Lester "Les" K. Birkholz
MASON CITY - Lester "Les" K. Birkholz, 101, of Mason
City, died Saturday (July 24, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at
the Hanford Community Church, 12411 Spruce Avenue, with Pastor Scott
Sokol of the Hanford Community Church and the Rev. Ron Stein of the
First Baptist Church officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, with a
Masonic service to follow at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Avenue. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at
a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the
Lester Birkholz 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 25 to July 26, 2010
Dawney A. Harms
TITONKA - Dawney A. Harms, 86, died at her home on
Saturday evening (July 24, 2010).
A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the United
Methodist Church in Titonka with Pastor Robin Thomas officiating. Burial
will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral
Services, Titonka, and will continue one hour prior to the service at
the church on Wednesday.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, 515- 295-2735.
Online condolences may be left at
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2010
Daryl "Bomber" Kilborn
CLEAR LAKE - Daryl "Bomber" Kilborn, 87, of Clear Lake, passed away
peacefully on Friday (July 23, 2010) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear
Lake.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the
First Congregational Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Michael E. Nash
officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment
will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors by the Clear
Lake V.F.W. Family suggests memorials to Oakwood Care Center, Clear
Lake, Iowa.
Daryl was born on April 3, 1923, to Charles and Elizabeth Kilborn. Daryl
and his older sister, Donna, were raised in the Rochester, Minn., area.
He was a 1941 graduate of Rochester High School where he was very active
in basketball and even participated in the 28th Annual State Basketball
Tournament in 1940.
Daryl met Peggy Jean George, while she was attending the Kahler School
of Nursing and they were married in 1942 in Rochester, Minn. They moved
to Clear Lake in 1949. They had six children.
Daryl joined the United States Army in 1943 during World War II and was
eventually promoted to a technical sergeant out of Fort Dix, N.J., in
1945. Upon his return to Iowa from military service, he worked as an
optician in Mason City, Iowa, until he retired at age 54.
Daryl loved music, especially the big swing bands such as Tommy Dorsey
and Glenn Miller. He played the drums in a local band in his early years
and enjoyed playing pool and reminiscing with his friends. During his
later years, Daryl also liked making things with his hands. He was very
skilled at crafting replicas of different types of guns, rifles and
cars.
Daryl is survived by one daughter, Nancy (Michael) Troe, Leland; five
sons, Jack (Jeanne), Peoria, Ill.; Steve (Carolyn) and Dan (Vaughn) both
of Clear Lake; David (Korky) and Tom, both of Mason City; ten
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by
his wife, parents, and sister.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake,
641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 24 to July 26, 2010
Arthur "Dayle" Rydstrom
CLEAR LAKE - Arthur "Dayle" Rydstrom, 84, died Sunday
(July 25, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
101 North Fourth Street Clear Lake.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2010
Raymond E. Schmidt
FOREST CITY - Raymond E. Schmidt, 82, of Forest City,
died Sunday (July 25, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa in Mason
City.
Services are pending at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City,
641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2010
Matt Williams
OSAGE
- Matt Williams, age 38, of Osage, died Sunday (July 25, 2010) at St.
Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a courageous battle
against ALS.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the
Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran
Church Fellowship Hall, 833 Ash Street, Osage. For visitation, relatives
and friends are asked to enter the church through the fellowship hall
entrance.
Matt was born on March 8, 1972, in Osage, the son of Robert and Ann (Voaklander)
Williams. He graduated from Osage High School in 1990, and attended
Waldorf College, where he played baseball. He then transferred to North
Iowa Area Community College where he received his associate's degree.
Matt was employed at Wallace Computer Services in Osage.
On June 8, 1996, he was united in marriage to Val Goodale at Sacred
Heart Church in Osage. Matt and Val then opened Flowers by Val Floral
and Greenhouses, working together in the flower shop until Matt started
working for Pepsi America in Mason City. He was transferred with Pepsi
to Fargo, North Dakota and worked there for a year before returning to
the Mason City office. In the fall of 2005, he started working for
Leading Edge Ford in Osage.
Matt was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2006, after which he retired
to spend time with his family. He played baseball for the North Stars
and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and
camping. Matt coached his children's ball teams and loved following them
in all of their activities. He checked with his kids daily to see if
they had done their push-ups and sit-ups.
Matt is survived by his wife and children, Val, Emma, Zach and Nolan
Williams of Osage; his parents, Bob and Ann Williams of Osage; his
sister, Theresa Shoger, of Northwood, and children, Alex, Maddy and
Peyton; his sister, Joan (Steve) Jacobs of Osage, and children, Trey
(Amber) Jacobs and their children, Isabelle and Addison; Cory (Robyn)
Jacobs and their son, Madden; Allison Jacobs and Rachael Jacobs; his
brother, Brian (Kristy) Williams of Waukee; his sister, Amy (Rob) Ring
of Osage, and children, Isaac, Caleb and Brianna; his mother-in-law,
Cindy (Kurt) Brandau, Osage; his sister-in-law, Shelly Goodale and
children Jacey and Jalynn of Osage; his grandparents-in-law, Kenny and
Ruby Goodale of Osage; several aunts and uncles; and Matt's special dog
companion, Daisy.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bob Goodale; his
brother-in-law, Doug Shoger; his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage; 641- 732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2010
Posted on 26 July 2010
Emma Cox
CLEAR LAKE - Emma Cox, 92, of Cedaredge, Colo., and
formerly of Clear Lake, died Sunday (July 25, 2010) at
the Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta, Colo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake,
641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2010
Arthur
Dayle Rydstrom
CLEAR
LAKE - Arthur Dayle Rydstrom, 86, 405 27th Ave. S.,
Clear Lake, died Sunday (July 25, 2010) at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit Mason City.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28, at the Central Gardens, Seventh
Street and Second Avenue, Clear Lake, with the Rev.
Derik Yarian, of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at
Central Gardens.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at
the Plainview Cemetery, Alta, Iowa, with full military
honors provided by AmVet Post No.66 V.F.W.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.
Memorials may be given Central Gardens of North Iowa,
Immanuel Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
Arthur was born on July 2, 1924, in Aberdeen, S.D., the
son of Art and Helena (Jensen) Rydstrom. He graduated
from Fairview High School in Alta, Iowa, in 1942. He
farmed with his father until enlisting in the U.S. Army
during World War II. Following the service he returned
to Alta.
Dayle married Barbara Eubank, and to this union two
daughters, Kayla and Carman, were born. He farmed and
then worked for the Co-op Creamery in Alta, and later
was field manager for AMPI. Barbara died in 1968.
Dayle married Lillian Monson in 1979 and adopted her two
daughters, Debra and Darlene. She passed away in 1993.
He moved to Clear Lake in 1995 to be close to family.
Dayle enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. He was
known as Grandpa Dayle to everyone. He was easy to love.
He was the fire chief at the Alta Fire Department; past
commander of the Alta V.F.W Post No. 6172., city council
member and received the First Silver Troll Award for
Central Gardens.
Dayle loved his family and sharing his love of the land.
His family was everything to him.
He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alta;
Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, and the V.F.W. in
Alta.
Art is survived by his four children, Kayla Myers and
her husband, Marv, of Clear Lake; Carman Rydstrom, of
Clear Lake; Debra Dirks and her husband, Lynn, of Alta,
and Darlene Verret and her husband, Tony, Houma, La.;
six grandchildren: Jessica Myers, of Nashville, Tenn.,
Ashley Dirks, of Alta, Heather Rube, of Houma, La.,
Vanessa Swalve and her husband, Joshua, of Watertown,
Wis., Jimmy Rube, of Houma, La. and Ryan Rydstrom, of
Ely, Iowa; two nephews, Lynn Mark and his wife Cyndi,
and daughter Rebecca, of Mason, Mich., and Merrill Mark,
of Duncan, Neb.
Dayle was preceded in death by his parents, two wives,
Barbara and Lillian; sister, Dorothy Mark and her
husband, Mark and two infant sisters.
His favorite sayings were "Do what is Right!" and "Bye,
Bye for now."
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear
Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from July 26 to July 27, 2010
Harvey
Richard Sturm Sr.
BELMOND
- Harvey Richard Sturm Sr., 70, of Belmond, passed away
Wednesday (July 21, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services for Harvey Sturm will be held at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the United Methodist
Church in Belmond, with Pastor Paddy Druhl and Pastor
Mike Druhl, co-officiating. Burial will take place in
the Belmond cemetery.
Visitation for Harvey Sturm Sr. will be held from 5 to 8
p.m. today, Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Dugger
Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and will
continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the
church. A Masonic service will be conducted by the
Masonic Lodge of Clarion at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, July
27, 2010, at the Dugger Funeral Home.
Harvey Richard was born on March 27, 1940, in Sioux
City, Iowa to Albert George and Nellie May Robertson
Sturm.
Harvey was united in marriage to Delores Roosa on July
4, 1959, at the United Methodist Church in Hampton. The
couple made their home in Belmond where they raised
their family. Harvey worked for US Steel for over 30
years, for Farmers Grain in Belmond for two years and
was also employed at the Klemme Co-Op for 16 years, the
last six being the manager.
Harvey enjoyed all motor sports, had a great passion for
classic cars, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, he
also loved to watch old-time Western movies. Harvey was
a member of the Belmond Volunteer Fire Department for 19
years; Belmond Jaycees, and Masonic Lodge.
He is remembered for the friends he encountered
everywhere, but most of all he loved spending time with
his children and grandchildren.
Harvey is survived by his wife Delores; children, Sherry
McKague and Scott of Driggs, Idaho; Harvey Jr. and
Wendy, of Goodell: Kevin and Angel, of Gowrie;
grandchildren, Melissa, Christine, Nathan, Brittany,
Nicole, Hollie, Kylee, Ciara and Shayla (Jay) Davison,
who are both serving in the United States Army; five
great-grandchildren, Berlin, Adrien, Allcia, Marty, and
Jadalyn; brothers, Albert Lee and Karen, of Geneva;
Ardell and Shirley, of Humboldt: Roy and Leverna, of
Belmond; brother-in-law, Roger Mumford, of Rowan; and
numerous other nieces and nephews.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents; and two
sisters, Darlene and Marjorie.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.
Published in Globe Gazette from July 22 to July 27, 2010
James D. Thompson
FERTILE - James D. Thompson, 43, of Fertile died Monday
(July 26, 2010) as a result of drowning near the Fertile
Dam.
Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, July 29,
at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City with the
Rev. John Rollefson officiating. Inurnment 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 funeral home.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 28, 2010
Posted on 27 July 2010
Evelyn Mae Anderson
EAGLE
GROVE - Evelyn Mae Anderson, 89, most recently a
resident of the Rotary Ann Care Facility, Eagle Grove,
formerly of the Clarion and Goldfield areas, died Monday
(July 26, 2010) at Rotary Ann Care Facility surrounded
by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
July 29, at the Park Church of Christ, Goldfield, with
Pastor Robert Dishman officiating. Burial will be in the
Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church
in Goldfield and continue one hour prior to the service
Thursday at the church.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a
memorial in Evelyn's name may direct them in care of the
family or to their own wishes.
Evelyn Mae Reed, the daughter of George and Meta
"Mattie" Louise Griffel, was born, June 13, 1921, in
rural Clarion. Evelyn was baptized and confirmed at the
Park Church of Christ in Goldfield where she was an
active member for most of her life. She attended rural
Wright County country schools.
Evelyn was united in marriage to Alvin W. Anderson on
March 30, 1944. The couple's union was blessed with four
children, including an infant daughter, Eileen Marie
Anderson, born Sept. 15, 1945 - died, Sept. 25, 1945, a
son, Steve Anderson, and two daughters, Linda and
Kathleen.
Throughout her life, Evelyn was a full time wife,
partner in the farming operations, nurturing mother and
loving grandmother. Her devotion to providing for the
needs of her husband, children and grandchildren was
boundless and unending.
Evelyn was a hardworking partner with her husband on the
farm and could be seen alongside him in caring for the
livestock, helping bring a new animal into the world, or
driving tractor and plow, or various other machinery in
fulfillment of one of many different farming tasks. She
could also be found diligently and meticulously
strolling the bean fields in search of weeds and other
non-essential plants in the fields.
Evelyn always raised a large garden filled with
bountiful produce and beautiful flowers. She enjoyed
mowing and maintaining the yard around the farm building
site and took great pride in the meticulous results of
this task.
In addition to the labors of the farming operations,
Evelyn was an excellent cook and her family will
remember the wonderful aromas and tantalizing tastes of
homemade rolls, ginger snaps, fried chicken and numerous
other culinary delights made with her loving hands and
many times without a recipe. Of course one of the
favorite desserts that they looked forward to was her
"famous coconut creme" pie, or her well-known pink apple
sauce, all washed down with ice cold water or other
refreshments from her famous "green jars."
Evelyn's many favorite pastimes included sewing, playing
cards, making quilts, handicrafts, teddy bears, handmade
Easter eggs, table runners, and many other items for
both her family, church organizations and to display at
the fair. She was an avid reader throughout her life and
had a superb wit and sense of humor. Many will remember
Evelyn for her funny and unique old sayings. Her
grandchildren will cherish the many times they spent
with Grandma Evelyn and the individual time and
attention she always gave to each one of them. Evelyn
made time for everyone it seemed no matter how busy she
may have been.
Evelyn and her husband did some traveling after retiring
from active farming and had wintered in the southern
parts of the U.S. Following Alvin's passing on March 23,
1994, Evelyn continued to do some traveling on her own
to visit family and friends. Another favorite outing
might also include a trip to the casino of a
well-managed bit of gambling, or a bus trip to another
destination.
Evelyn became a resident of the Rotary Ann facility in
the fall of 2002 and had maintained a full and active
life in her years there enjoying the many activities,
staff, fellow residents and, of course, family visits
and outings.
Her legacy will most certainly focus on her dedication
and devotion to her family, her farm and her faith life.
Her memory will live on in the lives of her children,
Steve (Rita) Anderson, 1729, 200th St., Clarion, IA,
50525; her daughter, Linda (Gary) Nordling, Sioux Falls,
S.D.; daughter Kathleen (Douglas) Enyart, Monroe; her
brother, Robert Reed, Tuscon, Ariz.; six grandchildren,
12 great-grandchildren, and three
great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter,
Eileen; husband, Alvin; and three brothers, Elvin, Loren
and Warren Reed.
Arrangements are with the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond,
641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 28, 2010
Randy D. Baldwin
FOREST CITY - Randy D. Baldwin, 63, of Fayetteville,
Texas, formerly of Forest City, died Monday (July 26,
2010) at his home in Fayetteville.
Arrangements are incomplete at Petersen Lund Funeral
Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette on July 28, 2010
Leonard "Len" Berghoefer
HAMPTON
- Leonard "Len" Berghoefer, 76, of Hampton died Monday
(July 26, 2010) at the Franklin General Hospital.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl
Bollhagen, the Rev. Maynard Dorow and Vicar Phillip
Callahan officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 28, 2010
Virginia "Gina" Jones
ROCKFORD - Virginia "Gina" Jones, 89, of Rockford died
Monday (July 26, 2010) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July
30, at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W.
in Rockford, with the Rev. Judy Wooton officiating.
Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
July 29, at Fullerton -Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W.
Main St. in Rockford.
Thoughts, stories and condolences may be e-mailed to the
family on the
www.fullertonfh.com
website.
Virginia was born on Jan. 6, 1921, in Mason City, the
daughter of Ferdinand "Fred" August and Clara Belle
(Burgess) Hansen. She grew up in the Rockford area and
graduated from Rockford High School in 1938.
Virginia was united in marriage to Donald Jones on Jan.
12, 1939, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She was
a cook at the RRMR Schools for 34 years and became very
popular for her cinnamon rolls.
Virginia was a member of First United Methodist Church
in Rockford and was active in the Afternoon Circle. She
was also a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Virginia liked to tend her garden and enjoyed crafts,
needlework and quilting. She liked to play cards and
other games. In addition, Virginia was an excellent cook
and enjoyed baking and making ice cream for her family.
Most of all, she loved her family and friends and looked
forward to spending time with them.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children,
Conni (Larry) Shanks and Wendy (Randy) Demaray; four
grandchildren, Bradley and Christen Shanks, Natalie
Wedeking and Brandon Demaray; four great-grandchildren,
Austin and Krista Shanks and Abigayle and Gabrielle
Wedeking; sister-in-law, Roberta Hansen; brother-in-law,
Donald Johnson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Donald, in 2008; sister, Georgia Johnson; brothers,
Robert and Roger Hansen; sisters-in-law, Ruth DeSart,
Marjorie Hansen, Lucille Jones, and Viola Jones; and
brothers-in-law, Francis DeSart, Lloyd Jones, and Robert
Jones.
Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
641- 756-3311.
www.fullertonfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 28, 2010
Robert
Navarro
ROCHESTER,
Minn. -Robert Navarro, 64, died late Monday evening
(July 26, 2010) in his home with his family at his side
after a long-fought battle with cancer.
Robert was born in Lyman, Neb., on Sept. 15, 1945, to
Victor and Maria (Sanchez) Navarro. He married Debra Kay
Gomez on April 17, 1971, in Mason City.
Robert was the fifth born of 10 from a hard-working
migrant family. He was very proud of his heritage and
roots and his priority was always family. He graduated
from Albert Lea High School in 1965, was drafted into
the Army in 1966 and discharged in 1972. He was married
that same year and enjoyed a life spent playing
softball, volleyball, golf, traveling and spending time
with friends and family; he especially enjoyed watching
his children and grandchildren in their various sporting
endeavors.
Those closest to him testify to his kindness, warmth,
caring, compassion, understanding and overall loving
heart. He was once asked what his bucket list consisted
of and he was quoted as saying, "just being with my
family." Robert is already truly missed by many - a
model brother, son, cousin, friend, father, grandfather
and husband.
Robert is survived by his wife, Debra; their three
children, Christina (Magnus) Wahlstrom of Minneapolis,
Minn., Robert Anthony Navarro of Milwaukee, Wis., and
Dominique Joseph Navarro of Minneapolis; two
grandchildren, Jenna Novak and Emily Vaillancourt; his
mother, Maria; eight siblings, Alfonso (Karen) Navarro,
of Rochester, Josephine (Jesse) Trevino of Elk City,
Okla., Leonard (Judy) Navarro of Rosemount, Minn., John
(Rosa) Navarro of Albert Lea, Minn., Ramon (Terri)
Navarro of Rochester, Arturo (Terri) Navarro of
Rochester, David (Jyl Eppard) Navarro of Kasson, and
Richard (Malinda Dyrdal) Navarro of Albert Lea; and
several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Robert is preceded in death by his father, Victor;
infant brother, Ricardo; father-in-law, Pete Gomez;
brother-in-law, Alberto Muniz Jr.; and several aunts,
uncles, and cousins.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
July 30, at Pax Christi Catholic Church, 4135 18th Ave.
N.W., Rochester, with Father Joe Keefe officiating.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
July 29, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal
Place N.W., Rochester, Minn., with a rosary at 7:30 p.m.
There will also be visitation one hour prior to services
on Friday at the church.
Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in
Newry Township/Ellendale in Freeborn County, Minn., with
military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Robert
Navarro Memorial Fund.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 507-289-3600.
www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Published in Globe Gazette on July 28, 2010
Geraldine "Gerry" Reed
CHARLES CITY -Geraldine "Gerry" Reed, 87, of Charles
City died Monday (July 26, 2010) at the Elkader Care
Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the
Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with
Pastor Gary Van Wert, of Trinity United Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery at Charles City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July
30, at the Hauser Funeral Home, and will continue one
hour before services on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Trinity
United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee St., Charles
City, IA 50616, or the YMCA, 800 Hulin St., Charles
City, IA 50616.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 28, 2010
Raymond E. Schmidt
FOREST CITY -Raymond E. Schmidt, 82, of Forest City
passed away Sunday (July 25, 2010) at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Rod Hopp
and Vicar Corey Smith officiating. Inurnment will be in
Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City,
and one hour prior to services at the church.
Raymond Edgar Schmidt, the son of Otto and Bertha (Jass)
Schmidt, was born Nov. 7, 1927, on a farm southeast of
Miller. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's
Lutheran Church, east of Garner. Ray attended St. John's
Parochial School and graduated from Ventura High School
in 1945.
In 1946, he moved to Forest City to manage the Soda Bar
with his brother, Earl, and later joined his brother,
Ted, as a partner at Forest City Millworks.
On Oct. 22, 1949, he married Virginia Moen at the Little
Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in Forest City all of
their married life where they raised their three boys,
Dan, Timothy and James. In 1974, Ray started his own
business as Ray's Cabinet Shop.
Upon his retirement he worked for the Parks and
Recreation Department for the City of Forest City.
Ray was an avid craftsman with wood. A special project
to him done with Mike Lewellen was duplicating the
woodwork at Petersen Lund Funeral Home at the time of
their remodeling. There is evidence of his craftsmanship
in many places. His greatest joy was his family. He
loved them dearly.
Ray was a longtime faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Forest City.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Forest City;
three sons, Dan (Barbara) Schmidt of Gainesville, Fla.,
James (Karen) Schmidt of West Des Moines and Timothy
Schmidt of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren,
Dustin, Holli, Daniel and Lauren Schmidt; a brother,
Richard Schmidt, of Joice; a sister-in-law, Myrna
Schmidt, of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters
and five brothers.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 26 to July 28, 2010
Verlyn
R. Snell
PLYMOUTH
- Verlyn R. Snell, 75, of Overland Park, Kan., formerly
of Plymouth, died June 18, 2010, following a fall. He
was born Nov. 10, 1934, in Independence, Mo. The family
returned to north central Iowa when he was 2. Verlyn
graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1952 and from
the University of Western Ontario in 1957. In 1962, he
graduated from Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, Ky., with a
bachelor of divinity degree. In 1976, he received a
doctor ministry degree from Phillips University, Enid,
Okla.
While at Asbury, he met Sammie Fisher from Waynoka,
Okla. They were married Aug. 17, 1960.
Verlyn is survived by his wife, Sammie; and their three
daughters, Anne (Dwight) Heinrich, Aurora, Ill., Alathea
(Steve Voss), Lenexa, Kan., and Ardeth (John) Arman,
Overland Park, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie
Bergman, sisters-in-law, Edna Snell, Mason City, and
Shirley Snell, Ames; and a brother-in-law, Dale
Palmerton, Colby, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LuVern and Anna
Snell; three brothers, Morris, Dean, Glen and wife, Mary
Elizabeth; and sister, Marian Palmerton.
During Verlyn's career he pastored Free Methodist
Churches, then later United Methodist. His first church
was in 1957 in London, Ontario. In Oklahoma he served
several churches before retiring in 2004. In addition to
his pastoral ministry he also traveled in general youth
work, preached and sang at many revivals and church
camps and served as chaplain at Deaconess Hospital in
Oklahoma City.
In addition to those named he is survived by many
nieces, nephews, their families and a host of friends.
Verlyn had a great love for family, friends, and all the
congregations he pastored.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16,
at the United Methodist Church in Plymouth. Inurnment
will be in Oakwood Cemetery in the Snell Family Plot.
Published in Globe Gazette on
July 28, 2010
Posted on 28 July 2010
Emma Cox
CEDAREDGE, Colo. - Emma Cox, 92, of Cedaredge, Colo.,
and formerly of Clear Lake died Sunday (July 25, 2010)
at the Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta Colo.
She will be buried next to her husband at Memorial Park
Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, at a later date.
Emma was born on May 9, 1918, in Rockwell, Iowa, the
daughter of Fred and Eliza Hoots. She attended and
graduated from the Rockwell school system. After
completing her schooling she worked at the Clear Lake
Bakery for a short time.
She was united in marriage to Cecil "Kid" Cox on March
22, 1939, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. After
their marriage they took up farming and raised cattle
south of Clear Lake for 23 years. They then moved to
Algona, where Cecil managed the Algona Sale Barn. They
also worked in the beef industry in Ulysses, Kansas,
until retiring in 1977.
Kid and Emma moved to Mountain Home, Ark., before moving
back to Clear Lake in 1981. After Kid died, Emma moved
to Cedaredge, Colo.
She enjoyed gardening, cards and her dog, Maggie
She is survived by two sons, James Cox and his wife,
Linda, of Redstone, Colo., and Glenn Cox and his wife,
Marian, of Kingston, Wash.; one daughter, Jo Dickes and
her husband, Bill, of Cedaredge, Colo.; seven
grandchildren, James B. Cox, Chrissy Nilsen, Debbie
Iffert, Laurie Cox, David Cox, Paul Poppell and Kathryn
Fangman; five great-grandchildren and other relatives
and friends.
Arrangements are with the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 29, 2010
James D. Thompson
FERTILE - James D. Thompson, 43, of Fertile died Monday
(July 26, 2010) as a result of drowning in the Winnebago
River near the Fertile Dam.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. today,
Thursday, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N.
Clark St. in Forest City, with the Rev. Jon Rollefson
officiating. Inurnment 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 funeral home.
James Daren Thompson, the son of Daren and Jean (Kamp)
Thompson, was born Feb. 1, 1967, at Forest City. He
attended school at Forest City until the tenth grade and
then moved to Britt with his family, graduating from
Britt High School in 1986. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy
and was stationed at San Diego, Calif.
In 1988 he returned to Iowa and worked as a carpenter
for Bruns Construction in Britt and later Byerly's in
Lake Mills as a soup cook. The past five years he had
been working at Plastic Injections in Fertile and doing
volunteer work in Fertile.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, NASCAR, volunteering and
was an avid Vikings and Twins fan.
Jim is survived by his mother, Jean, of Forest City;
three brothers and a sister, Daniel (Mary) Thompson of
Forest City, Valerie Nielsen of Forest City, Steven
(Tammy) Thompson of Britt and Duane Thompson, of Mesa,
Ariz.; seven nieces; three nephews; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James, in 1981,
and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette from July 27
to July 29, 2010
Arthur James Vaage
NORWALK - Arthur James Vaage, 82, passed away July 25,
2010.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at
Brooks South Town Chapel, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines,
with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Art was born Aug. 9, 1927, to Edward and Anna Vaage in
Hanlontown. He proudly served in the United States Army
during World War II and was stationed in Japan. Art was
involved with AMVETS Post 2 in Des Moines for 35 years.
He held various jobs throughout his life, finally
retiring in 2008 from Meals On Wheels.
Art will be remembered as a loving and attentive family
man, especially to his grandchildren. He was a kind
person who enjoyed helping others and many found him to
be a great friend. He will be missed by all who knew
him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his four
siblings.
Art is survived by his wife of 47 years, Maxine "Max";
two daughters, Sharon (Joe) Hill of Norwalk and Judy
(Scott) Klar of Fountain Valley, Calif.; nine
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to New Life Lutheran Church in
Norwalk, Iowa.
Brooks Southtown Chapel, 515-285-4600.
Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2010
Posted on 29
July 2010
Lorraine E. Becker
BANCROFT - Lorraine E.
Becker, 82, died Thursday (July 29,
2010) at her home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30
a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at St. John's
Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father
John Thomas and the Rev. Mr. Phil Doocy
officiating. Burial will be St. John's
Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
Sunday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of
Bancroft, with a Catholic Daughters of
the Americas rosary at 4 p.m. and a
Scripture prayer service at 6:30 p.m.
Online condolences may be left to
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com,
515-885-2521.
Published in Globe Gazette on July 30,
2010
Dennis E. Carriveau
MASON CITY -Dennis E. Carriveau, 57, of
777 S. Eisenhower Ave., died Wednesday
(July 28, 2010) at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa.
As an expression of sympathy memorials
may be directed to Diana Carriveau, 777
S. Eisenhower Ave. No. 73, Mason City,
IA 50401.
Arrangements are incomplete with
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126
Third St. N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on July 30,
2010
Wilma A.
Young
CLEAR LAKE - Wilma A.
Young, 91, Clear Lake, died Thursday
(July 15, 2010) at Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
According to her wishes her body has
been cremated.
A graveside service will be held at 11
a.m. today, Friday, July 30, at the
Clear Lake Cemetery.
Wilma was born July 5, 1919, in Clear
Lake, the daughter of John William and
Allie (Steenhard) Proctor. She came from
a large family of nine brothers and
sisters.
She married Miltan Young on Sept. 3,
1943. She worked for the Clear Lake
Bakery.
Some of her hobbies included working
crossword puzzles and reading.
During her retirement years she enjoyed
going on bus trips and traveling. She
was very involved in her community and
her husband worked for the police
department.
Wilma is survived by her stepchildren,
nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents,
husband (May 19, 1972), and brothers and
sisters.
Arrangements are with the Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St.,
Clear Lake, 641-357-2193,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe
Gazette on July 30, 2010
Posted on 30
July 2010
Donald J.
Henrich
IOWA FALLS - Donald J.
Henrich, 75, of Iowa
Falls died Friday (July
30, 2010) at Heritage
Care Center, Iowa Falls.
A Mass of Christian
burial will be 10:30
a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at
St. Mark's Catholic
Church, 415 Main St.,
Iowa Falls.
A rosary will be held at
4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1,
followed by a time of
visitation until a 7:30
p.m. vigil service, all
to be held at St. Mark's
Catholic Church, Iowa
Falls.
Memorials may be
directed to the Donald
and Bonnie Henrich
Endowed Scholarship, c/o
Ellsworth College
Foundation, 1100 College
Ave., Iowa Falls, IA
50126; St. Mark Parrish,
415 Main St., Iowa
Falls, IA 50126; or to
Hospice of North Iowa, 1
Second Ave. N.W.,
Hampton, IA 50441.
The Linn's Funeral Home,
1521 Washington Ave.,
Iowa Falls, is in charge
of arrangements.
641-648-2569.
Published in Globe
Gazette on July 31, 2010
Robert McCord
IOWA FALLS - Robert
McCord, 88, of Iowa
Falls died on Thursday
(July 29, 2010) at
Scenic Manor Nursing
Home in Iowa Falls.
Memorial services will
be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
at First Congregational
UCC in Iowa Falls with
inurnment in the Union
Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
Surls Funeral Home in
Iowa Falls is in charge
of arrangements,
641-648-9554.
Published in Globe
Gazette on July 31, 2010
Francis "Frank"
Thomsen
CLEAR LAKE - Francis
"Frank" Thomsen, of
14159 B Fir Ave., Clear
Lake, died Friday (July
30, 2010) at the Muse
Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are
with Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 101 N.
Fourth St., Clear Lake.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe
Gazette on July 31, 2010
Posted
on 31
July
2010 by
Marie
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