Maxine Beverly Burke

ROCKFORD - Funeral services for Maxine Beverly Burke, 76, of Rockford will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock, with Pastor Judy Wooton officiating. Private interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, until services at the church.

Maxine Beverly Myers was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Rockford, Floyd County, Iowa, a daughter of Harold Edward and Mary (Halma) Myers and died Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at her home in Rockford. She received her education in Rockford graduating from Rockford High School in 1951.

She was united in marriage to Edward Ervin Burke on Jan. 20, 1951, in Caledonia, Minn. This union was blessed with seven children. She was a devoted mother who raised her children before returning to school, graduating as an LPN in 1979. She then had a 25-year career in nursing at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Maxine was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockford.

She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, playing cards, salmon fishing (but wouldn't eat the fish), bingo, knitting, crafts, handwork, the Minnesota Twins and the Iowa Hawkeyes. She loved caring for people, especially her family.
Maxine recently experienced her first trip out East when she flew to Philadelphia for a granddaughters wedding. She saw the Liberty Bell for the first time and got to ride in her son's semi truck on her return trip to Iowa.
She was described by her children as a loving, supportive, compassionate, sacrificing, hard worker who was a good listener. She taught her children to be honest and encouraged them all to get an education. Some of Maxine's favorite sayings were: "It is what it is" and "Life goes on."

Living family members include her children: Marilou (Donald) Dormeier, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Ervin (Jane) Burke, of Ottumwa; Michael (Mary) Burke, of Harlan; Ellen (Michael) Shea, of Hampton; Robert (Michelle) Burke,of Rochester, Minn.; Kristi Mason, of Rockford, Iowa; 13 grandchildren: Anne, Garry, Erin, Katie, Jill, Bridgette, Jodi, Jenna, Lindsay, Todd, Chelsea, Paul, and Rochelle; and six great-grandchildren.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Edward, son Steven, parents; and one brother Cecil Myers.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Maxine Burke Memorial Fund, First United Methodist Church, Rockford, Iowa.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457. www.reidsfuneralchapel.com

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2010

Ralph C. Kennedy

NEW HAMPTON - Ralph C. Kennedy, 96, of New Hampton, died Monday (June 7, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center, New Hampton.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 11, 2010, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton, with interment in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton, where there was a 4 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary and a 7 p.m. parish Scripture service.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass today at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph's Catholic School Endowment Fund, Mercy Medical Center of New Hampton Auxiliary, and Multiple Sclerosis Society.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gerry; three children, Dan (Roxanne) Kennedy, of Charles City, Kathy (Patrick) Carney, of Clear Lake, Ed (Vicki) Kennedy, of Edina, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Neil Kennedy, Kyle Kennedy, Megan (Brian) Blackwood, Nathan (Andrea) Carney, Christopher (Nichole) Carney, Matt (Jenny) Kennedy, Katie Kennedy; four great-grandchildren, Hannah and Stella Blackwood, Hudson Carney and Morgan Kennedy; and many nieces and nephews.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2010

 Jody Ann Kraninger

NORA SPRINGS - Jody Ann (Michael) Kraninger 37, of 103 N. Sullivan, Nora Springs, passed away on Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A visitation for Jody will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

There will also be a visitation from 5 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the St. John's Catholic Church, 209 Fifth Ave. N.E., Independence.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at the St. John's Catholic Church, 209 Fifth Ave. N.E., Independence, Iowa, with the Rev. Don Plamondon officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Jody Ann (Michael) Kraninger was born on Feb. 28, 1973, in Independence, the daughter of LuVerne and Ruth (Adrian) Michael. Jody grew up in Walker, Iowa, and attended Independence schools, graduating from Independence High School in 1991. Jody also graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City with a business degree in 1995.

Jody moved back to Independence and worked for Triangle Plastics in the office until 1998, when she moved to Nora Springs.

She was united in marriage to James D. Kraninger on July 3, 1999, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. After their marriage, Jody worked for First State Bank in Nora Springs, Wal-Mart and IC Systems in Mason City.
Jody enjoyed reading, talking with family, shopping, cooking and cook books.
Jody will be remembered for her strong will, independent spirit and positive attitude.

Jody was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Independence.
Those that are left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Kraninger, of Nora Springs; her mother and stepfather, Ruth "Sis" (Steve "Doc") Kress of Independence; her brothers, Jeremy (Jill) Michael, of Sumner, Jon (Mitzi) Michael, of Independence, Iowa; her sister, Lucy (Nick) Swee, of Cedar Falls; her stepchildren, Andrew Kraninger, of Nora Springs, Ayla Kraninger, of Ridgeland, Mississippi, and Abby Mathers, of Nora Springs; her father and mother-in-law, Ron and Betty Kraninger, of Nora Springs; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy (Ron) Henning, of Rowley, Iowa, Fran (Steve) Miller, of Muscatine, Iowa, and Mark (Roylee) Kraninger, of Bartlett, Tenn.; as well as many nieces, nephews, as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Jody was preceded in death by her father, LuVerne Michael; and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com

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

Posted on 11 June 2010

Lowell Wayne Foell

PORTLAND - Lowell Wayne Foell, 78, of Portland died Thursday (June 10, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, at the Hanford Community Church, Rural Route 3, Mason City, with Pastor Scott Sokol officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Hanford Community Church.

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 11 to June 12, 2010

Marilyn C. Genzler

MASON CITY - Marilyn C. Genzler, 78, of Mason City died Thursday (June 10, 2010) at Good Shepherd Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz as officiant. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Marilyn C. Genzler Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

 Bernadine T. Harbacheck

BRITT - Bernadine T. Harbacheck, 91, of Britt died peacefully on Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at Westview Care Center in Britt.

A memorial celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Westview Care Center. There will be no visitation.

Her body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements.

Bernadine Theresa Harbacheck, the daughter of Louis and Theresa (Hikade) Schuster, was born Oct. 3, 1918, at Barnum. She graduated from Barnum Consolidated High School in 1936 and St. Joseph College of Nursing in Fort Dodge in 1941.
 
On April 21, 1942, she was married to Matthias Harbacheck at Moorland. They lived in Joplin, Mo., until 1947 when they moved to Britt.

Through her giving and caring heart she touched the lives of many as she completed 57 years of nursing, retiring in 1997. Her last days were surrounded with love by the caring staff at Westview Care Center and Hospice of North Iowa. Bernie received the peace of Christ. We love you and will miss you.

Bernie is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt, on June 19, 1991; her parents; four sisters; and six brothers.

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

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

Stanley M. Hope

LAKE MILLS - Stanley M. Hope, 83, of Lake Mills died Thursday (June 10, 2010) at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville. Burial will take place at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, the Mercy Foundation in Mason City, or the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

 Teresa Mary Hutchens

WAUKEE - Teresa Mary Hutchens, 86, of 415 Bel Aire Drive, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at Taylor House Hospice, Des Moines.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, at Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home, 11495 265th St., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

An expression of sympathy may be directed to the Teresa M. Hutchens Memorial in care of John Hutchens, Box 310, Ventura, IA 50482.

Teresa Mary Smith was born April 24, 1924, in Buffalo Center, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Meimann) Smith. Teresa graduated from Buffalo Center High School. She received her teaching certificate and taught school in a one-room school house.

Teresa was united in marriage to Clyde Hutchens in 1946; to this union four children were born. Teresa was a bookkeeper in Des Moines until residing in Mason City where she was the head bank teller for First National Bank in Mason City before retiring in 1987.

Teresa enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and bird watching; her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Teresa was an avid sports fan. She attended all of her children's and grandchildren's sports and extracurricular activities.

She was a past member of the Business and Professional Women, Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, and was a present member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, in Waukee. While living in Mason City she really enjoyed attending Mass with Father Kenneth Gehling.

Teresa is survived by her children, Nancy (Joel) Embree of Lexington, Ky., Sally Hutchens of Atlantic, John (Jennifer) Hutchens of Ventura, and Jill Wilson of Waukee; grandchildren, Ann (Robert) Atkins, Jay Embree, Jesse (Tiffany) Dusheck, Chris (Jenni) Dusheck, Joe Wilson and Zach Wilson; great-grandchildren, Holly, Samantha, Belle, Kennedy, Ava and Brooklyn; one sister, Jean (Bob) Zielinski, of Kerrville, Texas; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Teresa is preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings.

Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home, 641-424-2151. www.colonialchapels.com

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

David Dale Leegaard

NORTHWOOD - David Dale Leegaard, 33, of rural Northwood died Wednesday (June 9, 2010) as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place in Silver Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

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

 Dixie Jean McCoy

MASON CITY - Dixie Jean McCoy, 58, of Mason City died peacefully on Sunday (May 23, 2010) at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at First United Methodist Church, 119 Georgia Ave. S. in Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.

A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in Jean's name.

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

Jean was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Mason City, the daughter of Oliver and Mildred "Maxine" (Christensen) McCoy. She was often the shoulder to lean on even when she had problems of her own to deal with. She was the Go-To-Gal for many. Jean's favorite way of helping others was organizing the Angel Tree for the past several years. Having at one point in her life her own children on an Angel Tree, this project was very dear to her heart. She took great care to ensure each child on her tree would receive a Christmas.

Jean also had a special fondness for salt and pepper shakers and had a collection from old to new from around the world. Most were given to her by special people in her life, and almost all of them had a story to go with them.
In her spare time, when she wasn't doing something for her long time job at Rodger's Uniform Shop, you could find her playing WOW and other computer games, visiting her friends and family online, reading, baking cookies, listening to the Statler Brothers, drinking Pepsi and eating candy.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John McCoy.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Jack Tatro, Jenni (Mike) O'Donnell, Heather Tatro (Allan Meyer) and Holly (Darin) Ames; grandchildren, Mariah, Ryan, Adam, Coltn, Jessica, Brittany, Dillon, Alissha and Conner; great-grandchild, Levi; siblings, Judy McCoy, Jerree (Ken) Whittle, Jim (Bev) McCoy and Chris (Wayne) Ehrhardt; sister-in-law, Gloria McCoy; many nieces and nephews and their families; special friends, Bea, the Collantes family, the Daniel family, Rick, John, Judy, Bob and Phyllis, Smudge the cat, and many more.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

Myrtle S. Oudekerk

CLEAR LAKE - Myrtle S. Oudekerk, 92, died Thursday (June 10, 2010) at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Private graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Dan Jordan officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Kidney Foundation.
Myrtle was born Nov. 5, 1917, at Wellsburg, the daughter of Herman and Reka (Thorne) Harringa. She grew up in the Woden area helping with farm work and caring for her younger siblings.

She married Henry Oudekerk on Sept. 15, 1941, at Princeton, Mo., and they settled on a farm near Garner. She helped her husband farm and raise their children. Myrtle also worked for the Clear Lake Bakery.

She enjoyed craft projects, attending auctions and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, watching favorite television shows, visiting with peers and baking. She attended Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake.

Myrtle is survived by her five children, Dorothy (Larry) Nicolet of Des Moines, Delores (Robert) Pinneke of St. Ansgar, Don (Judi) Oudekerk of Buffalo, Minn., Dianna Berghefer of Clear Lake and Duane (Jan) Oudekerk of Crystal, Minn.; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry on April 29, 1999; four brothers, Henry, Ben, Alfred and Herbert Harringa; two sisters, Sophia Oudekerk and Hazel Scholl.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

Marian Louise Robertson

Marian Robertson, of Bend, Ore., died Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at the age of 88 at the Sparkling "R" Foster Care Home where she resided for 10 years.

She was born Sept. 22, 1921, to Harold and Madeline (Johnson) Hubbard of Rockford. She graduated from Iowa State College in 1944 with a B.S. degree in home economics education and taught at MacGregor (Iowa) High School.

Marian married Larry Robertson from Eugene, Ore., in 1949 in Beverly Hills, Calif. He preceded her in death in 2000. The Robertsons lived in Michigan for more than 20 years where Larry was an engineer with General Motors before retiring in Bend in 1974.

Marian was a lifetime homemaker who spent many hours sharing her extraordinary homemaking skills with family and friends. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and PEO. Through her volunteer work, Marian demonstrated her love for children and her commitment to education.
Marian and Larry loved the outdoors, spending many years skiing, backpacking, and hiking.

She is survived by sister, Harriett Hallock, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and several nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Bud, and sisters, Corrine (Hitzhusen), Patty (Marth) and Donna (Mosher).

A memorial service will be held later this summer. Condolences may be sent to The Family of Marian Robertson, 63293 Cherokee Lane, Bend, OR 97701.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

George Shanks

CALIENTE, Calif. - George Shanks, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday (June 7, 2010) following a brief illness.

A funeral service will be held for 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs, with full military honors conducted by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post 449.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Sheckler Colonial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in George's name to the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 15490 Ventura Blvd., Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403-3016, or online.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 12, 2010

Berdella Sheller

FOREST CITY -Berdella Sheller, 97, a former Forest City resident, died Wednesday (June 2, 2010) in Tehachapi, Calif.

Her body was cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark, Forest City, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

Paul R. Tegtmeier

ROCKFORD - Paul R. Tegtmeier, 76, of Rockford died Friday (June 11, 2010) at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, of complications from diabetes.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main, Rockford, with the Rev. Patricia Shaw officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford with military rites by Walker-Graper American Legion Post No. 338.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Paul R. Tegtmeier Memorial Fund.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

Gerald "Jerry" Zimmer

CHARLES CITY -Gerald "Jerry" Zimmer, 61, of Charles City died Thursday (June 10, 2010) at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, with Pastor David Werges officiating.
Inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2010

Posted on 12 June 2010

Lowell Wayne Foell

PORTLAND - Lowell Wayne Foell, 78 years old, of Portland, passed from his earthly home into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday (June 10, 2010) after only 12 hours at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
 
Wayne was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Funeral services for Wayne will be held on Monday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hanford Community Church, RR 3, Mason City, with Pastor Scott Sokol officiating.

Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

The family will greet friends at the visitation today from 3 to 6 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and continue at the church on Monday one hour before the service. Memorials may be directed to the Hanford Community Church.

Lowell Wayne Foell was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Sycamore, Ill., the son of Perry and Katheryn (Walker) Foell. After graduating from the Nora Springs School, he worked for two years with the FBI in Washington, D.C. He was then drafted into the Army and spent two years at Fort Hood in Texas.
On Dec. 28, 1952, he was united in marriage to Irma L. Carle at Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. In December they would have had their 58th wedding anniversary.

After his time in the service, Wayne attended Barber School in Des Moines and was a barber in Mason City at various shops for more than 50 years. Wayne loved to cook and he served lots of good meals - even in the last few weeks. We have many cookbooks in which he enjoyed reading and he was always ready for a new one.

Besides cooking, he loved flowers, gardening, and feeding the birds. He was always ready to plant a new tree. He loved to have friends in and was always finding some trivia to share. Wayne also loved music. One of the most special days of the year for Wayne was going to the Floyd Gospel Sing.

Wayne had many health problems over the past several years, he went through them all without complaining. Thank the Lord, there will be no more pain, IV's, pick lines, pills, canes, walkers and so many doctor visits.

Wayne was a member of Hanford Community Church where he served on various church boards and was a Sunday school teacher. In 1971, Wayne was a part of a group that went to Bogotá, Columbia, to work on the building of a church. This was through the Oriental Missionary Society.
Wayne's most special times were spending time with his family and friends. Just three weeks ago, Irma, Wayne, and his mom had a wonderful trip to Kansas and Missouri.
Living family members include his wife, Irma; his mother, Katheryn; his five children: Lori Kray (Dennis) of Berlin, Wis., LaNae Wales (Craig) of Mason City, Mark Foell (Mary) of Raytown, Mo., Lisa Foell of Phoenix, Ariz., and David Foell of Fort Madison; six grandchildren: Katie Kray and fiancé, Brad Warwick, Karrie Kray, Nate Wales, Amber Wales (Damon), Johnny Swearinger and Brittney Tubbs (Rashaun); five great-grandchildren: Kiaya, Ariana, Talan, Tre and Amari; three special Godchildren: Matthew Holmes, Joe Kennedy and Leisha Bielefield; one sister-in-law, Barbara Foell (Gordon Foell).

He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Foell; brothers: Max and Gordon; his grandparents; many aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 11 to June 13, 2010

Marilyn C. Genzler

MASON CITY -Marilyn C. Genzler, 78, of Mason City died Thursday (June 10, 2010) at Good Shepherd Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Ganz as officiant. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marilyn C. Genzler Memorial Fund.

Marilyn Carol Roppe was born on March 22, 1932, in Northwood to Melvin and Clara (Spilde) Roppe. She attended Northwood High School and graduated amongst the class of 1949.
On June 27, 1954, Marilyn was united in marriage to Glenn A. Genzler in Northwood and to this union four children were born.

Marilyn loved traveling and taking road trips with Glenn, whether they were driving across the United States or just across town. She also enjoyed snowmobiling and attending stock car races. But her greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with her family.

Those grateful in sharing in Marilyn's life are her husband, Glenn, Mason City; her children, Deb Robertson, Denise Rhodes, Dawn Roberts and Glenn M. Genzler, all of Mason City; grandchildren, Chad (Janna) Arndt, Keith (Janell) Arndt, Sarah (Steve) Teideman, April Rhodes, Shawn Ellman, Jason Genzler, Travis Roberts, Tara Trainer, Nick Genzler and Tessa Lee; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlys (Wesley) Bergdale, Kensett; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law, Doug Robertson.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

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

Stanley M. Hope

LAKE MILLS - Stanley M. Hope, 83, of Lake Mills passed away Thursday (June 10, 2010) at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15,at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 14, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Mercy Foundation in Mason City, or the family.

Stanley Marvin Hope was born Oct. 25, 1926, to Ingeborg and Oscar Hope near Woden. He was baptized at Grant Lutheran Church, Woden, and confirmed at Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church, Forest City. He attended schools in Hancock and Winnebago counties, and Fertile High School.

On Feb. 24, 1947, Stanley was united in marriage with Betty Murley at Kanawha Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Scarville and Britt area. He also was employed by Winnebago County Road Maintenance for 23 years.

Stanley was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed the fellowship and competition of numerous bowling leagues. A lifelong dream came true when Stanley and Betty made a trip to Norway to visit his parents' homeland.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Maury (Linda) Hope of Ankeny; daughter, Kris (Dale) Olson of Ames; grandchildren, Chad Olson, Cory Olson, Matthew Hope and Stephanie Summy; six great-grandchildren; sister, Gladys Olson, of Forest City; brother, Obed, of Mason City; brother, George of Ogden; sister-in-law, Clara Warren, in California as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

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

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

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

Duane "Snorkie" Mullenbach

St. ANSGAR - Duane "Snorkie" Mullenbach, age 69, of St. Ansgar died Friday (June 11, 2010) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

The funeral service for Snorkie will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle, Minn., with the Rev. Rueben Spinler officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2010

A. Delores (Schlie) Railsback

CEDAR PARK, Texas - A. Delores (Schlie) Railsback, 79, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at New Hope Nursing Facility in Cedar Park.

Her memorial service will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating.

She was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Worth County, the daughter of Ernest and Verna Schlie. She graduated from Mason City High school. She had retired from Mercy Hospital with more than 30 years service.

Delores is survived by her son, Kevin Railsback and his wife, Colleen, of Cedar Park, Texas; her granddaughter, Nicole Viator and husband, Rick; great-granddaughters, Samantha and Aria of Round Rock, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, son, Michael, and her brother, Donald Schlie.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2010

George Shanks

CALIENTE, Calif. - George Shanks, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday (June 7, 2010) after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of four of his five children who were at his bedside constantly for the week prior to his death.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jim Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs, with full military honors conducted by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post 449.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Sheckler Colonial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in George's name to the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 15490 Ventura Blvd., Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3016, or online.
George grew up in Nora Springs. In his senior year of high school, he transferred to Mason City High School because they offered a woodworking class. He had already decided he wanted to be in the construction business and wanted to take courses that would be of help in his chosen career.

Following high school, he enlisted in the Air Force where he was a crew chief/mechanic and was required to fly with the planes to keep them in working order. He had many interesting stories to tell and fond memories of the people he served with. He has maintained those friendships and always looked forward to their annual reunions. He also looked forward to the high school reunions of both Nora Springs and Mason City and had many lifetime friends.

George was a very accomplished businessman and excelled in the construction business. He started his career building houses in Iowa, then moved to California forming his own company and building tract homes. He later branched out and began building commercial property and investing in real estate. He loved to fly his airplane for both business and pleasure. He was capable of mastering any project he chose to do.

After retiring, he enjoyed creating beautiful woodworking and stained glass projects, gardening, traveling and patiently passing on his knowledge by instructing and helping others with home improvements as well as other projects. In addition to his home in California, which he and his wife designed and built, he owned a home in Frisco, Colo. He was a black diamond skier and excellent ice skater.

George was a very loving, caring, passionate and social person. He loved to visit with people and to know him was to love him. He will be missed by all those who had the good fortune to be a family member or friend.

He is survived by his son, Rick (Ralisa); daughters, Debbie Mull and Teresa Hevener; stepdaughters, Julie (John) Hoppis and Lisa (Robert) Holland; grandsons, Ryan Mull; Jamie, Josh and Jeremy Hevener; Garrett and Shawn Shanks and Cole Holland; granddaughters, Sara Shanks and Rachel, Laurel and McKenna Hoppis; and great-granddaughters, Emma and Izzy Shanks. He is also survived by his brothers, Burton, Earl, Glen, David and Larry, and sister, Dorothy.

George will be rejoining his beloved wife of 33 years, Marjorie, who passed away four years ago after a valiant fight with kidney disease. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Gladys Shanks; his son, Marty; his granddaughter, Jennifer Mull; his son-in-law, Frank Hevener; his sister, Ester Ford and brother, Howard Shanks.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, IA 641-749-2210.
View George's online memorial at www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 13, 2010

Paul R. Tegtmeier

ROCKFORD - Paul R. Tegtmeier, 76, of Rockford died Friday (June 11, 2010) at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, of complications from diabetes.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main, Rockford.

Officiating will be the Rev. Patricia Shaw.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday with a military service at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, with military rites and flag folding by the Walker-Graper American Legion Post No. 338. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Paul R. Tegtmeier Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Paul was born May 7, 1934, in Marble Rock to George and Emma (Hesse) Tegtmeier. He graduated from Marble Rock High School in 1952.

On Oct. 27, 1957, Paul married Maxine Mae Trettin at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, west of Osage. To this union were born three sons, Daniel, Rick and Bill. Paul and Maxine started their lives in the Burchinal area and then moved to Rudd. They later moved to a farm south of Rudd, then to several homes in Rockford, before moving for the last time in 1964 to their current home.
 
Paul served his country in the Marine Corps from June 1954 until his honorable discharge in June 1956. He served in Korea and for a short time in Japan. His work life led him from 12 years at the Oliver plant in Charles City to working at Decker Meat Packing Plant in Mason City, then becoming a millwright and concrete finisher on Interstate 35. His final work was at Con Agra in the sliced bacon department. After work and weekends he worked with his sons and brothers dismantling barns and using the lumber for other projects, painting houses and farm buildings. Most nights during the week he would return home to take Maxine and the boys fishing at Rock Creek. Often, after the boys went to bed they could hear the clink and ring of Paul playing horseshoes with friends. One of his most favorite pastimes was playing cribbage and 500 with his family and friends.

During a time while laid off from work, he and Jerry Boehmer played cribbage until the first one won 1,000 games. It took "all winter." His personalized license plate "Ole Grump" belied his true soft side. He served on the Rockford Volunteer Fire Department for 14 years and the Rockford Cemetery Board.
Over the years Paul enjoyed fishing, wood working, collecting die-cast tractors, watching the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings and his coffee time with his Rockford "buddies."

Those mourning his death are his wife of 52 years, Maxine; and sons, Daniel and wife, Tori, of Marion, Rick and wife, Sherry, of Urbandale, and Bill of Polk City; grandchildren, Lynette Tegtmeier and fiancé, Ryan Bailey, of Marion, Nate and Eric of Urbandale, Sarah and Seth of Marion, and Bryanna and Brice of Polk City; brother, Irven, and wife, Liz; sister, Lois, and husband, Kenny Fisher, all of Marble Rock; sisters, Thelma, and husband, Dave Nixt, of Greene, Janice and husband, Ken Beznoska, of Rudd, and Marie Nordman, of Mason City; sister-in-law, Marla Tegtmeier, of Marble Rock; brothers-in-law, Jim and wife, Erika Trettin, of Mentor, Ohio, and Steve and wife, Alice Trettin, of Mason City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

His parents; and brothers, George (Roy) and Allen (Hoppy), and brothers-in-law, Gerald McNamara, Robert Nordman and Bill Shafer precede Paul in death.

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

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

Posted on 13 June 2010

Shirley J. (Dillavou) Baas

CLEAR LAKE - Shirley J. (Dillavou) Baas, 84, of 400 Highway 18 West, died Sunday (June 13, 2010), at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (June 17, 2010) St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating. Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in Shirley's name.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 16, 2010) with a rosary recitation at 6:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service and family reflections at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Violet Leraaen

ST. ANSGAR - Violet Leraaen, 95, of St. Ansgar, died on Saturday (June 12, 2010) at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Duane "Snorkie" Mullenbach

ST. ANSGAR - Duane "Snorkie" Mullenbach, 69, of St. Ansgar, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2010, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, in the presence of his family and loved ones after succumbing to a battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle, Minn.

Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery, St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Monday, June 14, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Born in rural Adams, Minn., in 1940, Snorkie moved to St. Ansgar, with his new bride, Maggie, in 1963.

He dedicated 40 years of service to the community as a local volunteer fireman, serving 18 years as fire chief.

Snorkie sold his welding business in 2006 to spend time enjoying friends and family, gardening and watching Minnesota Twins baseball.

Snorkie was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lynn, his parents, Ernie and Leona Mullenbach,and mother-in-law and father-in-law Loretta and Leo Eversman.

Snorkie is survived by his wife, Maggie; his children, Dan (Barb) Mullenbach of Urbandale, Darrell (Jeanne) Mullenbach of Urbandale, Sue (Jon) Henaman of St. Ansgar, Elaine (Jym) Hansen of St. Ansgar, and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Lorraine (Aaron) Mandler of Adams, Minn., and Veronica Juenger of Stacyville.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all those who have worked and celeberated life with Snorkie over the years.

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

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

Arthur Nuerhing

CLEAR LAKE - Arthur Nuerhing, 94, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (June 13, 2010) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Robert Sekander

CHARLES CITY- Robert Sekander, 84, of 1311 Cleveland, Charles City, died Saturday night, (June 12, 2010) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Nancy Steffen

FOREST CITY - Nancy Steffen, 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (June 12, 2010) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date with inurnment to follow at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Dr. Peter C. Watkins D.V.M.

ELKADER - Dr. Peter C. Watkins, D.V.M., 78, of Elkader died Friday (June 11, 2010) at Central Community Hospital in Elkader.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2010, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday, at the Church in Elkader.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonardfuneralhomes.com.
Leonard Funeral Home, 405 First St., N.W., Elkader.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Elwin O. Weaver

GARNER - Elwin O. Weaver, 83, of Garner died Sunday (June 13, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Pastor James Allard, Hospice of North Iowa chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to services.

Elwin Orley Weaver, the son of Louis and Lydia (Greiman) Weaver, was born on Aug. 29, 1926, on the family farm south of Garner. He attended the rural schools of Ell Township and graduated from Garner High School in 1944.
 
On Nov. 27, 1948, Elwin married Florence Renberg in Clear Lake. They farmed south of Garner all of their married life. In 1986, Elwin and Florence moved into Garner. Elwin, also known as "Walleye," enjoyed traveling and spending summers fishing at his cabin in Ontario.

He was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church where he was a deacon, Sunday school superintendent and served on the consistory. Elwin also was a 4-H leader and served on the elevator board in Garner.

Elwin is survived by his wife of 61 years, Florence, of Garner; children, Craig (Lois) Weaver of Garner, Kim Weaver of Forest City, Jayne (John) Phillips of Waukee and Brent (Rosemary) Weaver of Garner; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernice Maryhew; brothers, Emory, Wiley and Fredrick Weaver; sisters-in-law, Violet and Evelyn Weaver; and brother-in-law, Robert Maryhew.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2010

Posted on 14 June 2010

hirley J. (Dillavou) Baas

CLEAR LAKE - Shirley J. (Dillavou) Baas, 84, of 400 Highway 18 W., died Sunday (June 13, 2010), at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.

Inurnment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in Shirley's name.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, with a rosary being said at 6:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service and family reflections.

Shirley Jean Robertson was born on Nov. 8, 1925, in Denison, the daughter of Marvin and Vernice (Duffy) Robertson. She grew up in Manilla, Iowa, the oldest of three children.

She was very active in school, sports, music, and drama. Shirley graduated from Manilla High School. She taught city school for two years before she was united in marriage to R.H. "Bud" Dillavou, and to this union four sons were born. Bud passed away in June of 1980. Eight years later, Shirley was united in marriage to Louis Baas Sr. They made their home between Michigan and Arizona. Louis Sr. passed away in 1998.

Shirley relocated back to Clear Lake to spend her remaining years with her family and friends.

Shirley enjoyed socializing with her friends and going out to eat. She was an avid reader and sports enthusiast. She loved following her sons school activities, word-search puzzles and loved to travel. She looked forward to watching the Kentucky Derby each year and followed the Iowa Hawkeye sporting events.

She was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.

She is survived by her children, Richard "Dick" (Sandy) Dillavou, of Clear Lake, Patrick (Paulette) Dillavou, of Clear Lake, Jon Dillavou, of Waterloo, Thomas (Valerie) Dillavou, of Lake Mills; stepchildren, Louis Jr. (Nancy) Baas, of Sparta, Mich., Jerry (Kathy) Baas, of Portland, Ore., Jim (Sharon) Baas, of Jenison, Mich., Connie Schuilling, of Marne, Mich.; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; along with several other relatives and friends.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, one brother, one sister and one grandchild.

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

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

Kathy Ann Buffington

SIOUX CITY - Kathy Ann Buffington, 55, of Sioux City, died unexpectedly Thursday (June 10, 2010) at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., Sioux City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.

Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Kathy was born on Sept. 2, 1954, in Sioux City, the daughter of Marvin A. and Mildred T. (Brown) Zinn.

She married Jon Buffington on Sept. 4, 1971, in Lu Verne.

Kathy lived in Akron, Cleghorn and Lu Verne, Iowa in her early years.
History of employment: While the kids where young, she was a stay-at- home mom. She also had worked at the Titonka Care Center as a dietician.
She and her husband Jon operated a vending company in Cedar Rapids, before relocating and operating the business in Sioux City. She managed Blind Daddy's Cafe in the county courthouse in Sioux City.

Kathy had been a Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed reading and doing stained glass. In 1990 she received a volunteer award from Gov. Terry Branstad. The most important part of her life was spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jon, of Sioux City; three children, Jennifer Pearce and her husband, Brian, of Mason City, Jason Buffington and his wife, Beth, of Lake Bay, Wash., and Kristy Buffington and her fiance David Zavala of Sioux City; one brother: Ron Zinn and his wife, Christina, of Dows; 12 grandchildren: Alexis, Jordan, Brayden, Kenadie, Jessica, Amanda, Jayden, Joshua, Jonathon, Ethan, Miracle and Natalia; two great-grandchildren, Suri and Ireland.

Preceded in death by: her parents, Marvin and Mildred Zinn; father and mother-in-law, Ilo and Folina Buffington.

Honrary pallbearers: Amanda Buffington; Jessica Buffington; Alexis Jackson; Jordan Jackson; Miracle Lopez; Rick Vanorder; and Rob Myers.

Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes, 712-255-0131.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

 Edward D. Christle

OGDEN - Edward D. Christle, 70, of Ogden, Iowa, formerly of Alta, Iowa, died Thursday (June 3, 2010) at the Israel Family Hospice Center in Ames, after a 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the Faith Bible Christian Outreach Center, Storm Lake, with Pastor Loren Carlson, officiating. A private inurnment will be at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.

Edward Dale Christle was born Jan. 28, 1940, in Litchfield, Minn., the son of Daniel and Mildred (Arens) Christle. He received his education at Eden Valley High School.

On March 25, 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army. On March 25, 1961, he was honorably discharged.

On May 4, 1959, Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Bradbury in Seattle, Wash. To this union, three children were born. The couple later divorced.

Ed was a truck driver in Seattle, and later worked his way into a dispatching position for Time DC. In 1975, he moved to Alta, and began working for Schmidt Furniture in Cherokee. He laid floor covering for the furniture store until he opened Alta Floor Covering in Alta.

On June 5, 1993, Ed was reunited in marriage to Ruth at Hanover Lutheran Church in Hanover. The couple resided in Alta until his failing health forced the couple to move to Ogden.

Ed served on the board of directors and was a deacon at the Faith Bible Christian Outreach Center. He thoroughly enjoyed ministering to people in need. His family will remember him as a man who could fix just about anything, and he had a tool for every job. Ed enjoyed the many friends he met and ministered through Alcoholics Anonymous. He died just before his 21st anniversary of sobriety. His hobbies included camping and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Ruth; two sons, Kevin (Donna) Christle, of Marysville, Wash., and Brian (Kristi) Christle, of Ogden; one daughter, Susan (Bob) Kenny, of Mason City; his grandchildren, Miranda Christle, Jennifer Christle, Adam Kenny, Danielle Kenny, Brianna and Kolton Christle, and Cayla Martin; two sisters, Rose (Ray) Sackett, and Linda Christle, ; one brother-in-law, Bud Rangeloff; one sister-in-law, Ethelyn (Dick) Kendrick; one daughter-in-law, Janet Christle; one stepdaughter, Rebecca (Tim) Collins; five stepgrandchildren, Ashly, Eric, Domanique, Tre and Nakiesha; and many nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John; a sister, Corrine Rangeloff; a brother, Daniel; and an infant sister, Joyce.

Hugeback & Chenowth Funeral Home, 641-394-4334.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

 Donald Seymour Forshee

SWEA CITY -Donald Seymour Forshee, the son of John Raymond and Iadona (Cary) Forshee, was born on Aug. 23, 1926, in Albert Lea, Minn. He passed away Sunday (June 13, 2010) at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, at the age of 83.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Swea City, with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Interment will be in Harrison Township Cemetery, Swea City, with Military graveside rites by the Swea City American Legion.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Swea City.

He received his education in the Britt Community Schools. Donald served in the United States Army during World War II.

On Sept. 13, 1948, Donald was united in marriage to Ellen Swenson in Mason City. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Britt. They moved to Swea City, where he worked for Blomstrom Chevrolet and Peterson Chevrolet as a mechanic.

He then worked for Dudley Implement as a parts-man and salesperson. He also worked at Arts Way Manufacturing, shipping parts. Ellen died Dec. 10, 2008.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Swea City Fire Department for 50-plus years, and the VFW and American Legion.

Donald enjoyed woodworking, telling jokes, spending time on the computer, e-mailing friends and most important was being with his family and friends.
Left to cherish Donald's memory are his children, Steven Forshee and his wife, Patricia, of Waseca, Minn.; Mary McMahon and her husband, Mike, of Goodyear, Ariz.; Phillip Forshee and his wife, Dawn, of North Hatfield, Mass.; Jim Forshee and his wife, Laurie, of Fairmont, Minn.; and Barb Morris and her husband, Michael, of Ames; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceding Donald in death were his wife; parents; brother, Lynn Forshee; and an infant sister at birth.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

De Etta H. Hauge

BIG FORK, Mont. - De Etta H. Hauge, 85, formerly of Lake Mills, Iowa, died Sept. 10, 2009, at her home in Big Fork.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Miller, Iowa.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Roger D. Kingery

WARSAW, Mo. - Roger D. Kingery, 68, died Oct. 17, 2008, at his home near Warsaw.

Per his wishes he was cremated. The family will lay him to rest with a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City.

Following the service, the family invites you to Harvestine Church, 804 N. Tyler Ave. Mason City, to celebrate Roger's life. The family requests no cards, please.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Richard P. Miller

BELMOND - Richard P. Miller, 56, of Belmond died Monday (June 14, 2010) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Arthur W. Nuehring

CLEAR LAKE - Arthur W. Nuehring, 94, of Clear Lake, died Sunday (May 13, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 19, 2010, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jim Allard, Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Following the service, he will be buried in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

The family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army.
Arthur was born on May 15, 1916, near Kanawha, the son of Herman and Caroline (Jesse) Nuehring.

He was united in marriage to Ruth E. Ward, of Wesley, on Jan. 21, 1939.
He retired in 1976 from the Atomic Energy Commission and moved to Florida and to Clear Lake in 1986.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.

Art is survived by a daughter, Linda Thatcher, New Port Richey, Fla. and a son, Craig (Carol) Nuehring, of Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Dan, Matthew, Michael, Jennifer and Karin; one great-grandchild, Alaina; and two brothers, Harold and Ronald; and four sisters, Dorothy, Mildred, Lois and Janice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother Eugene.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Clarence C. Pals

FOREST CITY - Clarence C. Pals, 94, of Forest City, died Monday (June 14, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City. 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Robert Sekander

CHARLES CITY -Robert Sekander, 84, of Charles City, died Saturday (June 12, 2010) at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City on Friday, with Chaplain Jim Allard, Chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the funeral home.

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 Hospice of North Iowa.

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

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

 Nancy Steffen

FOREST CITY -Nancy Steffen, 92, of Forest City, died Saturday (June 12, 2010) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date with inurnment to follow at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

Nancy Steffen was born in Montpelier, N.D., on Feb. 20, 1918, the daughter of John and Grace (Roetman) VerHoef. As a small child, she moved with her family to Iowa and settled west of Forest City. She attended rural school near her home.

She married Leonard Steffen on May 23, 1954, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple farmed west of Forest City for many years. Nancy worked for a time at Harold's Candies and then at Great Western Products.

After retiring, Nancy and Leonard enjoyed spending the winters down South - initially in Florida and then in Texas for many years.

Nancy loved flowers and enjoyed caring for her flower beds. She liked to sew and crochet. She was a wonderful cook and her children remember the delicious "care packages" sent home with them after meals. Nancy was a long-time member of Grant Lutheran Church in Woden.

She is survived by her three children: James (Lisa) Steffen, of Forest City; Mike Steffen, of Forest City and Mary (Jon) Wicks, of Mason City; grandchildren: Natalie Harmon and Chad Hoins, Nicole Harmon and Jerry Lorenson, Nolan Harmon, Benjamin Wicks, Tyler Wicks, Andrea (Jason) Holdeman and Ashley Steffen; and two great-granddaughters, Grace and Olivia Holdeman. Also surviving is a brother, John (Marge) VerHoef of Forest City.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; siblings, Herman VerHoef, Kate Baartman, Jean Gahan and Francis VerHoef.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfhcom.

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

Ruth Caroline Thomas

LUVERNE - Ruth Caroline Thomas, 84, died Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at the Rolfe Care Center in Rolfe.

A graveside inurnment service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the LuVerne Cemetery, LuVerne.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, in charge of arrangements. 515-295-3731.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Kathryn Jean (Den Hartog) Waddell

CLARION - Kathryn Jean (Den Hartog) Waddell, 59, of Clarion, died Saturday (June 12, 2010) at the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, 201 Third Ave. N.E. in Clarion, with the Rev. Don Morrison and the Rev. Ernest Baiotto, officiating. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2010

Posted on 15 June 2010 by Marie Thompson