Glenn Vern "Bud" Anderson
U.S. Army WWII
MASON CITY - Glenn Vern "Bud" Anderson, 87, Mason City, died
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in
Mason City.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13,
at the St. James Lutheran Church Chapel, 1148 Fourth Street SE, Mason
City, with the Rev. Paul C. Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at the
Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 West, Mason City, with military honors
conducted by members of the Veterans Memorial Association of Mason City.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at
the church.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Glenn Vern "Bud" Anderson was born on April 24, 1923, in Lake Norden,
S.D., the son of Walter Bernard and Agnes Wilhelmina (Johnson) Anderson.
Glenn attended rural country school near Lake Norden, S.D. and graduated
from high school in Lake Norden.
Glenn was inducted into the United States
Army
on Dec. 2, 1944, in Hayti, S.D., and served his country honorably and
faithfully during
World War II
until his honorable discharge on Dec. 14, 1946, at Ft. Lewis, Wash.
He was united in marriage to Verna Brosz on June 6, 1948, in Tripp,
S.D., and to this union two children were born: Michael and Jeffrie.
Glenn lived in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Ft. Dodge before moving to Mason
City in 1955. He worked for Thompson Distributing selling farm supplies,
sold insurance for Lutheran Mutual Insurance Co., was a car salesman for
several years for Price Motors and in 1973 he began working as a
machinist for David Manufacturing in Mason City, until his retirement in
1988.
Glenn enjoyed woodworking, traveling with his wife, Verna, around the
country, wintering in Apache Junction, Ariz., taking his family camping
and teaching his sons how to hunt and fish. Glenn had a great sense of
humor and enjoyed visiting with his many friends.
He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, was on
different men's groups at the church and was a former member of the
Kiwanis Club in Mason City.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Verna Anderson of Mason
City; two sons: Michael (Linda) Anderson of Marshalltown and Jeffrie
(Beth) Anderson of Bloomfield; three grandchildren: Jill Anderson, Kirby
(Dawn) Knudtson, and Christopher (Kara) Anderson; five great
grandchildren: Paige Roney, Teyannah, Raevyn, and Khiya Knudtson, and
Marten Anderson; a brother, Virgil (Edna) Anderson of Minneapolis,
Minn.; two sisters: Ruby Brist of Norwood, Minn., and Nadine Hanson of
Mason City; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many other extended
family members and friends.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eldon
Anderson.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 12, 2010
Mary Kevin Cummings
DUBUQUE - Sister Mary Kevin Cummings, PBVM, 82, died Saturday, Nov.
6, 2010, at Mt. Loretto Motherhouse, 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Mt. Loretto
Motherhouse with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Key West.
Visitation was Wednesday at Mt. Loretto.
The Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2010
Larry Dean Frerichs
 GREENE
- Larry Dean Frerichs, 75, of Greene died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at the
Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vilmar, with Pastor Mark Walker
officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Reid's Funeral Chapel,
519 N. First St., Greene. Visitation will continue at the church one
hour before services.
Larry Dean Frerichs was born on Oct. 9, 1935, in Parkersburg, Butler
County, Iowa, a son of Fred and Mary (Stickley) Frerichs.
He grew up in rural Allison, Iowa. He received his education by
attending rural school and graduated from Allison High School with the
Class of 1954.
On April 20, 1958, Larry was united in marriage to Lavone Landers at St.
Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Soon after his marriage, Larry was
drafted into the United States Army. He was discharged in 1960.
Most of Larry's working life was spent working for Carnation/Nestle
Corp. in Waverly, where he worked for 32 years as a machinist. He
retired in 1997.
His favorite retirement pastimes were hunting and fishing with his
grandkids. He enjoyed all the activities of his grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lavone; three sons,
Brad (Carol) Frerichs of Greene, Brit (Becky) Frerichs of Bristow and
Bryan (friend Jill) Frerichs of Bristow; six grandchildren, Chance
Frerichs, Lindsay (John) Brinkman, Jenny Frerichs, Dylan Frerichs, Lee
Frerichs and Cody Frerichs; two step-grandchildren, Dan Ross and Katie
Turner; four great-grandchildren, Derek and Laney Brinkman, Avery and
Haley; two step-great-grandchildren, Jade and Jarret Turner; two
sisters, Linda (Roger) Landers of Dumont and Karen Kettwig of
Clarksville; and his beloved dog, Butch.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Peggy LeBeck; and
one brother, Carroll Frerichs.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Larry Frerichs Memorial Fund in care of the family at 20228 160th St.,
Greene, IA 50636.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St., Greene. 641-823-4457
www.reidsfuneral
chapel.com
Published in Globe Gazette from November 10 to November 11, 2010
Helen V. Glaspey
WATERFORD, Wis. - Helen V. Glaspey, 92, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at
the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City, Iowa,
with Pastor Paul Collier officiating. Inurnment will be held at Memorial
Park Cemetery one hour prior to funeral service.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2010
Terry Gramenz
ALGONA - Terry Gramenz, 73, of Algona died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at
his home in Algona.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the First Baptist
Church in Algona with the Rev. Kevin Hollinger officiating. Burial will
be in the Cedar Township Cemetery in rural Rinard.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 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 November 11, 2010
Mabel I. Haunches
 MASON
CITY - Mabel I. Haunches, 94, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010,
at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with
the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson of St. John's Episcopal Church officiating.
Burial will be held in the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth. Visitation
will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church.
Mabel was born Aug. 6, 1916, in Cantril, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and
Anna (Baird) Jones. She graduated from Cantril High School before moving
to Mason City in 1938.
She was united in marriage to Willis W. Haunches on April 9, 1938, in
Kahoka, Mo. Mabel was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and
VFW
Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a security guard for the Mason City Municipal Airport and also
worked at Francis Lauer Youth Home.
Mabel was a very active worker for the Democratic Party and for the
employees of the Decker packinghouse. She also had a great love for
animals.
Mabel is survived by her special nieces and nephews, Sherry Lynch, Craig
Knedler, Stanley Knedler, Bessie Barnick, Mary Ann Voss, Ernest Hamson,
Gerald Hamson, Tony Harness and Janice Myers; and special friends Bonnie
Kern and Pat Steinfort.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marie Bailey and Mary
Harness; brother, Perry Jones; special niece, Trudy Runge; and nephews,
Willis Harness, Michael Lynch.
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.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2010
Lloyd D. Lunning
 MASON
CITY - Lloyd D. Lunning, 78 of Mason City died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010,
at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kent
Mechler, chaplain of Good Shepherd Health Center, officiating.
Upon Lloyd's wishes he was cremated and there will be no visitation.
Inurnment will be held at a later date in Clear Lake Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lloyd D. Lunning memorial
fund in care of the family.
Lloyd was born Jan. 17, 1932 in Rowan, Iowa, the son of Henry and Ida
Marie (Wildason) Lunning. He worked for the Milwaukee Road railroad for
a period of time, he then went to work for Winnebago Industries for 24
years until his retirement.
Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed
spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Betty L. Hanson of Mason City; step-son,
Duane Hanson and wife Toni of Osage; grandchildren, Chris (Katie) Avis,
Mark (Amber) Hanson, Amy Hanson, Samantha Hanson and Jesse Lowder;
great-grandchildren, Kylie, Elizabeth and Haylee; sister-in-law, Anola
Lunning; and many nieces and nephews.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marion, Virgil and
Alvin Lunning; and sister, Fern Thompson.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2010
Frances Rodemeyer
 MASON
CITY - Frances Rodemeyer, 94, of Sheffield died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010,
at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at First
United Methodist Church, Sheffield, with Pastor Janet Reickhoff-Faris
presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation
will be 4-7 p.m. at the Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Frances Lucile Rodemeyer was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Sheffield, the first
child of David and Minnie (Ingebretson) Atkins. She grew up on the
family farm south of Sheffield with her two brothers, Richard and
George, and sister, Jane, and was educated in Sheffield.
After attending State Teachers College in Cedar Falls for two years she
returned to Sheffield to teach in a one-room country school. Fran
returned to college, majored in math and business, and graduated with a
B.S. degree from Grinnell College in 1939.
On Aug. 14, 1949, Frances married Milo B. Rodemeyer, son of Dr.
Frederick and Sophia Rodemeyer of Sheffield. They moved to Minneapolis,
Minn., where Janet was born. When Milo left to serve in the
United States Navy
in
World War II,
Fran and Janet moved to Sheffield to be with family.
After the war, Fran and Milo made Sheffield their home, where David and
Joan where born. The loss of Milo in 1959 left her alone to raise her
family and care for Milo's parents.
Fran was a dedicated parent to her three children, supporting their
academic, athletic, music and church activities. Her association with
faculty and students during the 14 years she served as secretary to the
high school principal added to her school involvement.
Frances was an active citizen of the community. She worked on the
planning committee for the present day Methodist Church, was a member of
United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School. Fran enjoyed PEO,
Eastern Star, InterNos Study Club and the Library Foundation. She helped
in the planning and building of the new, present library.
Fran enjoyed traveling the world, including many lakes, rivers and
countries of most continents. She liked preparing meals and baking for
family and friends. The 32 winters she spent in her Florida home allowed
her to enjoy golf and bridge all year.
Having lived a long life, she was able to care for her mother and be an
important part of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's lives. Her
family was always her focus and support.
Living family members include her son, Dave (Joan) Rodemeyer of
Naperville, Ill.; daughters, Janet (Richard) Wells of Chappaqua, N.Y.,
and Joan (Brian) Johnson of Marshalltown; eight grandchildren and three
great grandchildren; brother-in-law Col. Dean E. Esslinger and
sister-in-law Maxine Atkinson.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 10 to November 12, 2010
Donald Eugene Winkowitsch
U.S. Army Korean Conflict
MASON CITY - Donald Eugene Winkowitsch, 79, of Allison passed away
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in
Mason City.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the Dumont
Reformed Church in Dumont.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at the
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place in the
Allison Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Fiet will officiate the service.
He was born March 29, 1931, in Quinn, S.D., to Theodore and Ethel
(Franken) Winkowitsch. Donald attended country schools in South Dakota.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean
Conflict.
Donald was united in marriage to Irene Crawford on July 26, 1954, at the
Reformed Church in Dumont. He owned and operated Winkowitsch Trucking
and farmed on the family farm. Donald enjoyed fishing, especially trips
to Canada, hunting, trapping, gambling, farming and spending time with
his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Winkowitsch of Allison; son Dennis
Winkowitsch of Allison; daughter Sandy Hildebrand of Allison and her
children Samantha and Matthew; son Steve Winkowitsch of Allison and his
children Holly Winkowitsch and special friend Ryan Roepke and her
children Janae and Alaynna and Zac (Debbie) Winkowitsch and their
children Caydlyn, Dallas and Steven; son Danny (Dawn) Winkowitsch of
Clear Lake and his children Brittany Winkowitsch and Trista (Jon) Hauge
and their daughter Jadyn; sister Mamie (Paul) Rottink; brother Jim
(Sylvia) Winkowitsch; sister Beverly (Robert) Boyd; brother Clifford
(Lila) Winkowitsch; sister Janet (Don) Bangs; along with numerous nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Sheldon, Russell and
Teddy; sisters Donna Osterdorf and Vivian Wildeboer; and son-in-law
Scott Hildebrand.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home,
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com,
641-456-3232.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 12, 2010
Posted on 14 November 2010
Chris M. Axelsen
U.S. Navy WWII
 THORNTON
- Chris M. Axelsen, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at
the IOOF Home, Mason City.
There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be
directed to the Chris Axelsen Memorial in care of
Donnabelle Axelsen, 625 14th Ave. North, No. 204, Clear
Lake, IA 50428.
Chris Meinecke Axelsen was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Clear
Lake, the son of Chris and Dora (Meinecke) Axelsen.
Chris was raised and attended school in Clear Lake. He
enlisted into the
United
States Navy
in 1937 and served during
WWII.
He was honorably discharged in 1947. Chris was united in
marriage to Donnabelle (Savage) Conroy on Dec. 1, 1 951;
to this union six children were born. Chris began
working for Water Tower Paint and Repair painting
towers, then became a salesman and later promoted to
vice president. He retired in 1984.
After retirement he worked part-time for Handicap
Village and continued part-time for Water Tower Paint
and Repair. Chris enjoyed helping with the Handicap
Village Annual Walk each year. Chris loved airplanes and
had his private pilot license. He enjoyed gardening,
especially his tomato plants and his apple trees. He was
a member of the (EAA) Experimental Aircraft Association
and the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, Clear Lake.
Chris is survived by his wife Donnabelle Axelsen, Clear
Lake; children Charles (Nancy) Conroy, Clear Lake,
Thomas (Gina) Axelsen, Forest Lake, Minn., Dawn (John)
Drydale, Clear Lake, and Rick Axelsen, Thornton;
daughter-in-law Claryce Conroy, Clear Lake; 12
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 10
great-great-grandchildren; brother Max (Margaret)
Axelsen, San Antonio, Texas; along with numerous nieces
and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents; children John
Axelsen and James Conroy; grandson Jerrad Axelsen,
granddaughter Chasidy Axelsen; brother Morris Axelsen;
and two sisters, Alexandra and Maxine.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear
Lake,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2010
Thomas Wayne Burnett
 MASON
CITY - Thomas Wayne Burnett, age 48, of Mason City, died
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center of
North Iowa.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15,
2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity
Lutheran Church officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4 to
6 p.m. today, Nov. 14, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral
Home. Memorials may be directed to the Thomas W. Burnett
Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Thomas was born on Nov. 2, 1962, in Charles City, the
son of Roger and Gayle (Rowley) Burnett. The family
later moved to New Mexico until returning back to
Rockford, where Tom graduated from high school. He then
attended two years electrical trade school in Sheldon.
Thomas would later receive his master electrician's
license. He worked for the City of Mason City for twenty
years as an electrician. Tom enjoyed hunting throughout
his entire life and looked forward to sporting clays. He
was a big fan of sitting around the TV on Sunday
afternoons to watch NASCAR and anything on the History
Channel. He also absorbed anything to do with war,
planes, and guns. Tom was an avid gunsmith and looked
forward to his new gunsmith business. He will be deeply
missed by all who loved and knew him.
Tom is survived by his wife, Janet Burnett, of Mason
City; two sons, Dillon Burnett and special friend,
Jessica Quintus, Paul (Ashley) Schutz; granddaughter,
Megan Schutz; his parents, Roger and Gayle Burnett of
Rockford; sister, Gwen (Pat) Rooney; mother-in-law,
LaVerne Zilge; sister-in-law, Susan (Steven) Wittwer;
brother-in-law, Larry (Kathy) Zilge; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents;
father-in-law, Luverne Zilge.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home &
Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City,
641-423-0924.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to
November 14, 2010
Kory Clinton Ford
U.S. Marine Corps
Vietnam War
 GRAPEVINE,
Texas - Kory Ford passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010,
surrounded by his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service for Kory Ford will be held
at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at Compass Christian
Church, 2600 Hall Johnson Road, Colleyville, TX 76034.
Officiating the service will be Dusty Rubeck, friend and
Dallas Christian College colleague. A reception will
follow the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kory
Ford Cancer Fund at Wells Fargo Bank, 1400 S. Main St.,
Grapevine, TX 76051.
Kory C. Ford was born June 28, 1947, to Stanley C. Ford
and Marlys of Colorado Springs, Colo. He married Linda
Hammer after being introduced by his mother in
Washington, D.C. They were married Sept. 21, 1968, in
Moorhead, Minn.
Kory served his country in the
U.S.
Marine Corps
from 1964 to 1968 and served 18 months in Vietnam. He
graduated from North Dakota State University in 1972.
Following their marriage Kory served as a policeman with
the Aurora Colorado Police Department. He later used his
many gifts from God working in the capitol fund campaign
drive for universities and corporations. He worked for
the University of North Texas from 1998 to 2004.
Kory retired in July 2010 from Dallas Christian College
where he successfully served as the assistant to the
president and established the first DCC President's
Council. During his service to DCC many influential
Christian businessmen were introduced to the college.
Kory's greatest service was to his Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Kory was preceded in death by his father, Stanley, in
1966 and brother Tracy in 2010.
Survivors: wife, Lin of Grapevine; children, Joshua of
Grapevine, Nathaniel of Red Oak and daughter, Kaija of
Denton; three grandchildren; mother, Marlys J.
Ford-Lundberg; step-father Lowell Lundberg; sister,
Stephanie Paruccini and brother James S. Ford, both of
California.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2010
Thomas E. Henry
U.S. Army WW II
 WATERLOO
- Thomas E. Henry, 88, of Waterloo, died Thursday, Nov.
11, 2010, at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday,
Nov. 15, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.
Burial will be at Waterloo Cemetery with flag
presentation by Waterloo American Legion No. 138,
VFW
Post No. 1623 and the Iowa Army National Guard.
Visitation will be from 1 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14,
at Locke Funeral Home, Waterloo.
Memorials to be directed at the discretion of the donor.
Online condolences may be left at
www.LockeFuneralHome.com.
Thomas E. Henry was born on May 2, 1922, in Fairfax,
Iowa, the son of John and Johanna Griffin Henry. He
married Donna Marie Leaman on June 2, 1946, in Waterloo.
Thomas was in the 14th Armored Division of the U.S. Army
in
World
War II
and served in Germany and France. He was a member of the
American Legion.
He was a machinist, gauge inspector and gauge repairman
at John Deere in Waterloo for 38 years until his
retirement in 1983.
Thomas is survived by his wife Donna, son John (Judy) of
Mason City, daughter-in-law Barbara (Don) Brown of Des
Moines, grandchildren: Sarah, Jim, Elizabeth, and
Clarissa, and great-granddaughter Heike.
He is preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers
and sisters, and son David.
Locke Funeral Home, 319-233-6138.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to
November 13, 2010
Cynthia J. Kern
CHARLES CITY - Cynthia J. Kern, 53, of Charles City
died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Floyd County Medical
Center in Charles City after a valiant struggle with
cancer.
Memorial services for Kern will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
at Calvary Baptist Church, Charles City. Rev. Tim
Robbins will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later
date.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the
service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of
arrangements; 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2010
Hazel I. Moe
LAKE MILLS - Hazel I. Moe, 86, of Lake Mills, died
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Lake Mills Care Center
in Lake Mills.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Salem Lutheran Church in
Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.
Inurnment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake
Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at
the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to Salem Lutheran Church, 401
S. Lake St, Lake Mills, IA, 50450, or to Hospice of
North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA, 50401,
in Hazel's name.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to
November 14, 2010
Laurena H. Voigt
ALGONA - Laurena H. Voigt, 92, of Algona died
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society,
Algona.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday,
Nov. 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona, with the
Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in East
Lawn Cemetery, Algona.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at
Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue
one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-295-3731,
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2010
Posted
on 14 November 2010
Donald Ballhagen
SHEFFIELD - Donald Ballhagen, 79, of Sheffield, died Thursday, Nov.
11, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield,
www.retzfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2010
Maelani Rose Hadley
 CORALVILLE
- Maelani Rose Hadley, 16- day-old infant daughter of Wyatt and Kimberly
Hadley, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics, from complications of prematurity.
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 13, at Lensing
Funeral Home, 605 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City. A memorial service will
follow at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the
Maelani Rose Hadley Memorial Fund.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.lensingfuneral.com
under obituaries.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2010
Barry L. Hendershot
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Barry L. Hendershot, 56, passed into eternity on
Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
Minn.
Barry had lost his long battle with liver disease. Barry was born in
Sheboygan, Wis., on Sept. 4, 1954. He married his high school sweetheart
Lou Ann Nelson in Rock Falls, Ill., on July 22, 1972. He came to the
area in 1976, first living in Neenah, Wis., and then moved to Oshkosh in
1981 with his wife and daughter.
Barry began employment with Chicago and North Western Railroad in 1973,
the location was Sterling, Ill., then in Wisconsin - the location was
Neenah, Wis. He then worked in Escanaba, Mich. for several years until
the railroad was purchased by Union Pacific Railroad in 1994. Barry
continued with Union Pacific, being promoted to track maintenance
supervisor in 1995 during which time he traveled a five-state area.
Barry returned to the Sheboygan, Wis., area to work in 1998, and then
went to the Milwaukee area where he spent the remainder of his
employment. Barry enjoyed his grandsons Nick and Max, deer hunting,
fishing, year-round, professional baseball, and his grandsons' baseball.
Barry was an exceptional third baseman in softball, and also enjoyed
college basketball and professional college and his grandsons' football.
Barry is survived by his wife Lou Ann, his daughter Corrie Hearn
(Robert, Jr.), his beloved grandsons Nicholas and Maxwell, and his
loving companions, Ellie (English Springer Spaniel), Eli and Edie (the
best cats in the world).
Barry is further survived by his father Roger J. Hendershot and brother
Glen (Susan), all from Mason City, Iowa, and sisters Donna (William)
Zelazoski of Green Bay and Linda Field of Surprise, Ariz., his
mother-in-law Donna Eade, his sister-in-law Christine (Jeffery) Wells
both from Sterling, Ill., brother-in-law Martin (Kris) Nelson from
Cottonwood, Ariz., along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and
great nieces and nephews.
Barry was preceeded in death by his sister Joy Hendershot, mother
Marilyn Hendershot both of Mason City, Iowa, father-in-law Irvin H.
Nelson, stepfather-in-law both of Sterling. Ill. and his grandparents,
several aunts and uncles.
Anyone who knew Barry knew how much he enjoyed life in his own way and
in doing so, had a profound impact on the people around him. He became
more like himself every year, and will be missed profoundly.
No funeral services are planned at Barry's request, however condolences
to the family may be made and any monetary gifts can be sent to The
Hearn's, 553 W. 17th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902 and will gratefully be
deposited into The Barry Hendershot Benefit Account to help with medical
expenses.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2010
Wright O. Thompson
CLEAR LAKE - Wright O. Thompson, 86, of Clear Lake, died Friday, Nov.
12, 2010 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake,
641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2010
Posted on 14 November
2010
Lawrence Donald "Don" Ballhagen
SHEFFIELD - Lawrence Donald "Don" Ballhagen, 79, of Sheffield, died
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason
City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zion St. John
Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding.
Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery of Rockford.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Retz Funeral Home,
Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
www.retzfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Donald J. Bork
FERN PARK, Fla. - Donald J. Bork, 84, of Fern Park, Fla., formerly of
Grafton, Iowa, died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.
A graveside inurnment service will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at 2
p.m. at the Grafton Cemetery in Grafton, Iowa.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Kimberly Hansen
VENTURA - Kimberly Hansen, 58, of Ventura, died Saturday, Nov. 13,
2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
101 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Eleanor Amanda (Brones) McConkey
 DES
MOINES - On Nov. 11, 2010, her beloved Veterans Day, Eleanor Amanda (Brones)
Fogue McConkey left her worldly home and joined her family in their
heavenly home after 100 years, two months and 18 days.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist
Church, formerly known as the Norwegian Methodist Church, in Forest
City, Iowa, followed by burial at West Prairie Cemetery in Leland, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at
Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines.
Eleanor was born on August 24, 1910, south of Lake Mills, to Ellsworth
and Ida (Halvorson-Brekke) Brones. She was baptized and confirmed in the
Norwegian Methodist church that her grandfather, Peter Brones, was a
founder of. Eleanor attended schools at the Higgenbotham and Vatne
schools near their home in Mount Valley Township.
Amanda married Norris Fogue and to that union one son, Richard Dean, was
born. That marriage later ended in divorce. She then married D.C.
McConkey. Her husband and his brothers built an apartment complex in
which she and D.C. lived and managed for many years, until D.C. built
Eleanor a new home overlooking the city of Des Moines. He told her she
deserved a home, not an apartment. Eleanor managed the apartments for
over 60 years until the time of her death. She also had worked at S.S.
Kresge's in downtown Des Moines.
Eleanor volunteered her services for many organizations. She loved
people and she loved helping people in need. Eleanor would give up
things for herself in order to give to others. One of her favorite
places was the Veteran's Home, she knew these men gave up many things
for their country so, she said what she could do for them was little for
what they had given up. She volunteered there for a total of 4,007
hours. Another favorite was Iowa Public Television. Not only was it her
favorite station to watch, it was an opportunity for her to give back.
She was the beloved "Popcorn Lady" from 1987-1995 for Friends of IPTV
telethons. She not only popped the popcorn, she provided the poppers,
popcorn and all the seasoning for it.
She was a member of Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church, was a member
and served as President of the Civil War Rountable Daughters of Union
Veteran's of the Civil War, the National Organization of the Auxiliary
of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, a 50-year member of
AARP and for the last few years served as the AARP's Sunshine Girl, a
member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and many more.
One of her true great passions was working on her family tree. She had
traveled extensively doing research and was very excited to go to Norway
to see where it all began. She was very passionate in getting her family
to know where they came from.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; her son, Richard
Dean; three brothers, Lloyde (Ester), Richard (Dorthy) and James
(Violet); two sisters, Helen (Porter) and Stella (Dean); six nieces and
nephews.
Eleanor is survived by four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; thirteen very special nieces and nephews, and an
abundance of special relatives and friends.
Peace be with you Eleanor and a great big HUG!!
Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines, 515-243-5221.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
John R. Peterson
GOODELL - John R. Peterson, 88, of Goodell and Belmond, died
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the Belmond Medical Center.
Arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane
South in Belmond, 641- 444-3248.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Freida M. Rezab
PLYMOUTH - Freida M. Rezab 84, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the
Heritage Care Center, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E. Mason City 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Dr. Michael E. Thede
MASON CITY - Dr. Michael E. Thede, 65, of Decorah, formerly of Mason
City, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in
Decorah.
A memorial service for Michael will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16,
2010, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason
City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the
chapel.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Diana L. Wilson
FOREST CITY - Diana L. Wilson, 84, of Forest City, died Saturday,
Nov. 13, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010,
at the First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Snyder
officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City,
641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2010
Posted on 14 November
2010
Lawrence Donald "Don" Ballhagen
U.S. Navy Korean Conflict
 SHEFFIELD - Lawrence Donald "Don" Ballhagen, 79, of Sheffield, passed
away Thursday evening, Nov. 11, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center- North
Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion St. John
Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding.
Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery of Rockford.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Retz Funeral Home,
Sheffield.
Don was born on Aug. 26, 1931, at Rockford, the eldest child of Lawrence
and Irene (Marrs) Ballhagen. Don graduated from Rockwell High School. He
served four years in the
U.S. Navy
during the Korean Conflict on the hospital ship, USS Consolation. He
returned home to work at Decker's and Murphy Truck Lines, and then
started farming at Rockford.
On May 24, 1957, Don was united in marriage with Diana Eberling at
Rockwell. To this union three children were born: Kevin, Kathy and
Koreen.
He began farming in the Sheffield area in 1965 and for many years ran
the Sheffield Inn with his wife, Diana.
Don will be missed very much by his wife, children and grandchildren who
were the love of his life. He very much enjoyed his family times. In his
spare time he enjoyed going fishing with his buddies, Mel Ammerman, Mel
Bolk, and Jerry Patro. On Saturday evenings he would settle in with his
bowl of popcorn and watch RFD TV.
Don is survived by his wife Diana; son, Kevin (Tami) of Sheffield;
daughters: Kathy (Kelly) of Phoenix, Ariz., and Koreen Potts of
Newburgh, Ind.; five grandchildren: Mark, Carley and Shelby Ballhagen;
Reagan and Henry Potts; one brother, Duane (Shirley) Ballhagen,
Rockwell; and one sister, Sandy (Harold) Pippert, Mason City.
Don is preceded in death by his grandson, Travis Ballhagen; his parents;
sister, Sharon Cordle; niece, Brenda Cordle; and nephew, Will Ballhagen.
Memorials may be directed to the Sheffield Fire Department, Sheffield
Emergency Squad or the American Legion at Rockwell.
Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, 641-892-4241.
www.retzfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2010
Lois Eastman
MASON CITY - Lois Eastman, 70, of Mason City, died Saturday, Nov. 13,
2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at
the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., Mason City, with the
Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery,
Kensett.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2010
Walter Eggerth
GARNER - Walter Eggerth, 84, of Garner died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at
the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner,
641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2010
Peggy June (Severs) Fick
 MASON
CITY - Peggy June (Severs) Fick, age 83, of 620 N. Jackson, Mason City,
died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on
Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania
Ave., Mason City.
Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at
Memorial Park Cemetery with good friend, Peg Davis, officiating. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be given to the Peggy Fick Memorial Fund.
Peggy was born on June 27, 1927, in Mason City, the daughter of Gus and
Coral (Lester) Severs. She graduated from Mason City High School in
1945. She was married to Clyde (Bob) Fick on Oct. 4, 1946. They were
blessed with a son, Randy, on Sept. 1, 1947. Her family was always the
joy of her life.
Peggy started antiquing with her mother and sister and later ran several
antique stores with her son. Peggy loved animals and, throughout her
life, she gave a home to many abandoned pets.
Left to cherish her memory are two grandchildren: Michael Fick and sons,
Thomas and Joshua Fick of Northwood; Kristy (Kevin) Brass and children,
Ethan Meiburg, Dalton and Mackenzie Brass, of Apple Valley, Minn.;
daughter-in-law, Karen Fick, of Clear Lake; nephew, Terry (Linda)
Turnure, of Mason City and their children; niece, Debbie (Turnure) Smith
and her children; aunts, Catherine Schreckengost of Mason City and
Hannah Lamb of Des Moines; cousins, Arlene Van Horn, Sally Bonjour,
Betty McLaughlin, John Lamb and Gerald Lamb.
Peggy wanted to express thanks to several very special people in her
life: to Dr. Stephen Septer for his kindness and care through the years;
to Janet Marvin, home aide, who always did so much more than was
expected and who became a close friend; to Larry and Peggy Davis for all
their kindness, assistance and friendship.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Coral Severs;
husband, Clyde; son Randy; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and
Clarence Turnure; aunt and uncle, Albert and Berniece Lester; uncles,
Jet Lamb and Howard Schreckengost.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 9 to November 15, 2010
Carroll B. Johnson
WINNEBAGO, Minn. - Carroll B. Johnson, 67, of Winnebago, Minn., died
at United Hospital District, Blue Earth, Minn., on Nov. 13, 2010.
Services for Carroll will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at
Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, Iowa, with Pastor Terry Mahnke and Pastor
Ronald Jobe officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Winter Funeral Home
in Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Blue Earth, Minn.,
507-526-2216.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2010
Rose Lundberg
BRITT - Rose Lundberg, 96, of Britt passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Bill) Peterson of Britt, and
granddaughters, Debra Lester, of Britt, and Christine (Mark) Ice, of
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839.
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2010
Harry Eugene "Gene" Sites
NORTHWOOD - Harry Eugene "Gene" Sites, 61, of Northwood, died on
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
His funeral service will be at 1 p.m Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Braman
& Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, Ind., with a visitation beginning
at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson, Ind.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2010
Diana L. Wilson
 FOREST
CITY - Diana L. Wilson, age 84, of Forest City, died Saturday, Nov. 13,
2010, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at
the First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Snyder
officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Petersen Lund Funeral
Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Diana L. Wilson was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., on Oct. 20, 1926, the
daughter of Roy and Jenny (Wagner) Mills. She received her elementary
education in Webster City, and graduated from Webster City High School
in 1944. She furthered her studies at Drake University in Des Moines
graduating in 1948 with a B.S. degree in education.
On June 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to H.R. (Ray) Wilson in
Webster City. The couple made their home in California while Ray
completed his classwork at Long Beach City College. They also resided in
Des Moines, and Chicago, Ill. In 1955, they moved to Forest City where
Dr. Wilson began his optometry practice.
Diana was a kindergarten teacher. She taught in Webster City, Des
Moines, Hammond, Ill, Lake Mills. In Forest City she taught remedial
reading at home. For 16 years, she worked at Wally's Furniture in Forest
City.
Diana was a member of the Women's Optometric Association, serving four
years as secretary/treasurer. She was president of the Women's Auxiliary
for two years and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a
long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Forest City where she
taught Bible school and Sunday school before retiring to Clear Lake in
1992 and transferring her membership to the Clear Lake United Methodist
Church.
Diana is survived by her children: Kristine (Riley) Lewis of Forest
City; Marsha (Robin) Wood of Forest Lake, Minn.; Mark (Barbara) Wilson
of Battlefield, Mo. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Todd (April)
Lewis, Karey (Robert) Alvarado, Sara Adkins, Matthew Wilson and Michael
Wilson; three great-grandchildren: Noah and Elle Lewis and Jordan
Alvarado; a sister, Cornelia Lukehart, of Sioux City; and several
wonderful nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, her parents, her brother,
Guy Mills, and brother-in-law, Joe Lukehart.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2010
Posted on 15 November
2010 by Marie Thompson
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