MASON CITY - Thelma Pauline Beightol, 62, of 2004 South Taft Ave., died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at her home.

A memorial service will be held for Thelma at a later date. A private family viewing will be held at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel. Memorials may directed to the Thelma P. Beightol Memorial in care of Rick Beightol Sr., 2004 South Taft Ave, Mason City, IA 50401.

Thelma Pauline Austin was born on Jan. 13, 1948, in Iowa City, the daughter of Cecil and Florence (Ward) Austin. Thelma and her family relocated to northern Iowa where her family farmed.

Thelma was united in marriage to Ricky Beightol, Sr. on May 10, 1975. They were blessed to be parents of four children. Thelma was a famous bartender in the area known as "Ma".

Thelma was a collector of cows and dolls. Her greatest love was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a wonderful loving caretaker, she loved helping people. Thelma was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Thelma is survived by her loving husband Ricky Beightol Sr., children David (Tammy) Ewing, Shirley (Jim) Ebeling, Ricky Beightol Jr., and Arone Groetska; grandchildren Destry, Ricky, Alisha, Morgan and Jaden; sister-in-law Jodi Rouse, Mason City; along with numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Thelma is preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Vern E. "Tiny" Hamann, 82, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Cañon City.

Vern was born on July 21, 1928, in rural Webster County, Iowa, to Frederick and Ada (Hollingsworth) Hamann. He attended the historic one-room Border Plains country school, which is now in a collection of pioneer buildings at Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The school building had been built by his great grandfather, George Carver Goss, and was attended by both his mother and grandfather.

Vern married Carol Jean Wilson on July 6, 1957, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam War, as well as having been stationed at various locations around the world, including Alaska, Okinawa, and Italy, where his daughters were born. Following a 21-year military career, he opened "Tiny's Welding Shop" in Cañon City, his wife's hometown. He served as Fremont County Animal Control Officer from 1975-1990. Vern was active in both the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the International Order of Odd Fellows, being Past Noble Grand of IOOF No. 7 and Past Chief Patriarch, Waldo Encampment No. 10 of IOOF. His home Eagles lodge was Pike's Peak Aerie 143; he was Past President of both Brookside Aerie No. 3970 and Cañon City Aerie No. 2123. He served as past Chairman for the State of Colorado of the Eagles' Law Enforcement and Firefighters' Club. Vern was a former member of the Fremont County Sheriff's Reserve and Search and Rescue.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, and his daughter, Betty.

He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Hamann; brother, Deryl Hamann; sister, Linda Brown; sister-in-law Alice Smith; brother-in-law Everett Wilson; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Arrangements handled by Wilson Funeral Home.

MASON CITY - Vergie M. Havig, 87, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at the Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Vergie Havig Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Vergie was born on April 23, 1923, in Osterdock, Iowa, on a farm in Clayton County. She was the daughter of Edward and Adelia (Gerloff) Haught. She attended school in Strawberry Point. On Dec. 22, 1950, Vergie married Forrest A. Havig in Waterloo.
Vergie was a homemaker and also worked part-time at the Globe Gazette. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Vergie enjoyed car rides and thrift stores. She was very involved in the community and had a passion for politics. Vergie was a very giving person who donated to many charities and political campaigns.

Vergie is survived by her children: Ron Havig of Menifee, Calif., Roger Havig of Mason City, Randy Havig of Mason City, and Rochelle Havig of Mason City; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters: Imogene Pirillo of Oelwein and Ivanelle Bushaw of Strawberry Point.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Forrest - who died on May 17, 1999; and her siblings: Ezala (Infant), Arlo, Lyle, Lloyd, Marie, and Louise.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 4 to November 6, 2010

ALLISON - Robert (Bob) Ressler, 86, of Allison, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank will officiate the service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

MASON CITY - Edna T. Snell, 92, of Mason City, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, 3906 Bluebill Ave., Joice, with the Rev. Kevin Olson officiating. Interment will be at the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Cemetery in Joice. A time of fellowship will follow the services.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

ALGONA - Ann Taphorn, 93, of Algona, died on Wednesday Nov. 3, 2010 at Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 5:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service. There will be additional visitation on Monday, Nov. 8, from noon until 1 p.m. at Lentz Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

NORA SPRINGS - Funeral services for Ethel Lucille Blair of Nora Springs will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, in Charles City, with the Pastor Mark Lavrenz of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa.

Those left to love and honor her memory include her three daughters, Betty (John) Davies of Panora, Nancy (Jim) Miller of Nevada, and Cindy (Bill) Paul of Arizona; two sons, Dan (Mary) Blair of Nora Springs, and Roger (Deb) Blair of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Russell (Karen) Boehmer of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Lyle (Pat) Boehmer of Mason City; 12 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.

Manly - Donna Fredrickson, 81, of Manly, died Saturday (Nov. 6, 2010) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Bride Colonial Chapel.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.

Garner - Margaret J. Rutz, 96, of Garner, died Saturday (Nov. 6, 2010) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.

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

FOREST CITY - Alice Syse, 97, of Forest City, died Saturday (Nov. 6, 2010) at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

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

Manly - Donna June Fredrickson, 81, Manly, died Saturday (Nov. 6, 2010) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A funeral service for Donna will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 425 W. Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday (today), at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

Donna June Fredrickson was born on Feb. 9, 1929, in Pontiac, Mich., the daughter of McKinley and Gertrude (Ohland) Jenkins. Donna received her education in the Manly Public Schools (Central Springs), and graduated from Manly High School in 1947.
Donna was united in marriage to Dale Fredrickson on June 10, 1947, in Northwood, and to this union four children were born: Jim, Larry, Karen and Kathy.

Donna worked part time at various places in the area, but most of all Donna enjoyed being a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.

Donna enjoyed doing volunteer work at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, delivering Meals on Wheels, reading, doing puzzles, and playing bingo.

Donna was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly and Manly Card clubs, but her greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jim (Sandra) Fredrickson of Owatonna, Minn., Larry (Julie) Fredrickson of Manly, Karen Fredrickson of Forest City, and Kathy (Scott) Paulson of Forest City; six grandchildren, Amy Fredrickson, Ann (Mark) Bock, Joshua (Crystal) Fredrickson, Rachel (Brad) Meyer, and Matt and Joey Paulson; seven great-grandchildren, Andrea and Amanda Bock, Melanie Stinson, Grant and Gavin Fredrickson, and Kenley and Cohen Meyer; her sister, Deloris Fredrickson of Northwood; and her brother, Dick (Nancy) Jenkins of Eldridge; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dale Fredrickson who died on Aug. 5, 1989; brothers, Delmer, Wally, and Kenny Jenkins; and a sister, Marion Brunsvold.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com.

MASON CITY - Cletus J. Heffern, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania.

A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Cletus J. Heffern Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Cletus was born on Feb. 16, 1924, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of John C. and Anna (Kelley) Heffern. He graduated from Waterville School. Cletus served as a private in the U.S. Army.

He married Betty Brelsford on June 18, 1949, in Perry, Iowa. They lived in Union, Iowa, for 12 years before moving to Mason City in 1962. He operated the locker while in Union. Cletus worked as a livestock dealer for Hygrade, Dubuque Packing Company and Central Livestock Association.

He semi-retired and continued working for Central for several years. At the time of his death he was involved with C & S Cattle Company with special friends Steve and Vicki Johnson of Osage.

Cletus was a true cattleman's gentleman. He was devoted to the cattle industry and his passion for it kept him going. Through the wonderful people in the industry, he met business associates who became lifelong friends.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus (for 60 years), and the Elks Lodge. Cletus was a public relations man from way back and acquired many friends with his gift. He had a generous spirit and loved to be on the go. Cletus enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events, traveling with his wife, on family vacations and with his siblings, and spending the winter months in Arizona. His two daughters were his biggest hobby and we will truly miss his wisdom and guidance.

Cletus is survived by two daughters: Susan (Shawn) Weydert of Mason City and Jane Goodwin of New Hampton; three granddaughters: Melissa of St. Louis, Mo., Danielle, and Michala Goodwin of New Hampton; one grandson: Jamison Weydert of Mason City; one sister: Donna Curtin of Cedar Rapids; one brother: Robert Heffern of Waukon; sister-in-law: Joan Heffern of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years Betty in 2009; son: James Cletus Heffern in infancy; one brother: Don Heffern.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

HANLONTOWN - Jacob J. "Jake" Jackson, 61, of Hanlontown passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt and Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Manly Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and also one hour prior prior to the service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Jacob J. "Jake" Jackson Memorial Fund.

Jacob J. Jackson was born in Mason City on Aug. 21, 1949, to Jacob and Mildred (Griffin) Jackson. He attended school in the Manly school district. On March 15, 1968, Jake was inducted into the United States Navy where he honorably and faithfully served his country during the Vietnam era until his honorable discharge on March 30, 1972.

On Oct.13, 1973, Jake was united in marriage to Roxanne McCourt in Plymouth. He and Roxanne spent many wonderful years together raising their family and living on their acreage near Hanlontown.

Jake loved spending time in the outdoors. One of his favorite pastimes was going horseback riding and going on camping trips with his riding partners Roxanne and Emma. Each trip was an exciting adventure when riding horses with Grandpa. Jake was also one of the founding members of Worth County Hoofprints 4-H Club.

Many will remember Jake for his skills in carpentry and his ability to build anything into a masterpiece. He had a strong work ethic that followed him throughout his entire life and he prided himself in his craftsmanship. For the last 15 years he was employed at Henkel Construction in Mason City.

Jake was known for his wild stories and ability to make friends with everyone he encountered; he never met anyone whom he couldn't get along with. Those who knew Jake will remember his animated stories and jokes, his great advice, dependable work ethic, zest for life and kind heart that cared for those around him and always put others ahead of himself.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Roxanne, Hanlontown; children, Jacob Jay (MaryBeth) Jackson and family, Hanlontown, Heather (Andy) Bartz and family, Grafton, John (Casey) Jackson and family, Manly, Jody Sundvold and family, Hampton, and Jay Sundvold and family, Marshalltown; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Mildred Hunt, Chester, Wash., Jacquelyn Jackson, Springfield, Tenn., and Carl Jackson, Lyle, Minn.; and his special aunt and uncle, Ora and Harold Fortenberry, Whitehouse, Texas; as well as extended family members and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Joseph Jackson and Delores Ginkens, and her husband, Marion.

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

GARNER - Margaret J. Rutz, 96, of Renville, Minn., formerly of Garner, died Saturday (Nov. 6, 2010) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with Pastor Brian Lund of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until service time Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel with the family present from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.

No flowers preferred.

Cataldo Funderal Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

MASON CITY - Edna T. Snell, 92, of Mason City, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, 3906 Bluebill Ave., Joice, Iowa, with the Rev. Kevin Olson officiating. Interment will be at the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Cemetery in Joice. A time of fellowship will follow the services.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Edna T. Snell Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

The youngest of four children, Edna Theressa Tweed was born on Dec. 5, 1917, to Tarjei (Tom) and Turi Stoyl Tweed in rural Joice. Both her parents were born in Treungen, Norway and immigrated to the United States, settling in the Joice area with many others from their community in Norway. Edna spoke Norwegian at home and learned English in public school. The close Norwegian community was an important part of her life. She was a founding member of the Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, where she was baptized, confirmed and married.

She was valedictorian of the 1937 graduating class of Joice High School and moved to Mason City after graduation. She graduated from Hamilton Business College in 1939 and worked as a secretary at State Farm Insurance and as business manager of Holsum Bread Bakery in Mason City. As a young adult, she played guitar, harmonica and sang in a string band that performed at many area churches.

She married Morris A. Snell on July 25, 1951. He served in the U.S. Air Force until he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 27. They farmed in Rock Falls, Iowa, for five years until the disease made it impossible for Morris to continue farming. They then moved to Mason City with their three young children, and Edna lived there for the rest of her life. Edna cared for Morris for over 40 years with loving devotion and great spiritual strength. She had many friends that she valued deeply, including those from Grace Baptist (Mason City) and Bethel (Joice) Churches, her Bible study groups and her home business.

She often visited her sister, brother, cousins and friends in Joice, making sure her children were part of the warm community in which she grew up. She also shared her deep love of music and nature with her children. She enjoyed mathematics, healthy food and daily walks. She loved playing the piano and guitar and spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. We loved her very much.

She is survived by her children: Linda (Michael) Gibson of Mason City and their children, Richard, Caroline and Thomas; Carol (Michael) Snell-Feikema of Brookings, S. D. and their children, Micah, Teresa, Moses, Isaiah, Rafael and Maria; David (Dee) Snell Tvedt of Eugene, Ore. and their children, Megan, Ryan and Keenan; as well as her sister-in-laws, Bonnie Bergman, Shirley Snell and Sammie Snell and her brother-in-law, Dale Palmerton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her spouse Morris on November 10, 1993, and her siblings: Jemima Hansen, Ernest Tweed and LeRoy Tweed.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

MASON CITY - Donald J. Tubbesing, 84, of Mason City died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church or Community Kitchen.

Don was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Mason City, the son of Jay and Evalyn (Fatland) Tubbesing. He graduated from Mason City High School and Iowa State University. Don served in the United States Navy Air Corp during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Don married Marilyn J. Brandau March 19, 1949, in Mason City.
Don served as president at Mason City Millwork in Mason City where he worked for 40 years. He retired in 1990.

Don was a member of First United Methodist Church, past president of the North Iowa Cyclone Club, North Iowa Builders Exchange, was a national director of the Sash and Jobbers Association and past director at the Mason City Country Club.

Throughout his life, Don served on numerous church boards and committees, was a Phi Kappa Psi at Iowa State University and was a former member of the Mason City Rotary Club.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Joy Tubbesing of Mason City; children, Dr. Thomas J. (Shari Stewart) Tubbesing of Seattle, Wash., James A. Tubbesing and special friend Dawn Smallfoot of Mason City and Kathy (Dr. Paul) Lin of Spokane, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Greta, Jill, Laura and Carmen Tubbesing, Samantha, Kelsey and David Lin; special cousin, Robert (Holly) McDougall of Minnetonka, Minn.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and a son in infancy.

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

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 7 to November 10, 2010

CHARLES CITY - Linda K. Apel, 63, of 403 Richings St. in Charles City, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St. in Charles City with the Rev. Kent Sovine of Bethany Alliance Church and the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. 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.

Linda Kay Apel was born on April 7, 1947, in Charles City, the daughter of Kenneth and Lorraine Ferch Hovey. She graduated with the Class of 1966 from Charles City High School.

Shortly after graduation she was united in marriage to Ron Apel on June 25, 1966, at the Central Methodist Church. Later she joined the Bethany Alliant Church where she was active and was a member of the 60-and-over group. About the only times she missed church was when she had family activities or volunteer work to do for the many groups she helped. Some of the groups include Relay for Life for over 10 years, Hospice for several years and the Wa-Tan-Ye Club.

Linda always was there to help other people in need and was certainly there for her family whether they thought they needed it or not. She was generous to a fault, helpful and best of all good hearted in everything she did.

When she had time over the years, she and Ron liked to skate, snowmobile and get away with the kids to go camping.

Linda also held several work positions over the years, starting with Spurgeons Department store, working in the deli and handing out samples at Hy-Vee, and on and off with Charles City Transit as dispatch along with working with hundreds of families at all the locations of Fullerton Funeral Homes.

Those who shared Linda's closest life include her husband of 44 years, Ron; her mother, Lorraine (Ferch) Eckenrod, Charles City; her step-mother, Kathy Hovey, Charles City; her three children Lisa Apel, Steve Apel and Aranda Cowell, all of Charles City; and Chad and his wife Shannon Apel, Blooming Prairie, Minn.; five grandchildren, Jordan Apel and Megan Taylor, Charles City; Brett Cagley and Leanne Douglas, New Hampton; Caedyn Apel of Charles City; and Logan and Levi Apel, Blooming Prairie; one great-granddaughter, Braelyn Cagley; six sisters, Deb (Kirk) Bailey, Jean (Jerry) Wiltse, Nancy Eckenrod, all of Charles City; Karla (Jeff) Klein, Prior Lake, Minn.; Lori Westendorf and Pam Cook both of Charles City; six brothers, Keith (Cindy) Eckenrod, Tom (Lori) Eckenrod, all of Charles City; Mike Eckenrod, Grand Junction, Colo.; Bill (Jill) Eckenrod, Waverly; Tim (Deb) Hovey and Dan Hovey, both of Charles City; and a whole host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Her father, Kenneth Hovey, and stepfather, Richard "Dick" Eckenrod, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com

GARNER - Jennie Baker, 91, formerly of rural Ventura, completed her journey of life surrounded by her family, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Concord Care Center, Garner.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with Pastor Dan Jordan officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Jennie Baker Memorial Fund that will later be donated in Jennie's memory to the local Christian radio station KJCY.

Jennie Oswald was born on July 5, 1919, near Elmore, Minn. Jennie joined Chadd L. Baker in marriage on Nov. 12, 1944, and they welcomed five girls and one boy into the family. They farmed in rural Ventura for more than 35 years.

Jennie's passion in life was her faith and family. Jennie was known for her generosity, gift of hospitality and nurturing ways. She was an accomplished seamstress, licensed beautician, excellent cook and "baker." Jennie was most thankful for our Lord and Savior; she demonstrated her love and passed on this love and faith to her family and loved ones.

Left to cherish her memories are her children and their spouses, Martha Gunderson (Jim); Mary Sawin (Bob); Julie Azeltine (Pat); Jane Suby (Rich); Joann Kroneman (Allan); and Alan Baker (Shirley); 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister Inga Nordaas; sisters-in law, Donna Oswald and June Oswald, and many nieces and nephews.

Jennie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Chadd, brothers Swen, Gordon and Alf and one great-grandson.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com.

KANAWHA - Brad Broshar, 32, of Kanawha passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E. in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to funeral services at the church.

Bradley David Broshar, 32 years old, of Kanawha, passed away at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Stephanie Broshar and the devoted and proud father of Kaysen (4 years old) and Haylen Broshar (2 years old).

Funeral services are planned for Nov. 10, 2010 - Brad and Steph's 10-year wedding anniversary.

Following graduation from West Hancock High School in 1996, Brad married his high school sweetheart, Steph, and began farming with his father on land located near Kanawha. Brad truly enjoyed his profession and regularly blurred the lines between work and play. He helped implement many innovative farming technologies and was highly respected among his fellow farmers for his hard work ethic and attention to detail.

Always young at heart, Brad exuded a childlike exuberance for life. Besides being the ultimate family man, he enjoyed hunting, tinkering with tractors and semis, fishing, hanging out at the lakehouse and surrounding himself with family and friends at all times.

Never short on words, Brad was always up for a lengthy conversation. He will be especially remembered for being an incredibly caring person who would drop everything to help anyone in need.

Brad became a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt, on April 3, 2010.
Brad is also survived by his parents, William and Christi Broshar of Kanawha; grandparents, Emily Harris of Clarion and Floyd Broshar of Clarion; sister Brandi Hoffman (Mitch) of St. Paul, Minn.; brother Ryan Broshar (Molly) of Boulder, Colo.; his mother- and father-in-law Donna and Steve Witte of Britt; brothers- and sisters-in-law Cody (Rayshel) Witte of Britt, Hannah (Mark) Muth of Britt, Tyler (Katie) Witte of Grundy Center, Logan Witte and Paige Harris of Des Moines, and nieces and nephews Ella Hoffman, Coen and Embree Witte and Briggs Muth.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandma, Carol Broshar; his maternal grandpa, Robert Harris; aunt, Marcia Harris; and cousin, Michelle Lemieux.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

MASON CITY - Peggy June (Severs) Fick, 83, of 620 N. Jackson Ave., Mason City, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Graveside inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with good friend, Peg Davis, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Peggy Fick Memorial Fund.

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

Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA, 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

MASON CITY - Thelma I. Schweizer, 105, of Mason City died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Tammy Swanson-Draheim of First Covenant Church officiating. Memorials may be directed to Robert "Bob" Peterson, 1437 Third St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Thelma was born Dec. 5, 1904, in Bristow, the daughter of John and Shirley (Cooper) Glandon. She graduated from Mason City High School before earning a degree from Hamilton College. She worked as a homemaker and a secretary for most her life.

Thelma was a member of Christian Women's Business Club and many other social groups. She was a perfectionist and took great pride in her home. She enjoyed visiting and being home with her family as they were very important to her. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

Thelma is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" Peterson of Mason City; grandson, Reed Peterson of Mason City; granddaughter, Jill (Jeff) Hein of Brooklyn Center, Minn.; great-grandson, Elijah (Erika) Kovar; great-great-grandson, Barrett Kovar; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harry S. Peterson; second husband, Roy F. Schweizer; brothers, Hermon and Gaylord Glandon; sister, Mary (Keith) Williams; and nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

BUFFALO CENTER - Cecil Steffensen, 87, of Buffalo Center died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Bill Peake officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center.

Cecil Clair (Squeak) Steffensen, son of Arthur and Zilpha (Oleson) Steffensen, was born March 24, 1923, on the Tin Farm, Miller, Hancock County, Iowa, where all the farm buildings were covered in tin. Cecil, the second of 10 siblings, died Nov. 8, 2010, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Arthur and Zilpha Steffensen and family moved to the Steffensen Homestead from the Tin Farm, northwest of Forest City, in 1923-1924. The Steffensen Homestead had been in the Steffensen name since 1900; previously owned by Christian Steffensen and then owned by Arthur's father, Ludvig Steffensen.

A train and creek ran through the property. While growing up on the Steffensen Homestead, they had milk cows, hogs, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, workhorses and a Shetland pony on the farm.

The Steffensen family moved to another farm near Joice in 1936, the Doden Farm in 1942, Rich Farm near Thompson in March 1947 and then the Murray farm by Buffalo Center in late 1947.

Cecil helped his father, Arthur, on the farm as well as helping 12-14 different farms in the Forest City, Joice and Buffalo Center areas thrashing, corn shelling and cutting silage from 1942 to 1947. Cecil completed first through seventh grade at Landrau School No. 5 and eighth grade at Joice High School, Joice.

Cecil married Ruth Alice Edwards in May of 1946 and lived with his parents, Arthur and Zilpha Steffensen, on the Doden Farm in a little two-room house with their first son, Harlan.

During March of 1947, wife Ruth, son Harlan and Cecil moved to the Britt Farm, west of Thompson. Cecil started farming with a WC Alice Chalmers steel-wheeled tractor that was bought from Harry Honken. The steel wheels were changed to rubber tires later. There was no electricity or pump on the Britt Farm, just a windmill.

Cecil started farming with cattle, chickens and hogs on his first farm. The corn rows were 40 inches and were cultivated down the rows and crossways to control weeds.

Before Christmas 1947, Cecil and family moved to the Rich Farm, southwest of the Britt Farm, after his parents, Arthur and Zilpha Steffensen, moved from the Rich Farm to the Murray Farm near Buffalo Center. On the Rich Farm, Cecil milked 21 cows, had hogs, sheep and chickens, and grew corn, soybeans, hay and oats in the early years of farming. Later, Cecil just had hogs and fed beef cattle while growing only corn and soybeans.

Cecil started farming with a WC Alice Chalmers tractor and equipment, went to a WD Alice Chalmers, then to International Harvester tractors and equipment and then to John Deere tractors and equipment.

His first car was a 1932 green two-door Chevrolet car. Cecil moved to Buffalo Center in 1982 and stopped farming in 1984 after 47 years. He helped manage Buffalo Seed Center from 1992-2006.

Cecil was a member of the Farm Bureau. He was also a member and former board member of the Congregational Church and member of the Reformed Church.

Left to cherish Cecil's memory are his surviving six children: Denny (Beverly) Steffensen of Forest City; Wayne K Steffensen of Woden; Neil (Rox) Steffensen of Thompson; Darwin Steffensen of Racine, Wis.; Gail Steffensen of East Chain, Minn.; and Janet (John) Lyman of North St. Paul, Minn.

Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, Larry, Jerry, Chad, Tony, Corey, Joshua, Jeremy, Brendan, Sean, Zach, Ryan, Rebeccah, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Nathaniel; and 26 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by brother Marvin Steffensen and three sisters, Betty Mitchell, Jeanette (Markley) Ennen and JoAnn (Tom) Costigan; four sisters-in-law, Clarine Steffensen, Delores Steffensen, Susan Steffensen and Barbara Steffensen.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Zilpha (Oleson) Steffensen; wives Ruth (Edwards) and Iola (Meinders, Gray) Steffensen; oldest son Harlan; four brothers, DeVere, Clyde, Garth and Donald; and two sisters: Elaine Yates; and Mae Anderson/Legg.

Online tributes or personal emails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 9 to November 10, 2010

CLARION - Kevin C. Askvig, 31, of Clarion died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Iowa Methodist Health Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Clarion Church of Christ, 420 N. Main St., with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion.

Ewing Funeral Home, www.ewingfh.com, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233.

OSAGE - Bessie Lavawn Pollard, 99, of Osage died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at her home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with the Rev. Anna Blaedel officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Bessie was born Aug. 8, 1911, in Deep River, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Jennie (Hill) Pierce. She graduated from Deep River High School in 1929 and received her teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.

Bessie married James Edwin Pollard on July 4, 1940, in Lancaster, Mo. She taught in rural schools in the Deep River area and they moved to Osage in 1949.

Bessie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage, the Retired Teachers Association, Osage Wa-Tan-Ye and the First United Methodist Women. She was a Girl Scout leader and served as a Sunday school teacher for over 30 years.
Bessie enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, reading and spending time with her family.

Bessie is survived by her five children, Ned (Carol) Pollard of Osage; Gary Pollard of Osage; Elaine (Craig) Rose of Clinton, Mo.; Kay (Larry) Combs of Corinth, Texas; Janet (Claude) Kirchgatter of Riceville; and Joni Graves (friend and caregiver) of Osage; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James, in 1973; a daughter, Nancy; a granddaughter, April Pollard; and four brothers and five sisters.

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

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

THOMPSON - Damian Villela Sr., 55, of Thompson, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Buffalo Center with Father Dennis Miller officiating.

Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center with a rosary service at 6:45 p.m.

Online tributes or personal e-mails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com