MASON CITY - Lois A. Eastman, 70, of Mason City, passed away suddenly at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, after suffering a fall at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., Mason City, with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 17, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Lois A. Eastman Memorial Fund.

Lois Annette Sorenson was born on June 17, 1940, in Rake, to Howard and Frieda (Legried) Sorenson. She graduated from Kiester High School in Kiester, Minn.

On Aug. 30, 1958, Lois was united in marriage to Duane Eastman. They were blessed with three daughters: Lisa, Lana, and Lara.

For many years Lois worked at the Kensett Bank as well as the Northwood State Bank. Duane and Lois also operated the Kensett D & L Cash and Carry for several years.

Among Lois' hobbies, she enjoyed collecting and restoring dolls as well as crocheting. She loved leaving her lipstick kiss on everyone!

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Lisa (Phil) Nordquist, Lana (Randy) Beaver, and Lara Eastman; two grandchildren, Aaron Beaver and Amanda Dunbar; special friend and companion, Rodger Swartwood; one sister, Korrine Olson; two special adopted daughters, Barb (Lena) Brandau and Julie Hove; many beloved nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Duane Eastman; parents, Howard and Frieda Sorenson; a sister, Beverly Flom and one sister in infancy, Harriet.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

GARNER - Walter H. Eggerth, 84, of Garner, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with the Rev. Will Hunsaker of the Open Bible Church in Clear Lake officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner.

Walter Harold Eggerth, the son of Emil and Christine (Attig) Eggerth, was born on Oct. 29, 1926, at Renwick. He attended school at Renwick and then moved with his family to Galt and later to Garner.

On Aug. 20, 1950, he married Verna Mae Hanson at the United Methodist Church in Garner. They farmed Northeast of Garner where Walter also operated a farm machinery repair shop. In 2005, they moved into Garner. Walter enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing and working on machinery.

He was a member of the Open Bible Church in Clear Lake.

Walter is survived by his wife of sixty years, Verna Mae of Garner; six children, Dave (Patricia) Eggerth of Forest City, Nancy Eggerth of Ventura, Gary (Donna) Eggerth of Clear Lake, Larry (Cj) Eggerth of Mason City, Diane (Tim) Jones of Ventura and James Eggerth of California; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Merle Eggerth.

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

VENTURA - Kimberly Hansen, 55, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street Clear Lake.

Memorials may be directed to the Kimberly Hansen Memorial in care of Vance Hansen, P.O. Box 281 Ventura, IA 50482.

Kimberly Sue Atherton was born on June 28, 1955, in Iowa City, the daughter of Robert E. and Pat (Slinger) Atherton. She graduated from Charles City High School. After graduation she attended Luther College and Iowa State University. Kimberly was united in marriage to Vance Hansen on May 31, 1986. She was blessed with three children, Misty, Nathaniel and Jared.

Kim enjoyed needlecrafts especially counted cross stitch, sewing and knitting. Kim was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed the outdoors tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, fishing and camping. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. When her children were in younger she enjoyed attending their school activities. Kim was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.

Kim is survived by her mother Pat (Byron) Kruse, Charles City, husband Vance Hansen, Ventura, children Misty (Matthew) Green, Killeen, Texas, Nathaniel Hansen, Hyde Park, N.Y., and Jared Hansen, Ventura; grandchildren Bryce and Emily Green, Killeen, Texas, mother-in-law Lois "Lindy" Hansen, IOOF Home, Mason City; brother Greg (Carmen) Atherton, Fruitland, Fla.; brothers and sister-in-law Kevin Hansen, Clear Lake, Susan Hansen, Osage and David Hansen, Clear Lake; along with many nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.

Kim is preceded in death by her father Robert Atherton, infant sister Debra; infant grandson Zachery Green, father-in-law Clifford "Biff" Hansen.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com.

Karen Lien

MASON CITY - Karen Lien, 69, of Mason City, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

GOODELL - John R. Peterson, 88, of Goodell and Belmond, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services for John Peterson will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday Nov. 16, at the United Methodist Church, in Goodell. Pastor Paddy Druhl will officiate. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery east of Goodell. Graveside military rites will be provided by the Goodell American Legion and the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for John Peterson was held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday Nov. 15, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church today.

John Ronald, the son of Lauretz and Laura Christie Peterson, was born on Sept. 8, 1922, in Goodell. John grew up in the Goodell area where he attended school. John graduated from the Goodell High School in 1940. After high school, John entered the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he served during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

John was united in marriage to Mavis Schisel on Feb. 22, 1948, in Garner. John farmed his entire life, first east of Goodell, then later in 1953, west of Goodell. In 1977, the Petersons moved to a house south of Goodell on Highway 69. In 1999 the couple moved to a home in Belmond. In 2008 they moved to the assisted living in Clarion, where they spent the past two years before entering the the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

John is remembered for his love of caring for the grounds surrounding his homes. John had a love for music and was known to burst out in song at any time.

John was a member of the E.U.B. Church in Goodell, which later became the United Methodist Church. He served the church in several capacities over the years. John served on the Board of Directors of the Klemme Co-op. He was a member of the Goodell American Legion. John was very proud of the time, work and care he gave as a member of the Amsterdam Township Cemetery Trustees.

John is survived by his wife, Mavis, children, Betty Hadley and husband, Kevin of Rowan: Cindy Fletcher and husband, Jim of Clarion: Ron Peterson of San Angelo, Texas; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Lula Bell and husband, Fred of Klemme; brother, Christie Peterson of Goodell; in-laws, Edna Peterson of Corwith; Leslie Meres of Ariz.; Betty and Ed Anderson of Clear Lake; Jack and Bessie Schisel of Garner; Larry and Linda Schisel of Garner; Elling Schisel of Bricelyn, Minn.; Bob Schisel of Garner; Gary and Jean Schisel of Garner and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, great granddaughter, Maelani Rose: six sisters: two brothers: three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, IA 50421, 641-444- 3248.

FOREST CITY - Monte Swanson, 53, of Forest City, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

MASON CITY - Michael E. Thede, 65, of Highlandville, Iowa, formerly of Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.

A celebration of life service for Michael will be held at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time today, Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the chapel.

Those wishing to honor his memory through a memorial contribution may wish to consider memorial be made to the NIACC Foundation in his memory.

Michael E. Thede was born on Aug. 6, 1945, the son of Everett and Helen Thede.
Mike was an exemplary educator, retiring from North Iowa Area Community College in 2002. He taught Western civilization and geography courses. Mike was among the first to utilize Iowa's telecommunications network for off-campus delivery of educational courses. He coached several colleagues in the use of this technology and then later was among the first to offer online courses. Mike authored a multi-media course, "Real Coaching", for Drake University. While at Iowa Central Community College he coached football and later served NIACC in a similar capacity. After retiring from NIACC, Mike developed the graduate program in geography at Florida Gulf Coast University. Mike received his bachelor's degree from Parsons College, a master's degree from Northwest Missouri State University and his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida. Early in life he learned the values of hard work, trust and honesty in his father's restaurant business in Cedar Rapids. The family moved to Florida but after a hurricane devastated the family's business they returned to Cedar Rapids.

Mike was a kind, generous man with loyalties to friends and family that few achieve. He demanded respect but reciprocated in full. His word was his bond. He had a very quick with and enjoyed great conversations. He loved world travel. For those privileged to travel with him he had an encyclopedic mind for events and culture in any Western European country. As a true Hawkeye fan, he had season tickets and missed few games. He enjoyed the serenity of trout fishing in northeast Iowa and on the "flats" off the coast of Western Florida. In many ways, Mike was a social director, whether after an evening of shooting sporting clays or organizing retirees in southern Florida for Christmas celebrations. Mike spent the last eight months living the dream of owning a log home alongside South Bear Creek in the friendly community of Highlandville, Iowa. He found peace in this beautiful forested valley enjoying trout fishing, watching the area wildlife, and appreciating the scenery. Mike was genuinely happy when he was in the company of a dog or pursuing his woodworking hobby in his garage.

Mike touched many lives and we are all blessed for knowing and loving this kind and thoughtful man that would do anything to bring joy to others. If the measure of a man is gauged by the love of family and friends, then Mike's life is a testament to a good, meaningful life. Truly he will be missed but our memories of a life well lived persist.

Survivors include his niece, Anne (Bryan) Ferguson of Elgin, Ill., a brother-in-law, Ken Shogren of Cedar Rapids, and other extended family members and many friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Helen (Minnick) Thede, and a sister, Carol Shogren.

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

CLEAR LAKE - Wright O. Thompson, 86, 405 27th Ave. South, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

There will be a family service with inurnment at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Wright O. Thompson Memorial Fund in care of Sarah Berschman, 45742 30th Ave., Buffalo Center, IA 50424.

Wright was born on Dec. 27, 1923, in McCallsburg, Iowa, the son of Jesse and Katie (Johnson) Thompson. He graduated from McCallsburg High School and attended both Iowa State University and Purdue University. Wright was inducted into the Army in February 1943 and served through the end of World War II. His tour with the 256th Engineer Combat Battalion took him through England, France and Germany.

Wright was united in marriage to Jean Drake, on Jan. 15, 1949, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. To this union three daughters were born: Sarah, Becky and Teresa. They lived in Radcliffe until moving to Clear Lake in 1964. In 1969, they moved to Lakota where Wright was a branch manager for Farmers Trust and Savings Bank for many years until he retired. They moved to Buffalo Center in 2003 and returned to Clear Lake in 2009, where Wright and Jean had continued to enjoy spending their summers.

Wright is survived by his three daughters: Sarah Berschman, Buffalo Center, Becky (Al Hayward) Van Slyke, Ventura, and Teresa (Tom) Price, Lakota; five grandchildren, Alyson (Thomas) Finley, Des Moines, Jesse Van Slyke, Clear Lake, Derick (Kim) Price, Stanhope, Lucas (Ileana) Price, Olathe, Kan. and Brent Price, Lakota; seven great grandchildren, Phelan and Lochlan Finley, Landon and Olivia Price and Isaiah, Amilicia and Tatiana Price; one brother Jim Thompson, Ames; brothers and sister-in-law, Richard (Phyllis) Drake, Radcliffe, Robert Drake, Hubbard, and Charles Drake, Des Moines, as well as many special nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Wright is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean (April 18, 2010); infant grandson Jess Price; brothers Everett, Harlan, Lester and Audrey Thompson, and sisters Gertrude Thompson and Virginia Koehler.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com.

DUMONT - Gerald E. Viet, 80, of Dumont, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

LUVERNE - Marcia Anne Arends, 66, of LuVerne, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at Zion Lutheran Church in LuVerne with the Rev. Henry Friedrich officiating. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in LuVerne. Burial will be in the LuVerne Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-LuVerne, 515-882-3322, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

DUMONT - Paul H. Gerdes, 82, of Dumont passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery. The Rev. Jeff Fiet and the Rev. Doug Tharpe will officiate the service.

Paul H. Gerdes was born July 9, 1928, to Dirk and Stena Greenfield Gerdes at the family farm, rural Dumont.

He was educated through the eighth grade at Madison 4 country school. He went on to graduate from Reisch Auctioneer School at Mason City and famously practiced his skills in the bathtub.

He was married to Margaret Becker on Sept. 1, 1950, at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ackley. He and Margaret made their home for 60 years in the same house he was born in.

Paul was a lifelong farmer, raising corn, soybeans, hogs and cattle. He started out farming with teams of horses and graduated to his treasured JD Gator.

Paul was a 4-H leader, served on the County Compensation Board, was a member of the Soybean Association and was active in the Republican Party.

He was very active in Butler County and state Farm Bureau, having served as president, voting delegate and in several other offices and responsibilities.

He was named a Master Swine Producer, which was quite an accomplishment in its day.

He served on the Dumont Community School Board.

He was a member of IPLA (Interstate Producers Livestock Association) and served on the board of directors, and was a seed sales dealer for DeKalb for many years.

Paul was gifted lay speaker and shared his faith and messages with many area church congregations.

A member of the Gideons, he and Margaret very much enjoyed their fellowship with other Gideon members. Paul also made calls on Butler County jail prisoners, sharing his faith and giving Gideon Bibles.

Paul was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church.

Paul is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Marilyn (Roger) Freeman of Clear Lake; son, Mark (Deb) of Aredale; grandchildren, David (Shanna) Freeman and Andrea (Derek) Nyhus of Plymouth, Minn., Jodi (Harv) Gerdes Demuth of Osage, Kelli (Shane) Roenfanz of West Des Moines and Maggie Gerdes of Waverly; great grandchildren Tyler Nyhus, Josephine Freeman and Morgan Nyhus; brothers, Robert (Darlene) Gerdes of Allison and Herman (Donna) Gerdes of Stomsberg, Neb.; sister-in-law Hazel Fuller and brother-in-law J. Frederick Freese of Ackley; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, infant brother and nephew (Doug Gerdes).

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CEDAR RAPIDS - Ann Marie Hopp, 62, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids with the Rev. Jerry Doellinger officaiting.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, Iowa.

Ann was born on July 14, 1948, the daughter of Ralph and Vera (Richardson) Crawford, in Mason City. On June 7, 1974, she was united in marriage to Marvin Hopp. Ann worked at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center for 14 years.

Survivors include her children, David (Rejeanna) Hopp of Webster City, Kelly (Chris Mays) Hopp of Cedar Rapids and Kevin (Hanna) Hopp of Oceanside, Calif.; four grandchildren, Avery, Atlanta, Isabella and Brianna; sister, Diana (Richard) Ockerman of Cherokee; mother-in-law, Medora Hopp of Williamsburg; two uncles, Charles (Janet) Richardson and Oscar (Delores) Crawford, both of Mason City; brother-in-law, Larry (Mary Sue) Hopp of Conroy; dear friend, Sharon Koch; and many other special friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Marvin.

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MASON CITY - Karen Lien, 69, of Mason City died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Nov. 18, 2010) at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Karen Lien Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Karen O. Lien was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Lake Mills the daughter of William "Bill" Martinson Sr. and Cora S. Ellingson. She attended schools in Lake Mills until moving to Mason City and graduating in 1958.

Karen and Jack were united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1960, and to this union three children were born. Karen and Jack just celebrated their 50th anniversary.

She worked at the Globe Gazette in the classified ads department for 19 years until her retirement. After retirement she worked at Burke's Bar and Grill for 14 years.

Karen looked forward to her weekends which she spent with her family. Saturdays consisted of eating lunch with her kids and grandchildren and then shopping. Sundays were spent playing cards with her kids and grandchildren, and she enjoyed cooking for everyone. She enjoyed playing bingo, trips to the casino, bowling and spending time with her "Burke's Girls." Karen and Jack enjoyed attending car shows.

Karen was a very proud and dedicated grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their activities. She enjoyed her family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Lien of Mason City; children, Jodi Wendel (Dan Brallier) of Mason City, Kim Mariner (David) of Mason City and Jay and wife Angie of Mason City; grandchildren, Heather Wendel (Rob Cameron), Cody Wendel, Brittany Cowell and husband Kyle, Dylan and McKenzie Mariner and Parker and Tanner Lien; great-grandson, Gage Cameron; siblings, JoAnn Carlsen, Sheryl Pavelka and husband Joe, Bill Martinson and wife Cindy and Lou Jean Hayes and husband Don.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Milford Martinson; and a brother in infancy and brother-in-law, Darrell Carlsen.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

IOWA FALLS - Dorothy Puttkamer, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls of pancreatic cancer.

Graveside services for Dorothy Puttkamer will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in Dorothy's name.

The Linn's Funeral Home, 5121 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

DUMONT - George Reiners, 90, of Dumont, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Pastor Jeff Fiet will officiate the service. Burial will be place in the Dumont Cemetery.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

CHARLES CITY - Dr. Edward E. "Ed" Schmiedel, 80, of Charles City, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 16, 2010, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Dr. Ed Schmiedel will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the First Congregational Church in Charles City. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and after 12:30 p.m. at the church on Saturday, Nov. 20.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.

FOREST CITY - Monte Swanson, 53, of Forest City, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Eric Miller and Pastor Doug Snyder officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N Clark Street in Forest City. Visitation will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Monte Carl Swanson was born in Britt, on Jan. 22, 1957, son of Ronald and Darlene Swanson of Crystal Lake. He graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1975.

On June 2, 1979, he was united in marriage with Jody Bolinger at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. The couple made their home in Forest City where they became members of the First Baptist Church.

Monte carried on the Swanson Trucking name for many years, working alongside his father and also his son, Shane. He could be seen driving down the road and every now and then you would get a friendly swerve from him.

Monte loved spending time with family and friends, riding his Harley, and helping Shane with racing. His family was everything to him and he especially loved being called "Papa." He never missed his kids' events. Monte was always the first one available when you needed a helping hand, unless his Vikings or Hawkeyes were on. He never passed up a cup of coffee or a conversation. Around his house on holidays, he was always known for his "dad jokes" - never made much sense, but they made him laugh. His laugh could always bring a smile to your face. We will cherish all of his memories.

Monte will be greatly missed by his wife, Jody, his children: Shane (Maggie) Swanson of Forest City, Rachael Swanson of Forest City, Ashley (Chad) Lunning of Grantsburg, Wis., Thomas Swanson of Forest City and Samuel Swanson of Forest City. Also surviving are two grandchildren: Trayce Swanson and Brayden Lunning, his parents, Ronald and Darlene Swanson, a brother, Rodney Swanson, several special nieces and nephews, and many many friends.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

MASON CITY - Joyce Swift, 81, of Mason City died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Good Shepherd Health Center, with her family by her bedside.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 26, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., in Mason City with the Pastor Paul Collier officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Those who wish may direct memorials to the First Presbyterian Church or the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, No. 444, 505 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309-2321.

Joyce was born in Mason City on March 27, 1929, to Gladys M. (Kiser) Bisbee and Floyd E. Bisbee, the first of three children. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1946 and attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. On Feb. 20, 1948, Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Chuck Swift, also of Mason City. For 62 years, the couple remained sweethearts. In earlier years, Joyce was active with the Board of Public Health, the YWCA Board of Directors, Community Chest, and her church, the First Presbyterian, of which she was a long-term member. She was active on the Board of Directors of Marshall & Swift, Inc. for over 40 years and was of invaluable assistance in the company's transition to a regional textile service supply company. After moving from town to "the farm" in 1967, Joyce's interests grew to include gardening, birding, and planting trees. Together with Chuck, their children, and the help of "lucky" friends, they planted over 16,000 trees on their land. Her next project was the creation of her flower gardens. They were beautiful and she loved working in them.

To those who knew her, Joyce will be remembered as not only kind and gracious, but generous with her love and attention. Joyce made everything fun, from family vacations and extended-family reunions to holiday feasts for friends and family. She was a devoted wife, a loving and supportive mother, and a true friend. Her grandchildren were bewitched by their Nanny, and each developed a special bond with her. Her nieces and nephews were very important to her, also, and they treasure the love they shared with her. Joyce left this world a better place for being here. She will be greatly missed.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Charles D. Swift, son, Steve Swift and his wife, Sheila, of Clear Lake; daughter, Alison Konefes of Mason City, grandchildren Jennie Hoglund, her husband, Grant, and great-grandchildren, Evan and Norah Hoglund, of St. Paul, Minn., grandsons Chuck Konefes of Lincoln Park, Ill. and Steve Konefes of Rogers Park, Ill..; son, Alan Swift and his wife, Debbie, of Hayden, Ind., granddaughter, Margo Crabb, and great-grandchildren, Paige and Ben Crabb, of Coeur d'Alene, Ind., granddaughter, Melissa DeVisser and her husband, Jerre, and great-grandchildren Tyler Sheahan and Lilly DeVisser of Pell City, Alabama; sister, Janice Litteneker, of Idaho Falls, Ind.; sister-in-law, Hetsy Bisbee, of Stonington, Conn.; and many cousins and nieces and nephews. Special friends include Nancy Bauer and Dorothy Prunty, both of Clear Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jean Bisbee, and brother-in-law, Paul Litteneker.

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.

LAKE MILLS - Larry Thomas McCauley, 66, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at his home in Lake Mills.

Military graveside service will be performed at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown, by Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

All friends and family are invited, immediately following the inurnment, to a gathering in Larry's honor at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at The Grand Café, 201 West Main Street, Lake Mills.

Larry Thomas McCauley was born on Nov. 1, 1944, in Forest City, son of Francis E. and Agnes S. (Rodberg) McCauley.

Larry graduated Class of 1962 from Fertile High School, Fertile. Larry was the "class clown." He enjoyed cooking and cruising the countryside in his car.

Larry had worked at Armor/Decker in Mason City for 14 years, Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Lund Foods and Fleetguard Industries in Lake Mills.

He is survived by his brother Mike and his wife Sandy McCauley of Mason City; one niece, Kimberly McCauley, and one nephew, Christopher McCauley, both of Tulsa, Okla.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Caroline, in infancy; one brother, Roger; and his ex-wife, Rosalie.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

CLARION - Timothy Reiland, 52, of Clarion died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will be at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. A Scriptural wake service will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, phone 515-532-2233, fax 515-532-3312, www.ewingfh.com.

ALGONA - Vicky L. Bowman Hall, 47, of Algona died Monday, November 15, 2010, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Jason Peterson officiating.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church Life Center in Algona.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona in charge of arrangements; 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralserices.com.

HAMPTON - Silas Johansen, 89, of Hampton, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter with burial in the Coulter Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate the service.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

HAMPTON - LaVeta Mae Liekweg, 91, of Hampton died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at the Leahy Grove Independent and Assisted Living in Hampton.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be heldfrom 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

CLEAR LAKE - Maxine Risvold, 89, of 2115 North Shore Drive, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday Nov. 22, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 21, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Maxine Risvold Memorial that will be later donated to the American Heart Association and The United Way in her memory.

Maxine Perkins was born on Dec. 30, 1920, in Corwith, the daughter of William and Evalena (Robinson) Perkins. She graduated from Corwith High School in the Class of 1939. On Nov. 16, 1939, she was united in marriage to J. Alvin Risvold; to this union their beloved daughter Marlene was born on April 25, 1941.

Maxine and Alvin moved to Clear Lake in the 1950s and built their house in 1956, where she currently resided. When Maxine's daughter and son-in-law passed away, she became very devoted to her granddaughters and great grandchildren. Maxine enjoyed spending time with her family and loved shopping. She was a past member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Corwith and Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, and past member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Maxine is survived by her loving granddaughters, Lindsey Petersen Swan and husband Rick, Des Moines, Leslie Petersen Sloan and husband David, Garner; great-grandchildren Martin Nicholas Bachman, Samuel Richard Bachman, both of Minneapolis, Minn., Colton Mitchell Bachman and fiancé Brittany Dewaard, Garner, Tori Jean Sloan, Evan David Sloan, both of Garner and Anna Lee Swan, Iowa City; godsons Steve (Ann) Petersen, Cedar Rapids and Milo Risvold, Mason City; along with several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Elvin Perkins, sisters Rowene Bilbrey and Evelyn Stephens; her beloved daughter and son-in-law Marlene (Richard "Dick") Petersen.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

BUFFALO CENTER - Clarence G. Voortmann, 71, of Buffalo Center died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Services for Clarence will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday Nov. 21, 2010, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center.

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, Iowa 50424, 641-562-2858.