ALGONA - Gayle Anderson, 81, of Algona died on Friday, (Nov. 19, 2010) at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Algona, with the Rev. Marsha Smith officiating. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Fort Snelling, Minn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

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

WATERLOO - Mildred B. Hermundstad, 88, of Waterloo, died Thursday (Nov. 18, 2010) at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born on June 18, 1922, in Kiester, Minn., daughter of Olaf and Anna WittmanHermundstad.

She was head obstetrics nurse at Mercy Hospital in Mason City and Schoitz Memorial Hospital in Waterloo until her retirement to Breezy Point, Minn.

Mildred served in the U.S. Army, as a second lieutenant, during World War II.

Survivors include a sister, Nona Skyles of Cedar Falls; a nephew, Mark (Carmen) Skyles of Waterloo, and three nieces, Sally (Greg) Cox of Waterloo, Jane (Tom) Flanigan and Mary Skyles, all of Scottsdale, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Harriet Johnson and a brother, Earl Hermundstad.

Private family services will be held.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Hagarty-Waychoff- Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway assisted the family.
Condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

BELMOND - Joseph L. Lane, 84, of Belmond, formerly of Renwick, died Saturday (Nov. 20, 2010) at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the United Methodist Church in Renwick with the Rev. Christina Perkins officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Renwick.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Renwick, 515-824-3465.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

MASON CITY - Myron E. Langhoff, 75, formerly of Mason City, died at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, Wis., on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, following a brief battle with cancer.

Myron was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Colfax to Foster and Marjorie (Rosenberger) Langhoff. He was a graduate of Mason City High School, Class of 1953.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska for two years. He continued to serve his country in the National Guard for twenty-five years with the 1133 Transportation Company. He saw action during Operation Desert Storm, attaining the rank of sargeant.

Myron was married to Dora Ward, who preceded him in death in Jan. 29, 2008, after fifty-one years of marriage.

Myron was employed by the City of Mason City with the Sanitation Department and Safety Department. He retired as Safety Director after 33 years of employment.
On July 5, 2008, Myron married Cinda K. Wessels of Sheboygan.

He was a member of the Mason City VFW Post 733, and the Moose Lodge. Myron worshiped at First Covenant Church in Mason City.

Myron enjoyed "tinkering" in his garage and took pride in his ability to fix most anything. He enjoyed bowling and sports, closely following the Minnesota Vikings.

In addition to his wife, Cinda, and her children, Courtney, Paul and Sarah, Myron is survived by four children, Sharon Langhoff, Shelby Langhoff and David (Pam) Langhoff all of Mason City, and Sharlene (Mike) Deardeuff of Rockwell; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Shirley; a brother William and a sister, Linda Claussen.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Major-Erickson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Magelssen will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home at the time of service on Wednesday.

A memorial fund has been established in his name.

Visit Ballhorn Chapels Website to light a candle and sign guest book, www.ballhornchapels. com.
Email condolences to support@ballhornchapels.com.

Mason City - Thomas F. Neibauer, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (November 23, 2010), at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, Mason City, with the Reverend Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City following the service with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today (Monday, November 22, 2010) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City. There will be a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary said at 6:30 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake and a time of sharing memories of Tom.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Tom was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, on July 1, 1922, to Michael and Anna (Brennan) Neibauer. He graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 1940. He entered the Merchant Marines in 1942, serving in World War II until his honorable discharge in 1945.

Tom married Marjorie J. Mileham on September 12, 1945, at Assumption Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa, where they lived until moving to Mason City in 1951. Tom worked for D-X Oil Company (later called Sun Oil) driving a gas tanker until he retired in 1985.

His love of sports in high school where he played football, basketball, and baseball, and later as a young adult boxing and tennis, continued throughout his life with bowling, playing golf and teaching each of his children to play. Tom gave freely of his time to Newman High School including coaching girls golf for many years. He was instrumental in establishing the Newman Booster golf tournament. For his work at Newman High School, he was nominated and received the Governor's Volunteer Award for Outstanding Service to the State of Iowa in 1987.

Tom and Marge have been members of Holy Family Catholic Church since 1951. Tom has been a member of the Knights of Columbus, joining in Emmetsburg in 1940, and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus - Council 1006 of Mason City since 1956.

Tom was a loving husband and father and a good friend to many. He especially enjoyed family gatherings, holidays, and weekend visits, especially family golf outings.

He is survived by his wife Marge, five children and five grandchildren: Jean Neibauer of Waterloo, Iowa, and her daughter Anna Akbari, New York, N.Y., Liz (Bette) Neibauer of Waterloo, Iowa, Mary Anne and son-in law Karl Jorgenson, and their son Jonathan and daughter Meghan of Salem, Ore., Tom (T.J.) and daughter-in-law Helen Neibauer of Kensett, Iowa, and Bill Neibauer and his sons Anthony and Nathan of Springfield, Mo. He is also survived by one sister Dorothy Gereke, Boca Raton, Fla.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sister and in-laws; Harold (Mike) and Isla Neibauer of Livonia, Mich., Mildred and Keyron Burns of Minneapolis, Minn., Linus and Ethel Neibauer of Hampton, Iowa, Cletus and Pearl Neibauer of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Paul Gereke of Boca Raton, Fla., and other extended family and friends.

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

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Major Wilbert Myron Olson, 91, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Forest Hills Center, Columbus, Ohio.

A military honors ceremony will be held at a future date in Mason City, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Alzheimer’s Research at Ohio State University, Fund No. 302185, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112.

Wil served God, his family and his country (B-17 co-pilot, World War II).

Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Steven (Marcelle) Olson of Houston, Texas, Janet Davis of Brighton, Mich., Joanne (Mike) Dummermuth of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandsons, Jason (Jenny) Olson of San Antonio, Texas, Thomas Olson, Michael Olson, Daniel Olson, Andrew Olson all of Houston, Texas , Justin (Aubrey) Davis and Ryan Davis of Boston, Mass., Jordan Davis of Brighton, Mich., and Victor Dummermuth of Columbus, Ohio; and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Wil was born the oldest of four children on Dec. 29, 1918, in Moose Lake, Minn., to Ludwig and Ida (Carlson) Olson. He graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1937, and went on to serve with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Two Harbors, Minn. He attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., before enlisting in the Army Air Force in 1941. He graduated from The Army Air Force Pilot School of Marfa, Texas, in 1944 and was assigned to the Las Vegas Air Force Base, B-17 gunners. In 1945, he was assigned to the 15th Air Force, 32nd Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group in Foggia, Italy, where he flew as co-pilot (also served the 463rd) until receiving a Purple Heart for wounds received while in action. Wil retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1978.

Wil married May Ellen Lysne (Army RN) on Sept. 21, 1946, while working for Standard Oil in Mason City, Iowa. In 1958, the family moved to Richfield, Minn., where Wil worked for Archer Daniels Midland. In 1967 the family moved to Houston, Texas, and then to Columbus, Ohio, in 1971 while working for Ashland Chemical. After retiring from Ashland in 1982, Wil and May moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 1984 where they enjoyed 19 years of golf, fishing, great friends and travel. Wil volunteered with Helping Hands, served on the stewardship and evangelism committees at United Lutheran Church, and enjoyed Fly Tyers. In 2003, May and Wil moved back to Columbus, Ohio, to be closer to family. Wil is predeceased by his wife, May (August 2010), grandson Timothy Olson and sister Eileen Thompson.

For more information visit http://neurology.osu.edu/cognitive/alzresearchfund.html

Published in Globe Gazette on November 21, 2010

 Cecile Marie-Antoinette Robinson

BRADENTON, Fla. - Cecile Marie-Antoinette Robinson, 77, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, in Bradenton.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Elmwood St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating.
A time of refreshments and sharing of memories will be held at the home of Westly (Bud) and Pauline Bahnsen, 1415 6th St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, following the service.

Cecile was born on Nov. 5, 1933, in Angouleme, France, to Antonion and Alice Fau. She survived the German occupation of France in World War II. After the war, she became an English teacher for the U.S. Air Forces at Camp de la Braconne, France. It was during one of the classes she met her husband, Daniel Robinson, an Army captain. They moved to the United States in 1960. They came to Mason City in 1973. Cecile continued her education in Iowa. She taught French and Spanish at the junior high, high school, and college levels. Daniel and Cecile enjoyed living in their country home in Les Thibauds, France, for part of each year. Upon the loss of Daniel in 2006, she left Mason City, Iowa, and found her paradise on Anna Marie Island, Fla.

She is survived by sons Mark (Kathy) Robinson of Brandon, Fla., and Paul (Laura) Robinson of Minneapolis, Minn., daughter Kathleen (Robert) Greenberg of Brandon, Fla., five grandchildren; Zoe and Spencer Robinson, Taylor and Bailey Robinson, and Sebastian Greenberg.

FOREST CITY - Francine A. Ryerson, 60, of rural Forest City, died Friday (Nov. 19, 2010) at her home east of Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with the Rev. Ed Bard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Francine Arnaman Ryerson, the daughter of Willie and Fern (Arnaman) Bartik, was born on July 19, 1950, at Forest City. She graduated from Britt High School in 1968.

On Aug. 25, 1968, she was married to Jerome P. Ryerson at the Congregational Church in Britt. They lived east of Forest City near Pilot Knob State Park where they raised their two sons, Jay and Aaron. Fran was employed as a secretary for the Winnebago County Sheriff for many years.

She later worked various jobs in the Forest City area. Fran was an amazing baker and cook and enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting antiques and caring for her pets. Fran will be missed by her family and many close friends, especially Toni Beck.

Fran is survived by her two sons, Jay Ryerson of Britt and his daughter, Emily, and Aaron Ryerson of Forest City and his son, Jeremiah; a sister, Janis (Larry) Sharp of West Des Moines; and many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome, on Oct. 21, 2003; and her parents.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

MASON CITY - Samuel Ernest "Sam" Schlicht, 63, of 711 N. Monroe, Mason City, died Friday (Nov. 19, 2010) at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Concord Cemetery, Garner, with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Garner Ceremonial Unit.

Family suggests memorials to Samuel E. Schlicht Memorial Fund.

Sam was born on July 1, 1947, in Boone, the son of Samuel and Helyn (Crouthamel) Schlicht. He graduated from Garner High School in 1965.

Following high school he started working at Winnebago Industries, Forest City. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 during the Vietnam War.

After the service, he moved back to Garner and continued to work at Winnebago Industries until he retired in 2006.

He married Linda Ruby on Sept. 29, 1979 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City.
He enjoyed watching Minnesota Twins, Vikings and the Hawkeyes. He was an avid reader of newspapers.

He is survived by his wife Linda Schlicht, Mason City; mother-in-law Ocella Ruby, Mason City; three sisters, Jackie (Robert) Eden, Woden, Marilyn (Ralph) Vazzino, Coralville, Fla., and Elaine (Richard) Schreiber, Garner; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

MANSFIELD, Texas - Steven Jay Foster, 61, of Mansfield, Texas, died unexpectedly Monday (Nov. 15, 2010).

Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 19, at First United Methodist Church, Mansfield, Texas. A private burial will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.

Steve was born in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Marvin and Mildred Foster, Garner. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in May, 1967. In September 1967, Steve enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in May 1971.

On Dec. 21, 1968, Steve married Nancy Gabelmann at Faith Lutheran Church, Miller. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1978 with a degree in business administration. He spent the past 20 years working for Norwest/Wells Fargo Insurance.

Steve is survived by his wife, Nancy; four children, Stephanie Shkolnikov and her husband, Leo, of McKinney, Texas, William Foster and his wife, Jill, of Omaha, Neb., Sarah Kostis and her husband, Michail, of Arlington, Texas and Molly Nelsen and her husband, Dan, of Warrensburg, Mo.; two sisters, Gloria Eccles of Tuscan, Ariz., and Glenda Brady of Ankeny, and one brother, Richard Foster and his wife, Helen, of Grundy Center; and grandchildren Maximilian and Yves Shkolnikov, Nathaniel Foster, Alexander and Dylan Kostis, and Kristian, Oliver and Sophia Nelsen.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Dan Brady.

OSAGE - Della Louise Sprung, 80, of Osage, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., of complications from a fall.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at the Little Cedar Cemetery, in Little Cedar.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Della was born on Jan. 7, 1930, the daughter and only child of Oscar and Myra (McPhail) Johnson.

Della attended school in Little Cedar, graduating from Little Cedar High School in 1947. She attended Luther College for one year and began teaching in Stanley. She later finished her bachelor's degree by attending Upper Iowa University.

Della met and married Russell Sprung on March 24, 1951, at the Little Cedar United Methodist Church, Little Cedar. To this union three children were born: Cheryl, Marilyn and Alan.

They farmed in the Little Cedar area while Della taught in McIntire and Brownville, where she was the last teacher in that one-room schoolhouse. She later taught at Riceville Elementary School. She taught in the Riceville School district for 35 years until she was forced to retire due to medical reasons.

Della thoroughly enjoyed basketball, gardening, cooking, teaching, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Retired Teachers, David Ladies Aide and was always willing to help wherever she could.

Della is survived by her daughters Cheryl (Gary) Pearson of Osage, and Dr. Marilyn (Robert) Waldschmidt of Waterville, Minn.; five grandchildren, Shannon (Waldschmidt) Walters, Russell Waldschmidt, Nathan Waldschmidt, Rachel Waldschmidt and Ingbritt Pearson; three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Chris and John Robert; and her beloved pet dog, "Vita."

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell Sprung in 2005; and her son, Alan Sprung in 2009.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage 641-732-3706.

BUFFALO CENTER - Daryl Leibrand, 62, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday Nov. 18, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.

Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 23, 2010

FOREST CITY - Rutherford B. (Rudy) Monson, 85, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at his home in rural Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Rutherford B. (Rudy) Monson was born on a farm in Mt. Valley Township, near Forest City on Nov. 17, 1925, the son of Nick and Etta (Olson) Monson. He was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills. He received his elementary education in rural schools near his home and he graduated from Forest City High School in 1943.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, entering the service on March 23, 1944, and fighting in the South Pacific with the Marine Corps "Scouts and Snipers." After his discharge from the service he returned to the Forest City area. On Dec. 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Doris Myre at the Little Brown Church in Nashua and the couple made their home on the family farm east of Forest City.

Rudy was a lover of life. After a lifetime of farming he enjoyed spending time attending parades, local threshing shows, buying, fixing up and collecting antique John Deere tractors and classic cars and watching old John Wayne movies.

Rudy knew and would tell you about the genealogy of everyone in the county, even going back as far as 100 plus years!

He loved driving around the countryside sharing stories and checking everyone's crops. Once you got in Dad's car, you weren't sure just how long the ride would last.
Jane's Care in Fertile was a favorite gathering spot for dad and all his buddies as they daily kept one another abreast of all the local "happenings." Central to Rudy's life was spending time with his family. He was never happier than when surrounded by all this immediate and extended family.

Rudy is survived by his children: Craig (Teresa) Monson of Forest City; Ardella (Dale) Johnson of Edina, Minn.; Murray (Donna) Monson of Boone, Iowa; and Dr. Mark Monson of Mora, Minn.

Also surviving are 15 grandchildren: Brian and Shawn Monson; Colby, Cohen and Callen Monson; David, Vicki, Jeffrey, Brian, Bradley and Gregory Johnson; Dr. Nathan Monson and Lucas Monson and Elizabeth and Joshua Monson: four great-grandchildren, Logan Monson, Drew Monson, Lucas Renneke and Maia Johnson; and a sister, Evelyn Budlong of Mason City.

Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris, son Norman, brother Merle Monson, sisters Ora Syckes, Margie Olson, Sally DeBaker and Gertie Smith, and a nephew, Greg Syckes.

Be the first to add a tribute or light a virtual candle in memory of Rutherford B. (Rudy) Monson.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA 54036; 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com.

BUFFALO CENTER - Lorene Clark, 77, of Buffalo Center died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at the Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato, Minn.

Friends are invited to share memories at a visitation from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center. No other services are being planned.

Online tributes or personal emails 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 on November 25, 2010

TITONKA - Lena M. Harms, 91, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka. Pastor Perry DeGroot will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on November 25, 2010

LAKE MILLS - Maynard Axel Teroy Iverson, 92, Clive and formerly of Lake Mills, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 24, 2010) at Iowa Methodist Medical Center with his daughter at his side.

His funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at North Prairie Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 26, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Maynard was born April 18, 1918, in rural Worth County to George and Julia (Aasland) Iverson. He was the youngest of four children. Maynard was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice and confirmed at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in rural Worth County. He attended rural schools in Worth and Cerro Gordo counties.

Maynard worked on various farms in northern Iowa and South Dakota before purchasing his farm west of Lake Mills in 1944. He enjoyed every aspect of farming and caring for his animals.

On Feb. 4, 1956, Maynard was united in marriage with Sylvia Gudmonson at North Prairie Lutheran Church, where they were members until the church closed in 2004. They raised their two daughters, Kay and Marsha, on the family farm. Without a doubt, the joy of Maynard's life was his three "sweethearts."

He was involved in church activities, including the cemetery committee.

In 2000, Maynard and Sylvia moved off the farm, Maynard into the Mills Harbour in Lake Mills and Sylvia into the Lake Mills Care Center. He enjoyed this new community of friends. After Sylvia's passing in 2002 and free from the obligations of farming, he enjoyed "loafing" uptown. He would travel to area towns and visit with local farmers over a cup of coffee. In 2004, he was warmly welcomed to his new church home, Salem Lutheran.

In February 2008, he moved to the Des Moines area to be closer to his daughter, Marsha, and her family. At the time of his death, he was living at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Clive.

He enjoyed outings with Marsha and attending St. John's Lutheran Church as a family on Sundays. He found great pleasure in watching the grandkids grow and the energy they brought to life. Annual trips to the Iowa State Fair were a favorite activity.
Maynard was known for his friendly nature, sharing conversations with a friend or stranger. He enjoyed storytelling, predicting the weather, watching the moon and showing people his "chicken glasses."

Maynard is survived by his daughter, Marsha (Blair) Hansen, Clive; grandchildren, Thomas and Rachel; brother-in-law, Vernon (Betty) Gudmonson, Lake Mills; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Kay in 2000; siblings, Lester (Olga) Iverson, Norma (Cecil) Carr and Jermit (Ann) Iverson; and brother-in-law, Marlin (Ethel) Gudmonson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the North Prairie Cemetery Corp.

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

CLARION - Gail F. Jensen, 47, of Clarion died Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at First United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 25, 2010

SUGARLAND, Texas - George Michael Szymeczek, 87, of Sugarland, Texas, and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, in Sugarland, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Mark Lavrenz officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, following the service with full military honors.

Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the family
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George was born July 21, 1923, in Mason City to Hedwiga and Lawrence Szymeczek, one of 10 children. He graduated from Mason City High School. He entered the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving on the U.S.S.Enterprise.

George married Edna Mae Spencer of Rockport, Texas, on Oct. 3, 1944. After discharge from the Navy, George and Edna moved to Mason City. While in Mason City, George owned and operated Central Auto Body. In 1974, they relocated to Rosenberg, Texas, where George was active in auto body repair management until he retired in 2000.

While living in Mason City, George was extremely active at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, holding such offices as congregation president. He served on the Board of Elders, was chairman of the building committee that built the church's education wing, taught Bible classes and held a variety of other positions.

George was an avid private pilot, serving on the Mason City Airport Commission, and was a lifetime member of EAA and the Commemorative Air Force. He loved to fly his World War II AT6 trainer.

He enjoyed visiting his daughter and family in Columbia, Mo., to fish largemouth bass and enjoy the outdoors.

When George and Edna moved to Texas, he continued his active involvement in church and community affairs. He served as congregation president and served on the Board of Elders at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rosenberg. He was a lifetime member of the Fort Bend County Fair Commission.

George loved to travel. He traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, visiting Poland, Germany, Mexico and other places he found interesting.

He is survived by his three children, Georgia (Rohn) Luker of Mason City, Iowa; Vicki (Dale) Humburg of Memphis, Tenn., and George (Kelly) Szymeczek II of Sugarland, Texas; six grandchildren, Wendy Luker, New York, N.Y., Daren Luker, Warrensburg, Mo., Carrie (Alon) Cage, Columbia, Mo., Lacy (Shawn) Priesmeyer, Columbia, Mo., and Taylor Szymeczek and Sarah Szymeczek, Sugarland, Texas; and six great-grandchildren, Hailey Luker, Lia Luker, Sterling Cage, Dayton Cage, Brooks Priesmeyer and Norah Priesmeyer. He is also survived by one sister, Rose Austin of Mason City, and one brother, Frank Szymeczek of Cary, S.C.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Edna, two brothers, five sisters and one nephew.

Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home, 722 Grillo Way, Rosenberg, TX 77471; 281-238-4500.