Mason City - Golda A. Carty, 97, of Mason City died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the I.O.O.F. Home.

Arrangements are pending 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 26, 2010

BUFFALO CENTER - Lorene Clark, 77, of Buffalo Center died Nov. 23, 2010, at St. Joseph Mayo Health in Mankato, Minn.

Funeral services are pending with Winter Funeral Home 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, IA 50424; 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 26, 2010

TITONKA - Duane Higgins, 84, of Titonka died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Private family services will be held at a later date at the Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 26, 2010

FOREST CITY - Mary Rita Martinson, 56, of Forest City, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Donald A. Hertges officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, with a prayer/scripture service at 7:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Visitation will also be at the church one hour prior to the service.

Burial will take place at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 26 to November 27, 2010

CHARLES CITY - Darlene Ploeger, 78, of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Darlene Ploeger will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor David Werges of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 26 to November 27, 2010

Thomas L. "Tom" Stricker

MASON CITY - Thomas L., "Tom" Stricker, 51, of Mason City died Tuesday (Nov. 23, 2010) at his home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 29, 2010, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Schueller, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Thomas L. "Tom" Stricker Memorial Fund, in care of Alex Stricker, 1109 12th St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 26 to November 27, 2010

CORWITH - James L. Wilhite was born on Aug. 16, 1932, on the family farm east of Corwith, the son of Earl and Carrie (Zeigler) Wilhite.

He attended country school and graduated from Corwith High School in 1951. He served his country as part of the U.S. Army stationed in Japan. He returned to the family farm and continued to farm and work the land he loved.

On Aug. 7, 1968, he married the love of his life, Beverly (Nelson) Borg and became the beloved father of Vana and Keith. He adopted them as his own and rejoiced at the birth of another son, Keith, in March 1970.

Jim accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and later followed the Lord in believer's baptism. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church, Corwith, serving his Lord in various positions.

His passion was farming and he loved being behind the wheel of the tractor and mower and working alongside his son. To Jim, no one was a stranger, everyone was his friend. It is apparent by the number of his friends that it was his desire to share the love of Christ by impacting the lives of those around him. He loved the local coffee crowd, playing dominoes and sharing his never ending sense of humor. He and Bev rarely missed a CWL Panther school event. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

James L. Wilhite was promoted to glory on Wednesday (Nov. 24, 2010) surrounded by his family at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. He was 78.

Cherishing his memory are his wife, Beverly of Britt; children, Vana (Kevin) Kruger of Wesley, Kevin "Pete" (Bonnie) Wilhite of Corwith, and Keith (Tanya) Wilhite of Waukee; grandchildren, Nickolaus, Rebecka and Krista Kruger, Chelcee and Luke Wilhite, and Breanne and Carrie Wilhite. Also surviving are brothers, Robert (Alice) Wilhite of Russell, Merle (Darleen) Wilhite of Des Moines and Donald Wilhite of Des Moines; sister-in-law, Hilda Wilhite of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Carrie; brothers, Cecil, Kenneth and Orlan; sister-in-law, Mabel Wilhite; nephew, Rick Wilhite; and niece, Vicky Daniels.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at the Corwith Community Center in Corwith.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov, 27, at the Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne High School in Corwith with Pastor Greg Baum officiating. Burial will be in the Corwith Cemetery with military honors provided by the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post 229 of Corwith.

Memorials may be directed to Hancock County Memorial Hospital Foundation in Britt.

Oakcrest Funeral Services – Corwith, 515-583-2469. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 26, 2010

CHARLES CITY - Rita Rivers, 86, of Charles City died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 27, 2010

MASON CITY - Thomas L., "Tom" Stricker, 51, of Mason City died Tuesday (Nov. 23, 2010) at his home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 29, 2010, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Schueller, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Thomas L. "Tom" Stricker Memorial Fund, in care of Alex Stricker, 1109 12th St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 26 to November 27, 2010

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at the Conway Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Jerald Duane Sullivan was born on June 1, 1928, in Mitchell County, near Osage, on the family farm home located on Sugar Hill, the son of Harold V. and Marie (Schweiger) Sullivan. He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School, New Haven, in 1947.

Jerry served in the Army from 1953 to 1955, and was stationed in Washington, D.C. He was on the honor guard for military burials at Arlington National Cemetery and guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.

After his service, Jerry came home to farm with his father, Harold. Jerry was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He was a member of the Osage and Riceville American Legions and served two years as commander of the Riceville Legion.

He was also a long-time member of the Minnesota Black Angus Association. Jerry enjoyed raising cattle, trips to the Dakotas and Montana and visiting at the local coffee shops with friends.

Jerry is survived by three brothers, Keith, Mark and John and two sisters, Dorothy and Mary; nephews, nieces and cousins.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.

Conway Funeral Home, Riceville 641-985-2797.

MASON CITY - Clifford G. "Kip" Trudo, 92, of Mason City, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Wesley United Methodist Church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

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 on November 27, 2010

GARNER - Dean A. Abele, 65, of Garner, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at his home in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dean Arthur Abele, the son of Carlyle and Marion (Dockstader) Abele, was born on Jan. 13, 1945, at Forest City. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1963.
On July 25, 1964, Dean married Eva Braun at the Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. To this union three children were born: Michael, Cathy and Jeremy.

They later divorced.

Dean lived and worked in the North Iowa area as a building contractor and mechanic. He enjoyed playing card games like solitaire on his computer, riding his motorcycle, woodworking and building things for people.

Dean is survived by his mother, Marion Blank, of Garner; three children, Michael (Sandy) Abele of Ames and their two children, Linnea and Teagan, Cathy (Bryan) Stiernagle of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and their two children, Kimberly and Andrew and Jeremy Abele of Garner and his four children, Michael, Katelyn, Desirae and Dominick; a brother, Robert E. Abele of Sturgis, S.D.; and two sisters, Beverly (Ron) Kester of Greene and Caryl (Roger) Faulkender of Iowa City.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlyle; and step-father, Cecil Blank.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 28 to November 29, 2010

CHARLES CITY - Beulah M. Carson, 104, of Charles City and formerly of Waterloo and Mayer, Ariz., died Saturday morning, Nov. 27, 2010, at the Ninth St. Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.

Graveside memorial services will be held later this year at Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 28, 2010

CLARION - Darlene E. Fletcher, 87, of Clarion died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services for Darlene Fletcher will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion with Pastor Mark Gustafson officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street, in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street, Clarion, 515-532-2233.
www.ewingfh.com.

KIESTER, Minn. - Roger LeRoy Hanson, 81, of Kiester, Minn., died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at his home in Kiester.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester, with Pastor Richard Steffen officiating.

Family will gather to meet friends and family from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church basement.

Inurnment will take place at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials go to Crossroads Community Hospice in Albert Lea, Minn.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

TITONKA - Duane Higgins died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona at the age of 84.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden with Father Randy Schon officiating.

Duane Higgins was born April 20, 1926, at the family farm east of Titonka, the son of George and Irene (Koppen) Higgins. He attended school in Titonka and graduated at the age of 15 in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for two and a half years before being honorably discharged.

Upon returning to the Titonka area, Duane began farming and was united in marriage to Doris Davis on Aug. 3, 1948. Doris died on July 19, 1971, and Duane was united in marriage to Arlis Monson on February 14, 1975. Duane was employed at Forester and Winnebago Industries in Forest City. After having back surgery and becoming disabled, Duane retired in 1977.

Duane enjoyed computer games, watching television, casinos and dancing in his earlier years. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley.

He is survived by his wife, Arlis of Titonka; children, Michal Higgins of Leland, Patrick Higgins of Fairmont, Minn., Kathy (Ron) Dautremont of Iowa City, Brian (Vicki) Higgins of Clear Lake, Debra (Monte) Steinfeldt of Buffalo Center, Dennis Higgins of Titonka, step-daughter, Susan (Tom) Mead of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; grandchildren, Christopher (Jenny) Higgins, Allison Dautremont, Bradley (Amie) Dautremont, Megan (Andy) Young, Nathan, Amanda and Ashley Higgins, Justin and Taylor Steinfeldt; great-grandson, Aiden Dautremont, and sister, Darlene Hagen of Titonka.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Doris; infant son, Daryl; brother, George; sister-in-law, Thelma Higgins; and brother-in-law, Wayne Hagen.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, 515-928-2735.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Harvey E. Janssen, 81, died of complications following a vehicular accident in June. He died at Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Broomfield, Colo.

Harvey was born on June 28, 1929, to Herman B. and Blanche E. Janssen at the family home near Hampton. He attended school at Plain View country school and at Latimer High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in Denver, Colo.

Harvey was united in marriage to Hope Townley on June 19, 1955. To this union three children were born: Mark Allen, Kevin Bruce and Eric Lowell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Hope, in 2005; his son, Kevin, in 2003. Survivors include his son Mark, and wife, Cammie, of Keenesburg, Colo., and their children, Candice and her son, Aaron; Janet and husband, Josh; and William, all of Colorado; his son, Eric, and wife, Anna, and their son, Riley of Broomfield, Colo.; siblings, Harry Janssen and wife, Kathryn, of Waverly; MaeFerne Wenzel and husband, Fred, of Belmond; Walter Janssen and wife, Pearl, of Iowa Falls; Rebecca Ellingston and husband, Ray, of Belmond; Margaret Myers and husband, Kae, of Altus, Okla.; Clyde Janssen and wife, Kathy, of Mason City; and Ralph Janssen and wife, Jan, of Altus, Okla.; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Advantage Aurora Chase Chapel, 1095 Havana St., Aurora, Colo. Interment will be in Fort Logan National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of MaeFerne Wenzel, 607 Eighth Ave. N.E., Belmond, IA 50421.
Published in Globe Gazette from November 28 to November 29, 2010

|NORTH WOOD - Dale James Leegaard, 79, of rural Northwood, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church in rural Northwood, with Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating.

Burial will take place at Silver Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery immediately following the service with military rites performed by Emmons Louis/Tviete Post No. 317.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA, 50450, and then again one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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

A memorial ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 4, 2010, at at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Shannon Pascual officiating. Inurnment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 23 to November 28, 2010

FOREST CITY - Mary Rita Martinson, 56, of Forest City, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Donald A. Hertges officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. this evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, with a prayer/scripture service at 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church one hour prior to the service.

Burial will take place at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Mary was born on Aug. 25, 1954, to Frank and Margaret (Roche) Casterton and grew up in Hayward, Minn., before moving into Albert Lea, where she graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1972. She attended and graduated from Minnesota School of Business and then worked at Pillsbury in Minneapolis following her graduation.

Mary was united in marriage to Larry Martinson on Sept. 7, 1974, at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea. They made their home in Forest City, where Mary worked at The Architectural Design Group, Inc. for 12 years. She then worked as an executive secretary at Winnebago Industries for 24 years until she became ill.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren), going to movies, gambling, traveling, and gardening. Mary was a very active member of St. James Catholic Church where she took communion to the homebound, served on Parish Council and Guild, taught CCD classes and was in charge of organizing blood drives and the parish prayer chain as well as an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

She will be most remembered by anyone who ever knew her as a living example of Matthew 22:37-39: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself."

Because of Mary's deep love for her Lord, her life reflected that love to others as everyone came first before she thought of herself. Mary's sweet and loving spirit will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her husband of 36 years, Larry Martinson, of Forest City, her children: Randy (Sarah) Martinson of Garner, and Amy (Dusty) Abels of Ankeny; grandchildren: Matthew, Nicholas and Emily Martinson of Garner; mother and step-father, Margaret (Roche) and Leo Hillesheim of New Ulm, Minn.; mother-in-law, Geneva Martinson, of Lake Mills; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Gary Sigler of Owatonna, Minn.; niece and nephews, Nikki (Chris) Steinkraus, Mike Sigler, and Tim (Laura) Sigler; foreign exchange students: Sven Raugstad (Norway) and Ariadne Vital (Brazil) and her beloved dog, Buddy.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Frank Casterton; father-in-law, Royden Martinson; and several dearly loved aunts and uncles.

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 26 to November 28, 2010

GREENE - Mary Kay O'Dowd, 65, of Greene, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323.
www.hauserfh.com.

CHARLES CITY - Rita M. Rivers, 86, formerly of 1903 Salzer St., Charles City, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2010, at the 11th St. Chautauqua Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Carl Ries. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today with a parish rosary recited by Pat Hagarty at 5:30 p.m. at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at her church on Monday.

Those wishing to consider memorials may wish to donate in Rita's name to Immaculate Conception Church or the Foster Grandparents Program.

Rita Marie was born on March 18, 1924, near Greene, Iowa, in Butler County. She was one of twelve children born to Thomas Anthony and Edna Rose (Addison) Hagarty. She graduated from Floyd High School. She was united in marriage to Dean Rivers and to this union were born six children, four sons and two daughters. She raised her children on the family farm for 38 years and then moved into Charles City. As a stay-at-home mom, she spent an incredible amount of time caring for her children, attending school functions and sporting events. She taught her children how to fish and can fruits and vegetables and her favorite hobby was doing ceramics. Rita also collected owl figurines. Her life was always wrapped around kids and later in life she spent many many years in the Foster Grandparents program. The second love of her life was being a very active member of Immaculate Conception Church where she was a member of St. Catherine's Circle. One of her fondest memories was traveling to Ireland with her son.

Those thankful and blessed to be a part of Rita's life are her six living children: Ronald Rivers, Nashua, Edna Rivers, Winthrup, Gary and Sue Rivers, Kiel, Wis., Roger Hagarty, Seattle, Wash., Ken and Sandi Rivers, Eddyville, Iowa, Teresa Rivers, Waverly; 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; three sisters, Leone (Eddy) Burkhardt and Eileen Burkhardt all of Charles City; and Kathleen Lambert, Waterloo.

Her parents, one grandson, Brett; four sisters, Ardith Ochs, Agnes Harrington, Esther Smith, and Ruth Huffman, along with four brothers, James, Burr, Louis, and Leland Hagarty preceded her in death.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 27 to November 28, 2010

CHARLES CITY - Sophie Smith, 89, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at the Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Sophie Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. The Rev. Joseph Mirowski of the Greek Orthodox Church of Transfiguration will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Mason City.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Sophie Negomir Smith was born on May 2, 1921, in Mason City, the daughter of Nicholas and Amelia (Knezovich) Negomir. She graduated from Mason City High School, Mason City Junior College and attended St. Louis University. Sophie served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II.

On Oct. 1, 1945, Sophie was united in marriage to Clyde Wheeler Smith in Tampa, Fla. Sophie was employed for 37 years at McDonnell Douglas at St. Louis, Mo., in the aeronautics engineering department. She was a member of the American Legion and Air Force Association. Her interests included cooking, sewing and doing crafts.

Living family members include her nieces and nephews, Richard Chuick, Robert Chuick, Charles Chorak, Johanna Amelia Chorak, Nick Chuick, Donna Gould, Linda Groesbeck and Bill Hitzhuzen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, on April 4, 2001; infant son, John Nicholas, on August 8, 1946; three sisters; and two brothers.

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

David Tapp

MASON CITY - David Tapp, 54, of Mason City, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the 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 28, 2010

MASON CITY - Clifford G. "Kip" Trudo, 92, of Mason City, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice- Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Wesley United Methodist Church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street Southeast, Mason City, IA 50401.

Kip was born on April 5, 1918, in Mason City, the son of Alex and Kathryn (Rush) Trudo. He attended school in Mason City.

On Sept. 27, 1938, Kip married Ruth Clark in Mason City. Kip worked for the Northwestern States Portland Cement Company for 32 years. He loved his post-retirement job with the Escondido California Police Department for 13 years before moving back to Iowa. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Kip was a "family man," who enjoyed traveling with his wife. He also enjoyed attending the monthly retirement luncheons. Kip liked helping others and was a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa for many years.

Kip is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth Trudo, of Mason City; son, Cliff Trudo, and wife, Patti, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Cindy Trudo, of Montgomery, Ill. He is also survived by two special nieces, Bonnie Bernemann and Sharon Olsen, both of Mason City, as well as several other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Clark Trudo; four brothers and two sisters.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 27 to November 28, 2010

GRAPEVINE, Texas - R.W. Easley, 86, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Grapevine, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Stiles, First United Methodist Church officiating.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 29, 2010

BUFFALO CENTER -William L. Bargman, 79, of Buffalo Center, died Monday Nov. 29, 2010, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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.

DUBUQUE - LaVonne Bonzer, 81, of Dubuque, formerly of Charles City, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com, in Charles City.

MASON CITY - Dean Glanville, 94, of Mason City, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA, 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 30, 2010

GREENE - Helen Sarah Glaspie, 97, formerly of Greene, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at the Bickford Cottage in Marion.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Rev. John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the First Presbyterian Church, Greene.

Memorials may be directed to the Helen Glaspie Memorial Fund 3425 Sycamore Court N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 30, 2010

BRITT - Frieda C. Olson, 75, of Britt, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at the Christian Reformed Church in Britt with Rev. Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 30, 2010

Bernard Palmer

CHARLES CITY -Bernard Palmer, 89, of Charles City, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane, in Charles City on Friday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Carl Ries as celebrant. Burial with military rites will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

A visitation will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, in Charles City on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 4 until 6 p.m. with a Rosary Service to begin at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture service to begin at 6 p.m.

Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 29 to November 30, 2010

ALGONA - Ardeen Mae Sampson, 89, of Algona died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at her home in Algona.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services – Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 30, 2010

ALGONA - Clarence "Sandy" Sandberg, 87, of Algona, died on Saturday morning, Nov. 27, 2010, at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona, with visitation being held from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Mark E. Holmer will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Riverview Cemetery, Algona. Military rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post No. 2541, Algona and the American Legion Hagg-Turner Post No. 90, Algona. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on November 30, 2010

WEST DES MOINES -Ivanell Ruth Seeberger, 85, of West Des Moines, died peacefully at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 due to breast cancer.

Ivanell's family will greet visitors from 5 until 7 p.m.ctoday, Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Des Moines Christian Church or Taylor House Hospice.

Ivanell (later nicknamed "Tootie") was born on October 22, 1925, in Garner to Earl and Ruby (Radloff) Quintus. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Ventura, graduating from Ventura High School in 1944.

On May 16th, 1948, she married George Seeberger at Bethleham Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Ivanell was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Ruby Quintus, her brother Warren Quintus, and her husband George A. Seeberger.

Ivanell is survived by her sister Betty (Rex) Aldinger of Hampton; her brother Gordon (Sharon) Quintus of Ventura; her brother Earl William (Donna) Quintus of Apple Valley, Minn.; her daughter Sally (Mike) Dehnert of Pleasant Hill; her son Gary (Janet) Seeberger of West Des Moines; her seven grandchildren: Sherri Johnson, Michelle (Kevin) Patrick, Rob (Kathy) Dehnert, Jennifer Dehnert, Jason (Lindsay) Johnson, Justin Dehnert, and Nicole Johnson; nine great grandchildren: Jessica (Richard), Raleigh II (Nikki), Justin, Connor, Joey, Chloe, Haley, Jenna and Jack; and five great great grandchildren: Tasman, Makayla, Camryn, Raleigh III, and Nicholas.

Additional information and online condolences may be viewed at www.ivanell.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 30, 2010