OSAGE - Alice L. Clausen, 91, of Adams, Minn., and formerly of Osage, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at the Austin Medical Center in Austin, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Kris Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery at Riceville.

Visitation is from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

MASON CITY - Thomas E. Fites 75, of 1000 North Eisenhower died Thursday (Oct. 14, 2010) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. There will be no services.

Friends are welcome to visit Linda at their home, The Willows at 1000 North Eisenhower.
Thomas Eugene Fites was born on Jan. 27, 1936, in Iowa City, the son of Thomas A. and Virginia (Hedgecock) Fites. Thomas' grandparents raised him through school age and he graduated from Mason City High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955 and was promoted to secret service and toured Berlin, Germany, and Adak, Alaska.

On Sept. 16, 1956, he was united in marriage to Linda Merritt. To this union two sons were born, Thomas M. Fites and Barry L. Fites. Upon returning the states after five years he was employed at Artz and Merritt. In 1990 he became owner and operator of the business and sold the store in 1997, and went to work part-time for Decker Sporting Goods and was there for 14 years. Sports were the love of his life.

He is survived by his wife Linda Fites, Mason City, children Thomas M. (Marilyn) Fites and Barry L.(Debbie) Fites, both of Plymouth and grandchildren.

Thomas is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Laploumt and step-father Vincent Laploumt, one sister Jo Ann Squiers.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Dr. Ronald C. Jost

Clear Lake - Dr. Ronald C. Jost, 77 of 17719 Eagle Ave, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Clear Lake Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. North, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with full military honors conducted by members of the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Dr. Jost was born on March 29, 1933, in Hampton, the son of Murville and Faith Jost. They moved to Mason City when Ron was five years old, where he attended grade school and graduated from Mason City High School in 1951. Ron had a love for sports and especially enjoyed baseball. He was a pitcher for the Legion League that went to the state tournament.

In 1955, Ron met his soul mate, Ruth Ondrick, in Austin, Minn. They were united in marriage on June 15, 1957, and to this union three daughters were born: Rhonda, Lori and Linda.

Ron and Ruth moved to Chicago, Ill., in 1958, where he continued his education at Illinois College of Optometry. He graduated with his Optometric Degree in Optometry in 1961.

Following college, Ron and family relocated to Mason City where he became an associate of Dr. Cal Warne. Ron practiced optometry in Lake Mills and Mason City for several years and later practiced solely at his office in Clear Lake for 22 years. During the time he practiced optometry in Clear Lake, he also owned and operated Lorinda's Cheese House and Backyard Ice Cream Parlor for several years. He employed his three daughters and taught them his good work ethics. In October of 1995, he sold his optometric practice to North Iowa Eye Clinic and worked for them an additional two years. To keep doing the work he loved, he worked part time for Vista Optical in both Mason City and Ames until his retirement on Sept. 13, 2007.

Ron enjoyed life in so many ways, but one of his greatest enjoyments was when he could spend special times with his children and grandchildren. He treasured each moment with them.

Ron loved dancing, drawing, writing poetry and woodworking. He also loved everything about nature, wanting to preserve it as much as possible. Researching genealogy for his own family as well as many look-ups for others gave him much enjoyment since his retirement. He researched his own family tree back to the Civil War and subsequently wrote and published a book on it. Ron has been a life-long member of Iowa Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. In addition, he was instrumental in organizing the first Storytelling Festival in Clear Lake which still continues today at the library. He contacted storytellers from many states to participate in the festivals. Ron was a longtime member of Clear Lake Noon Lions and served as president one year. He also was past president of Shibboleth Toastmasters Club, past president of Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce and past president of both Ventura PTA and North Iowa Study Group. He had a special interest in VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) and was on the team of the first VOSH trip made to the Dominican Republic. He later also went to Liberia West Africa, Togo West Africa, Guatemala, Peru, Yucatan Penninsula and two missionary trips with the church to Mexico. These trips were most rewarding to him in that he was able to examine hundreds of people's eyes and fit them with donated glasses. Ron was a long- time active member of the United Methodist Church. He will be remembered for his great creativity, wonderful sense of humor, his caring ways and desire to help people.

Ron is survived by his wife, Ruth Jost of Clear Lake; daughters Rhonda (Ken) Sommerfield, Zumbrota, Minn., Lori (Doug) Rockers, Greeley, Kan., and Linda Jost, Des Moines; grandchildren Nicole Jost, Clear Lake, Blake Yennie, La Crosse, Wis., Bailey and Brady Rockers, Greeley, Kan.; one great-grandson, Armani Smith; sister Gloria Hartwig, Mason City; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Jost, Le Mars; along with several nieces and nephews, other friends and relatives.

Ron was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; brothers Don, Roland and Roger Jost; and his beloved cat, Sunny.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

CHARLES CITY - Dale A. Lonergan, 78, of Charles City, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

No services are being planned at this time.

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

LAKE MILLS - Mabel R. Mathews, 101, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor David E. Jordon.

Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service only.

Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.

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

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. - Benjamin Sterling Redman, 45, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, at La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Ben to Ear Candy Productions, a non-profit organization that provides kids in Arizona access to music education.
Ben's magnificent life was interrupted and cut short by a rare sarcoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumor cancer, which he fought bravely to overcome for the past four years.

Ben was born on Dec. 20, 1964, in Leon, Iowa. He earned an undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University in 1988 and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1994 from Arizona State University. Ben served in the Air National Guard of Iowa and Arizona leaving the military with a rank of captain in 2006.

Ben worked for KB Home, Del Webb and Pulte Homes where he was able to use his creativity in land development and intellect and leadership gifts in management. Ben most enjoyed the years with Del Webb planning and developing a family friendly master planned community in Arizona called Anthem by Del Webb. Before his illness forced his early retirement in 2009, he served as Arizona Division President for KB Home.

Ben was passionate about his family, his wife, Kari and three children, McKenzie, Casey and Gage and the rock band KISS. He was a devoted husband, father and fan who always placed family first. He was a loyal and loving son, brother, son-in-law and friend to many people. Ben also loved his hobbies, music and sports and his guitar collection. He taught himself to play guitar, write music and sing. He loved the energy he felt playing and creating music with his band mates. Rock and roll was his music of choice, but he saw the beauty and meaning in all genres. He enjoyed watching, coaching and playing sports and favored the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals in football.

Ben was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise and Clifton Redman and John and Ethel Burrell.

Ben's legacy will live on through his wife and three children, his parents and in-laws, Sharon and Larry Long and Suzanne and Jerry Olson, sister Christine Hayes and her family and the thousands of people he touched during his life. We will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Ben!

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2010

John "Dick" Voight

Mitchell - John "Dick" Voight, age 88, of Mitchell, died Friday, (Oct. 15, 2010) at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home and will continue one hour before services at the funeral home.

Dick was born on Feb. 26, 1922, on the family farm near Osage, the son of Fred and Grace (Woodford) Voight. He attended Mitchell schools and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1939. Dick married Frances Law on April 6, 1947, in Osage.

Dick is survived by his children, Jean Treece of Mason City, Judy (Richard) Hemann of Osage, Kathy (Bruce) Dodge of Ankeny, Brenda Voight of Boston, Massachusetts, John Voight of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one brother, Carl W. "Jim" (Marcella) Voight of Osage; and one sister, Evelyn Tudor of Waverly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Frances in 1994.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements; 641-732-3706.

Mason City - Arthur J. Johnson, 92, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Saturday (Oct. 16, 2010) at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today with a Knight of Columbus Rosary being said at 6:30 p.m., at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family Men's Club, or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, N.H. 03086-0914, in Arthur's name.

Arthur was born on Dec. 18, 1917, in Fairmont, Minn., the son of Herman and Agnes (Mosbach) Johnson. His early education was in country school near Gilmore City, where he was active in 4-H Club. The family moved to a farm in Swaledale in 1934. He worked as a farmhand for a dear couple near Swaledale until being drafted into the United States Army on May 26, 1941.

In his three years and five months of service he was stationed for nine months in England before the invasion of Normandy, France. He served in France, Belgium and Germany his remaining years of the war. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 18, 1945, from the First Army 703 RD Tank Division. He joined the Iowa National Guard in 1951, in Mason City, and retired from the guard with 26 years of service as a SFC E7.

In December of 1946, he was united in marriage to Arlene Crawley. To this union four children were born. Arthur worked at Armour for 21 years until the plant's closing. He worked at Mercy Hospital as a security guard and volunteered there several years after. His volunteer work included Knights of Columbus, Community Kitchen, Share Program and Holy Family Men's Club.

In 1969, he was united in marriage to Colleen Lewis. They shared many years of travel in and out of the states. They joined Elder Hosteling and continued travel. Arthur attended North Iowa Area Community College where he earned his G.E.D. and studied woodworking. Arthur enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and gardening. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Arthur is survived by his wife Colleen Johnson, Mason City; children Marc (Sue) Johnson, Leland, Renee (Sami) Idkeidek, Seattle, Wash., Allison Dutcher, Mason City, Laura Johnson, Davenport; step children, John Lewis, Waterville, Terry (Lindy) Lewis, Harpers Ferry, and Teresa (Bonnie Dahlhauser) Lewis, St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren Michael Johhson, Minneapolis, Minn., Sara (Oscar) Hernandez, Washington, Kimberly McLaughlin, Davenport, Sherein Idkeidek, Seattle, Wash., and Justin Dutcher, Mason City; step-grandchildren, Tammie (Jeff) Cutre, Hartland, Wis., and Sgt. Shane (Karen) Lewis of the Green Berets Special Forces, Fort Bragg, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Jordan Dutcher and Madelina and Matteo Hernandez; step- great-grandchildren, Jennifer Lewis, Chase Cutre, Caitlin and Connor Lewis; sister Annabelle Patterson, Mason City; sister-in-law Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, Rockwell; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harland and Richard Johnson; a sister, June (Jack) Dorsey; a daughter-in-law, Beatrice Lewis; and one grandson, John Charles Lewis, II.

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

Alta - Kaden Walter and Kullen William Mellmann, infant twin sons of Justin and Lisa (Lee) Mellmann, died Thursday (Oct. 14, 2010) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating.

Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.

Waterloo - Mary Louise Michels, 77, of Friendship Village, Waterloo, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 16, 2010) in the Med Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Valley Community Church, 3520 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, with inurnment at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Public visitation will be for one hour before services Tuesday at the church in Waterloo.

She was born on Dec. 21, 1932, in Mason City, daughter of Harold and Marie Iverson Ulin. She married Harold F. Michels, Jr. on June 12, 1953, at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Mason City.

Mrs. Michels graduated from Mason City High School in 1951 and attended business school in Des Moines. She was a homemaker for most of her life, and in her later years, she was employed at Dale Clark Prosthetics as an office administrator and prosthesis assistant. She also worked part-time as church secretary for Kimball Avenue Methodist Church and secretary to the United Methodist District Superintendent.

Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Darlene (Greg) Cooper of Rochester, Minn., Lynda (Craig) Van Syoc of Forest City, Nancy (Joe) Schaefer of Hudson, and Wendy (Ron) Knapp of Waterloo; eight grandchildren, Eric (Chanda) Cooper, Abby (Michael) Tiegland, Kristina Wehr, Becky (Jake) Mangold, Brooke Knapp, David (Jennie) Knapp, Ann Knapp and John Knapp; five great-grandchildren, Aria and Elysia Cooper, Christopher and Kassie Wehr, Braiden Knapp; a sister, Kathy Rood of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Donna (Lorenz) Daleske of Mason City; many nephews and nieces; and many dear dear friends.

Preceded in death by a brother, John Ulin; a sister, Ruth Ann Deer.
Online condolences: www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service/West Ridgeway is assisting the family, 319-233-3393.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Floyd C. Oglesby, 86, of Battle Creek died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will welcome friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 20, at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home.

He was born December 28, 1923, the son of Bryan and Olive (Schultz) Oglesby in LuVerne, Iowa, spending most of his youth in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High in 1941 where he met his future wife, Gwen, whistling at her when he saw her for the first time.

Floyd joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943. He flew thirty missions over Europe as a tailgunner on a B-24 Liberator in the 8th Air Force He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three clusters and Croix de Guerre of France. He flew two missions over France on June 6th, D-Day, and was discharged Oct. 10, 1945.

On Dec. 10, 1945, Floyd C. Oglesby was united in marriage to Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rampton in Mason City, Iowa. He earned a BA at the University of Northern Iowa in 1950. He also wrestled for UNI, placing second in the NCAA Finals Wrestling Tournament in 1950.

Floyd taught school for one year in Osage, Iowa; for two years in Hampton, Iowa; then taught school at Battle Creek Central beginning in 1953. He earned an MA from Western Michigan University in 1959. During his twelve years at Central, Floyd taught U.S. hstory, was a counselor, director of guidance, wrestling coach and assistant football coach. He left high school teaching to work at Kellogg Community College, first as dean of students then as a counselor for 22 years. He was a member of the NEA and MEA.

Floyd was elected to Battle Creek City Commission for six consecutive two year terms (1972-1984). He served as vice mayor for two years and as mayor for three years. He played a lead role in attaining mandatory refuse collection and was mayor when Battle Creek Township merged with the city of Battle Creek.

Floyd signed documents establishing the sister city relationship with Takasaki, Japan, and was an ardent supporter of Battle Creek Unlimited. He played a role in railroad consolidation and dedicated the Miller Bridge on Washington Street, which enabled autos to bypass rail crossings.

In 1988, Floyd was inducted into the Michigan Wrestling Association Hall of Fame for his contributions as a wrestling coach during his career, and in 2009 he and his 1950 NCAA champion wrestling team were inducted into the University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame.

Floyd loved grand parenting, listening to music, reading non-fiction, fishing, bird watching, spectator sports, working on the computer, politics and watching PBS and C-Span. Floyd will be forever remembered for his kindness, love of people, love of life and boundless love for his family, especially Gwen, the love of his life.

Floyd is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Gwen, and four daughters, Julie (Greg) Hoelscher of Holland, Jo-Ellyn (Steve) Holt of Broomfield, Colo., Jill (Barry) Dehlin of Okemos and Mary (Matt) Fenske of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Maryo Griffin, and brother, Bill Oglesby. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bryan Oglesby.

Friends may make memorial contributions to Battle Creek Community Foundation. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

FOREST CITY - Marjorie Drugg, 92, formerly of Forest City, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center in Grand Meadow, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held at the church an hour prior to service.

Marjorie Genevieve Drugg was born on a farm in rural Kiester, Minn., on March 6, 1918, the daughter of Carl and Lydia (Hedberg) Peterson. Her twin sister was stillborn.
Marjorie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith by her grandfather, the Rev. John Hedberg. She received her education in rural school near her home and graduated from Kiester High School.

For a short time she worked caring for mothers and their newborn infants in family homes.

Marjorie was united in marriage to Leslie Drugg on April 1, 1940. The couple farmed in the Forest City area all their lives, settling on a home place north of Forest City in 1946.

Marjorie loved her church and was an active member, singing in the choir and serving in circle. For many years she kept a big garden and sold eggs. She loved music, was an avid reader and enjoyed a good political discussion.

In 2000 she moved to be with her daughter in Ostrander, Minn. In 2008 she became a resident of the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center in Grand Meadow, Minn. She died there on Sunday, Oct. 17, at the age of 92 years.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Elaine Elit of Ostrander, Minn., and David (Susan) Drugg of Apple Valley, Minn. Also, six grandchildren, Brian Elit of Peyton, Colo.; Wayne (Gina) Elit of Hanover, Minn.; Erich Elit of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Dawn Arnette (Darrell) Calhoun of Cedaredge, Colo.; Jeffrey (Jamie) Drugg of St. Michael, Minn., and Matthew (Malorie) Drugg of Lakeville, Minn.; a sister, LaVonne (Robert) Baer of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law, Janice Bartley of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Geraldine Peterson of Algona; and a brother-in-law, Roger Drugg of Forest City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie; a sister, Doris; and two brothers, Curtis and Russell.

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

MASON CITY - Sandra Kay Lovejoy 68, of 10 Seventh St. N.W., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Fifth Street Church of Christ, 219 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City with Lay Minister Timothy Dietrich officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Ventura Cemetery, Ventura.

Visitation will be heldfrom 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Sandra K. Lovejoy Memorial in care of Roxane Murphy, 22152 Cardinal Ave., Clear Lake, IA 50428. Memorials will be donated later to a missionary group, Voice of Truth.

Sandra Quandt was born March 29, 1942, the daughter of Rennie and Lois (Kaster) Quandt. She attended schools in Dougherty, Ventura, Northwood and Mason City. She attended NIACC and received her LPN degree; she later received her counseling degree in Independence.

Sandra then moved to Arizona to work for the Meadow's Treatment Center. It was her passion to work with people and helping survivors heal from trauma of childhood abuse and adult addiction. She found her calling in ministry and will be greatly missed by all.

Sandra loved gardening, taking care of her plants, sharing them with her neighbors and friends, and feeding and watching the birds. Sandra love her animals, too, her dog Molly and Baby.

She was a member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ. She was loved and was very committed to her learning of the Bible. She was active in Bible study and had her study done before study time, and she had that "look" if you didn't have yours done!

Sandra is survived by her children, Roxane (Dan) Murphy, Clear Lake, Natalie (Mandume) Lovejoy Kerina, Mt. Dora, Fla., Tim (Melinda) Lovejoy, Indianapolis, Ind., and Toni Lovejoy, Waterloo; grandchildren Angel (Timothy) Dietrich, John Daniel Murphy, Truman Murphy, Joshua Bradley, Major Mosley III, Sara Kerina, Izea-Mycael Lovejoy and fiancé Sarah Rogers, T.J. Lovejoy, Aspen-Synclaire Lovejoy, Elisha Lovejoy and fiancé Michael MacCutcheon, India Lovejoy and Natalia Lovejoy; great-grandchildren Luke, Alexa and Josiah Bradley, Timothy II and Theodore Dietrich and Major Mosley IV.

Sandra is preceded in death by her father, Rennie Quandt; mother, Lois (Kaster) Hauge; and stepfather, Truman Hauge.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, www.colonialchapels.com, 641-423-2372.

CLEAR LAKE - Shirlee Joyce Vandervort, 84, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, (Oct. 16, 2010) at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and the Rev. David Anderson officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church. Following the funeral service for Shirlee, cremation will take place with inurnment to be held at a later date at the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

The family of Shirlee would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider a contribution to Hospice of North Iowa.

Shirlee Joyce Vandervort was born on Nov. 13, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Thomas L. and Kristine Marie (Sorensen) Madsen. Shirlee graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago, Ill., with the Class of 1943. After completing her schooling, Shirlee did secretarial work for different companies until moving to Clear Lake with her parents in 1945. Shirlee worked at the State Brand Creameries (now AMPI) until she was united in marriage to her beloved Wayne on May 30, 1952, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. After their marriage they lived and worked in Hampton, Denver, Colo., Dows, and Des Moines. Shirlee was an administrative assistant and office manager for 11 years for Polk County attorneys until her retirement in 1984. After her retirement they moved back to Clear Lake in 1986, and had spent 22 years wintering in Mesa, Ariz., with many friends, new and old.

Shirlee enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, dancing, cards, cooking, socializing with friends, but her greatest love and enjoyment was her husband, children and grandchildren.

Shirlee was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church Women, Clear Lake Lioness, Clear Lake Woman's Club.

In 2005, the ovarian cancer found its way into her body and she thanked the Lord every day for bringing her through this without pain or sickness and for all the prayers that surrounded her from so many … Thanks be to God!!

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Wayne Vandervort of Clear Lake; her children, Dan Vandervort of Anchorage, Alaska, Gregory (Rosemary) Vandervort of Poway, Calif., Ronald Vandervort of Dows, and Kirsten Vandervort of Des Moines; grandchildren, Sara (Alan) Duggen, Aleisha Vandervort, Eric Vandervort, Emily and Kristina Vandervort great grandson, Bryce Duggen; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Shirlee was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Alice Lucille Wold.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel: 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com