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Judy Becker Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church. Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City, 641-585-2685. Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2010
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. He will be cremated after 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 the family. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2010 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 services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette from May 25 to May 26, 2010
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Community Chapel Church in Lakota with the Rev. Ron Wheeler officiating. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until service time on Friday. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette from May 25 to May 26, 2010 A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Nelson and the Rev. Jeni Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association at the church. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. As an expression of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the St. James Lutheran Church designated for the tuck pointing project in Gordy's memory. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2010
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in Dixie's name. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 24 to May 26, 2010
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls, with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. Burial will be at the Lindenwood Cemetery, Geneva. A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family c/o her son: T. J. Norman, 407 Ohio Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel, 641-648-2569. Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2010
Evelyn S. Quisling According to Evelyn's wishes she was cremated and will be interred in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Evelyn was born March 11, 1912, at Joice, the daughter of Emil and Emma Steen. Her mother died when she was 5 years old and she was raised by her grandparents and took their name of Tweed. She was married to Obert Quisling in 1931 and they had one daughter, Elayne. Evelyn lived most of her adult life in Mason City, working for many years at S.S. Kresge and later in the cafeteria at Monroe Junior High School. In 1992 she moved to Rogers, Ark., where she enjoyed many good times with her daughter and granddaughter. Evelyn loved playing cards and collecting dolls. In her earlier years she enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Evelyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City. She is survived by her grandchildren, Rick Lee, Mason City, Greg Lee, Cannon Falls, Minn., and Vickie (Steve) Scholl, Rogers, Ark.; four great- grandchildren, Tara Lee, Michael Lee, Jenna Lee and Lauren Lee Loubar; and five great-great-grandchildren, Taevian Lee, Mykeylah Gram, Mercedes Gram, Malayshia Gram and Mariah Gram. She was preceded in death by her husband, Obert Quisling; brother, Morris Prestholt; daughter, Elayne (Lee) Snyder; and a granddaughter, Cindy Lee. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. Published in Globe Gazette from May 25 to May 26, 2010
A private funeral service will be held Friday. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery near Goodell. Public visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474. Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2010 Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Irvington with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 25 to May 26, 2010
Judy Becker FOREST CITY - Judy Becker, 70, of Forest City died Tuesday (May 25, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 28, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church. Judy Ann Becker was born on Dec. 23, 1939, in Britt, the daughter of Robert and Mavis (Rapp) Hiscocks. She attended school in Britt and graduated from Britt High School in 1957. She continued her education at the Omaha School of Business in Omaha, Neb. She was united in marriage to Merwyn Dahle of Britt in 1959. The couple had three children: Kevin, Kim and Tony. Judy married Myron Becker in 1976 and the couple had a son, Andrew. Judy worked for K&C Electric of Leland as a secretary and ran a home-based day care for children for a time. She later owned and operated the Village Lounge and most recently Uptown Liquor, from which she retired in 2008. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Forest City and active in Circle. She enjoyed being a Cub Scout den mother when the boys were younger and was honored as an Iowa Special Olympics grand marshall. She loved spending time with family and friends at Lake Jefferson, playing cards and baking with the grandchildren. Judy is survived by her children and their families: Kevin (Beth) Dahle of Northfield, Minn., and their children Kalista, Greenlee and Griffith; Kim (Matt) Jennings of Hanlontown and their children Tyler, Courtney and Sarah; and Tony (Colleen) Dahle of Mason City and their children Branden and Danielle. Also surviving are stepchildren, Sharlyn (Larry) Pardubsky of Urbandale, Pam (Harley) Urbatsch of Forest City, Gary (Teresa) Becker of Marshall, Minn., Rick Becker of Shakopee, Minn., and Karla Woodward of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Myron; her son, Andy; brothers, Robert, Monte, William and Alan; sisters, Nancy and Jane and stepson, Michael "Butch" Becker. Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church Elevator Fund or the Iowa Special Olympics. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 26 to May 27, 2010
Evaline Brown Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockwell with the Rev. Joel Dahlen presiding. Interment will be at Rockwell Cemetery. Evaline Estella Brown was born April 27, 1919, at Sheffield, a twin daughter of Harry Benjamin and Helen (Rattz) Rurup. She was baptized May 25, 1919, by the Lutheran pastor at Sheffield. Evaline was confirmed in the Christian faith on July 7, 1940, at St. Peter Lutheran Church by the Rev. H.J. Landick. She attended grade school in the Rockwell and Sheffield areas and graduated from Sheffield High School on June 3, 1937. Evaline was united in marriage with Delbert Edward Brown Jan. 27, 1938. To this union was born one son, Dallas. Evaline and Delbert farmed west of Rockwell until 1976. After the death of Delbert, Evaline then moved into Rockwell. Evaline worked as a cook at Kelli's Kitchen in Rockwell from 1977 to 1991. Evaline is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Delbert, in 1976. She also is preceded in death by sisters: Edith, Erma, Ida, Vera, Kathryn, Thelma, Geraldine and twin sister, Esteline; brothers, Herman (Hans) and Harry (Bud). Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241. Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2010
Vernon O.S. Heimdal LAKE MILLS - Vernon O.S. Heimdal, 77, of Lake Mills died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at 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. Vernon Oriss Schwenly Heimdal was born on Jan. 10, 1933, on a farm in rural Joice, to Orin and Gertrude Marie (Ness) Heimdal. He was baptized at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church. He attended Larson school and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1950. Vernon worked for Abraham's Store in Joice until being drafted into the Army in 1952. He served in the medical corps in Korea. He was released from active duty in November 1954, and served in the reserves until he was honorably discharged in 1961. Vernon attended Mankato Vocational School for auto body repair. He worked for S & R Chevrolet and Birum Olson Buick in Mason City. In 1963, he moved to San Diego, Calif., where he also worked in auto body. From 1965 until 1991, Vernon was a factory representative for Buske Industries, traveling extensively, primarily in Illinois, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. In 1983, he bought his parents' home in Lake Mills and lived there until entering the IOOF Home in Mason City on April 15, 2010. He was dedicated and proud of his lifetime membership with the Mason City VFW Post No. 733, the Emmons American Legion, the Eagles Club in Mason City and the Elks in Albert Lea. Survivors include his two brothers, Dean (Gloria) Heimdal of Clear Lake and Lowell (Evelyn) Heimdal of Joice; a sister-in-law, Marge Heimdal, of Unionville, Mo.; 11 nieces and nephews; and many grand and great-grandnieces and nephews. Vernon was preceded in death by his mother, Marie in 1980; father, Orin, in 1983; and his brother, Royden, in April 2008. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 903 E. Main in Lake Mills, 641-592-0221. Published in Globe Gazette from May 24 to May 27, 2010 Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2010
Gordon Earl "Gordie" Marsh A celebration of his life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Nelson and the Rev. Jeni Bohls officiating. Gordie's family has requested casual dress attire. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held for Gordie from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. As an expression of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the St. James Lutheran Church designated for the tuck-pointing project in Gordie's memory. Gordon Earl Marsh was born Oct. 31, 1925, in Clear Lake, the son of Harold S. and Beatrice (Crumb) Marsh. He attended Mason City Schools and later enlisted into the Navy and was honorably discharged. On Oct. 7, 1952, he was united in marriage to Delores Adams in Northwood. To this union, six daughters were born. Gordie retired from Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. after 34 years of service. Gordie enjoyed bowling and woodworking and was a master at anything anyone asked him to do. He was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, the St. James Saints, a lifetime member of the VFW, Moose Lodge and participated on the Moose Bowling League. On Oct. 17, 2009, he had the honor and privilege to participate in the Winnebago Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Gordie is survived by his loving wife, Delores Marsh, of Mason City; children, Sandra Fitzlaff (Steve) of Titonka, Cheryl (Nick) West of Mason City, Susan (Randy) Solsaa of Mason City, Connie (Steve) Jennings of Mason City, Kimberly Marsh of Mason City and Patti (Mike) Heinold of Charleston, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Solberg, of Mason City; and brother, Roger Marsh, of Mason City; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Gordie is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Marsh Sr.; and sisters, Evelyn Beery and Patricia McCormick. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonial chapels.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 26 to May 27, 2010
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2010 Public visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond. A private funeral service will then take place on Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Paddy Druhl, of the Goodell United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery near Goodell. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Tena's name may wish to consider Hospice of Wright County, or to their own choice. Tena Florence Gruis, the daughter of Klaas and Maggie (Harms) Gruis, was born May 21, 1915, on her parents' farm in rural Meservey. Tena attended rural schools in the Meservey area before taking on responsibilities of helping out with the many tasks of the family farming operations. Tena was united in marriage to William B. Sandry on May 31, 1932. The couple's union was blessed with three sons, Donald, Calvin and Marvin, and one daughter, Sharon. Following their marriage the couple farmed and raised their children in the rural Goodell area. In addition to being a full time homemaker, wife, and mother, Tena had worked for a time at Acco Seeds sorting corn and had done some detasseling. Her life on the farm was busy as she helped out with the Dairy operations, raising the hogs, chickens, and crops, along with numerous other duties as a partner in the farming vocation. Tena was an excellent cook and baker. Her children remember fondly her wonderful and delicious homemade rhubarb and sour cream and raisin pies, along with her savory carrot cake and kringla. Tena enjoyed get-togethers with her many lady friends, an occasional outing with her husband and the kids to one of the area county fairs, was an avid bingo player, enjoyed reading nearly anything she could get her hands on and looked forward to the challenges of a good crossword puzzle. After becoming a resident of the Rehabilitation Center, she enjoyed various activities there including playing Jokereno and bingo, along with time spent visiting with family and friends. Tena's memory will live on the lives of her surviving children and their families, including her sons, Donald Sandry, of Goodell, Calvin (Lorene) Sandry, and their children, William (Deb) Sandry, of Blue Grass, Iowa Dale (Karen) Sandry, of Orange City, Fla., and Debbie (Rick) Rette, of Lakeville, Minn.; and Marvin Sandry, of Britt, and his son, Michael Sandry, of Thornton; her daughter, Sharon Sandry, of Belmond; also Tena's great-grandchildren, Aaron, Becca, Amy, Lee, Chris, Eric, Rachael, Jacob, and Angelica; and her great-great-grandchildren, Jordan and Carly. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sisters, Margaret, Minnie, Karry, and Anna; and her brothers, Ernest, Jake, and Harm. Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474. Published in Globe Gazette from May 26 to May 27, 2010
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2010 Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Central Gardens, located at Corner of Second Ave. N. and N. Eighth St. in Clear Lake. Galilean Lutheran Church of Clear Lake will provide a light lunch at the gardens. A private family gathering of thanks giving for Rich's life will follow. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2010
Galen William Wooge Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 28, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Inurnment will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Galen William Wooge was born in Forest City on Nov. 28, 1926, the firstborn of six children to William and Grace (Hefte) Wooge. He attended Linden No. 5 Country School and graduated from Forest City High School in 1945, honored as a member of the all-state football team. Galen farmed with his father in Linden Township and married Helen Steffensen on Aug. 1, 1950; they were blessed with five children. They farmed northwest of Forest City from 1957-1967 when they purchased and moved to the Wooge home farm. Galen maintained a registered Holstein dairy herd, Hereford beef cattle and Hampshire hogs, promoting his interests with membership and leadership positions on various agricultural boards. Galen served his community as mayor of Crystal Lake from 1998-2002. He was active in the Forest City and Crystal Lake United Methodist churches by teaching Sunday school, serving on various church boards, and participating in mission trips with NOMADS for over six years. Fishing in Canada was one of Galen's joys, and he like to travel, having visited all 50 states, Australia, Jamaica and Israel. Galen is survived by Helen, his wife of 59 years; his children: Gaylord and wife, Jody, of Forest City; Harriet and husband, Doug Adams, of Otho; Lynn and wife, Cindy, of Forest City; Penny and husband, Harley Beenken, of Forest City; and Scott and wife, Cynthia, of St. Louis, Mo.; 11 grandchildren: Jason Adams, Colleen (Tim) Koester, Lt. Cdr. Chaldon (Linda) Wooge, Miranda (Mark) Stover, Courtney Wooge, Lukas (Stephanie) Wooge, Laurie Wooge and fiancé Carlos Oropeza, Tasha (Adam) Beenken-Grimm, Rebecca Wooge and fiancé Erik Belford, Kimberly Wooge and Loretta Wooge; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arlene Baker and Wilma (Richard B.) Thompson of Forest City, Darlene (Dean) Nelson of Amherst, Wis., Betty Lou (Thomas) Foster of Barstow, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Wooge of Indianhead, Minn., and Lois Steffensen, of Vienna, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Galen was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lt. Col. LuVern Wooge (2007); brother-in-law, H.R. (Bud) Steffensen (1981); and brother-in-law, Allen Baker (2009). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to Forest City United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, or to Hospice of North Iowa. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark, Forest City, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2010
Dr. Gerald W. Cady Dr. Cady was born on June 8, 1927, to Dr. Gerald and Julia (Bryant) Cady of Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Navy. In 1948, he was united in marriage to Jeanne Doty of Mason City. They were married 57 years until her death in 2006. Following their marriage, they moved to St. Louis, Mo., where he attended Washington University Medical School. He rejoined the Navy to receive training in General Practice at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, and Orthopedic Surgery at the Naval Hospital, Oakland. He returned to the Naval Hospital, San Diego, in 1964 and became Chairman of the Orthopedic Department until his retirement in 1975. During this time, he proudly served on the hospital ship, USS Sanctuary in Vietnam as Chief of the Orthopedic Department. Following his retirement, he joined a private practice, Smith Hanna, and then returned to the Naval Hospital, San Diego, as a civilian physician as Director of the Major Joint Service. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne (Doty), and his brother, Pat (Caroline). He is survived by his wife Margaret (Farris), three sons; Glenn, Orinda, Calif.; Gary (Stacy), San Diego, Calif.; Jim (Nancy), Oceanside, Calif.; his sister, Jean (Murray) Lawson of Mason City; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 27, at the First United Methodist in Mission Valley, Calif., with a reception at the Admiral Kidd Club in Point Loma, San Diego, Calif. Published in Globe Gazette on May 28, 2010
He shared the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, in Charles City, with the Rev. Kent Sovine, of Bethany Alliance Church officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. He will be cremated following 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 the family. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 26 to May 28, 2010
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 28, 2010
WHITTEMORE - Bill Nugent, 83, of Whittemore, died Wednesday (May 26, 2010) at his home in Whittemore. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whittemore, with the Rev. Mr. Joseph Straub officiating. Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa, with military honors. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral home in Whittemore. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-884-2246. www.oakcrestfuneral services.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 28, 2010
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt, with the Rev. Jerry Raether officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 28, at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home, 612 Second Ave. S. Humboldt. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Humboldt. Alex Pattee is survived by his parents, Andy and Allison Pattee, of Charles City; brother, Anthony Pattee; grandparents, Don and Sue Kramer, of Shell Lake, Wis., and Bob and Lynn Pattee, of Humboldt; aunt Angie Pattee and uncle and aunt, Brian and Kate Kramer; and cousins, Jake and Luke Stockdale. Alex Pattee, the son of Andy and Allison Pattee was born Dec. 12, 2009, at Mason City. Alex had a wonderful smile and captured many people's hearts in his short life. Alex will be missed and forever loved by his family and those who knew him. The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 515-368-1065. Published in Globe Gazette on May 28, 2010 Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Ron Stein, of First Baptist Church, of Mason City officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 28, 2010
Richard H. Swanson His family will greet and meet friends today, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Gardens, located at the corner of Second Ave. N. and N. Eighth St., Clear Lake. Galilean Lutheran Church of Clear Lake, will provide a light lunch at the gardens. A private family gathering of thanksgiving for Rich's life will follow. Family suggests memorials to the Richard H. Swanson Memorial Fund be sent to PO Box 131, Fertile, IA 50434. Rich was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Princeton, Ill., son of Harry and Alverda (Teske) Swanson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1970. Rich received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah. After graduating in 1974 he began working for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Marion. Rich and his family moved to Clear Lake in 1996, then to Fertile in 1998 where Rich worked for DEX media out of Mason City. Rich was a constant sports enthusiast, especially for the 'Da Bears and 'Da Bulls and the Iowa Hawkeyes. His sense of humor will be greatly missed. He was an excellent historian, especially with U.S. history and current events and often surprised others with his depth of facts and analysis. Rich was a man of family principles: conviction to God, strong work ethic, patience and wise advice. He had a wonderful gift and ministry of helping others with a listening ear, a quiet, dependable presence and availability. He loved his family and in death will be deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Jackie; his children and grandchildren; brother Gail Swanson, and his wife Soukenthea, of Forest Park, Ill.; extended family, friends and business associates. Rich was preceded in death by his mom and dad. Rich's family is deeply grateful to the Emergency Medical Technicians, the compassionate and capable medical staff of Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, and the community of prayers and support that have surrounded the family in this difficult time. The presence of Christ's saving grace embraced Rich and his family through the pastoral care of Pastor Jeff Ungs (Galilean Lutheran Church, Clear Lake) and Pastor Emily Horrell (Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mason City). The family takes comfort in knowing up to 100 people will benefit from the gift of his mortal body through organ donations. Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 28, 2010
Leo R. Wood Upon his wishes he was cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Leo R. Wood Memorial Fund in care of the family. Leo was born May 7, 1915, in Mason City, the son of Rollie and Tomina Wood. Leo was raised in Corwith, Iowa, area by his grandparents. He attended schools in the Corwith, Kanawha and Britt area. Leo enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy and was on a ship during the Pearl Harbor Attack. Leo worked many years at the Northwestern Portland Cement Plant until his retirement in 1980. He owned his own carpet cleaning business along with carpet installation. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a life member of the V.F.W. Leo is survived by his wife, Iola Wood; children, Ron (Pam) Wood, Leslie (Larry) Knudson, Deborah (Jack) Digman, Diane (Mike) Ross, and Rhonda Genzler; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Karen Wood; brother, Cliff Wood; and two grandsons. Leo's Life Motto was "Just Gotta Have Fun." Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences with the family online at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette on May 28. 2010
Merna L. Hoeft Funeral services for Merna Hoeft will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main in Charles City, with Pastor David Werges of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the Hauser Funeral Home, and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. Merna Lou Obermeier Hoeft was born Sept. 14, 1936, at Charles City, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Hurst) Obermeier. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1955. On June 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert Hoeft at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Over the years Merna worked as a nurse's aide at the Floyd County Medical Center, retiring in 1974. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the VFW Women's Auxiliary. Merna enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeye basketball and having her friends at the "round table" where they enjoyed coffee and conversation together. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, watching her children and grandchildren participate in various sports. Living family members include her husband, Robert Hoeft, of Charles City; three children, Debra (Michael) Rahm of Medina, Minn., Cindy Pralle and Mike (Rhonda) Hoeft, both of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Libby (Eric) Harris, Nate (Joy) Severin, Casey (Christina) Eaves, Kristen (Sean) Stowe, Corey and Kallie Hoeft and Elizabeth and Alexander Rahm; six great-grandchildren, Abigail and Blake Harris, Alexa Severin, Alexis and Aliah Eaves and Jackson Stowe; and a twin brother, Merlin (Mary) Obermeier, of Clarksville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Hayden Stowe; a brother, Lavern Obermeier; and a sister, Leona Lore. The Hauser Funeral Home, 641- 228-2323, www.hauserfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2010
MASON CITY -Kimberly R. Johnson, 53, formerly of 206 N. Federal Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday (May 25, 2010) at Grandview Care Center, Oelwein. Graveside cremation services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Day officiating. There will be no visitation. The grave is located north and slightly west of the pond in the southwest corner of the cemetery. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2010
A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church in Burt, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson and Pastor Jose LaPorte of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Mason City officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in Algona and will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 515-295-3731. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2010 Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. today at P Wees in Crystal Lake with Pastor Timothy C. Miller officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. today at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery. Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, is assisting the family with arrangements. Ewing Funeral Home, 641-843-3839. Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2010
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City, with a rosary service at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. 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 Immaculate Conception Church or to the Immaculate Conception School. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 28 to May 29, 2010
Delores M. Peterson MASON CITY - Delores M. Peterson, 78, of 777 S. Eisenhower Ave., Lot 315, Mason City, died Tuesday (May 25, 2010) at her home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Ron Stein of First Baptist Church, Mason City, officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Delores May was born on April 6, 1932, in Osage, the daughter of Henry and Mildred "Mulby" Kuykendall. She attended school in Illinois. She worked in her early years at the concession stand at Target, then for EF Johnson manufacturing CB radios and retired from Sperry Univac Computers in Clear Lake. While working at Target she met her future husband and was united in marriage to Dennis Peterson on June 23, 1973, at Trinity Lutheran Church. To him she always quoted "I will love you till the day I die" which is what she did. They enjoyed each others' company and while living on the acreage they had many dogs and cats and when they moved to Mason City they still treasured her two dogs and one cat. Delores loved her flowers and gardens. She also did needlepoint and ceramics. She shared her time with her husband fishing at Clear Lake and the area rivers. Both were known as excellent dancers and people loved to watch them. They camped with their families and traveled to the Wisconsin Dells, the Black Hills, Las Vegas and California. Delores liked to watch her Westerns in the morning and before going to bed. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Delores is survived by her husband, Dennis, of 36 years; two grandsons, Russell (Vanessia) Johnson and Mike Johnson; her stepchildren, Matt Peterson of Florida, Mike Peterson of Lee's Summit, Mo., Donnie Peterson of Florida, Leslie Schumacher of Tennessee and Sherrie Bryan of Florida; son-in-law, David Johnson, of Leroy, Minn.; brothers, Alvin (Phyllis) Kuykendall of Georgetown, Ill., Carroll (Mary) Stonebraker of Hemet, Calif., Marlin Rossitter of Illinois; sister-in-law, Norma Kuykendall, of Floyd, sister-in-law Vicky Murphy; brothers-in-law, Gary Peterson of Fort Bragg, Calif., and Melvin Peterson Jr. and Clifford Peterson, both of Mason City. Her parents, daughter Kathy Johnson; stepson, Dennis Dean Peterson; sisters, Doris Jean Kuykendall, Darlene Long, and Leona Cummings; one brother, Clive Kuykendall; stepmother, Viola Kuykendall; and mother-in-law, Alice Galvin preceded her in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2010
A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 4, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will be held in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2010
Wayne O. Hewitt ALLISON - Wayne O. Hewitt, 81, of Allison passed away Saturday (May 29, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont. Pastor Larry Pauley will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, rural Bristow. The family requests that family and friends wear casual attire to the funeral service. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Wayne was born April 17, 1929, in Bristow to Everett and Henrietta (Walterman) Hewitt. Wayne graduated from the Bristow High School in 1947. He served his country during the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star. Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Folkerts on Dec. 23, 1951, in Bristow. He was a member of the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, Wayne also was a member of the Dumont American Legion and the Bristow AmVets. Wayne enjoyed fishing for walleye in Canada at Pine Point Resort and also enjoyed hunting pheasants. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hewitt, of Allison; son, Stan (Connie) Hewitt, of Bristow; daughter, Wanda (Randi) Thomas, of Mason City; grandchildren, Nathan Hewitt and fiancee, Laura, Brandon Thomas and girlfriend, Tara, Nickolas and Chelsi Thomas; sisters-in-law, Ruth Wunsch and Alice (Clare) Merfeld. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Allison, 641-456-3232. Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2010
Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924. Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2010
Funeral services for Lois Taber will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at the United Methodist Church in Paw Paw. Pastor Ken Foster will officiate. Burial will be in the Wyoming Cemetery in Paw Paw. Visitation for Lois Taber will be held from 1 p.m. until the service time at the church on Thursday. A memorial service for Lois Taber will be held in Dows at a later date. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Dugger Funeral Home in Dows, 515-852-4134. Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2010
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