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Carl R. Elfers Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Rockford with Pastor Judy Wooton officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Walker-Graper American Legion Post No. 338. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Rockford. Visitation will continue an hour before the service Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford IA 50468. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 16, 2010 A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 18, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a scriptural wake at 7 p.m., followed by a rosary conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Betty Gansen Memorial Fund, 403 N. High St., Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457. Published in Globe Gazette on June 16, 2010 Violet Leraaen Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920. Published in Globe Gazette from June 14 to June 16, 2010 Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Titonka with the Rev. Robin Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today Wednesday, at the Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka. Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-928-2735. www.oakcrestfuneral services.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 16, 2010 Richard P. Miller Funeral services will e held 2 p.m. Friday at the Evangelical Free Church in Belmond with Pastor Patrick Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248. Published in Globe Gazette from June 15 to June 16, 2010 Clarence C. Pals FOREST CITY - Clarence C. Pals, 94, of Forest City died Monday (June 14, 2010) at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St in Forest City. A prayer service will follow visitation at 7 p.m. on Thursday with Pastor Douglas Farrell officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Clarence C. Pals was born on June 3, 1916, near Goodell, the son of Klass and Mary (Saatoff) Pals. He grew up in Hancock County and attended rural schools and Clear Lake High School. As a young man he worked on the family farm and in later years worked for area farms. He married Marjorie Ellen Hockenson and they farmed near Fertile until her death in an auto accident. In 1944, Clarence married Mildred (Millie) Vonder Linde. The couple farmed near Manly until 1959 when they purchased their farm near Forest City. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Millie; a daughter, Judy, and her husband, Charles Madson, of Ventura; several nieces and nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, two brothers, Dowia and Warren Pals, and six sisters, Greona Nelson, Gertie Pals, Elsie Rickard, Alma Nelson, Esther Beek and Gertrude Radloff. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from June 15 to June 16, 2010 The Linn's Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Billy J. Cook Bill's memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt. Inurnment will be at a later date. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010
After services, there will be time for refreshments and to greet the family at the Osage VFW club in Osage. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Osage VFW Post 7920, 3693 Highway 218, Osage, IA 50461. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Jeni Bohls of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Memorials may be directed to the Harold A. Ellis Memorial Fund in the care of the family. Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010
GREENE - A funeral Mass for Betty Gansen, 55, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today Thursday, June 17, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a scriptural wake at 7 p.m. followed by a rosary conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Elizabeth Rouchka was born Jan. 4, 1955, in Cresco, a daughter of Chester and Marian (Boeding) Rouchka, and died Tuesday (June 15, 2010) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. She received her education in the public schools graduating from Crestwood High School in 1973. She continued her education at the St. Mary's School of Practical Nursing, graduating in 1974. Betty was united in marriage to Michael Gansen on Sept. 7, 1974, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes. This union was blessed by four boys, Nathan, Brian, Kurtis and Benjamin. She worked as a nurse at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.; the Allison Care Center in Allison and the Greene Family Clinic in Greene for 12 years, where she also served as office manager. Betty was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She also volunteered her time with the Greene Elementary School Reading Program. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing the Dallas Cowboys, shrimp and spending time with her family. Betty was a dedicated wife and mother who fought a courageous battle with lupus for 21 years as she raised her four sons. Her devotion to her family was mirrored by her husband and children who provided Betty with years of love, support and personal care. Her family thought she was amazing! Even though she was seriously ill she taught her children life skills that many never master. Her life demonstrated the importance of service to her family, friends and community. Living family members include her husband Michael; her four sons, Nathan (Tori) Gansen of Cape Coral, Fla., Brian (special friend Autumn Nickerson) Gansen of Greene, Kurtis (special friend Danielle Nelson) Gansen of Waterloo. Benjamin (special friend Leanne Christensen) Gansen of Cedar Falls; two grandchildren, Abby and Tyler Gansen; her mother, Marian Rouchka of Cresco; four sisters, Kathleen (Tim) Gansen of Greene, Janet (James) Evenstad of Mahtomedi, Minn., Mary Jane Rouchka of Hinsdale, Ill., Christina Gilbertson of Troy, Mich.; and one brother, Thomas (Deb) Rouchka of Belmond. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Chester Rouchka. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Betty Gansen Memorial Fund, 403 N. High St. Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 641-823-4457. Published in Globe Gazette from June 16 to June 17, 2010 Franklin Kicherer A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges, of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial of Franklin and his
wife, Jeanne's ashes, will follow in Riverside Cemetery. 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 St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 18, 2010 Minnie Jo McClelland In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Minnie Jo McClelland memorial fund in care of the family, 6 Farmstead Square, Mason City, IA 50401 or the Newton Public Library or Hospice of North Iowa. Arrangements with 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 17 to June 18, 2010 Floyd G. Momberg Floyd G. Momberg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 11, 2010. Born in Charles City on Dec. 14, 1929, the son of Hilbert Momberg and Mildred (Peper). With his mother's permission, Floyd enlisted in the Army at age 17. He enjoyed a distinguished army career participating in a variety of assignments. His 7-year Army career included serving as paratrooper/rifle squad leader with the 187th Airborne Infantry Division; he completed dozens of "jumps" including two behind enemy lines during the Korean War. He received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant first class in 1954. Floyd married Joanna Crawford of Orchard in Pomona, Calif., in 1958. For 20 years Floyd loved his job and people at the neighborhood store (Market Spot) in Pomona. After retirement from the grocery business he owned and operated Hilton Financial for 10 years. First and foremost, Floyd was a devoted family man and leader, first to his mother and siblings and then his wife and children. He loved fishing the rivers of his childhood in Iowa. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner. Floyd led his family by example preferring this to lengthy dialog. Floyd is survived by his wife Joanna; and four children, Mark (Lisa), Michele Balsimo (Robin), Mike (Mari), Matt (Lisa) and seven grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at the Orchard Cemetery, Orchard, with military rights by Osage American Legion post 278. All who knew him will surely miss Floyd. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 19, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jim Allard, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa, officiating. After the service, he will be buried in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchaples.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Lawrence J. Pint OSAGE - Lawrence Joseph Pint, 68, of Osage died Wednesday (June 16, 2010) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Larry was born Nov. 5, 1941, in Osage, the son of John A. and Edna (Cockrum) Pint. He attended Mitchell School and graduated from Osage Community High School in 1960. Larry was united in marriage to Bonnie Lee Ballard on April 16, 1966, at
Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. Larry worked at Oliver, Osage Motor Supply and Tops Business Forms. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed in Larry's name to the Patient Advocate Foundation, for support with co-pay and/or coinsurance payments related to cancer treatment. Patient Advocate Foundation, 421 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666, 800-532-5274, www.patientadvocate.org. Larry is survived by his wife, Bonnie Pint, of Osage; his daughter, Joan (Tony) Brucha of Denver, Colo.; his son, Steve (Theresa) Pint of Marion; and was Best Papa to grandchildren, Erin and Adam Pint; his sister, Barbara (Noel) Omlar, of Melbourne, Fla.; his brothers, John D. (Barbara) Pint of Mitchell, Fred Pint of Garland, Texas, and Ron (Connie) Pint of Osage. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Irma Jean Pint. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 5, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Manly Cemetery. Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Garvin Ward Jr. MASON CITY -Garvin Ward Jr., 71, of 706 S. Garfield Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday (June 15, 2010) surrounded by his loving family at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Maj. Vickie Cole of the Salvation Army officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Mason City, with military honors provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Visitation will be one hour before the service with the Mason City Police Department Honor Guard present. Garvin was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Mason City, the son of Garwin Sr. and Mary Ann (Weitzel) Ward. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1957. He came back to Mason City and went to work for the Mason City Police Department as a policeman for 20 years, retiring in 1984 as a detective. He was president of the Iowa State Policeman's Association in 1987. He worked part-time at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in building services and security. He married Jan Elzig Aug. 1, 1981, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He enjoyed traveling, listening to Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings games. He always looked forward to the monthly coffee gathering with the other law enforcement officers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and was a friend to all. Garvin is survived by his wife, Jan Ward, of Mason City; eight children, Julie (Mark) Wagman of Cloquet, Minn., and their children, Sarah, Anna and Zachary; Connie (Mike) Fricke of Nora Springs and their children, Elijah and Joshua and his
wife Holly, their son Dillon; Jim (Vickie) Ward, of Fertile, and their son, Aaron and his wife Janell; Jean (Doug) Wright, of Osage, and their children, Jonathan, Stephanie, and Emily; Beth Ward, of Mason City; Jeff (Susan) Ward, of Beloit, Wis.
and their children, Levi, Dalton, Ben, Schnaider and Remy; Randy Lill, of Gresham, Ore. and his son Brandon; and Bradley Lill, of Sussex, Wis. and one sister, Mary Margaret (John) Graf, of Mason City. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2010 Dennis Earl Warden MASON CITY - Dennis Earl Warden, 64, died Tuesday (June 15, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service for Dennis will be held at 11 a.m. today, Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with Major Vickie Cole of the Salvation Army in Mason City officiating. Burial will be the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time today, Friday at the chapel. A celebration of life service for Dennis will also be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the pond in the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Dennis Earl Warden was born on June 7, 1946, in Marshalltown, the son of Alfred and Dolores (Bousum) Warden. Dennis attended and received his education in the Marshalltown school system. Dennis was united in marriage to Diane Brindle on Sept. 7, 1974 in Union, Iowa. Dennis was a security guard for Fisher Control and KIOWA in Marshalltown and for Lewis Security systems in Mason City for seven years until his health failed him. He was united in marriage to Linda Noble on Nov. 9, 1996, in Clear Lake. Dennis enjoyed collecting coins, was an avid Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants fan, and was a WWE wrestling fan, and feeding ducks and deer in East Park in Mason City. Dennis not only enjoyed but became good friends with local martial arts kick boxer Roman Ott, but Dennis's great love and enjoyment was his children and grandchildren. One of Dennis's greatest goals was walking his daughter Jennifer down the aisle on her wedding day in 2009. Dennis was very active in many areas of ministry in the Salvation Army church which included, member of the Corps council, men's fellowship ministries, League of Mercy, director Salvation Army disaster services, Adventure Corps leader, driver for the Salvation Army, and Christmas Kettles, River City CB club, and was very active in the Find-A-Grave a web site involved in Genealogy. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Kyle (Kelly) Warden, of Casper, Wyo., and Jennifer (Matt) Morris, of Union, Iowa; stepchildren, John (Kathy) Brass, of Mason City, and Tracy (Bob) Hoveland, of Mason City; nine grandchildren, Lilyann and Jerrod Warden, Jordan (Sam) Hoveland, Emily and Michael Hoveland, Jessica, Ashley, Nathan, and Geoffrey Brass; stepgreat-grandchild, his brother, Lynn Warden, of Albion; his sister, Nancy Warden, of Toledo; special friend, Cindy Mogk, of Mason City; and his two special dogs, Cassidy and Pooh; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Linda on Dec. 18, 2009; grandparents, father-in-law, Gordon Noble; two aunts, Jean Bousum, and Laura Gummert; and four uncles, Don Johnson, Bob Bousum, Raymond Gummert, and Brigadier Ellis Bohnwan. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 18, 2010
Cyndie Brumm Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Visitation Catholic Church where there will be a scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2010 Robert A. "Peanuts" Jacobson CLEAR LAKE - Robert "Peanuts" A. Jacobson, 78, of Clear Lake, died on Thursday (June 17, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday June 21, 2010 at the First Assembly of God Church, 1301 N. Carolina Ave., Mason City, 641-423-3266, and then one hour before the service on Tuesday at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N. Clear Lake. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover, officiating. Burial will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of North Iowa or Humane Society of North Iowa, Mason City. Bob was born in Clear Lake on July 15, 1931, to Henry and Vernetta (Hanson) Jacobson. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home Bob got his barber license and began working with his dad Henry at his Clear Lake barbershop in 1955. They worked together for 12 years before Bob took over the business himself in 1967. He retired in May of 2009 after cutting hair for more than 55 years. Bob was an avid fan of all sports and especially liked the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a proud supporter of the Clear Lake Lions, cheering on numerous teams through the years. He also enjoyed golfing, going to parades, listening to music at the Clear Lake Band Shell, and socializing with his coffee group at the Corner Deli. Bob, who was affectionately known as "Peanuts" since he was a child, will be remembered as a kind and gentle man with a heart of gold. He was a loyal friend who got along with everybody. His barbershop on Main Street was a place to get a good haircut, hear the latest gossip, share opinions on worldly events, and of course, talk sports. Bob loved his family and friends and will be missed by many. He is survived by his daughter Liz and her husband, Jim Langill, of Wheaton, Ill.; his brother, Jim Jacobson, of Cedar Falls; his sister, Arlene Laughlin, of Des Moines; grandchildren, Mike and Jenny Langill, of Wheaton, Ill.; his loving
companion, Dianna Clute, of Mason City and her children Brook, Ashley, Bruce, and Kim; several nieces and nephews as well as countless friends. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapel.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2010 Franklin Kicherer A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., in Charles City, with the Rev. David Werges, of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial of Franklin and his wife, Jeanne's ashes, will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. 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 St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 18, 2010 Jane Lazard Kinsey MASON CITY - Jane Lazard Kinsey, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday (May 30, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A service celebrating her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Patty Aurand officiating. A gathering with family will follow the service in the Stone Fellowship Room. Jane was born July 11, 1921, in Springfield, Ill. to Ben and Alice (Abraham) Lazard. She lived her early years in Highland Park, Ill. After graduating from Highland Park High School Jane attended Grinnell College in Grinnell, where she met Robert (Bob) Kinsey Jr. When Bob graduated from Grinnell College and started law school, Jane moved to New Orleans where her parents originally lived and where she then attended Sophie Newcomb, the women's branch of Tulane University. Bob and Jane were married in May of 1942 after which Bob was drafted into the war effort and Jane returned to living with her parents in Highland Park. Children born to this marriage are Robert "Chip" Kinsey III (Kathy) of Mason City, Ben
Kinsey, of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Bill Kinsey (Elma), of Laguna Niguel, Calif. Grandchildren are Jessica Kinsey, Catlain Kinsey, Kristoffer Kinsey and Amrit Guzman (Christy); and great-grandchild, Lex Guzman. Jane and Bob moved to Mason City in 1947 after Bob completed law school. Jane was a loving and supportive mother, a wonderfully creative cook, and a friend to many. She belonged to numerous organizations including the League of Women Voters, PEO, her church fellowship and History Club. She and Bob loved to travel particularly along back roads, through small towns visiting country houses of Great Britain. Jane's primary occupation was a housewife and mother and later in life as a volunteer at Mercy hospital, with the Mason City School District, and art museum. Jane occasionally would search for small vases at community sales so that those who were sad, sick or grieving could receive a flower personally delivered. She was also a devoted Cub Scout leader. Jane loved a good game of bridge and was one of those people who could carry on a conversation while still keeping track of her cards. Her family was her principle focus with whom she shared her joys of life and her pride in their activities and successes. Jane was also very supportive of the MacNider Art Museum where in early 2007 she and her brother Jack were pleased to share with area citizens their mother Alice Lazard's retrospective exhibit of her paintings and drawings. Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2010 Graveside services will be held at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Arrangements are with the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City, 641-585-2685. Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2010 Minnie Jo McClelland Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Union Cemetery in Newton, with Pastor Audrey Young officiating. A celebration of life and fellowship with the family will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010, at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 501 E. 19th St. North Newton, IA 50208. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Minnie Jo McClelland memorial fund in care of the family, 6 Farmstead Square, Mason City, IA 50401 or the Newton Public Library or Hospice of North Iowa. Arrangements with 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 17 to June 18, 2010 Gloria was born on Nov. 17, 1948. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Ruthven, Iowa. Gloria managed the Casey's store in Spencer for many years and was then transferred to the Mason City Casey's where she was manager for 20 years. She is survived by her daughter, Angie Dohrn and her husband, Rodney, of Spencer; two grandchildren; her mother; and a sister. Martin-Mattice Funeral Home, 712-852-4823. Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2010 Carole Yvonne Rodberg Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to services at the church. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 18 to June 19, 2010 Orme M. Wiltse Jr. Funeral services for Orme Wiltse Jr. will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, with Pastor Jane Keel, of Messiah Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City. Visitation will continue an hour before the service on Monday. Orme Merten Wiltse Jr., was born Feb. 7, 1939, in Floyd County, the son of Orme and Viola (Freebury) Wiltse Sr. He attended Charles City High School. Orme was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. His interests included driving his new car, fishing and asparagus and mushroom hunting. He loved to visit his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, morning coffee with his two sisters and spending time with his dogs and his wife, Lori. Living family members include his wife, Loretta Wiltse, of Charles City; three sons, Richard Wiltse (Kathy Deel), of Colorado Springs, Colo., Randall (Minessa) Wiltse, of Charles City and Ryan Wiltse, of Charles City; two daughters, Deb (Randy) Aynes, of Middle Town and Renee (Reams) Smith of Keokuk; four grandchildren, Corrinne Nelson, Ashley Wiltse, Shane Wiltse and Tyler Wiltse; two great-grandchildren, Mikenna Wiltse and Payton Damjanovic; three sisters, Alice (Eldon) Beck, of Slidell, La., Ruth (Ken) Beckner, of Nashua and Mary (Don) Tumilson, of Charles City; three brothers, Bill (Sharon) Wiltse, of Niles, Mich., Bob (Cindy) Wiltse, of Charles City and Jerry (Jean) Wiltse, of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2010
Cynthia Lee Brumm STACYVILLE - Cynthia Lee Brumm, 62, of Stacyville died Thursday (June 17, 2010) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 21, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. John Moser and Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Visitation Catholic Church where there will be a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Cyndie was born Sept. 9, 1947, in Osage, the daughter of John and Corinne (Morse) Grinstead. She was the youngest of 13 children. Cyndie grew up in the Orchard area and graduated from Osage High School in 1966. On July 20, 1968, she married Roger Brumm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They made their home in Stacyville where she lived the remainder of her life. Cyndie was a bookkeeper at her husband's garage for 15 years, but her most important job was raising her family. She enjoyed reading, flowers, fishing, shopping and riding motorcycles. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Jerry and Ron Grinstead. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2010 John E. Colby Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2010 A memorial service was held on June 5, 2010, in Nunda, S.D., on the farm where he grew up. Condolences may be sent to the family at 90 Fourth St. N. Northwood, IA 50459. Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2010 Evan D. Johnston Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with Pastor Ruth Moerdyk officiating. There will be peace officer honors by the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641- 732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2010 John Lee A memorial Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery. Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the K.C. Hall in Osage with the family remaining at the K.C. Hall until 5:30 p.m. to greet relatives and friends. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2010 Carole Yvonne Rodberg Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to services at the church. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 18 to June 19, 2010
John Eiel "Jack" Colby HANLONTOWN - John "Jack" Eiel Colby, 82, of Hanlontown died on Friday (June 18, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be in Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown, with military honors provided by Edward Tosel American Legion Post No. 110. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, and then one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or Kinney Memorial Library, Hanlontown. John was born in Gary, Ind., on March 2, 1928, to John and Enid (Hamer) Colby. He graduated from Hanlontown High School in 1945. He then attended the University of Iowa. He attended and graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City, Luther College, Decorah, and the Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul. He was commissioned as a chaplain in the Navy and served in the Korean War. Upon an honorable discharge, he began working with his father in the family business, Colby Pioneer Peat Co. He also completed some post graduate work at the University of Minnesota where he met Marilynn Hagen. John and Marilynn moved to Floodwood, Minn., where he developed the northern Minnesota branch of the business. Upon his parents' deaths, he and his family moved to Hanlontown to join his brother, Malcolm, as co-owners of Colby Peat. In Floodwood, John served on the School Board, served as an interim minister, served as a substitute school teacher and served on the Fire Department. In Hanlontown, John was a long-time member of Community Club, an active member of Grace
Lutheran Church where he served as congregation president, church council, cemetery board and Sunday school teacher. He also served on the City Council. He was given the Governor's Leadership Award through the Iowa Community Betterment Program. John is survived by his wife Marilynn of 53 years; children, Beth Plautz and husband, Dennis, and their sons, Aaron and Adam, Fort Dodge; Pam Colby and sons, Joah and Theo, Minneapolis, Minn.; Linda Colby and daughter, Rachel, Waukee; Karen Colby, Minneapolis, Minn., and Thomas Colby and his wife, Courtney, and their daughters, Lauren and Caroline, Lincoln, Calif.; two brothers, Joseph Colby and wife, Mary, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Dr. Anthony Colby, Iowa City; one sister, Enid Angela Ziock, and her husband, Richard, Carlsbad, Calif.; sisters-in-law Marie Colby, Hanlontown, and Dianne Ermisch and her husband Eugene, Lake Elmo, Minn.; and one nephew and five nieces and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Malcolm. Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242. Published in Globe Gazette from June 19 to June 20, 2010 Leonard A. Greiner A Mass of Christian burial for Leonard Greiner will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 415 Main St., Iowa Falls, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial will be at the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, with a 7 p.m. church vigil service. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, or to St. Mark Catholic Church, 415 Main St., Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2010 OSAGE - Evan Dale Johnston, age 57, of Osage died Friday (June 18, 2010) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with Pastor Ruth Moerdyk officiating. There will be peace officer honors by the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Honor Guard. Evan was born Nov. 18, 1952, in Mount Ayr, the son of Ronald and Bonnie (Cowell) Johnston. He graduated from Davis County High School in 1971 and from Indian Hills Community College in Centerville in 1973. On Dec. 1, 1973, he married Rita Scott at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived and worked in the Iowa City area and moved to Osage in 1978. Evan worked as a motor vehicle enforcement officer for the Iowa DOT, retiring in 2009. He was an active member of the United Church of Christ where he ushered, served on the worship team and assisted in many other areas of the church. He enjoyed his family and spending time with his grandson. Evan also enjoyed his work, traveling, fishing, music and playing the guitar, visiting with friends, going with youth on church mission trips, and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Evan is survived by his wife, Rita Johnston of Osage; three daughters, Veronica (Jason) Baldwin and their son, Christopher "Topher" of Albuquerque, N.M., Amanda Johnston of Osage, Alana Johnston of Osage; his parents, Ronald and Bonnie Johnston of Osage; and one brother, Alvin Johnston of Waukon. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the arrangements, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette from June 19 to June 20, 2010
John Lee Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the K.C. Hall in Osage with the family remaining at the K.C. Hall until 5:30 p.m. to greet relatives and friends. John was born Jan. 10, 1945, at Fort Warren in Cheyenne, Wyo., the son of Robert and Cleo (Weber) Lee. The family returned to Osage in 1946 where John lived his entire life. He graduated from Osage High School in 1963. John married Theresa Crain on May 29, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. He was employed at White Farm, Mitchell County Road Maintenance and retired from Curries Manufacturing. John enjoyed NASCAR, following his children and grandchildren in their school and sports activities, and having a cup of coffee with friends at Casey's. John is survived by his wife, Terri Lee of Osage; his son, Michael (Melinda) Lee of Osage; his daughter, Corinne (Dan) Walker of Maplewood, Minn.; six grandchildren, Joshua, Johnathan, Nicholas and Alyssa Lee, Ezekiel and Quinn Walker; three brothers, Richard (Val) Lee of Stillwater, Minn., Robert (Kathy) Lee of Boiling Springs, Penn., and Scott (Christi) Lee of Hugo, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Barry Lee; and one niece, Candace Lee. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette from June 19 to June 20, 2010 Minnie Jo McClelland NEWTON - Minnie Jo McClelland, 83, of Mason City, formerly of Newton, died Wednesday (June 16, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Union Cemetery in Newton, with Pastor Audrey Young officiating. A celebration of life and fellowship with the family will be at 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 501 E. 19th St. N., Newton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Minnie Jo McClelland memorial fund in care of the family, 6 Farmstead Square, Mason City, IA 50401, or the Newton Public Library or Hospice of North Iowa. Minnie Jo McClelland was born July 17, 1926, in rural Otley, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Adams) Muilenburg. She attended and graduated from Newton High School in 1944. She also attended the University of Iowa, graduating with a teaching degree in 1946. She taught country school for a period of time in Pella. She worked as a bookkeeper for Sanders Motor Sales in Newton before going to work at the Heritage Care Center in Newton as an assistant administrator until her retirement in 1991. "Jo" had a passion for reading and had her own personal library, loved art and classical music, traveling, and was a strong avid supporter of Iowa Public Television and Radio. She was a member of Pleasant View Methodist Church, TTT, and also Page Turners Book Club in Newton. "Jo" will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughters, Nicki Bleakney and husband, John, of Mason City, Ann Haakinson and husband, Curt, of Vermillion, S.D., and Ronna DeNato of Marshalltown; grandchildren, Matt (Katina) Bleakney of Manly, Adam (Laura) Bleakney of Savoy, Ill., Atlanta (Charlie) Meynier of Vale, Colo., Samantha Haakinson of Vermillion, S.D., C.J. Haakinson of Vermillion, S.D., Josh (Amy) DeNato of Marshalltown, Jordan DeNato of Marshalltown, Ashley (Chip) Brown of Marshalltown and Heather DeNato of Marshalltown; great-grandchildren, Carter, Graham, Ryan, Tayte, Harper, Cole, Jeep, Berkley and Price; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Othella; and brother, Jim. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 20 Carole Yvonne Rodberg Lake Mills - Carole Yvonne Rodberg, age 75, of Lake Mills died Thursday (June 17, 2010) at the Lake Mills Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and again at the church one hour prior to the service. Carole Yvonne Rodberg was born on Feb. 8, 1935, in Wells, Minn., the daughter of Fred, Sr. and Marguerite (Campbell) Lackey. She graduated "Class of 1953" from Mason City High School and then attended La James Beauty College in Mason City. Survivors include her children, Cindy (Bruce) Olson of Pine City, Minn., Russ Rodberg of Twin Lakes, Minn., Julie (Dave) Karjalahti of Savage, Minn., Jodie (Travis) Stinehart of Lake Mills and Jim Rodberg of Scarville; eight grandchildren, Brittney, Aubrey, Sarah, Christina, Robert, Tony, Kelly and Dana; two great-grandchildren of GG's, Cayli and Austin; two brothers, Floyd Lackey of Wells, Minn., and David Prestholt of Twin Lakes, Minn.; a sister, Lynda Vermedahl of Twin Lakes, Minn.; an aunt, Betty Jones of Albert Lea, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, father, Fred Lackey, Sr. and mother, Marguerite Prestholt "Granny"; husband, Dale; a son, Jamie in infancy; two brothers, Fred Lackey and Richard Prestholt; grandson, Nicholas Olson; a brother-in-law, Roger Vermedahl; and a sister-in-law, Millie Lackey. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 18 to June 20, 2010 Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Steven Turner officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Hagg-Turner American Legion Post No. 90 and VFW Post No. 2541 of Algona. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family. Dean's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622. Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2010
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