Velma Ruth Brown
IOWA FALLS - Velma Ruth Brown, 85, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Oct.
9, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Memorial services for Velma Ruth Brown will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
12, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main Street, Iowa
Falls.
The Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, is in
charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2010
Lanny Keith Grosland
CHENEY, Kan. - Lanny Keith Grosland, of rural Cheney, Kan., and formerly
of Mason City, died Oct. 9, 2010, at his home.
A memorial service for Mr. Grosland will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at the Lanterman Funeral Home in Cheney.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Harry Hynes Memorial
Hospice, 313 S. Market St., Wichita, KS 67202-3805.
Funeral arrangements are with Lanterman Funeral Home, Cheney, Kan., 106
Shadybrook Drive, Cheney, Kan., 316-540-3415.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2010
Donnie Jensen
THORNTON - Donnie Jensen, 57, of Thornton, died at his home Sunday, Oct.
10, 2010.
Funeral services are pending at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton,
641-998-2311.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2010
Anna "Laurie" Leichtnam
 MASON
CITY - Anna "Laurie" Leichtnam, 82, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 8,
2010, at her home.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at
Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael
Schueller officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held
from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 11, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home,
111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph
Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Anna L. Leichtnam Memorial
Fund in care of the family.
Anna was born on Jan. 5, 1928, on the family homestead near Hawkeye,
Iowa, the daughter of Michael and Clara (Schmitt) Franzen. She attended
St. Lucas School before earning her GED from Mason City High School in
1983.
She married Anthony Leichtnam on Oct. 21, 1947, in Chester, Iowa. Anna
was a regular member of Holy Family Catholic Church, AARP, Senior
Citizens, and St. Gregory Circle. She enjoyed flowers, especially her
peonies, baking date cakes and cinnamon rolls for friends, and was an
avid reader. She will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her.
Anna is survived by her children, Sue (Dave) Gaebel of Cary, N.C.,
Shirley (Brian) Long of Missoula, Mont., Robert (Cindy) Leichtnam of
Mason City, Beth (Mike) Hutchinson of Harrisville, Pa,; grandchildren,
Mindy, Heather, and Matt Gaebel, Kari and Kurt Long, A.J. Leichtnam,
Christie Smith, Melissa Langkamp, Michaela, Nico, Dane, Cole, Slade
Hutchinson; six great-grandchildren; four sisters; and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Don Charles; three
brothers, Albert, Leo and Duane Franzen.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 9 to October 11, 2010
Erma I. (Hearn) McDonald
ALLISON - Erma I. (Hearn) McDonald, 94, of Allison, died Oct. 9, 2010,
at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Hill Cemetery in
rural Bristow. Pastor John Courier will officiate the service.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Dumont. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley
Hospice.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232;
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2010
Dena Pals
BELMOND - Dena Pals, 99, of Belmond, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 at
the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at
the First Reformed Church, Meservey. The Rev. Philip Arnold and the Rev.
Melvin Voss will officiate. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home,
516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services
at the church on Wednesday.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2010
Marguerite E. Ruka
GOODELL - Marguerite E. Ruka, 92, of Goodell & Belmond, died Sunday,
Oct. 10, 2010, at Mitchell Village Care Center in Mitchellville.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond,
641-444-3248.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2010
Posted on 11 October
2010
Thomas E. "Tom" Christianson
LAKE MILLS - Thomas E. "Tom" Christianson, 37, of 50840 Apple Avenue,
died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at his home south of Emmons, Minn.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Scarville, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating.
Burial will take place in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Scarville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Oct. 12, at
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will
continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com;
641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Thomas Colman
MASON CITY -Thomas Colman, 87, Mason City, died Monday, Oct. 11,
2010, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 3rd Street NE, Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Albert Louis "Skip" Fish Jr.
CORWITH - Albert Louis "Skip" Fish Jr., 64, of Corwith, died Sunday,
Oct. 10, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United
Methodist Church in Corwith with Rev. Kevin Hollinger officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Corwith Cemetery with military honors conducted
by the Elmer Wilson American Legion Post No. 229 of Corwith.
His family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the
Corwith Community Center and will continue one hour prior to the service
at the church on Thursday.
Oakcrest Funeral Services of Corwith in charge of arrangements;
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com,
515-583-2469.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Marybelle F. Henderson
WEST BEND - Mary F. Henderson, 80, of West Bend, passed away Friday,
October 8, 2010, at the West Bend Care Center in West Bend.
Funeral service will be at2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Holy Family
Catholic Church , Emmetsburg, Iowa, with Monsignor Michael D. Sernett
officating.
Interment will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Visitation will be Friday from noon until the time of service at the
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg.
Mary Henderson, daughter of George and Windsom (Ezra) Francis, was born
on May 4, 1930, in Rockwell, Iowa. She attended school at Rockwell
Catholic School.
Mary was an Certified Nurse's Aid and was employed as a Home Health Aid
for many years. She was a member of the Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Rita "Toni" Stimac and Cathy Waugh of
Emmetsburg, Edward Bohnsack of Fort Dodge, and Elizabeth Nelson of
Stanley, Wis.; eleven grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; and one
brother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, one sister.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home,
martinmatticefuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Donnie Jensen
 THORNTON
- Donnie Jensen, 57, of Thornton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at
his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Retz
Funeral Home, Thornton with Mr. Red Haugland presiding. Interment will
be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Retz
Funeral Home, Thornton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the care of the Donnie
Jensen Memorial Fund.
Donnie Lee Jensen was born on Aug. 31, 1953, in Mason City, a son of
Eugene and Mildred (DeVries) Jensen. He was baptized and confirmed at
Richland Lutheran Church in Thornton. He graduated from Meservey-Thornton
High School in 1971.
Donnie worked at the Skelly Station in Thornton and later Schroeder's
DX. For many years Donnie worked in construction, ending his career with
Neff Construction due to health reasons in 2009.
He enjoyed woodworking and playing pool with his buddies at Westy's and
watching old Western movies. He loved animals and his cats and dogs were
his family.
Donnie is survived by his parents: Eugene and Mildred Jensen, Thornton;
sisters and brother: Connie (Larry) Stadtlander, Thornton; Mike (Betty)
Jensen, Thornton; Kathy (Tom) Janeka, Thornton; Laurie (Floyd) Mecham,
Clear Lake; nieces and nephews: Robert (Shea) Jensen, Jamie Janeka and
fiance Amanda Hull, Amber Janeka and Kelly Jensen and his friends from
Westy's.
He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, 641-998-2311.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 11 to October 12, 2010
Duane Koehler
U.S. Navy Korean War
 CRESCO
- Duane Koehler, 78, of Cresco, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010,
at the Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital in Decorah.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the First
Lutheran Church in Cresco.
Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in
Cresco, and also one hour prior to services at the church.
Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in
Mason City.
Duane was born on June 10, 1932, at Fort Dodge, to Harry and Auguste (Hayungs)
Koehler. He graduated from Swaledale High School in 1952. Following
graduation he entered the
United States Navy,
serving his country in the
Korean War.
Following the service, he attended school in Des Moines to become a
Journeyman Iron Worker.
Duane married Darlene Cook at Kankakee, Ill. To this union, he had four
daughters. He belonged to Ironworkers Local No. 1 in Chicago, Ill.,
where he worked for 30 years. Duane moved his family to a farm south of
Cresco, in 1975, where he lived until his death. Duane loved to fish and
play cards.
He is survived by his wife Darlene, son-in-law, Don Schroeder of La
Crescent, Minn., four daughters, Roxanne Hendrick of Loveland, Colo.,
Bonnie Schroeder of Marshalltown, Iowa, Penny (Scott) Schroeder of
Richardson Texas, and Pamela Sowers of Marshalltown, Iowa, twelve
grandchildren, two brothers, Frank (Joan) of Mason City, and John (Jean)
of Waterford, Ohio, three sisters, Clara Sherrill of San Marcos, Texas,
Karen (Gary) Peters of Clear Lake, and Mary (Alan) Eggebraaten of Forest
City, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara, grandson Dylan, his
parents, two brothers, Harry (Pat), and Nicholas (Vietnam
War), one sister,
Rosella (Gerald) Schmidt, and a brother-in-law, Dale Sherrill.
Lindstrom Funeral Home, Box 408, Cresco, IA, 52136, 563-547-2323.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Marjorie McGee
 CRESCO
- Marjorie McGee, 84, of Cresco, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Notre Dame
Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery with a lunch
following.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 12, at
the Conway Funeral Home in Cresco where there will be a scripture
service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call an hour prior to services at the
church on Wednesday.
Marjorie Esther Burr was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Winneshiek County to Roy
and Esther (Sheppard) Burr. As was the custom in those days, they lived
on rented farms near Lime Springs and Cresco.
She attended rural country schools and then graduated from Cresco High
School in 1943. She was hired as the first female employee at the Cresco
State Bank.
On Feb. 6, 1947, she married her lifetime partner, Raymond James McGee.
They farmed in Orleans Township most of their married life. In later
years, they moved into Cresco. Marge's final years were spent at the
Evans Memorial Home which she called "HOME," living with such loving and
caring staff and residents.
Marge worked for 22 years at the Elwood Law firm. Upon retirement, she
continued tax work from her home for many years. She was involved with
numerous church and community organizations.
Marge's priorities were raising her family and in later years enjoying
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a great challenge
with Scrabble and Chinese Checkers and loved putting jigsaw puzzles
together. She loved the outdoors, her gardens, flowers, reading and
music.
She is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Thomas) Niess of Buffalo
Center; Colleen (Kenneth) Jarosh of Spillville, Iowa; Anne (Stephen)
Igel of Rochester, Minn.; three sons, William (Vicki) McGee of Cresco;
Michael (Danelle) McGee of Cresco; and Joseph (Linda) McGee of
Healdsburg, Calif., 17 grandchildren and 20 great grand children.
She is also survived by two sisters, Reva Shafovaloff of Pensacola,
Fla., Lois Powell of Alamogordo, N.M., one brother, Robert (Jean) Burr
of Janesville, Iowa and sister-in-law Lucille Burr of Cresco.
The following proceeded her in death: her husband, Raymond McGee,
daughter Shirley, son James and brother Donald Burr.
She was most loved and remembered for her warm, infectious smile.
Conway Funeral Home, 404 N. Elm St., Cresco, IA 52136, 563-547-3501
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Blaine O. Nickles
CLARION - Blaine O. Nickles, 82, of Clarion died Monday, Oct. 11,
2010, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.
Funeral services for Nickles will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at
First United Methodist Church in Clarion with Pastor Don Morrison
officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Ewing Funeral
Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the
service at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Dena (Wiemann) Pals
 BELMOND
- Dena (Wiemann) Pals, 99, of Belmond, formerly of the Meservey and
Sheffield areas, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at the Rehabilitation
Center of Belmond, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the
First Reformed Church, Meservey. The Reverend Philip Arnold and Reverend
Melvin Voss will be officiating. Burial will be in the Meservey
Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the
Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st Street Southeast, Belmond, and continue
one hour prior to the services at church on Wednesday.
Dena Wiemann, the daughter of John and Epka (Kaduce) Wiemann, was born
on March 4, 1911, on the family farm at Meservey. She received her
education in a rural school and Meservey High School.
Dena was united in marriage to Henry Pals, Jr., on July 13, 1929, at the
First Reformed Church of Meservey. Their union was blessed with four
daughters: Evanette, Wanda, Betty, and Dianne. Henry and Dena farmed and
raised their family in the Meservey, Belmond, and Sheffield areas until
retiring to Belmond in 1967. In addition to farming with her husband,
Dena was a life long homemaker, devoted wife, loving mother, and
nurturing grandmother. After moving to Belmond she worked for many years
as a cook at the Belmond High School.
Dena was a member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey and later
became a member of the Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond. She was a
member of the R.C.W. and served as president, treasurer, secretary of
education among other capacities of the R.C.W. Over a period of 20
years, she taught Sunday School, Catechism, and Bible School. Throughout
her entire life journey her faith and spiritual journey were strong.
Dena had numerous past times she enjoyed including reading, crafts,
crocheting and morning coffee with friends. She had been a resident of
the Rehabilitation Center since Jan. 25, 2009.
Dena will be remembered by all who crossed her life journey as a very
devout Christian, who loved her family and her many friends. She was a
very gentle, caring and peaceful lady.
She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Evanette (Kenneth)
White, Belmond, Wanda (Leonard) Pals, Clear Lake, and Dianne Phelps,
Waterloo; two sisters, Thelma Langlitz, Meservey, and Frieda Jurgens,
Belmond; her grandchildren; Bobbi Jo (Guy) Priestly, Alexander, Anthony
(Shelley) Foss, Belmond, Gayle (Leslie) Thompson, Belmond; Todd (Denise)
Foss, Clarion, and Sally (Brad) Lindeman, Belmond; Steven (Karen) Pals,
Chicago, Ill., Darwyn (Mary Ann ) Pals, Denver, Iowa, and Tracy Jo
Kessler, Clear Lake; RoxAnne (Lyman) Emery, Alburnett, Iowa, Kerry
(Trish) Morris, Belmond, Brian (Cheryl) Morris, Minneapolis, Minn.,
grand-daughter-in-law, Jane Morris, Clear Lake; Kathleen (Robert)
O'Connor, Needham, Mass., Carmen (Nathaniel) Maendal, Brainerd, Minn.,
and Jim Phelps, Oceanside, Calif.; her great-grandchildren, Ashly,
Randi, Nikki, Whitney, Brandon, Micki (Chad) Disney, Shea Marie, Ryan,
Kelsey, Michael, Dara, Susan (Clay) Starrett, Ryan, Courtney(Anthony)
Ayala, Joshua(Amanda) Morris, Matthew, Amanda, Michael, Tammy (James)
Mason, Sarah, Bethany, Elliott, Austin, Matthew, Justin, Brigid, Liam,
Julian: her great-great- grandchildren, Amaya, Izaac, Kaylie, Sharise,
Madison, Nevan, Rilley Jo, and Ethan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,
and extended family.
Dena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Henry in August
of 1987, her daughter, Betty Morris, a sister, Jennie Steenhard,
brothers, Henry and Leonard Wiemann, a grandson, Lindsay Morrisy,
granddaughter, Jody Priestly, and her sons-in-law, Derl Morris, Robert
Foss, Mark Eckerman, and Dale Phelps.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, IA; 641-444-4474
Published in Globe Gazette from October 11 to October 12, 2010
Valborg Alvina Roggensack
MANLY - Valborg Alvina Roggensack, 90, of Manly, died Monday, Oct.
11, 2010, at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East
Spring Street, Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Marguerite Ruka
GOODELL - Marguerite Ruka, 92, of Goodell and Belmond, died Sunday, Oct.
10, 2010, at the Mitchell Village Care Center in Mitchellville.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at the United
Methodist Church in Goodell with Pastor Paddy Druhl officiating. Burial
will take place at the Amsterdam Cemetery east of Goodell.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 15, at the Dugger
Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and continue one hour
prior to services at the church on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to Goodell
United Methodist Church, Mitchell Village Care Center and/or Mercy
Hospice.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444- 3248.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 11 to October 12, 2010
Gene L. Smail
MASON CITY - Gene L. Smail, 66, of Mason City, died Oct. 10, 2010 at
the Iowa Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, at
Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City,
with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Inurnment will follow in the
Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth with military honors being provided by the
Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Gene
Smail Memorial Fund.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Richard Sutton
MASON CITY - Richard Sutton, 76, 514 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, died
at home Monday Oct. 11, 2010.
Memorial services are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel,
126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa. 641-423-2372.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Bernadette Van Gampleare
MASON CITY - Bernadette Van Gampleare 79, of 3325 Brandywine Road,
Mason City, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Holy Family
Catholic Church, 713 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael
Schueller officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with a scriptural wake at
6:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.,
Mason City.
In lieu of flowers memorials, may be directed to the Bernadette Van
Gampleare Memorial.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA
50401; 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Diana Wilson
HOLIDAY, Fla. - Diana Wilson, 58, of Holiday, formerly of Charles City,
Iowa, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Gulfside Regional Hospice in
Trinity, Fla.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the Hauser
Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John
Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.
The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on
Friday.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com,
in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Keith Wirth
THOMPSON - Keith Wirth, 66, of Thompson, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010,
in Rochester, Minn.
Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at St.
James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Dennis Miller
officiating.
Inurnment will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at
Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA, 50436, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2010
Posted on 12 October
2010
Thomas "Tom" Colman
U.S. Navy WWII, Korean & Vietnam wars,
Cuban Missile Crisis
 MASON
CITY - Thomas "Tom" Colman, 87, 962 15th Place N.E., Mason City, died
Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with the Rev. Craig
Steimel of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel and then one hour before the service
on Friday, Oct. 15.
Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military
honors by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Family suggests
memorials to Thomas Colman Memorial Fund.
Thomas Colman was born on July 31, 1923, in Yankton, South Dakota, the
son of Melvin and Mae Colman.
In 1942, Tom enlisted in the
United States Navy
and served in both the European and Pacific Theaters aboard the Light
Cruiser USS Springfield. He served on the USS New Jersey during the
Korean War.
In 1961, Tom served aboard the USS Surve, participating in the U.S.
blockade of Soviet ships in route to Cuba during the Cuban Missiles
Crisis. In 1966, he was assigned to mine-sweeping duties in South
Vietnam. He served as a petty officer on a 57-foot mine-sweeper boat,
also known as the Brown Water Navy, insuring the river was clear of
mines for shipping operations.
Tom served in
World War II,
the Korean War, the Cuban Missels Crisis and the
Vietnam War
before retiring in 1967 after 25 years of service.
He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing pool, watching golf, pool
tournaments and game shows on TV. He also enjoyed watching John Wayne
movies.
He married Sylvia Marie Jarosh on May 25, 1968, in Mason City, Iowa.
Tom is survived by his wife Sylvia Colman, Mason City, two sons William
"Bill" (Patty) Colman, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Joe (Chris) Colman,
Thornton; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, brother Pete
(Pat) Colman, Des Moines; two sisters, Betty Walkner, Rockwell, Iowa and
Ruby Wineman and her special friend Marvin Krull, Mason City,
sister-in-law Diane Jarosh, Mason City, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Clifford and
Delbert Colman.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 3rd St.N.E., Mason City, Iowa,
641-423-2372;
wwwcolonialcapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Marvin Haley
RICEVILLE - Marvin Haley, 83, of Riceville, died Monday Oct. 11, 2010,
at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the
Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville, with the Rev. Pam
Kranzler officiating.
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.
Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville from 4 to 7
p.m. on Friday and one hour before services at the church.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Norbert Klapperich
STACYVILLE - Norbert Klapperich, 81, of Stacyville, died Monday, Oct.
11, 2010, at Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, at Visitation
Catholic Church, Stacyville, with the Rev. John Moser officiating.
Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at
Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements;
641-713-4920.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Marvin K. Lackore
GARNER - Marvin K. Lackore, 83, of Garner died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at the
United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris
officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
David Marth
MASON CITY - David Marth, 74, of Floyd, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2010,
at the Hospice Muse-Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Messiah
Lutheran Church with Pastor Jane Keel officiating. Inurnment will be at
a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8
p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 13, and an hour prior to the service at the
church.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com,
in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Dorothy Rugger
MASON CITY - Dorothy Rugger, 82, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Oct.
12, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory,
111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Gene L. Smail
U.S. Army
 MASON
CITY - Gene L. Smail, 66, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10,
2010, at the Iowa Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines to a better life with
our Lord Jesus Christ.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 18, at
Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev.
Keith Scott officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery
in Plymouth with military honors being provided by the Mason City
Veterans Memorial Association.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to Gene's service at the church.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Gene
Smail Memorial Fund.
Gene Leo Smail was born on Oct. 6, 1944, in Mason City to Leon and
Marion Smail.
He was very clever and productive; Gene served in the
Army
receiving high honors and earned a degree in city planning from Mankato
State College. His occupations included semi driver for Pepsi, farmer,
youth counselor at Gerard Treatment Programs, mental health advocate,
leader, speaker and handyman/landlord.
Gene was married to Katherine Lake on June 13, 1978, and became
stepfather to Michael and Jeremy. Gene served as teacher, role model and
dad to his stepsons who are better men because Gene was part of their
lives.
Gene was a passionate, big-hearted man who wore his heart on his sleeve.
Gene loved RAGBRAI, motorcycles, Pepsi, dogs, farm work, gardening,
PowerBall, chocolate cake, friends, family and the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and an aunt, Jessie
Laraway.
He is survived by his sons, Michael (Robin Meyer) Godfrey and;
grandchildren, Anna, Mia, Jessica, Jordan, Jonah, Julela; one great
grandson, Benjamin; one brother, Gary (Sharon) Smail; and many, many
friends.
Many eyes are in tears due to his passing and he will be missed
profoundly.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 641-
423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 12 to October 13, 2010
Richard Reul "Dick" Sutton
MASON CITY - Richard "Dick" Reul Sutton, 76, died peacefully on
Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family at his daughter's home.
A memorial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at Hogan Bremer
Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., with Pastor Dennis Tevis
officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be
in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Dick was born on Jan. 20, 1934, in Mason City, the son of Ruben (Pete)
and Florence (Schultz) Sutton. He graduated from Mason City High School
in 1952. A lifelong professional printer, Dick also worked at the Post
Office and served as pastor of the Remnant Seventh Day Adventist Church
in Nora Springs. For the last several years, he worked as a CNA at a
local nursing home. He enjoyed spending time as a scoutmaster and an
umpire for Little League baseball.
Dick married Florence Alice Sage on Sept. 15, 1951, and together they
had seven children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Dick is survived by Florence, his wife of 59 years; six children: Steven
(Heather) Sutton, Shoreview, Minn.; John (Sun Cha) Sutton, Wheat Ridge,
Colo.; Richard (Lory) Sutton, Edina, Minn.; James (Wendy) Sutton, St.
Paul, Minn.; Sharon Johnson, Mason City; and Karen (Lowell) White,
Gordon, Neb.; thirteen grandchildren: Sean and Aaron Sutton, Los
Angeles, Calif.; John Jr. (Amy) and Jason Sutton, Wheat Ridge, Colo.;
Paul (Erica) Sutton, St. Louis Park, Minn.; Kathryn Sutton, Austin,
Texas; Thomas Sutton, Edina, Minn.; Staff Sgt. Jacob Sutton, Fort Hood,
Texas; Neal, Mitchell and Ellen Sutton, St. Paul, Minn.; and Austin and
Vanessa Johnson, Mason City; two great-grandchildren: Sadie and Theodore
Sutton, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; four siblings: Sharon (George) Keeton, Mason
City; Roger (Virginia) Sutton, Mason City; Audrey Earles, Britt; and
Mary Radcliffe, Duncan; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kathryn.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City, IA
50401, 641-423-2372.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Bradley D. Thompson
FOREST CITY - Bradley D. Thompson, 58, of Forest City, died Tuesday,
Oct. 12, 2010 at his home in Forest City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA, 50436, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Bernadette Van Gampleare
 MASON
CITY -Bernadette Van Gampleare 79, of 3325 Brandywine Road, died Monday,
Oct. 11, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Holy Family
Catholic Church, 713 North Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael Schueller
officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 13,
with a scriptural wake at 6:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bernadette Van
Gampleare Memorial.
Bernadette Kupka was born on Dec. 14, 1930, in Tama, Iowa, the daughter
of Otto and Clara (Vojtech) Kupka. She graduated from Tama High School.
On May 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to Delbert Van Gampleare at
St. Michael's Catholic Church, Belle Plaine, Iowa. To this union three
children were born. Bernadette worked as a server at the Holiday Inn and
Chart House restaurants. She later worked several years and retired from
North Iowa Medical Center as a dietary technician.
Bernadette enjoyed cross stitching, bird watching, crossword puzzles and
cryptoquotes. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed
attending family reunions. She enjoyed spending time and keeping up with
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernadette was a member of
Holy Family Catholic Church.
Bernadette is survived by her children, Deborah (Thomas) Sheehy, Waukee,
Angela (Randy) Determan, Mason City, Mark (Patsy) Van Gampleare,
Colorado Springs, Colo., grandchildren Shane Van Gampleare, Waukee,
Matthew (Mary) Determan, Mason City, Scott (Holly) Determan, Lemont,
Ill., Michael Determan (Nicole Smith), Mason City, John "J.D." Determan,
Mason City, Jamie Van Gampleare, Omaha, Neb., Stephen Van Gampleare, Sam
Van Gampleare, David Van Gampleare all of Colorado Springs, Colo.,
great-grandchildren Ellie and Henry Determan, Mason City and Noelle and
Jenna Determan, Lemont, Ill.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,
Lorraine Tracy, Milan, Ill., Albert (Mitzi) Van Gampleare, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, Gaynelle Van Gampleare, Belle Plaine, Iowa, Yvonne (Russell)
Price, Brooklyn, Iowa; along with numerous nieces and nephews other
relatives and friends.
Bernadette is preceded in death by her parents, husband Delbert, twin
sister Bernadine (Leland) Bradley and sister Darlene (Dick) Hayes.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City, IA,
50401, 641-423-2372.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 12 to October 13, 2010
Carrol Watson
RICEVILLE - Carrol Watson, 76, of Saratoga, died on Tuesday, Oct. 12,
2010 at his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15,
at Immaculate Conception Church in Riceville, with burial at Saratoga
cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Lindstrom Funeral
Home in Riceville, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
American Cancer
Society or Howard
County Hospice.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2010
Posted on 13 October
2010
Marvin Haley
 RICEVILLE
- Marvin Haley, 83, of Riceville passed away on Monday Oct. 11, 2010, at
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the
Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville with the Rev. Pam
Kranzler officiating.
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Friends may call
at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct.
15, and one hour before services at the church.
Marvin was born in Tama, Iowa, on April 14, 1927, to Edward and Vernice
(Bentley) Haley. He attended local schools and graduated from McIntire
High School. On Jan. 21, 1946, Marvin was united in marriage to Ethel
Ann Alden at the Austin Methodist Church in Austin, Minn. To this union
two children were born. Marvin farmed and worked at White Farm Equipment
Co. in Charles City until its closing. He was a member of the Riceville
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel, of Riceville; one son, Marvin Jr. and
his wife Regina of Mason City; a son-in-law, Bill Bouska of Cresco; and
15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Patricia Bouska.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 13 to October 14, 2010
Bradley D. Lackore
 FOREST
CITY - Bradley D. Lackore, 58 of Forest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 12,
2010, at his home in Forest City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the
United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg
officiating.
Inurnment will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Petersen
Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.
Bradley Dean Lackore was born in Forest City on Aug. 3, 1952, the son of
Duane and Alice (Ulve) Lackore. He was baptized and confirmed at the
United Methodist Church in Forest City. He received his education in
Forest City and graduated from Forest City High School in 1970.
He was united in marriage to Kathleen Josten on Nov. 24, 1973, at St.
Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. The couple lived for a brief time in
Forest City before making Garner their home.
Brad began working for Winnebago Industries after graduating from high
school. Over the years he delivered many motor homes and worked in the
plastics department. He enjoyed working with his hands, tinkering with
engines and equipment, and fishing. He loved cruising with his nephew,
Wayne Chute.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, and his cat, Max, was a close
companion.
Brad is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jason (Kelly)
Lackore, Kelly (Cory) Hagensick and Kristi (Gary) Smith, all of Garner;
and seven grandchildren, Kaiden & Avery Lackore, Kaytlyn & Colby
Hagensick, Taylor Lackore and Evan & Payge Smith. Also surviving is his
father, Duane Lackore of Forest City; brothers, Brian (Val) Lackore and
Kevin (June) Lackore of Forest City; a sister, Deb (Gene) Swanson of
Forest City; and several nieces and nephews.
Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Alice, in 2007.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA, 50436, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com
Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2010
Marvin K. Lackore
 GARNER
- Marvin K. Lackore, 83, of Garner died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at his
home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the
United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris
officiating. Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
Marvin Keith Lackore, the son of Harris and Hazel (Pringle) Lackore, was
born May 31, 1927, on a farm near Hayfield. He graduated from Hayfield
Consolidated High School and continued his education at Upper Iowa
University in Fayette. After college, he returned home to help his
family on the farm.
On Dec. 23, 1946, he married Cleola A. Boller at Wichita, Kan. They
lived on the home farm near Hayfield where they raised their five
children. In 1977, they moved into Garner but continued farming until
1986.
Beside farming, Marv was also an entertainer. At the age of 14 he joined
a musicians union and began performing with various bands in the area
for the next 60-plus years including a family dance band, L & M Family
Affair. In his retirement he continued to play the keyboard and trumpet
for the residents at Concord Care Center and at special events around
town. In recent years, playing cards down at "The Office" with "The
Boys" was the highlight of his day.
He was an avid sports and Garner-Hayfield Cardinal fan, attending many
games throughout the years.
Family was very important to Marv. He enjoyed spending time with his
family, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his many friends.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Garner Lions Club
serving as past president.
Marv is survived by his wife, Cleola, of Garner; four daughters, Peggy
(Leo) Dominguez of Tucson, Ariz., Nancy (Rick) Kaduce of Rockford, Jill
(Dennis) Schott of Garner and Sally (David) Bergman of Britt; a
daughter-in-law, Doris (Kurt) Dallman of Garner; 15 grandchildren, Lisa
(Michael) Warren, Jody Buzicky, Polly (Armando) Ruiz, Lindsey (Ed)
Madsen, Zachary (Katie) Kaduce, Bree (Brad) Bartlett, Brandy (Josh)
Anderson, Andrew (Ashley) Schott, Matthew (Gina) Lackore, Kelly (Mitch)
Muth, Katie (Chad) Koller, Melissa (Ryan) Rager, Benjamin Bergman,
Willie Bergman and Holly (Dustin) Cassidy; 22 great grandchildren; a
sister-in-law, Peggy Sue Lackore of Clarion; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harris "Skip" Lackore,
April 14, 1986; sister, Arvilla Larson; and brother, Charles Lackore.
Cataldo Funeral Home, (641) 923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com
Published in Globe Gazette from October 13 to October 14, 2010
Kaylene Nolt
ALTA VISTA - Kaylene Nolt, 2, of Alta Vista, died Tuesday, Oct. 12,
2010, at her home as the result of a horse and buggy accident.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Cedar
Valley Mennonite Church with the family meeting at the Nolt home at 9
a.m.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at
the Joseph Nolt home, 1407 200th St., Alta Vista, IA 50603 .
Kindly omit flowers.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com,
in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2010
Daniel O'Keefe
CLEAR LAKE - Daniel O'Keefe, 98, of Forest City died Tuesday, Oct.
12, 2010, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church in Buffalo Center, Iowa, with Pastor Perry Aalgaad officiating.
Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center,
Iowa.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at Winter Funeral
Home in Buffalo Center.
Online tributes or personal emails to the family may be left at
www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo
Center, Iowa 50424, 641-562-2858,
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2010
Garry Paulus
U.S. Army
 ROCKFORD
- Garry R. Paulus, 68, of Rockford died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Mercy
Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Holy Name
Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. James
Wm. Dubert as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, where military
honors will be conducted by members of the Graper Post No. 338.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Holy Name
Catholic Church where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
followed by the reciting of the Rosary.
Visitation will also continue one hour prior to Mass on Friday at the
church.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Garry
R. Paulus Memorial Fund.
Garry Ray Paulus was born on Feb. 14, 1942, in Rockford to Earl and
Bernice (Sido) Paulus. He received his education from the Rockford
Community School District. In 1961 Garry enlisted in the United States
Army
where he honorably and faithfully served his country until his honorable
discharge in 1963.
On May 5, 1984, Garry was united in marriage to Jeanie Ackley at Holy
Name Catholic Church in Rockford.
Garry was a very family oriented man. He treasured the time spent with
his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren adored their "Papa"
and he in turn adored them. Garry could always be counted on by any of
his nieces and nephews to give a helpful piece of advice or to just be
there to listen should they want to talk. He was a hero to many and the
kind of person many aspired to be.
He had an energetic and contagious laugh that could always be picked out
in a crowd, and was sure to get everyone around him laughing.
Having always been known as a hard worker, Garry held many jobs over the
years, most recently working for Hoover's Hatchery in Rudd. Garry loved
meeting and joking with friends new and old that he would meet along his
route. When he had spare time Garry enjoyed mowing his lawn and keeping
everything trimmed and in order. He also enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes,
Cubs, Packers and Twins play.
Fall was Garry's favorite time of year. He loved to help his friends
gather the harvest from the fields and loved spending time in the
outdoors. He led a simple but rich life doing the things that he loved.
He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford.
Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife and the love of his
life, Jeanie; children, Sarah (Nick) Wiegmann, Allison, and their
children, Taylor and Ava Wiegmann; Kelly (Tim) Nash, Floyd, and their
children Brendyn, Rylee and T.J. Nash; and Kyle (Linda) Sneed, Cedar
Falls, and their daughter Khloe; siblings, Janice Herman, Bob (Mary)
Paulus, Sandra Lossee, Mike Paulus, Rick Paulus, Cindy (Bernie) Goodale
and Becky (Terry) Farr; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Dennis;
and one sister in infancy, Joann.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2010
Valborg Alvina Roggensack
 MANLY
- Valborg Alvina Roggensack, 90, of Manly died Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at
the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.
A funeral service for Val will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at
the Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South Street, Manly, with
Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Lakewood Cemetery
in Albert Lea, Minn.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the
church.
The family of Valborg Alvina Roggensack has requested that those wishing
to give a memorial in her name may wish to give a memorial to the Bethel
United Methodist Church in Manly in her memory.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Valborg Alvina Roggensack was born on Oct. 29, 1919, in Albert Lea,
Minn., the daughter of Nils and Anna (Hermanson) Tangen. She attended
school at Albert Lea Community Schools, graduating from Albert Lea High
School on June 10, 1937.
She was united in marriage to Richard Roggensack on Sept. 21, 1940, at
the Northwood Lutheran Church. After their marriage they moved to South
St. Paul, Minn., where her husband, Richard, worked for the Rock Island
Lines railroad until moving to Manly. Valborg worked for Damon's
Department Store in Mason City, the Donut Hut in Manly, and also did
volunteer work for the Manly Nursing Home, the Girl Scouts and Boy
Scouts, and was on the election board. She was a member and very active
in the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly and the Mystery church
circle.
Val enjoyed playing cards, going up north fishing, golfing and traveling
to Hawaii, California, Arizona and Colorado every summer to visit her
son, Ron, going to the top of Pike's Peak and playing "one-armed
bandits." Val and her husband, Richard, loved going to the big-band
dances. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved
visiting with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Patricia (Jim) Huston
of Bloomington, Minn., and Ronald Roggensack of Eugene, Ore.; two
grandchildren, Jim (Corriann) Huston of Minnetonka, Minn., and Andrew
Huston of Burnsville, Minn.; a great-granddaughter, Akira Rose Huston;
as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard on Dec. 28,
1989; a brother, Thelmer Tangen; and two sisters, Astrid Hansen and
Norma Lenoch.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 12 to October 14, 2010
Dorothy E. Rugger
MASON CITY - Dorothy E. Rugger, 82, of 2349 20th St. S.W., Mason
City, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tom
Martin of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924. Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 13 to October 14, 2010
Marguerite Drury Ruka
 GOODELL
- Marguerite Drury Ruka, age 92, went to join her husband and family on
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at the Mitchell Village Care Center in
Mitchellville where she received wonderful care.
Funeral services for Marguerite Ruka will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16, at the United Methodist Church in Goodell. Pastor
Paddy Druhl will officiate. Burial will take place at the Amsterdam
Cemetery east of Goodell.
Visitation for Marguerite Ruka will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 15, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick'ss Lane S. in Belmond,
and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday, Oct.
16.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have memorials made to the
Goodell United Methodist Church, Mitchell Village Care Center and/or
Mercy Hospice.
Marguerite, the daughter of J.I. and Flora Fowler Drury, was born Aug.
31, 1918, at Rowan. After graduating from the Goodell High School,
Marguerite attended the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar
Falls. Marguerite completed a two-year teacher certification and began
teaching at the Twin Lake Township School.
Marguerite was united in marriage to Merle Ruka on March 14, 1941, at
the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Goodell. The couple had met at
the church. They made their home west of Goodell where the farmed and
raised their family, Gary, Lynn and Marilyn. They moved to Belmond in
1995. Marguerite moved to the Mitchell Village Care Center in 2001.
Marguerite was a member of the Goodell United Methodist Church, the
U.M.W. group and the Ladies Aid. Family and friends will miss her good
cooking, Christmas candy dishes and many special dishes she prepared.
She enjoyed going to see the grandchildren perform in their special
events and taking many trips with her sister, Florence and Donald
Johnson.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Gary and wife Sheila of Belmond,
Lynn and wife Lorraine of Tucson, Ariz., and Marilyn Beukema and husband
Dick of Mitchellville; six grandchildren, Darcy Ruka of Council Bluffs;
Julie Kraaz and husband, Todd of Omaha, Neb.; Steven Ruka and wife Dena
of Thornton, Colo.; Lori Torres and husband, Octavio of Gilbert, Ariz.;
Todd Beukema and wife Dawn of Bondurant; and Dean Beukema of Guthrie
Center; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandson; two sisters,
Florence Johnson and husband Donald of Britt and Beryl Friedow of
Kanawha; brother, Keith Drury and wife Doris of Mobile, Ala.;
sister-in-law, Evelyn Ruka of Boulder, Colo., and numerous other nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle in 2001; brother
and sister-in-law, Robert (Mae) Drury of Rowan; brother-in-law, Milton
Friedow of Kanawha; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lyle (Bettey)
Ruka and Donald (Eleanor) Abbas; a niece, Jayanna Friedow; and two
nephews, Wayne Johnson and Steven Drury.
Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, IA 50421, 641-
444-3248
Published in Globe Gazette from October 11 to October 14, 2010
Posted on 14 October
2010
Clayton D. Chambers
U.S. Army Korean War
 MARBLE
ROCK - Clayton D. Chambers, 81, of Marble Rock died Thursday, Oct. 14,
2010, at his home.
A funeral Mass for Clayton Chambers will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct.
18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Roseville. Monsignor Walter Brunkan
will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Military
honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Friends may call at St. Mary's School in Roseville from 4 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17, where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at
7:30 p.m. followed by the reciting of the rosary. Visitation will
continue Monday, Oct. 18, an hour prior to the Mass.
Clayton Donald Chambers was born April 13, 1929, at Colwell, the son of
Clayton "Glenn" and Nellie (Hildebrand) Chambers. He received his
education in rural Floyd County schools. Clayton proudly served in the
United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
On Jan. 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary Hansen at St.
Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Clayton and Rose Mary farmed
and raised livestock in the Marble Rock area all their lives. He was a
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he had served on the parish
council, the Cattlemen's Association and was a 4-H Leader.
He enjoyed farming, playing cards, watching Westerns and pitching
softball for his children and grandchildren. Family, especially his
grandchildren, were always very important to Clayton and he looked
forward to sharing his life with them.
Living family members include his wife, Rose Mary of Marble Rock; eight
children: David Chambers of Osage, Paul (Heather) Chambers of Nashua,
Karen (Keith) Heckstein of Osage, Thomas (Debra) Chambers of Charles
City, Mark (Anne) Chambers of Marble Rock, Janice (Chad) Shultz of
Greene, Peggy (Chad) Seidel of Cedar Falls and Sara Chambers of Rudd; 25
grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two
brothers: Wesley Chambers of Colwell and Lewis (Margaret) Chambers of
Marble Rock; two sisters: Dorothy Bill of Riceville and Marion Meek of
Rochester, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Fern Chambers of Mason City; and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: John and Roy
Chambers; and two sisters: Edith Bill and Edna Ferch.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com,
in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2010
Ken Cover
U.S. Army WWII
 WEST
DES MOINES - Ken Cover, 84, died Oct. 13, 2010, at Mercy Hospice in
Johnston, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Valley
United Methodist Church, 4201 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at the church. Memorials
may be made to Valley United Methodist Church.
Ken was born Jan. 26, 1926, in North English, Iowa, to Leon D. and Hazel
King Cover. He married Lois LaVonne Evans on Nov. 28, 1946, in
Sutherland.
Ken attended AIB in Des Moines. He worked for many years as a bookkeeper
and controller in Wellman, Clear Lake and Mason City. He worked for 34
years as bookkeeper and assistant store manager at Damon's Department
Store in Mason City.
Ken proudly served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in the European
Theater of Operations. He was also a member of the
VFW
and Exchange Club, where he also served as president. He was a very
proud and attentive parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent.
Ken is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois LaVonne Cover; his
children, Steven (Mary) Cover of Des Moines, Diane Shannon of Cedar
Falls, Craig (Donna) Cover of Omaha, and Brian (Laurie) Cover of Iowa
City; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Velma Van Auken,
Verla Gingerich and Mildred Wade.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2010
Thomas E. Fites
MASON CITY - Thomas E. Fites, 74, of 1000 N. Eisenhower Ave., died
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial
Chapels.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, Iowa
50401, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2010
Johanna Heaford
ROCKWELL - Johanna Heaford, 92, of Rockwell died Wednesday, Oct. 13,
2010, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 18, at St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Rockwell, with the Rev. Joel Dahlen presiding.
Interment will be at the Rockwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at Retz Funeral Home,
Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2010
Robert F. "Bob" Heller
 CHARLES
CITY - Robert F. "Bob" Heller, 78, of Charles City died Thursday
morning, Oct. 14, 2010, at Cedar Health in Charles City.
Funeral services for Robert Heller will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct.
18, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor
Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery,
Charles City.
Friends may call at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17, and after 9 a.m. at the church on Monday, Oct. 18.
Robert Francis Heller was born Sept. 27, 1932, in Orchard, the son of
Verle and Natalie (Newton) Heller. He graduated from the Orchard High
School in 1950. On June 18, 1955, he was united in marriage to Verla
Kamin at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Bob was a carpenter for Triad Construction for 25 years, Quade
Construction for 10 years and Comprehensive Systems until his retirement
in 1990. Along with carpentry, Bob farmed in the Charles City area. He
was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge and
Card Club. Bob was a 4H Leader. His interests included woodworking,
mushroom hunting, collecting coins, watching birds, gardening, tractors,
his model A Ford and driving around checking on the crops.
Living family members include his wife, Verla Heller of Charles City;
four children: Jean (Wayne) King of Charles City, Jeff (Mary) Heller of
Tallahassee, Fla., Jill Jensen and special friend, Dave Schultz of
Greene, and Jim Heller of Charles City; eight grandchildren:
brother-in-law John Bauman of Osage; sister-in-law Linda Heller of Mason
City; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Ferlin Jensen;
sister Betty Bauman; and brother Kenneth Heller.
The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com,
in Charles City is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2010
Adelaide E. Hill
BELMOND - Adelaide E. (Soma) Hill, 99, of Belmond, most recently a
resident of the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, died Wednesday, Oct.
13, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.
Fuenral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the St.
Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond with the Rev. James Harbaugh
officiating. Burial will be in the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Vistation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Andrews Funeral Home,
516 First St. SE, Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service at
the church on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
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Mabel R. Mathews
LAKE MILLS - Mabel R. Mathews, 101, of Lake Mills died Wednesday, Oct.
13, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Services are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St.,
Lake Mills IA 50450.
You can contact the family with online condolences at
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com,
641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2010
Daniel O'Keefe
 FOREST
CITY - Daniel O'Keefe, 98, of Forest City died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010,
at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Services for Daniel will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaad
officiating. Burial will be at at 12:30 p.m. at Olena Mound Cemetery in
Buffalo Center.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Winter Funeral Home
in Buffalo Center.
Dan O'Keefe, son of Alfred and Mary (Danielson) O'Keefe, was born on a
farm in Kossuth County near Ledyard and Lakota on Sept. 14, 1912. He was
baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
On Oct. 12, 1935, he was united in marriage to Gladys Thompson and three
daughters were born to this union. They farmed in the Lakota area for
several years and then moved to a farm near Russell, Minn., in 1947.
After three years they moved to the Buffalo Center area and farmed
another 21 years.
In 1971, Dan retired from farming and he and Gladys built a home in
Forest City where they resided for seven years and were employed at
Winnebago Industries. In 1978 they built a home in Buffalo Center and
lived there until Gladys died.
Dan moved back to Forest City and in 2000 he moved to Prairie View in
Garner. In April of 2010 he moved to Clear Lake where he died at the age
of 98 years and 1 month.
Dan held various positions on the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Board in
Buffalo Center.
He is survived by three daughters: Sharon (Miller) Roskamp of Cedar
Falls, Yvonne (Larry) Schuler of Nora Springs, and Donna (Lawrence)
Miller of Clear Lake. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren.
Preceeding him in death are his wife, Gladys; his parents, Alfred and
Mary O'Keefe; four sisters: Marge, Alice, Ellen and Elva; and five
brothers: Everett, Tom and John and two brothers in infancy.
Online tributes or personal e-mails to the family may be left at
www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. NW, Buffalo
Center, Iowa 50424, 641-562-2858.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 14 to October 15, 2010
Dorothy E. Rugger
 MASON
CITY - Dorothy E. Rugger, 82, of 2349 20th St. S.W., Mason City, died
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa from surgical
complications.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Tom
Martin of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett officiating.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may
be directed to the Dorothy Rugger Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Dorothy Eleanor Ward was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Decatur, Ill., the
daughter of William J. and Ada (Simon) Ward. She was united in marriage
to Clifford A. Rugger on Jan. 27, 1974, in Homestead, Iowa. She was
employed as a clerk for both the Rock Island Lines and the Northwestern
Railroad in Mason City.
Dorothy was a caring and generous person who was devoted to the
well-being of her family members. Dorothy enjoyed her home, cooking,
gardening, music, family and friends. She loved dining out. Dorothy also
loved helping people in need and giving to many charities.
Dorothy is survived by a sister, Gladys Lewis of Charles City;
sister-in-law Ruth Ward of Mason City; stepson Kip Rugger; stepdaughter
Cynthia Rugger; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1983; two
brothers: Jack and Sherman; and one sister: Margie Stearns.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924. Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from October 13 to October 15, 2010
Posted on 15 October 2010 by
Marie Thompson
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