his residence Friday (July 9, 2010).

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Algaard officiating.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St., N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Mike Frankl

ALGONA - Mike Frankl, 66, of Algona died unexpectedly Friday (July 9, 2010) in Nisswa, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Merle G. Frohling

MESERVEY - Merle G. Frohling, age 75, of Meservey died Tuesday (July 6, 2010) at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Private memorial services for Merle Frohling will be held at a later date at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. Private burial will be at Immanuel Reformed Church cemetery, east of Belmond.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Homes in Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 7 to July 11, 2010

Bill Haag

OTOE, Neb. - Bill Haag, 75, of Otoe, Neb., died Wednesday (July 7, 2010) in Grand Island, Neb.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 12, at the Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Chapel in Syracuse, Neb., with the Rev. Paul Coen presiding.
There will be no public visitation.

Bill was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Mason City, the son of Lloyd Haag and Bernice (Johnson) Haag. Bill served his country with the Navy from Jan. 9, 1952, to Sept. 29, 1955.

He was married to Jackie Miller on Dec. 15, 1978, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Bill's occupation was in the reuse and and recycle industry. He was known as a "workaholic" but still found time to help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed his three dogs, his cat and relaxing with friends.

Bill is survived by his children, Michael Haag of Otoe, Neb., Russell and wife, Samantha Haag, of Syracuse, Neb., and Lori Haag and husband, Dean Adams, of Mason City; 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; a brother, Dewy, and his wife, Sharon Haag, of Mason City; and his sister, Jeanne Haag, of Mason City; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jackie, and a brother, Duane.
 
Arrangements are being handled by Fusselman Allen-Harvey-Funeral Home, Syracuse, Neb., 402-269-2441.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Richard Howard
LAKOTA - Richard Howard, age 72, of Lakota died at Fairmont Medical Center on Friday (July 9, 2010).

His memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth, Minn., with the Rev. Ron Wheeler officiating. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Friends and family may attend his visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth.

Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 105 S. Grove St, Blue Earth, Minn., 507-526-2216.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

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

Edwin F. "Ed" Huebsch

OSAGE - Ed Huebsch, age 95, of Osage died Thursday (July 8, 2010) at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Following services, there will be a time for lunch and to greet the family at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Osage.
Ed was born September 13, 1914, in Perham, Minn., the son of Frank and Anna (Posel) Huebsch.

On July 18, 1939, he married Helen Siebels at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Perham. They farmed in the Perham area and moved to Osage in 1960 where Ed continued to work in the turkey industry. Ed was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage and was a Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.

Ed is survived by his children, Bill (Colly) Huebsch of Osage, Carol (Ron) Gruber of Rochester, Minn., Joe (Sandy) Huebsch of Osage, Diane (Jon) Sparrow of Osage; 25 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sally (Norb) Tollefson of Minneapolis, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen, in 2005; his daughter, Lois Root; his son-in-law, Darrell Root; three brothers; and five sisters.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

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

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

Elias Lozano

MASON CITY - Elias Lozano, 74, of Mason City died Thursday (July 8, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 12, with a rosary recitation at 7 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

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

Andrew Jerome "Andy" Majewski

PLYMOUTH - Andrew "Andy" Jerome Majewski, 90, died Thursday (July 8, 2010) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (July 12, 2010) at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held today (July 11, 2010) from 3 to 5 p.m. with a rosary being said at 4:30 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Further visitation will be held Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel prior to the service.

Andy was born near Portland to Frank and Elizabeth (Krumrey) Majewski on May 10, 1920. Andy graduated in 1939, and entered the Army on March 1, 1942. He was honorably discharged from the army on Jan. 11, 1946. When he returned home from the service, Andy started farming and was also a dairy farmer for 27 years from 1950-1977; and also worked as a carpenter.
Andy married Mildred in Manly and continued to live on their farm until 2006. Andy enjoyed gardening, fishing, wood working and enjoyed his John Deere tractors!

Andy is survived by his son, Thomas Majewski, Clear Lake, step-children Jerry (Peggy) Majewski, Evansdale, Donna (Ron) Springer, Sun City West, Ariz.; grandchildren, David Springer, Reno, Nev., Cindy (Jerry) Hoffman of Little Cedar, Jodi (Marvin) Edwards of Sumner, Daniel (Diane) Majewski, Rosemount, Minn., Rhonda Jo (Shane) Everitt, Phoenix, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Desarae Springer, Cedar Falls, Shaun Hoffman, Little Cedar, Zach Edwards of Sumner, Luke and Mya Majewski, Rosemount, Minn., and Cole and Clay Rollins, Claremont, Minn.; along with several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Andy is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Majewski; wife, Mildred Majewski; step-daughter Mary Ingersoll; sisters, Alice, Agnes and Marie; brothers, Joseph and Lawrence.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, or Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., New Hampton, IA 50659.

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

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

Arlene Nyguard

LAKE MILLS - Arlene Nyguard, age 95, of Lake Mills, formerly of Thompson, died at the Lake Mills Care Center on Saturday (July 10, 2010).

Funeral services for Arlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Lakota.

Friends and family may attend her visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson and also one hour before the service at the church.

Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 245 Harrison St. S., Thompson, 641-584-2520.
www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Donald Leon Stark

CLARION - Donald Leon Stark, 61, of Clarion passed away suddenly on Friday (July 9, 2010).

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, with Pastor Corey Larson officiating.
Visitation will be held at Ewing Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Marjorie L. Stone

MASON CITY - Marjorie L. Stone, 90, of 213 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, died Friday (July 9, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday (July 13, 2010) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hanson of Wesley United Methodist officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Marjorie L. Stone Memorial Fund.

Marjorie L. Ziegler was born on May 29, 1920, in San Antonio, Texas, to James and Allie Ziegler. She was one of two children.

On May 25, 1943, Marjorie was united in marriage to John F. Stone and to this union three sons were born.

She was very family oriented and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Marjorie enjoyed having her family over for Sunday dinners and especially delighted in preparing holiday meals for her family.

Another favorite hobby of Marjorie's was watching TV; she enjoyed watching her daily soap operas and keeping up to date with politics through CNN. She also enjoyed fishing.

Marjorie will be remembered as always having been a highly independent woman who loved to spoil the family's dogs, "Sweetie Mae," "Chanel" and "Midnight."

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her children, John Stone, Mason City, Phillip Stone, Clear Lake, and Robert (Dena) Stone, Mason City; her grandchildren, David, Dan, Ashley and Holly; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Stone, of Grinnell and her children, Marsha, Lowell, Mary, Marla and Paula; as well as other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John; and a brother, James Ziegler.

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

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

Kimberly Vanderplaats

ALGONA - Kimberly Vanderplaats, age 48, of Algona died Saturday (July 10, 2010) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Assembly of God Church in Algona with the Rev. Ed Harp officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park in Algona.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2010

Posted on 11 July 2010

Michael Dale Brown

ALLISON - Michael Dale Brown, 59, died peacefully while sleeping at home on Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

The Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2010

Michael J. Frankl

ALGONA - Michael J. Frankl, 66, of Algona, died Friday (July 9, 2010) in Brainerd, Minn.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with a parish prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

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

Online condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2010

Eileen Jewell

SHEFFIELD - Eileen Jewell, 78, of Sheffield, died Monday (July 5, 2010) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Private family funeral services followed by burial at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, were held at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Her family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in her memory.

Eileen Lucille Jewell was born on Oct. 21, 1931, in Sheffield, one of 12 children to August and Ella (Block) Siems. She graduated from Sheffield High School as vice president of her senior class. She worked at the Sheffield telephone office until her marriage.

On Aug. 5, 1951, Eileen was united in marriage with Robert Jewell. They farmed near Sheffield and she became a devoted mother to her three daughters. She was active in the Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a generous hostess in her home. She volunteered at the Sharing Shoppe, delivered Meals on Wheels and stayed active in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was also quite artistic in making decorative birdhouses. Eileen is remembered as a wonderful baker and made the best potato salad in the state.

Left to cherish the good times are her husband of nearly 59 years, Robert; three daughters: Peg Jewell, Sheffield, Nancy Swieter, Sheffield, and Karen and Dave Rust, Mason City; grandchildren: Brian and Jennie Bonjour, Stephanie Swieter, Stacey Swieter, Laura Rust and Angela Rust, great-grandchildren: Justin, Joey and Amber Bonjour; sisters and brothers: Sue Wagner, Tilene Humpheys, Ed Siems, Dale Siems and Delbert Block; many nieces and nephews.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Allan Bonjour; two sisters: Luella Lahner and Louise Romine; four brothers: Elmer Siems, Martin Siems, Dick Siems and Benny Siems.

Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, 641-892-4241.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 7 to July 12, 2010

Arlene Nyguard

THOMPSON - Arlene Nyguard, age 95, of Lake Mills, formerly of Thompson, died at Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, on Saturday (July 10, 2010).

Funeral services for Arlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Friends and family may attend her visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday July 12, 2010, at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson and also one hour before the service at the church.

Arlene (Brown) Nyguard was born on April 2, 1915 on a farm south of Story City, to Grant and Cora (Madden) Brown. She attended country school, then in Gilbert, and then graduated from Story City High School in 1932.

After working for a short time in Des Moines, Arlene married Silas Nyguard on June 30, 1937. To this marriage, four children were born: Marilyn, Patricia, Phillip, and Wayne. Silas and Arlene farmed in the Story City area and then in 1946 moved to a farm south of Thompson where they farmed until retirement. They moved into Thompson in 1979. Silas passed away in April of 1988. Arlene moved to Lake Mills in 2002.

For most of their married life, Arlene was a farmwife, but she also cleaned homes and worked at the Thompson Produce, Bricelyn Canning Factory, and the Thompson Public Library. She was active in Ladies Aide and Circles at Bethany Lutheran Church.

She enjoyed swimming, walking, biking, gardening, reading, and playing the piano and organ. She had a happy childhood and talked about it often. She was well-known for her always cheerful disposition.

Arlene is survived by her four children: Marilyn Doyle, of West Des Moines, Pat McGuire of Algona, Phillip (Joyce) of Des Moines, and Wayne (Judy) of Lake Mills; nine grandchildren: Monica (Donald) Behning, Todd (Jessica) Doyle, Matt (Jenny) Doyle, Mark (Melissa) McGuire, Shirley (Jeff) Karhoff, Kevin (Jodi) McGuire, Dan (Rachel) McGuire, Christopher (Beth) Nyguard, and Monty Nyguard; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ruth Miller and Vera Brown, and brothers, Ralph, Homer, Reno, Dwight, Orson, and Paul; her husband, Silas, and son-in-law, John McGuire.

Online tributes or personal emails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Thompson, 641-584-2520.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.

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

Posted on 12 July 2010

Marian I. Anderson

DICKEYVILLE, Wis. -Marian I. Anderson, 83, of Dickeyville, Wis., formerly of Osage, Iowa, died Saturday (July 10, 2010) at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Wayne Whittenbaugh, officiating. Burial will be in Osage City Cemetery in Osage.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Casey Funeral Home, 123 N. Jackson St. in Cuba City, Wis.
 
Friends may also call from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday before the service at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Marian was born on March 10, 1927, in Osage, the daughter of Elmer A. and Nora (Wheeler) Wright. She married Roger Anderson on Aug. 1, 1948, in Osage. Marian worked for the Oliver Corporation in Charles City, for several years. She was a devoted reader of the Bible, and enjoyed singing and playing the piano.

Survivors include her husband, Roger, of Dickeyville, Wis.; three sons, David (Debbie) Anderson, of Rapid City, S.D., and Steven and Samuel Anderson, both of Dickeyville, Wis.; two sisters, Jeannette (Herbie) Heimer, of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Norma (Bernard) Hoff, of Belmond; three grandchildren, Alan, Amanda and Kevin; and four great-grandchildren, David, Chance, Christopher and Jordan.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Wright.

Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City and Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage are in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caseyfuneralhome. net.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

Wayne L. Bigelow

DAYTON, Minn. -Wayne L. Bigelow, 75, of Dayton, Minn., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died June 12, 2010.

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

Visitation will be held one hour prior to memorial services at the church. 763-496-2400.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

Michael Francis Casey

CLEAR LAKE - Michael Francis Casey, 64, of Clear Lake, passed away Monday (July 12, 2010) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Michael will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday.

Mike will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. at a later date.

Mike was born on March 30, 1946, in Mason City to Robert E. Casey Sr. and Helen Jean (Lattimer) Casey. Mike graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1964.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 1969, and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Michigan in 1978.

Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1990. His service included tours of duty in Vietnam, Diego Garcia, the Philippines, Crete, Italy, Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois, and Point Mugu Naval Air Station, California. He declined a commission to the Pentagon as he truly loved having the command and the daily interaction with his staff at the bases where he served. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant commander and lived for many years in Oxnard, Calif., before returning to this area to reside in Clear Lake.

He gave his life for his country, finally succumbing to the cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mike loved his life in the Navy and very much enjoyed opportunities to join in activities with fellow veterans.

Mike was an avid collector of die cast construction models, military models and model railroading items. He also enjoyed reading science fiction and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Casey Sr.

Mike is survived by his mother, Helen Jean Casey of Mason City; four siblings and their spouses: Marc (Cherie) Casey, Dyersville; Robert (Cathy) Casey Jr., Atlanta, Ga.; Jean (Matt Berry) Casey, Clear Lake; and Theresa (Jeff) Rypel, Greendale, Wis. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews: Cori (Bryan) Turner, Kevin Casey, Amy Casey, Sergei Casey, Oksana Casey, Katie Berry, Robert Berry and Kaitlin Rypel, and great-niece Kendall Turner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Newman Catholic High School or Hospice of North Iowa. Mike's family would like to thank Oakwood Care Center and Hospice of North Iowa for the excellent care that he received since his return home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

Michael Francis Casey

CLEAR LAKE - Michael Francis Casey, 64, of Clear Lake, passed away Monday (July 12, 2010) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Michael will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday.

Mike will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. at a later date.

Mike was born on March 30, 1946, in Mason City to Robert E. Casey Sr. and Helen Jean (Lattimer) Casey. Mike graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1964.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 1969, and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Michigan in 1978.

Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1990. His service included tours of duty in Vietnam, Diego Garcia, the Philippines, Crete, Italy, Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois, and Point Mugu Naval Air Station, California. He declined a commission to the Pentagon as he truly loved having the command and the daily interaction with his staff at the bases where he served. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant commander and lived for many years in Oxnard, Calif., before returning to this area to reside in Clear Lake.

He gave his life for his country, finally succumbing to the cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mike loved his life in the Navy and very much enjoyed opportunities to join in activities with fellow veterans.

Mike was an avid collector of die cast construction models, military models and model railroading items. He also enjoyed reading science fiction and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Casey Sr.

Mike is survived by his mother, Helen Jean Casey of Mason City; four siblings and their spouses: Marc (Cherie) Casey, Dyersville; Robert (Cathy) Casey Jr., Atlanta, Ga.; Jean (Matt Berry) Casey, Clear Lake; and Theresa (Jeff) Rypel, Greendale, Wis. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews: Cori (Bryan) Turner, Kevin Casey, Amy Casey, Sergei Casey, Oksana Casey, Katie Berry, Robert Berry and Kaitlin Rypel, and great-niece Kendall Turner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Newman Catholic High School or Hospice of North Iowa. Mike's family would like to thank Oakwood Care Center and Hospice of North Iowa for the excellent care that he received since his return home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

Frances Helen Hubacher

MASON CITY - Frances Helen Hubacher, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday (July 10, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

Edna Marie Greta Ree

ROSWELL, N.M. - Edna Marie Greta Ree, 100, of Roswell, N.M., formerly of Thompson, Iowa, died Thursday (July 8, 2010) in Roswell.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with Pastor Rick Hale, officiating.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the funeral home and continue until the time of service.

Burial will be at Grant Township Cemetery in rural Woden.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

LaVern A. Tolzman

Memorial graveside services for LaVern A. Tolzman, 85, of Havana, Ark., will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

LaVern A. Tolzman died Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2010

Posted on 13 July 2010

Shirley Mae Durner

MANLY - Shirley Mae Durner, 95, Owatonna, Minn., formerly of Manly, died Monday (July 12, 2010) at Cedar View Nursing Home in Owatonna.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapel.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2010

Alfred "Al" Rognes Jr.

Alfred "Al" Rognes Jr., 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (June 16, 2010).

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at Bethel Lutheran Church, rural Joice, with the Rev. Kevin Olson officiating. Interment will be at Lime Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Emmons, Minn.

Al was born Jan. 20, 1935, to Alfred and Jenette (Bye) Rognes. He grew up on a farm near Joice. He attended school in Joice and graduated in 1953. Al served in the Army and was stationed in France. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

Al was an entrepreneur and owned and operated many businesses. He operated a bowling alley in Greene before moving to New Orleans, (Kenner) La. In New Orleans, Al owned a printing company, an RV park and a lawn maintenance business as well as operating a bowling alley in Kenner.

In 1973 Al was in a serious car accident. He sustained serious injuries but was able to overcome many obstacles and lived life to the fullest, inspiring many people by his perseverance. In 1994 Al moved to Lake Mills to be close to family. He lived there until March 2004 when he moved to Houston to be by his daughter, Stacy, and her family.

Al enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Abo. He had a 43-year love affair with the New Orleans Saints and was ecstatic to see them win their first Super Bowl this year. Al was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, where he attended regularly.
Al never met a stranger. He was a gentle soul who will always be remembered for his warm smile and bright blue eyes.

Al is survived by his five children, Tara Leigh Rognes, Ken Powers and wife, Lori, of Metairie, La., Stacy Lombardi and husband, Jim, of Houston, Texas, Alyson Treme' of River Ridge, La., and Faith Dauzat of Kenner, La. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren and brothers, Jerome Rognes and wife, Mavis, of Lake Mills, Oswald Rognes and wife, Muriel, of Lake Mills, Byford Rogness and wife, Colleen, of Emmons, Ray Rognes and wife, Loretta, of Tampa, Fla.; and sisters Junice Bang of Oviedo, Fla., Rosella Purcell and husband, Dale, of Lakeland, Fla., and Norma Barville and husband, George, of Batavia, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. Al also leaves behind his beloved canine companion, Abo.

Al was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Troy Rognes.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2010

William "Bud" Schober

CHARLES CITY -William "Bud" Schober, 76, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Charles City, died Monday (July 12, 2010) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2010

Posted on 14 July 2010

Pearl Brower

KANAWHA - Pearl Brower, 89, of Kanawha died Tuesday (July 13, 2010) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha.

Ewing Funeral Home, 641-762-3211.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 15, 2010

Marie Dorthea Ellingson

GARNER - Marie Dorthea Ellingson, 89, of 490 W. Lyon St., died Oct. 10, 2009, at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

A memorial service for Marie will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating.

The family will greet friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kensett Community Center and after the service until 5 p.m. A private family Inurnment will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Marie D. Ellingson Memorial in care of Linda Finn, 715 Maben, Garner, IA 50438.

Marie is survived by her children, Dallas (Rose) Ellingson, Norwalk, Conn., Sandra (Craig) Boutelle, Mission, Kan., and Linda Finn, Garner; grandchildren, Steven Boutelle and fiancée, Pam, Kelly (Julie) Vedane-Finn, Tina Boutelle, Mollie (David) Hueneman, Heather (Ken) Drake and DJ (Amanda) Ellingson; great-grandchildren, Tayler (Chace) Doyal, Madison Finn, Zachary, Trevor and Jake Hueneman, Kendall and Tatum Drake; sister-in-law, Muriel Petersen; extended family, Fran Ellingson, Brian (Willi) Finn, Meghan and Kyle Finn; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by three little boys.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter, seven brothers, two sisters, two great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Samantha; along with several nieces and nephews.

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

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

John Henry Jerrell
Betty Louise Jerrell

NORA SPRINGS - John Henry Jerrell, 82, of Tonopah, Nev., died March 29, 2001. Betty Louise Jerrell, 93, of Tonopah, Nev. died Sept. 16, 2008. John and Betty both died of cancer.

Inurnment of their urns will be in a common graveside service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, at Park Cemetery, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.
 
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the graveside service at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

John was born March 10, 1919, in Carmen, Idaho, to Thomas A. and Louise (Buckman) Jerrell. John was the oldest of four children. John's brothers are also deceased, Thomas (Sue) Jerrell of Lady Lake, Fla., and Phillip (Marge) Jerrell of Mason City. John is survived by his sister, Nadine (Don) Harmon, of Marshalltown.

Betty was born May 26, 1915, in Cokeburg, Pa., to Louis and Louise (Tuma) Trojak. Betty is survived by her sister, Ann (Emile) Robillard, of Kenosha, Wis., and her brother, Edward (Therese) Trojak, of Phillips, Wis. Betty also has two brothers who are deceased, Jerry Trojak of Phillips, Wis., and Joseph Trojak who was killed in Europe during World War II.

John entered the Army in 1942 and served in Europe during World War II. He received the Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, and two Overseas Bars. While in the Army, John became friends with Betty's brother, Ed, who introduced John to Betty after the war.
Betty worked briefly as a nanny. She and her sister Ann operated a restaurant for several years in Kenosha, Wis. During World War II, Betty was employed at Coopers Garment Factory.

John and Betty were married Jan. 25, 1947, in Kenosha, Wis., and moved to Nora Springs where they farmed until retiring in 1993. After selling the farm, John and Betty moved to Tonopah, Nev.

Throughout their lives, John and Betty were avid bowlers. They both were members of the 600 club. There were so many bowling trophies in their home that you couldn't start to count them. They enjoyed old time music and attended many dances with their friends at the Barn in Mason City and the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. They also enjoyed summer Polka festivals in New Ulm, Minn., and gambling trips to Las Vegas. John and Betty were active members of the Rockford Catholic Church in Rockford and then St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tonopah.

John raised grain crops and hay on their farm and received many accolades for his wonderful sheep herd. He also worked with many of their neighbors, helping them with their crops. John was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 0449 and received recognition as a member of 50 years in good standing. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

Betty kept two large gardens on the farm, raising sweet corn, vegetables, berries, fruits and horseradish. She was always busy canning and freezing the produce which she often shared with neighbors and friends. She was well known for her delicious baked goods.

John and Betty have four children: Joseph, El Cerrito, Calif., Michael, Tonopah, Nev., Judith (Tom) Bowers, Alma, Colo., and Susan (Russ) Hutchins, Maple Grove, Minn. They also have two grandchildren, Jared (Jaime) Hutchins, Franklin, Ohio, and Jessica (Todd) Reynolds, Waukesha, Wis. And they have two great-grand children, Logan and Samantha Hutchins. John and Betty are also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of John and Betty will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at Shecklers Funeral Home, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs. This will be followed by graveside services at 11:30 a.m. at the Park Cemetery, Nora Springs, with Father Gehling presiding. A lunch for all family and friends will follow at the Nora Inn.

Special thanks from the family go out to Gunters' Funeral Home in Hawthorne, Nev. and Sheckler Colonial Chapels in Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com

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

Doris Klein

CLEAR LAKE - Doris Klein, 85, of Clear Lake died Wednesday (July 14, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 15, 2010

Posted on 15 July 2010  by Marie Thompson