Viola M. Dacken

LONE ROCK - Viola M. Dacken, 91, of Lone Rock, died Thursday (May 20, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church in Burt, with the Rev. Jason Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery, Burt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on May 21, 2010

Irene J. Hackbart

GRAFTON - Irene J. Hackbart, 85, of Grafton, died Wednesday (May 19, 2010) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, with the Rev. Ronald Bolinger officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 21, 2010

Michael L. Hammervold

MASON CITY - Michael L. Hammervold, 58, of Mason City, died Thursday (May 20, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, surrounded by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Michael Hammervold Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 21, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Giere Humphrey

MASON CITY - Mary Elizabeth Giere Humphrey, 89, of Mason City, died Tuesday (May 18, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, where she was a long-time member, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

The family will be available to greet friends at the church beginning at 1 p.m. The cremated remains will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery in a private ceremony.

Memorials may be made to the family for nursing scholarships, Hospice of North Iowa or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many.

She was born in Mason City to Mark and Ethel Giere Feb. 5, 1921, graduated from Mason City High School in 1939, graduated from Mason City Community College (NIACC) in 1941 and married Lyle Humphrey on April 2, 1943. Lyle died last September.

Mary is survived by her sister, Bette Bass, of Northfield, Minn.; and three daughters, Jan (Charles) Hall, of Prior Lake, Minn., Sue (Bob) Simons, of Clive, and Julie (Rolf) Aronsen, of Mason City.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Jeff (Aubrey Lee) Hall, of St. Paul, Minn.; Andy (Rachael) Hall, of San Diego, Calif.; Matt (Dana Carlson) Simons, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Steve Simons, of San Diego, Calif.; Erica (Chris Axiotis) Aronsen, of Des Moines, and Nick (Sarah) Aronsen, of Mason City; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin Aronsen and Faye Simons.

She worked as a paraprofessional at McKinley School for eight years.

Mary had a fondness for Norway and anything Norwegian. She loved experiencing five trips to the motherland, her membership in the Sons of Norway, attending Hallinglag events throughout the Midwest and making lefsa and kringla for the family and for the church bazaars. She was an active member and past president of her church circle, the Valeda Study Club and her beloved Sewing Club.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 19 to May 21, 2010

Danny Lee Marson

MASON CITY - Danny Lee Marson, 44, of Mason City, died Wednesday (May 19, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service for Danny will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
 
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.

The family of Danny's has suggested that those wishing to give a memorial may direct them to the Danny Marson Memorial Fund in his memory.

Danny Lee Marson was born on Aug. 4, 1965, in Mason City, the son of Donald and Betty (Duckert) Marson. Danny attended school in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School.

Danny worked for a few years for Hy-Vee West in Mason City before working for Monroe Glass Company in Mason City as a glazer for many years. Danny also worked for Dallas Jones in Mason City painting homes.

He was united in marriage to Karen Wolf on Oct. 1, 1988, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City.

Danny loved working on T.J. Stalker's No. 1 Modified race car, was a NASCAR racing fan, enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, horses, all sports and especially was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Dallas Cowboys fan, pheasant hunting, and was on a league bowling team, but his greatest love and enjoyment was his family and his many friends.

Danny was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City, and a former member of the North Iowa Trail Riders.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen Marson, of Mason City; his daughter, Olivia Marson, of Mason City; his father, Donald Marson and special friend, Marlys Rops, of Mason City; a brother, David (Kristi) Marson, of Mason City; two sisters, Ann (Mike) Brown, of Mason City, and Becky Bornholdt and special friend, Harvey Horsfall, of Mason City; his mother-in-law, Carmen Wolf, of Mason City; three sisters-in-law, Sandi Baxter and special friend, Randy Brown, of Raymore, Mo., Jan (Dan) Johnson, of Denver, Iowa, and Nancy Wolf and her special friend, Fred Solony, of Mason City; special nieces and nephews, Jessica (Bill) Riley, Amanda Marson, Abby Brown, Lucy (Blayne) Holmes, Maggie Brown, Bobby Bornholdt, Tommy Bornholdt, Ted Meggers, Leesa Baxter, and Sara Baxter; his dog, Sally; as well as many other extended family members and many friends.

Danny was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Marson; uncle, Lyle Marson, as well as other aunts and uncles; his grandparents; and his two dogs, Tristin and Rosie.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 20 to May 21, 2010

Claude E. Miller

CEDAR FALLS - Claude Ernest Miller, 88, of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday (May 19, 2010) at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home in Cedar Falls.

He was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Trenton, Mo., the son of Claude E. and Eula Pearl (Stinson) Miller. Claude married Betty Davis on June 4, 1943, at First Baptist Church in Trenton, Mo. He served as an electrician on the USS Yorktown with the Navy in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during WWII.

Claude was an electrical contractor for over 30 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No.288.
Claude's greatest joy was spending time with his family and he was known to others for his never-ending positive attitude.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Miller, of Cedar Falls; three daughters, Judith "Judy" (Franklin "Woody") Sanderson, of Elk Run Heights, Iowa, Janelle Anne (Jerry) Madison, of Estherville, and Nancy Carol (Michael) Hards, of Brisbane, Australia; three grandchildren, Christopher James (Sue) Hyde, Gregory Allen Cooper and Michelle Ann (Jeff) Lane; five great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Alex Hyde, Emily and Katelyn Lane, and Jamie Cooper, and a great-great-grandchild, Amrie Curry.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Miller; and a sister, Anna Mae Whitfield.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, Cedar Falls, with burial at 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Military honors will be conducted by Mason City VFW Post 733.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 21, 2010

Ione May Novitski

NORTHWOOD - Ione May Novitski, 75, of 1503 Third Ave. S., died Wednesday (May 19, 2010) at her home. It was Ione's wish for her body to be cremated.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S. Northwood, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.
Condolences may be sent in c/o Pat Jaspers, 102 Eighth St. S., Northwood, IA 50459.

Ione Hecker was born May 28, 1934, in Barnum, Minn., the daughter of Clarence and Trilby (Sprouse) Hecker. She attended school in Barnum and Carlton, Minn.

In 1953, she was united in marriage to Martin Brandt and to this union four children were born. In 1964, she was united in marriage to William Novitski and to this union two children were born and extending her family by becoming a stepmother of four children.

Ione worked several part-time jobs finding more joy in being a homemaker and taking care of her family.

Ione enjoyed bingo, writing pen pals, cooking, canning, gardening, crossword puzzles and playing card games! Her greatest love was spending time with her family.

Ione is survived by her husband, Bill Novitski, of Northwood; children, Daryl (Virginia) Brandt, of Signal Hill, Calif., Cat (Dave) Vogel, of Northwood, Barb Jensen, of Albert Lea, Minn., Pat (Doug) Jaspers, of Northwood, Jeff Novitski, of Maryville, Tenn.; son-in-law, Jerry Reupke, of Stewartville, Minn.; stepchildren, Susan (Joseph) Tomaszski, of Superior, Wis., Toni (Daryl) Novitski, of Moose Lake, Minn., Bill Novitski, of Willow River, Minn., Marilyn (Keith) Johnson, of St. Peter, Minn., siblings, Mary Jean (Jim) Flasch, of Zimmerman, Minn., Gloria Stoneburner, of Barnum, Minn., Vernon Hecker, of Spokane, Wash, Lennon (Melva) Hecker, of Moose Lake, Minn., Algernon (Rose) Hecker, of Anchorage, Alaska; 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ione is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lynne Reupke; granddaughter, Christina Reupke; grandson, Jason Jensen; and brother, Clemens Hecker.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from May 20 to May 21, 2010

Posted on 21 May 2010

Daniel Jay Bechtel

Daniel Jay Bechtel, 63, of Marshalltown died Monday morning (May 17, 2010) at the Iowa Veterans Home, Marshalltown.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, May 24, at the Iowa Veterans Home and 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 12, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, 416 Sherman St., Sheffield.

Daniel J. Bechtel was born June 5, 1946, at Hampton, the son of Mathew A. Bechtel and Esther (Snitker) Bechtel. Dan graduated from Sheffield-Chapin High School in 1965, attended Waldorf College in Forest City and graduated from Mankato State College in 1974.

Stationed in Stugaart, Germany, Dan served honorably in the Army from Dec. 10, 1968, until Dec. 2, 1971, and left with the ranking of specialist 4th class. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the SS M-14. He also received education as a clerk typist and a medical record specialist prior to his discharge.

Dan worked at Sheffield and Hampton B&W, Mason City Safeway and Kraft Foods. He also delivered motor homes for Winnebago. Dan loved to travel and was always planning his next trip. He will be remembered for his smile, sense of humor and gentle nature.

Daniel is survived by two sisters, Anne (Steven) Bakke of Forest City, and their children, Aaron (Keiru) Bakke of Evanston, Ill., Laura Bakke of Minneapolis, Minn., Janice (Jeff) Ferris of Hampton, and their son, Chad (Wooi) Ferris, of Stillwater, Okla.; a brother, Brian (Janet) Bechtel, of Mason City, and their children, Elizabeth (Jason) Moore, of Coralville, James (Theresa) Bechtel, of Iowa City, and Benjamin Bechtel of Mason City; and two grandnieces, Ava and Nola Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Any memorials may be directed to the Iowa Veterans Home, The Commandant, 1301 Summit St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, or North Iowa Transition Center, 408 First St. N.W., Mason City, IA 50401

Published in Globe Gazette on May 22, 2010

Irene J. Hackbart

GRAFTON -Irene J. Hackbart, 85, of Grafton died Wednesday (May 19, 2010) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, with the Rev. Ronald Bolinger officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Irene was born June 24, 1924, in St. Ansgar, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Neuman) Behl. She attended grade school in St. Ansgar and then moved with her family to a farm southeast of Grafton. She graduated from Plymouth High School.

Irene was united in marriage to Walter Hackbart on Dec. 29, 1946, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. They farmed in the Grafton area all of their lives. Irene was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church for over 70 years.

She was very active in church activities and taught Sunday school for several years. She was also very active in volunteering in her community.
Irene enjoyed baking, artistic painting, cooking, and especially loved spending time with her family.

Irene is survived by her children, Philip (Gloria) Hackbart of Kensett, James (Karen) Hackbart of Plymouth, Minn., Kathy (Mark) Johnson, of Ankeny, Paul (special friend, Kim) Hackbart of Grafton; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pearl (John) Sauke of Story City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Hackbart in 1986; her infant son, Mark; and a sister, Shirley Roisen.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 21 to May 22, 2010

Michael L. Hammervold

MASON CITY - Michael L. Hammervold, 58, of Mason City died Thursday (May 20, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Michael Hammervold Memorial Fund in care of the family or Mason City Youth Baseball.

Michael was born Nov. 5, 1951, in Mason City, the son of William A. and Marlett C. (Dettman) Hammervold. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1970.
Michael married Molly White on July 21, 1973, in Alden. Over the years, Michael worked at Pepsi, Northwestern Mutual, J & M Sports, and most recently Mason City Schools.

He was a past member of the Jaycees, Elks and the Moose Lodge.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, watching his grandchildren play baseball, soccer, and dance, and growing and taking care of his roses. He also enjoyed working and tinkering around in his shed - AKA "Club Flamingo."

Michael is survived by his wife, Molly Hammervold, of Mason City; his children, Travis Hammervold and girlfriend, Chelsea Wales, both of Mason City, and Trish O'Hern and husband, Troy, of Mason City; four grandchildren, Carter, Lauren, Colton and Chloe; his mother, Marlett Hammervold, of Mason City; one nephew: Matthew Dettman, of Mountain View, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his father: Bill Hammervold; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Max and Nellie White.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 21 to May 22, 2010

Elizabeth Christine "Ellie" Williams

CHARLES CITY -Elizabeth "Ellie" Christine Williams, 3 month-old daughter of Matt and Michelle (Fedler) Williams of Charles City, died on Friday (May 21, 2010) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with the Rev. Carl Ries celebrating the Mass. Burial will be 4 p.m. Monday at St. Patrick Cemetery in Nevada.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, with a vigil scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour before the Mass on Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to CJ Foundation for SIDS, HUMC: WFAN Pediatric Center, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 22, 2010

Thomas Brian Wilson

HOUSTON, Texas -Thomas Brian Wilson, 49, passed away on May 15, 2010, at his home.

Thomas was born on June 3, 1960, in Des Moines to Don and Dorothy Wilson. He attended Mason City High, NIACC and Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering. He enjoyed his work as an electrical engineer and was a longtime member of IEEE.

Tom spent much of his free time volunteering as a firefighter, enjoying hockey games, riding his motorcycle, swimming, and visiting his family. He also was a dedicated volunteer at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston.
Tom was a devoted and loving father, son, brother and friend.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Wilson of Madison, Wis., and Vanessa (Brandon) Lindsey of Nevada; grandson, Tucker Lindsey of Nevada; parents, Don and Dorothy Wilson of West Des Moines; brothers, Don (Lisa) Wilson of Roanoke, Va., Greg (Joan) Wilson of Omaha, Neb., and Gary (Jill) Wilson of Kalispell, Mont.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, at the Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 22, 2010

Posted on 22 May 2010

Ruth C. Balek

MASON CITY - Ruth C. Balek, 84, of Mason City died Tuesday (May 18, 2010) at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 24, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka concelebrating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m Sunday, May 23, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., where a scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruth C. Balek Memorial Fund.

Ruth C. Stork was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in Mason City, the daughter of Edward and Jennie (Kisner) Stork. She attended Holy Family Catholic High School in Mason City and graduated amongst the class of 1943.

In 1944 Ruth was united in marriage to Leonard Balek at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City, to this union four children were born.

Much of Ruth's adult life was spent nurturing and tending to her husband and children. She was always known as a woman with an unending love towards her family, a love that continued to grow as she would welcome grandchildren and great-grandchildren into the family throughout the years. She especially enjoyed spending time with her great-grandson, Tyler.

Ruth held many hobbies but perhaps some of her favorites were fishing and traveling with her husband Leonard until his death in 1988. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. In later years Ruth also developed a love of painting and truly proved to be a talented artist!

As a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ruth was a former member of numerous circles, having held the offices of president and treasurer many times.

Blessed with having a rich and full life, Ruth will be greatly and sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Ruth is survived by her children, Michael (Judi) Balek, Sacramento, Calif.; Pat (Marsha) Balek, Mason City; Becky (Lloyd) Knutson, Albert Lea, Minn., and Jenny Ann (Robert) Speakar, Mason City; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Sister Priscilla Stork, Dubuque; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Those preceding Ruth in death are her parents; husband, Leonard; and siblings, Jim Stork, Frank Stork, Genevieve Katz, and Margaret Perkey.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 19 to May 23, 2010

Dr. Richard G. Boeke

Osage - Dr. Richard G. Boeke, age 82, of Osage died Friday (May 21, 2010) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center-Hospice Unit in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with Pastor Ruth Moerdyk officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Hubbard Cemetery with a flag presentation by Hubbard American Legion Post No. 4.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Richard was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Hubbard, the son of Elmer and Vera (Jacobs) Boeke. He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1946. Richard attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a masters degree in pharmacy. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard was united in marriage to Carol Goodrick on Sept. 21, 1954, in Hubbard. He received his medical degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. He was a doctor, serving in Cresco and Osage, retiring in 1995. Richard was united in marriage to Sharon Selke on Sept. 15, 1990, in Osage. He was a member of the Osage Kiwanis, Osage American Legion and the Osage VFW. He enjoyed flying, riding his motorcycle and telling stories.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon Boeke of Osage; his daughter, Gayle Boeke of Farmington, Minn.; three sons, David Boeke of Ames, Bruce (Carol) Boeke of Ames, James (Kari) Boeke of St. Paul Park, Minn.; six grandchildren; four step-children, Bobbie Ann (Scott) Griffin of Papillion, Neb., Jamie (Kristi) Koenigs of Stacyville, Melissa (Carlos) Thomas of Apple Valley, Minn., Andy Koenigs of Osage; and eight step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol in 1987; two brothers, David and Jack Boeke.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 23, 2010

Alan C. Cummings

Mason City - Alan C. Cummings, 59, of Garner died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372.

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on May 23, 2010

Dorothy M. Kuhlman

Clear Lake - Dorothy M. Kuhlman, 81, of Clear Lake died Friday (May 21, 2010) at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Ward Wan Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2391.

www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on May 23, 2010

Doris Hammon Novak

FERTILE - Doris Hammon Novak, 83, of Fertile, died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Fertile Lutheran Church with David Halverson, lay minister, officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery near Fertile.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 24, 2010

Dean Philip Strand

MISSOULA, Mont. -Dean Philip Strand, 85, of Missoula, Mont., died Friday (May 14, 2010) at a Missoula hospital with his family by his side.

Dean was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Manly to Oswald and Maude Strand.

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Urbatch) Strand; children, Carol Linafelter, Pamela (Wayne) Clemens, Sparre Strand (Edward Brayman) and Jackie (Mike) Bryant; seven grandchildren; brother, Leroy Strand; and sisters, Margaret May (Harley) Smith and Joan (John) Rich.

A memorial service will be held in Missoula at a later date.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 23, 2010

Posted on 23 May 2010

Oliver V. Boyington

CLARION – Oliver V. Boyington, 85, of Clarion, died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

A full Masonic funeral service for Oliver Boyington will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 28 at the United Methodist Church in Clarion. Jay Cole Simser Past Master Arcadia Lodge No. 249 will officiate over the Masonic service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 24, 2010

Fabian S. Folmer

OSAGE - Fabian S. Folmer, age 92, of Osage, died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating, and a flag presentation by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920.

The family will greet friends for a time of fellowship after the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church heating and cooling fund.

Fabian was born on April 1, 1918, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Michael and Margaret (Zimmerman) Folmer. He attended school in Mansfield, Ohio, and then graduated from Ohio State University with an accounting degree. Fabian married Doris Stein in 1941, and they had two daughters, Judy and Pam. He joined the Air Force and became a master sergeant in World War II. He was a mechanic working on and flying B17 in Molesworth, England with the Hell's Angels. His buddies nicknamed him "Fabulous Fabian" because of his mechanical abilities. Following the war, Fabian toured the United States promoting the Hell's Angels.
 
In 1978, he married Donna (Roberts) Shoars of Osage. This gave him two step-children. He worked as an accountant for Hydro-Conduit, being transferred to many cities. Upon retiring, they moved to Loveland, Colo., and then to Osage to be near Donna's children. Fabian had a love for airplanes and football, especially the Denver Broncos, and played golf whenever possible with his wife, Donna. He was well liked, and had a favorite saying - "Keep Smiling."

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna Folmer of Osage; two daughters, Pam Easton of Arvada, Colo., Judy Orechio of Denver, Colo.; two step-children, Mike (Deanna) Shoars of Orchard, Connie (Mike) Whitten of Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Margie (Bob) Scodova of Mansfield, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Folmer; a son-in-law, Lynn Easton; and a granddaughter.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 24, 2010

Vernon O. Heimdal

LAKE MILLS - Vernon O. Heimdal, 77 of Lake Mills, died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at the IOOF home in Mason City.

Arrangements are pending with Mittelstadt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 24, 2010

Dixie Jean McCoy

MASON CITY - Dixie Jean McCoy, 58, of 1240 Plymouth Road in Mason City, died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City, 641-423-8676.

www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 24, 2010

Doris Hammon Novak

  FERTILE - Doris Hammon Novak, 83, of Fertile, died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Fertile Lutheran Church with David Halverson, lay minister, officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery near Fertile.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 24, 2010

Dolores Vaske

Bancroft - Dolores Vaske, 91 of Bancroft, died Friday (May 21, 2010) at the Heritage Nursing Home, Bancroft.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with burial in the church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-885-2521.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 24, 2010

Posted on 24 May 2010

Alan C. Cummings

MASON CITY - Alan C. Cummings, 59, of Garner, died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard officiating. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until Alan's service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alan C. Cummings Memorial Fund.

Alan Cummings was born on April 7, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo.; he was one of six children. Alan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and also served with the 1133rd Division of the National Guard during the Gulf War.

Alan always liked to have a good time. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and going on "road trips." He was also a crafty man and made many decorations over the years. Alan enjoyed spending time with his best friend, Benji and cherished the company of his two cats, Maggie and Ki.

He is survived by his children, Georgia "Jo" O'Dell and Sean O'Dell, both of Mason City; Georgia and Sean's mother, Sandy Cummings, of Mason City; his best friend, Benji Hanson, of Garner; and siblings, David, Rusty, Gloria and Mark.

Preceding Alan in death are his parents and a brother, Jeff.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 25, 2010

Pearle Etherington

ALGONA - Pearle Etherington, 97, of Algona, died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona, with the Rev. Dr. Dave Ullom officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Viola A. Gavle

EMMONS, Minn. - Viola A. Gavle, 93, of Emmons, Minn., died Monday (May 24, 2010) at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea, in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E.Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Raymond Francis Gram

HAMPTON - Raymond Francis Gram, 81, of Hampton, died Monday (May 24, 2010) at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
 
A private memorial service will be held for the family on May 28, 2010.
 
Raymond was born on Sept. 29, 1928, on a farm near Clarion, the son of Bertel and Edna (Francis) Gram.

Raymond was united in marriage to Gertrude Marjorie Perkins on Sept. 15, 1945 at Hampton and to this union were born sons Ronald, Roger, Jerry and Larry.

Gertrude and Raymond were married for 31 years, until her passing in 1976.
Raymond and Nadine Mae Freese were married Dec. 18, 1976, at Nashua and were married for 33 years.

Raymond was educated in Rowan and retired in 1985 after working for 31 years at Maytag in Hampton. He loved Iowa and called it "God's Country."

Raymond enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, camping and traveling with his family. He had an easy-going manner, enjoyed visiting with people, and will be truly missed by many.

Those preceding Raymond in death are his parents, wife Gertrude; sons, Ronald, Roger, and Jerry and sister, Marion Aldrich.

He is survived by his wife, Nadine Gram, of Hampton; son, Larry (Evonne) Gram of Forest City; grandsons, Phillip (Kendra) Gram of Forest Grove, Ore. and Matthew (Erin) Gram of Cornelius, N.C.; daughter in-law, Cherri Gram of Newton; granddaughter, Michelle (Jeff) Brunsen, of Urbandale, grandson, Troy Gram, of Des Moines; three step-children, Sandy (Chuck) Olk, of Latimer, Cathy (Tom) Hensel, of Brainerd, Minn., Rick Freese, of Waverly; seven stepgrandchildren, Benjamin (Vickie) Hensel, of Cedar Rapids, Jill Hensel of Brainerd, Minn., Scott (Becky) Olk, of Estherville, Holly (Steve) Martin, of Clarion, Erin (John) Reeves, of Rifle, Colo., Nicole (Mike) Taylor, of Marshalltown, and Andrew Freese, of Eldora; brother, Robert Gram, of Belmond; sister, Shirley (John) Lager, of Clarion.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements. 641-456-3232.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Vernon O. Heimdal

LAKE MILLS - Vernon O. Heimdal, 77, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, rural Joice, with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Mason City VFW.
Visitation with family and friends will be one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com; 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 24 to May 25, 2010

Gerald A. "Red" Knight

MASON CITY - Red Knight, of Mason City, passed to his final reward on Thursday (May 13, 2010). He was born at Goldfield, on Jan. 12, 1909. He relished a very long and fulfilling life of 101 years, four months, one day.

The world has changed a lot since then. Transportation in those days was by horse or foot. On cold winter days he ice skated to and from school on the Boone River, which ran through their farm just north of Goldfield. The advanced technology of his early days was listening to KDKA in Pittsburgh on his homemade galena crystal radio with head phones, cat whiskers and a coil wrapped around a cylindrical oatmeal box. Shortly before his death he had a guest spot in a video on YouTube, having thus experienced a wide range of change.

After graduation, he chose not to continue on the family farm and paid his way to attend college. The Depression caused him to stop in favor of full time employment. He spent 13 years boning beef in the Swift Packing Company of Sioux City before being able to complete college and begin his career as a school teacher and administrator. Along the way a master's degree was added. Students in Hartley, Britt, Farrar, Delta, Numa, Bridgewater, Randall, Blairstown and Mount Pleasant often contacted him years later to express their respect and appreciation.

Retirement came in 1972, but clearly marked the beginning of yet another career, this one in and about Rowan. He became heavily involved in Rowan life.

Through the Lions club he attended international conventions and ran a very active international youth exchange program. Many students from around the globe experienced memorable times in North Central Iowa, and quite a few local students had their eyes opened at homes in foreign lands.

Red was instrumental in starting and running the Rowan Community Apartments. Promoting and aiding the Rowan Library became a special project. Town Council and United Church of Rowan were also ways he helped. Reading books onto tape for the blind came into his repertoire. And only those he so quietly helped in many ways know about it.

In 2000 he had lived alone for 24 years since his wife Robin passed. At age 91 he moved to Mason City to be with son, Robert, in Homestead Assisted Living. There he continued his community activism quietly helping other residents and the facility.

He was preceded in death by cherished wife, Robinette nee LaGue, of Rowan, whom he married in 1933 and who became his life's partner and helpmate through good times and bad. Those who also went ahead are his parents, Thomas A. and Blanche M. Knight; brother, Clyde; and son, Robert (Pete).
He is survived by his son, Rod (wife Barb) of Valley City, Ohio; granddaughter,Terri Bryan and great-grandchildren, Dan, Maddy and Timothy (Tee) Bryan of Maumee, Ohio as well as cousins, nephews and nieces.

A memorial service followed by a luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at The Homestead Assisted Living, 2501 W. State St., Mason City. Inurnment is about 2:30 p.m. at Goldfield's Glenwood Cemetery, northwest of town. Bower Lodge 464 AF&AM will conduct a graveside Masonic service.
The citizens of Rowan are hosting coffee at 4 p.m. in the United Church of Rowan. Family and friends are welcome at any and all of these celebrations of his life.

No flowers, please, but memorial contributions may be sent to the Rowan Lions Club,in care of Berne Ketchum, Box 156, Rowan IA 50470.

Online condolences may be made to www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com or mail to Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania, Mason City, IA 50401. For information call 330-604-0442.

Funeral arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924.

www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Dorothy Marie Kuhlman

CLEAR LAKE - Dorothy Marie Kuhlman, 81, of Clear Lake, died Friday (May 21, 2010) at Oakwood Care, Clear Lake, where she had resided since 2003.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker of the Open Bible Church officiating.

Visitation with family will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Memorial may be given to the Dorothy Marie Kuhlman Memorial Fund.

Dorothy was born on Oct. 30, 1928, in Sioux City, the daughter of Otto and Olga (Bulgno) Johnson.

She attended school in Sioux City. Dorothy married Arthur Kuhlman on Aug. 25, 1955. In 1971 they moved to Clear Lake where she worked for the Holiday Motor Lodge in the kitchen.

She loved to sing, listen to music, the outdoors, watching birds and visiting with her family and friends.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Vickie Nichols-Fett and her husband, Don Jr., of Clear Lake, and Jo Ann Jensen, of Luck, Wis.; and one son, Harvey Kuhlman, of Mason City; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur (May 17, 2007); four brothers, and two sisters; and one stepgreat-grandchild.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 25, 2010

Paul Larson

BURT - Paul Larson, 86, of Burt, died on Monday (May 24, 2010) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Helen Leaneagh

LONE ROCK - Helen Leaneagh, 79, of Lone Rock, died on Sunday (May 23, 2010) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.
 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lotts Creek, with the Rev. David Bergquist officiating. Burial will be in the Fenton Township Cemetery of rural Lone Rock.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Doris Hammon Novak

FERTILE - Doris Hammon Novak, 83, of Fertile died Saturday (May 22, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fertile Lutheran Church, with David Halverson, lay minister, officiating. Burial will be in Brush Point Cemetery near Fertile.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Doris Mary Hammon Novak, the daughter of Samuel and Gertrude (Nuehring) Hammon, was born on Nov. 21, 1926, on a farm east of Garner. She graduated from Garner High School in 1944 and then helped her family on the farm.

On March 12, 1947, she was married to Henry Novak at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They farmed in the Britt area until 1958 when they moved to their farm at Fertile. Doris was always willing to lend a hand to neighbors and friends that needed help. She enjoyed her family and gardening, especially her flowers.

She was a member of Fertile Lutheran Church, Mary Circle, Fertile Garden Club, a neighborhood birthday club and was a past 4-H leader. She also was an avid Hawkeye and Viking fan.

Doris is survived by her three children, Ronald (Deb) Novak of Forest City, Sharen (Larry) Rieffer, of Forest City and Gary Novak, of Fertile; a granddaughter, Amy Rieffer, of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; brothers, Wayne and Lynn Hammon; and sister, Lois Blakewell.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 25, 2010

Wayne F. Peterson

NASHUA - Wayne F. Peterson, 82, of Nashua died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, Nashua, with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted graveside by the Nashua VFW Post No.6792.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences for Wayne's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Wayne Francis Peterson was born on July 9, 1927, in Shell Rock, the son of Walter and Gertrude (Marcoux) Peterson. He attended Shell Rock High School, graduating in May of 1944. Wayne continued his education at the Iowa State Teachers College, earning bachelor's degrees in physical education and social studies.

On June 19, 1945, Wayne entered the Navy, serving during World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines and worked as a storekeeper. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 17, 1946.

On Aug. 20, 1946, Wayne was united in marriage to Helen Peterson in Shell Rock. To this union, four children were born.

Wayne was very active in the Nashua community. He served for seven years on the Nashua School Board, the City Council for 12 years, and was the Nashua mayor for four years. He also served for several years on the Chickasaw County Conference Board.

He held memberships to the Nashua VFW, American Legion, and the Lions Club where he worked many fish fries. He started the Nashua Summer League, City League, and Babe Ruth League programs.

He is survived by his two sons, Gregory (Deborah) Peterson, of Indianola and Dale (Kathleen) Peterson, of Clive; a daughter, Patricia (Roger Gigler) McDermott, of Nashua; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two stepgrandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Glenn (Betty) Peterson of Lincoln, Neb.; and one sister, Betty Peterson of Shell Rock.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen, on May 1, 2009; a son, David Peterson; his parents; two brothers, Gordon and Lavere; and three sisters, June Wittig, Gloretta Peterson and Virginia Thurner.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Evelyn S. Quisling

MASON CITY - Evelyn S. Quisling, 98, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Mason City, died Sunday (May 23, 2010) in Rogers, Ark.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Kendell Ward

WINDSOR HEIGHTS -Kendell Ward, 82, of Windsor Heights, died on Saturday (May 22, 2010) at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 25, 2010

Posted on 25 May 2010 by Marie Thompson