FOREST CITY - Janice A. Porter, 73, of Forest City, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at her home in rural Forest City.

As per her wishes, her body has been cremated and no formal church services will be held.

A graveside inurnment service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Linden Lutheran Cemetery in rural Forest City with Rev. Shannon Pasqual, of the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, officiating.

Those wishing to to extend their sympathies may forward condolences to: Lisa Porter 148 N. Eighth St., Forest City, IA 50436

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

HAMPTON - Duane Dale Stoltz, 81, of Hampton, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, with the Rev. John Byrne officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements; 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com.

MASON CITY - Mildred M. Thompson, 91, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson and Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Funeral services will continue at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Palestine Lutheran Church at 1375 Highway 210, Huxley, Iowa. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mildred M. Thompson Memorial Fund in care of the family to be passed along to charitable organizations.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

CLEAR LAKE - Robert "Bob" A. Anderson, 71, 1115 N. 8th St. W. died Monday Oct. 25, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Clear Lake V.F.W. 219 Main Ave, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. The family will greet friends at the V.F. W. from 1 until 4 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Robert A. Anderson Memorial Fund.

Robert was born on April 21, 1939, the son of Tilford and Helen (Shaffer) Anderson at St. Paul, Minn. Robert moved to Buffalo Center and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1957.

Robert entered the U.S. Army and served in the 101st Airborne Special Forces. Following his discharge, he was a deputy sheriff in Albuquerque, N.M. He moved back to Clear Lake and married Linda Bird on April 21, 1978. He worked various jobs including Clear Lake Bakery and later Kraft Food, retiring in 2001.

Robert enjoyed fishing at Leech Lake, Minn., playing pool at the V.F.W., gambling and watching Western and war movies.

Robert is survived by his wife Linda, Clear Lake, four children, Mike (Michelle) Anderson, Stevensville, Mich.; Sharon (Bud) Green, Bonner Springs, Kan.; April Scott, Clear Lake and friend Brad Watts; Matt Bork, Garner and friend Jess; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Dale (Mary) Anderson, Clear Lake, and Hank (Ella) Shaffer, Redding Calif.; three sisters, Sharon Mathey, Lansdowne, VA; Susan (Bob) Lucas, Clear Lake and Susanne (Mark) Haxton, Mason City; Special Aunt, Lavina Peterson, Clear Lake; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Norman and Keith.

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

LIVERMORE - William Ankenbauer, 77, of Belton, Texas, and formerly of Livermore died on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Faith United Methodist Church in Livermore. Burial will be in Union Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Otto-Field American Legion Post No. 415 of Livermore.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.

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

MASON CITY - Rose M. Pearce Barnes, 83, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (Oct. 26, 2010) in Mason City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. A private family graveside will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be left to the Rose Pearce Barnes Memorial Fund.

Rose Marie Paschka was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Chaska, Minn., to Erwin "Pat" and Myrtle (Johnson) Paschka. She was united in marriage to Walter F. "Babe" Pearce and to this union two children were born, Walter and Julie. In 1976, Rose was married to John Barnes, Sr.

For over 15 years Rose worked for Hy-Vee West in Mason City in the Deli, where she made many friends. On the weekends Rose enjoyed working at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.

Rose loved music and dancing; she was a very social person and loved interacting with people. Rose's greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a proud member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

Those grateful in sharing in Rose's life are her children, Walter (Melody) Pearce, Mason City, and Julie (Kenny) Morehead, Orlando, Fla; grandchildren, Francesca, Regina, Fidel, Julie, Heather, and Macey; great-grandchildren, Angelica, Esperanza, Ariana, Belicia, Don-Oscar, William, Angelia, Dominic, Sharmila, and Jackson; sisters, Hallie Bricker, Renelda "Nelda" (Joseph) Fick, and Meredith "Toots" Paschka, as well as extended family members and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Barnes, Sr.; brothers, Merlin "Sonny"Paschka, William "Pudge" Paschka, and Bud Paschka; a sister-in-law, Alice Paschka; and a brother-in-law, Brick Bricker.

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

MASON CITY - Thelma P. Beightol, 62, Mason City, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City.

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

AMES - Eddie L. Carr Jr., 85, of Ames, formerly of Des Moines, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in Des Moines.

Visitation will be from 5 untl 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Hamilton's Funeral Home by Highland Memorial Gardens in Des Moines.

Eddie was born on June 22, 1925, in Des Moines, the first of four sons of Eddie L. Carr Sr. and Margaret (Reeves) Carr. He graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1943. During World War II, Eddie served on active duty in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1944 to 1946, in the Pacific Theater. He continued his service with the Army Reserves, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1985.

Taking advantage of the GI Bill, Eddie graduated from Iowa State College in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He worked as an engineer for the city of Des Moines for 31 years, retiring in 1986. He was honored as the Iowa Chapter of the American Public Works Association's Man of the Year in 1985. He was a registered professional engineer and land surveyor in Iowa, Arkansas and Colorado.

Eddie married Nadine V. Meyer on June 24, 1952, in Des Moines. Eddie and Nadine made their home in Des Moines until 1989. They moved to Marion in 1989 and lived there until moving to Ames in 2000, both moves in order to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.

Eddie enjoyed driving vacations with Nadine and their daughters, traveling to nearly every state in the lower 48, northern Mexico, and several central and eastern Canadian provinces.

Keeping busy after retirement, Eddie had many and varied hobbies, including photography, woodworking, gardening, stamp collecting, genealogy research, and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Eddie was a lifelong voracious reader and regular Bookmobile patron since moving to Ames.

Survivors include his four daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Arnie Wonders, of Nevada, Debra and Leonard Mermel, of Barrington, R.I., Kaylene and David Pagliai, of Walford, and Kristy and Gary Marnin, of Ames; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Alethea and Jason Decklever, Emily and Ryan Neely, Tiffany and Rustin Krapfl, and Theresa and Bradey Adams; granddaughters, Elizabeth Mermel, and Sarah and Caroline Marnin; grandson, Elliot Mermel; grandson-in-law, Joe Diedrichs; great-grandchildren, Athena Bowen, Noelle and Ava Diedrichs, Heather, Grace, Maebel and Luke Krapfl, and Declan and Wyatt Adams; and brother, John F. Carr.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine; granddaughter, Angelina Diedrichs; great-grandson, Griffin Diedrichs; parents; and two brothers, Donald and Gale.

Memorial donations in Eddie's name may be given to Ames Public Library or a charity of the donor's choice.

Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, 515-243-5221.

ALGONA - Alfred Fett, 88, of Algona died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Services are pending. The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family.

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

KANAWHA - Irma Izola Hansen, 94, of Kanawha, passed away Sunday, Oct., 24, 2010, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services for Irma Hansen will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with Pastor Cindy Morrison officiating.

Burial will take place at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Irma Izola (Schoenwetter) Hansen was born on June 6, 1916, at her parents' rural home west of Klemme. She was the second born of a family of six children to Ed and Nora (Swanson) Schoenwetter.

Her spiritual life began at Liberty Methodist Church at an early age, where she was baptized. Family recalls her telling about attending Christmas Eve worship arriving in a bobsled. Later, she was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Kanawha.

Her schooling began at country school in Twin Lake Township, later she attended two of her high school years at Goodell, graduating from Klemme high school in 1934 during the Depression years. She attended college at Cedar Falls and graduated with a normal training certificate in teaching and taught at Liberty No. 8 for two years.

It was in 1937 that she married her beloved husband, Russel Hansen at her parents' home. Their union was blessed with four children, Daryl Dean, Gloria Ann, twins, Rita Louise and Roger Lyle. Her first-born twins, Eugene Russel, and Joanne Irma passed away shortly after their birth in 1938.

Russel and Irma began their farming years in Twin Lake Township on a farm owned by Russel's father, Chris Hansen until 1970, then they moved to their farm in Erin Township. In the early 2000s, Irma became a resident of Kanawha and in 2006 a resident at the Kanawha Community Home.

Irma was a very special wife, mother, grandma and friend, she loved all of her family to the end, always giving of herself for them, showing unequaled love and true devotion.

Her many friends knew her to be a steadfast, loyal and loving friend, she never complained, but lived her life with a wonderful sense of humor, always with trust and faith in her God through hardships and tragedy.

She was an expert at so many things, an accomplished seamstress and quilter, skilled in all kinds of handiwork, she stained and finished many of Russel's grandfather clocks and other woodworks. She had a love for gardening, and especially enjoyed her beautiful gladiolas and roses. She served the most delicious meals at a laden table to friends and family, always followed with delectable desserts. She knew hard work and taught it to her family by example.

Through the years she gave of herself teaching Sunday school for many, many years, working with her children in 4-H, Hancock County Extension Council, Hancock County Choir, Women's Fellowship and volunteering at the nursing home reading to the family of residents there for about 35 years, lending her capable hands with perfect quilting stitches on quilts at church and quilts for her family. She loved to read, sing, play the piano and organ. In her quiet, gentle manner she touched so many in so many different ways continuing to bless others with her beautiful smile and polite and respectful demeanor at the nursing home where she had resided the last four years.

Irma is survived by her daughter, Gloria Burk, and her husband Kay of Garner; Roger and his wife, Joann, of Kanawha, Rita Greiman and her husband, Terry, of Bloomfield, N.M.; and daughter-in-law Vivien (Daryl) Hansen of Humboldt; her grandchildren, Jill Fuller and husband, Paul, and children Noah, and Caleb; Leah Hill, and husband, Peter, and children; Naomi, Lydia, and Levi; Lisa Woiwood; and husband, Mark, and children, Adam, Aaron, Annelise and Ashton; Steve Burk, and wife, Julie, and children Alyssa and Abigail; Dana Burk, and wife, Kathy, and children Karina, Brayden and Kaylie; Todd Hansen and children, Brianna and Maxwell; Brian Hansen and wife, Janelle, and children, Kyren, Alainee, Alex and Amy; Angela Abbas and husband Jason; Chris Greiman and wife, Tara, and children, Tristyn and Hayden. Irma is also survived by her dear sister, Wava Geary, and husband, Elwood; sisters-in-law, Eunice Schoenwetter, and Marie Schoenwetter, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Nora Schoenwetter, husband, Russel, in 1993, son Daryl in 1997, grandson Brenden Jon Greiman in 1983; her sister, Velda Cutshall; and brothers Lyle (World War II), Merle and Wayne Schoenwetter and numerous other family members.

A host of family and friends will always treasure her memory, her life was an inspiration and truly valued by those who had the privilege to know and love her.
Heaven's Gate is opened wide by her Heavenly Father with a joyous homecoming awaited by those she loved so dearly.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, IA 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

EAGAN, Minn. - Jerry J. Harthan, 65, of Eagan, Minn., formerly of the Mason City, Clear Lake, and Ventura, Iowa, areas died Monday, (Oct. 25, 2010), at the Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, Minn. Interment will be at West St. Olaf Cemetery, Kasson, Minn.

Memorial visitation will be held for a half hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book.

Boldt Funeral Home, 300 Prairie Ave., Faribault, MN 55021, 507-334-4481.

MASON CITY - Maxine A. Lafrenz, 84, of Mason City, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at her daughter's home in Prior Lake, Minn., after a courageous battle against cancer.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Memorials may be given to the Maxine A. Lafrenz Memorial Fund or to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Maxine was born on Aug. 7, 1926, in Montezuma, the daughter of Peter and Verna (Peterson) Seaborg, where she learned of hard work and tenacity while the family farmed during the Great Depression. She persevered on with her education and graduated from Manson High School and attended beauty school in Waterloo.

Maxine married Donald E. Lafrenz on Aug. 8, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. After their marriage they started their family in Hudson and Cedar Falls.

They moved to Mason City in 1964, where together with her husband, Donald, they became independent business owners and avid supporters of the community and people. Upon passing of her husband in 1985, Maxine became owner/secretary of Don Lafrenz Ford Lincoln Mercury and president of Lafrenz Land Company.

Maxine enjoyed being a homemaker as she was an excellent cook and always provided a loving and warm home for her children and grandchildren to come to, especially during the holidays. She enjoyed traveling especially with family, was an avid reader, enjoyed her dear friends and a good game of bridge or round of golf and was thought to be a very lucky fisherwoman, often catching most of the fish much to the chagrin of her husband and family at their cabin in northern Minnesota where the family made many wonderful memories together.

Maxine made her home around water for many years in Mason City and then Clear Lake, where children loved to play and swim. In her later years, she continued to live independently, played less golf perhaps but was able to still enjoy the sport more as a spectator as she built her last home on a golf course.

Maxine had a wonderful sense of humor and profound sense of pride being of 100 percent Swedish heritage. She greatly enjoyed and treasured all of her friendships that she was blessed to have had thru out her lifetime. Maxine loved and cherished her family and in return was loved without limits by her children and grandchildren. She had a deep Christian faith and was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Maxine is survived by her four children, Debbie (Ronald) Thompson of Council Bluffs, Gary Lafrenz of Mason City, Ronald (Lana) Lafrenz of Clear Lake, and Janine (Harry) Alcorn of Prior Lake, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, Ellen, Rachel, Alex, Connor, Lauren, Ryan, Katie, Morgan, Anna, Harry III, and Maggie; two sisters, Alene (Richard) Stewart of Pocahontas and Frances Carl of Montezuma.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Donald, and sister, Helen Doster. Maxine will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

FOREST CITY - Janice A. Porter, 73 of Forest City, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at her home in rural Forest City.

As per her wishes, her body has been cremated and no formal church services will be held.

A graveside inurnment service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Linden Lutheran Cemetery in rural Forest City by the Rev. Shannon Pasqual, Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center.

Those wishing to to extend their sympathies may forward condolences to: Lisa Porter 148 N, 8th Street, Forest City, IA, 50436.

Janice A. Porter was born in Denver, Colo., on July 24, 1937, the daughter of Allen and Evelyn (Richard) Burkhard. She received her elementary education in Yuma, Colo., and in 1955, graduated from Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., where she was a cheerleader and Ron played football and basketball. She continued her education at Parks College where she received her secretarial degree.

She was united in marriage to Ronald Porter in 1955 and the couple made their home in Evergreen. Janice was a stay-at-home mom, raising a family, until she began working for the City of Lakewood in Lakewood, Colo., in 1972.

Janice and Ron moved to Forest City in 1993. She worked as a secretary for several years at Cooper Law Office. Most recently she was employed at the Abstract Office in Forest City. Failing health forced her retirement in August of 2010.

Janice was an avid reader. She enjoyed rosemaling, crafts and sewing. She treasured time spent with her family and grandchildren. Janice was a friendly and compassionate woman and will be remember for her beautiful smile and outgoing personality. She passed away at her home in rural Forest City on Thursday, Oct. 21, at the age of 73 years.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald of Forest City, son Shane Porter of Thompson and daughter Alisa Porter of Forest City. Also surviving are five grandsons: Travis, Andy and Jason and Joel and Luke.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 22 to October 27, 2010

CHARLES CITY - Alton R. Hendrix, 81, formerly of 406 Sixth Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Colwell United Church of Christ, 1403 Colwell Ave., in Colwell with Pastor Debra Lincoln officiating. Interment will be in Riverside, Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.

The visitation will continue on Saturday at the church one hour prior to the Alton's service.

Thoughts, condolences, and stories may be shared with the family through the www.Fullertonfh.com website.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA, 50616. 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com

CHARLES CITY - Alton R. Hendrix, 90, formerly of 406 Sixth Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at Cedar Health, Charles City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday, Oct. 30, at Colwell United Church of Christ, 1403 Colwell Ave., Colwell, with the Rev. Debra Lincoln officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles. The visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Memorials may be directed to the Colwell United Church of Christ.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the family through www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com.

MASON CITY - Larry A. King, 64, of Nashua, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City with Chaplain Sam Mack of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, and an hour prior to the service on Thursday.

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

MASON CITY - Henry "Hank" E. Motter Jr., 79, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Hank Motter Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Hank was born July 4, 1931, in Carroll, the son of Henry E. and Phyllis L. (Short) Motter. His family moved to Mason City in 1935. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1950 and attended Mason City Junior College.

Hank served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 during the Korean Conflict. On Jan. 23, 1954, he married Margaret L. Thomas in Mason City. Over the years, Hank worked at Northwestern Bell for 21 ½ years, auctioneering and Mason City Community Schools as a bus driver and paint crew supervisor for 16 ½ years before retiring in 1993.

He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, American Legion, Harding Masonic Lodge and Pioneers Telephone. Hank enjoyed his train and Civil War memorabilia collection. He also enjoyed photography and wildlife. Hank was an avid camper.

Hank is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret L. Motter of Mason City; one daughter, Margene Sailsbury and husband Eric of Ames; one son, Henry E. "Geno" Motter III and wife Carrie of Urbandale; five grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley, Shaylen and Scott Motter and Roman Sailsbury; and two brothers, Jack E. Motter and Noel J. Motter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Nile E. Motter; and one sister, Dana Motter.

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.

FOREST CITY - Mary T. Ormsby, 92, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Dennis Miller officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City with a rosary service at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service at the church.

Mary T. Ormsby was born in Woden, Iowa, on Feb. 3, 1918, the daughter of John and Josie (McCroden) Ormsby. She attended school in Wesley, Iowa and graduated from Wesley High School. She moved with her parents and family to Mason City, Iowa.

Mary taught school in Iowa for several years. During World War II, she moved to San Fransisco, California where she took a federal office position.

In 1955, Mary's parents joined her in California. After her father's death in 1961, Mary cared for her mother until her death in 1967.

Mary returned to Iowa and made her home in Garner and Forest City. She passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 at the age of 92 years.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Kathy Meinecke, Karen Purcell, Joan Losey, Frank Kearney, Mary Berkowitz, Margo Carson, John Ormsby and Kathy Wade. Also surviving are eight great-nieces and great-nephews as well as other cousins and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joe and James, sister Eileen, an infant sister, nephew Stephen Kearney and good friend Hugh McGuire.

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

COLWELL - Khristina M. Riles, 19, of Colwell, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at her home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag and Pastor David Werges officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, and after 9:30 a.m. at the church on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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

MASON CITY - Colby A. Schmidtke, 16, of Mason City died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, and continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Colby A. Schmidtke Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Colby Allen Schmidtke was born on June 22, 1994, in Mason City, the son of Dale and Brenda (Berding) Schmidtke. He attended school in Mason City and was currently a junior at the Mason City High School. When Colby was younger he enjoyed participating in sports and played baseball until the ninth grade.

Colby enjoyed tinkering on and fixing motors and spending time in his dad's shop. He had a love of cars, especially Ford Mustangs and periodically enjoyed attending car shows. Colby loved to fish and always enjoyed going on the annual fishing trip to Devil's Lake in North Dakota with his Grandpa, uncles and many friends where he would commonly out-fish the group. He also loved snowmobiling and was always excited to ride with his friends and was already looking forward to the first snowfall.
Colby was easy going and loved joking around and laughing. He had a great work ethic and worked part-time at Hy-Vee East. Colby loved spending time with his friends and family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his parents at home, Dale and Brenda Schmidtke; sister, Samantha; grandparents, Ben Berding and Muriel of Mason City, Marge Berding (Mardene) and Johnny of Mason City, Joyce Schmidtke of St. Ansgar; aunts and uncles, John and Julie Berding; their children, Sara and Jace, Tom Schmidtke (Jan) and their children, Summer and Faith; Danny and Tamara Schmidtke, their children, D.J., Josh and Trevor; Mike and Susie Hobkirk, their children, Adria, Rachael, and Josh; best friend, Dustin McMurray and many other good friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John and Alberta Berding, Ruby and Bob Smith, John and Laura Mullenbruch.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements with Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

CLEAR LAKE - Arnold L. Simon, 88, 1104 Third Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the First Church of Open Bible, 609 S. Eighth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating.

Visitation will be 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Military Honors will be presented by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the Arnold Simon Memorial Fund.

Arnold was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Thompson, the son of Elza and Alice (Walkner) Simon. His family moved to Clear Lake and Mason City, where he attended schools. Following high school he married Dorothy Mix on Sept. 5, 1942. He worked in CC Camps, then in 1943 entered the U.S. Army and then the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II as a cook. Following the service, he came back to Mason City where he worked for Duesenberg Construction, Northwestern States Portland Cement Plant and starting in 1952 for Ruan Transport until he retired in 1985. He was honored by Ruan Transport, receiving the Million Mile Safe Driving award. He was a member and president of Teamsters Local 828.

Arnold married Bonnie Tagesen on Nov. 5, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nev. In 1987 he started working for the Clear Lake School system transportation division and later drove a school bus for about 20 years. His favorite saying was "he never met a kid he didn't like."

His hobbies included camping, gardening, bowling, travels and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the First Church of Open Bible.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Simon, Clear Lake; three children, Patricia (Dave) Eggerth, Forest City, Gene (Ruth) Simon, Clear Lake, and Laurie (Rob) Jilek, St. Peters, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Kimberly (John) Quintus, Ventura, Matt (Nancy) Brinkman, Clear Lake, Cindy Olthoff and her fiancé Doug Rurup, Mason City, Jeff (Wendy) Simon, Clear Lake, Jennifer (James) Todd, Kingsland, Ga., and Bridget Stitt, Clear Lake, Tad Jilek, Collin Jilek, Madison Jilek, St. Peters, Mo., and five great-grandchildren, Adam Brinkman, Alexa Quintus, Riley Brinkman and Duke and Trey Olthoff.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy; granddaughter, Donna Jean Brinkman; three brothers, Harland, Alvin and Don Simon; and one sister, Edith Stanfield.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.

MASON CITY - Charles Joseph Stark, 75, of Mason City, died Thursday, Oct, 28, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Ed Bard, Chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday Nov. 1, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Charles Stark Memorial Fund.

Charles Joseph Stark was born on Dec. 16, 1934, south of Riceville, on the Wapsie, on his grandfather's farm in a snow- storm, assisted by the midwife, Myra Benda. When he was about three years old, his parents, Edwin and Mary (Schanlon) Stark, bought a farm one mile west of Achme. He attended rural school Afton Township No. 2 through the sixth grade. He attended seventh and eighth grade in Riceville Community School and obtained his GED in 1956. Charles helped his father on the farm until February of 1955 when he entered the Army with basic RT Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. He also took advanced schooling to be an INT Speed Morse Code Radio Operator. He was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was a driver for a full colonel of the Second Division Artillery, attaining the rank of specialist third class.

He married Dorothy Mae Springer on Feb. 15, 1956, in Albert Lea, Minn. They made their life in Mason City for almost 55 years. He was honorably discharged in February 1957 and then worked for J.D. Richardson of Clear Lake, Zenor Olds, M.C., McKiness Excavating, and International Minerals.

In 1958, he went full-time for McKiness Excavating until the spring of 1996, when he had to retire due to health problems. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union for over 25 years and a past member of many C.B. Clubs. He loved to travel and spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy; three daughters, Martha (Roland) Straube of Mason City, Diane (Dave) Myers of Britt, and Susan (Jim) Kingston of Mason City; one son-in-law, Ed Frank; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild on the way; and his brother, Vincent (Bernie) Stark of Licking, Mo.; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Charles Stark and Mary Cecila (Scanlon) Stark; a daughter, Marcia Frank; a son, Michael Stark; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren.

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

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

FOREST CITY - Richard "Dick" C. Steinfeldt, 77, of Forest City, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

As per his wishes, Richard's body has been cremated and no formal services are planned.

A private family memorial service will be conducted in November when family gathers.
Those wishing to express their sympathy may forward condolences to: DeLores Steinfeldt, 946 West J Street, Forest City IA, 50436

Richard "Dick" C. Steinfeldt was born on June 17, 1933, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Max and Caroline Steinfeldt. He graduated from Fertile High School. He was then drafted into the United States Army and served in Louisiana. After his discharge, Dick worked as an auto body man. In 1983, Dick opened his own shop in Forest City, "Dick's Auto Body." He retired in 2008.

Dick was married to DeLores Harris at Winnebago Lutheran Church on Nov. 25, 1960. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

Dick is survived by his wife DeLores Steinfeldt; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Terry Weed of Dundas, Minn.; son and daughter-in-law Steven and Ethel Bardwell of Meridian, Idaho; son Richard Steinfeldt of Burnsville, Minn.; grandchildren Kelli (Neil) Stensland of Oakdale, Calif.; Jennifer (Dean) Plantz of Houston, Minn.; Melissa (Jeff) Hultberg of Boise, Idaho; Cody Weidler of Northfield, Minn.; great-grandchildren Tanner, Kelsey, Cassandra, Ella, Alex, Jonah; and siters Iris Pitkin of Charles City and Eloise Hines of New Hampton.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents Max and Caroline Steinfeldt; son Stevie Craig; and brother Charles Steinfeldt.

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

MASON CITY - Carl G. Anderson, 83, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Carl G. Anderson Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

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

MASON CITY -Rhonda K. Best, 36, of Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church officiating.

A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rhonda K. Best Memorial Fund in care of her daughter.

Rhonda K. Best was born on Jan. 25, 1974, in Mason City, to her parents Robert F. and Nancy (Wheeler) Best. Rhonda has a daughter, Paige Murphy, who attends Mason City High School. Rhonda enjoyed the outdoors and everything about it from nature to camping. She was a very kind person with a kind- hearted soul and always helped out those in need. She enjoyed animals and especially Chihuahua dogs which she rescued and bred. Rhonda owned Bests Cleaning Service for 17 years and served customers throughout the Mason City area. She was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Rhonda will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A special note from her daughter Paige follows: "I loved my mother very much and I always will. Nothing will ever be able to replace her spot in my heart. I'm just glad she's out of pain. Rest in peace, mom, I love you."

She is survived by her daughter, Paige Murphy, of Mason City; a sister, Bobbie Anderson; and brother, Travis Best; step-sister, Jami Torres and husband Adam; nieces, Kattiie Clark and husband, Mark, Gina Bilyeu, Randi McKinley, Sydney Rooker, Kyha Torres; nephews, Lee Best, Luke Rooker, Dammon Torres; niece, Stevie McKinley; great nieces, Olivia Clark, Kailey Bilyeu; great nephew, Elijah Bissette-Martenia; and grandpa, Randy Garcia; step-dad; and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Garcia; uncle, Kenneth Wheeler; and grandfather, Eugene Wheeler.

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

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

MASON CITY - Gerald Dean Hendrickson, 77, of 19873 Main Street, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 302 Fifth Street S.E. Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held today, Oct. 31, 2010, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 5 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E. Mason City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Gerald D. Hendrickson Memorial in care of Alice Hendrickson, 19873 Main Street, Mason City IA 50401.

Gerald Dean Hendrickson was born on March 18, 1933, in Wells, Minn., the son of Gustav and Gladys (Nelson) Hendrickson. Gerald graduated from Wells High School, Wells, Minn. He was drafted into the United States Army on March 5, 1953, serving during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on Dec. 17, 1954.

He was united in marriage to Alice Neubauer on June 11, 1955, in Wells, Minn., and to this union five children were born.

Gerald worked for Wells Creamery until relocating to Mason City where he worked for State Brand Creamery, later renamed AMPI. He retired from AMPI after 30 years of service.

Gerald enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, dancing, listening to country music, playing cards and cribbage. He enjoyed restoring cars, raising exotic birds and horses, collecting eagles and belt buckles. Gerald was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends.

Gerald was a member of the V.F.W. Mason City, American Legion, Wells, Minn., St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the United States Bowling Congress for 46 years.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Alice Hendrickson, Mason City; children, Wanda (Ron) Berding, Manly, Linda (Rick) Dunham, Grand Island, Neb., Cheryl (David) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs, Mark Hendrickson, Mason City; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Rame, Beulah (Gerald) Nichols, Anna (Doug) Zamow; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles Neubauer, Don (Connie) Neubauer, Ray (Sharon) Neubauer, Roy Neubauer, Grace (Andy) Staloch, Rita (Russ) Bathke; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; son, Randall Hendrickson; grandson, Dylan Hendrickson; brothers, George and Aldean Hendrickson.

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

CHARLES CITY - Thomas P. Leary, 84, of Charles City, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Thomas Leary will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Monsignor Stanley Hayek will celebrate the Mass.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where a Vigil Scriptural Wake Service will be at 4 p.m. with the Rosary following led by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue on hour prior to Mass Wednesday at the church.

Thomas Patrick Leary was born on Nov. 23, 1925, in Charles City, the son of Thomas Leary, Sr. and Catherine Lindblom.

He attended school at Immaculate Conception and at Minneapolis, later receiving his GED. He then attended masonry school in Bloomington, Ill. Thomas proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.

On Nov. 11, 1954, he was united in marriage to Barbara Toepfer at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.

Thomas was employed by Triad Construction, where at one time he helped for several months in the construction of the Northwest National Life Building, now the ING Building, in Minneapolis. Later he expanded his career by owning his own masonry business.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. and was past president of Floyd County Wildlife Conservation. His interests included enjoying the great outdoors where he fished, hunted, did wood cutting and splitting, golfed, biked and gardened. Thomas also liked to watch various kinds of sports. Family was very important to Thomas and he looked forward to sharing his life with them.

Living family members include his wife of 55 years, Barbara Leary of Charles City; two daughters, Deborah Leary of Charles City and Linda (Craig) Harrington of Clarksville, Tenn.; a brother, John Leary of Waterloo; a sister, Patricia Kalmen of Bloomington, Minn.; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Clancy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, James, Vincent and William Leary.

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

ALGONA - Charlotte E. Nold, 84, of Algona, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, Good Samaritian Society, Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating. Interment will be held in Riverview Cemetery- Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona where there will be a Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m.

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

Mary O'Donnell

MASON CITY - Mary O'Donnell, 57, of Mason City, died Friday, October 29, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A. Street, Lincoln, Neb., with the Rev. Mike McMurtry officiating.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Mary Ann O'Donnell Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

LAKE MILLS - Carl J. "Ole" Olson, age 81, of Lake Mills, died Friday, October 29, 2010, surrounded by his family, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Following the funeral, cremation will take place with inurnment at a later date.

Visitation will be on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Carl J. Olson, Jr. was born on Aug. 12, 1929, in Charles City, the son of Carl Sr. and Doris (Ebert) Olson. He attended country school in Mitchell County and graduated from Osage High School in 1948, where he participated in football and wrestling.
In 1950, Carl was united in marriage with Norma Heinz. To that union three children were born: Nancy, Kathy, and Steven.

In earlier years, Carl worked in various places including State Brand Butter in Mason City, John Deere in Moline, Ill., and owned a business in Mitchell. He was active in stock car racing and competition trap shooting.

On June 24, 1972, Carl was united in marriage with Marjorie Barrett at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. With this union, he gained four step-children, Donna, Robert, Bruce, and James, and a daughter, Karla was born.

After moving to Lake Mills, Carl worked at Certain-Teed Drainage and later at Winnebago Industries until his retirement.

Carl was a kind and caring man who enjoyed being with and teasing younger children. He was known to many as "Papa Ole". Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, racing, and watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports, and he had a passion for chewing Copenhagen. He was an ambitious, hard working man who took pride in providing for his family. Carl cherished his relationships with his friends and loved his family dearly.

Carl is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Lake Mills; children, Nancy (Glen) VanderPlas of Joice, Kathy (Bob) Bilodeau of Machesney Park, Ill., Steven (Debbie) Olson of Rockford, Ill., Karla (Christopher) Eaton of Lake Mills, Donna (Gary) Harig of Lake Mills, Robert Barrett of Austin, Minn., Bruce (Elaine) Barrett of Owatonna, Minn., and James (Nikki) Barrett of Lake Mills. He is also survived by his brother, Gordon (Jeannine) Olson of Mitchell, and a sister, Carol (Allyn) Milton of Osage; and many brothers- and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

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

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - Deloris E Schroeder, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Apache Junction, Ariz.

Celebration of life services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at St James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating.

Memorials may be given to St. James Lutheran Church.

Deloris was born on Sept. 12,1928, in Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Huron and Edna Thompson. She married Ernie Schroeder on June 20, 1947. They retired in 1990 and spent winters in Apache Jct, Ariz. In 1994 they sold their home in Mason City and moved to Apache Junction. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church, the Moose and VFW.

Survivors include, son Steve, and wife Linda of Perry; two grandsons, Chad and Brian of Des Moines; three step-grandchildren; great-grandson, Austin of Mason City; great-granddaughter Hailey of Cedar Falls; Sister Dar Wade of Mason City; sister-in-law Irene Thompson of Clear Lake.

Deloris was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie; one son, Michael; brother Mervin and both parents.

Everett Andersen

LIVERMORE - Everett Andersen, 82, of Livermore, died on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at the Humboldt North Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Livermore with the Rev. Henry Friedrich officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Otto-Field American Legion Post No. 415 of Livermore.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, Livermore, 515-295-2622.

WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. - Julia Ann Raduechel, 86, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Clare Bridge Home in West St. Paul, Minn.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Immanuel Lutheran Church 246 S. Clark Street, Forest City, Iowa, with visitation on Monday, Nov. 1, from 12 noon until time of service. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City.

Julia was born on Feb. 7, 1924, to Laurence A. and Daisy Patterson in Sioux City, Iowa. She married Arthur Raduechel on July 9, 1949, in LeMars, Iowa. To this union five children were born.

Julia was a senior buyer at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, retiring in 1989. She loved to travel, visiting Alaska, Hawaii, and other places in the United States. She enjoyed her Winnebago and church friends and also volunteering at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Hospice, and driving her red Malibu. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and resident of Forest City for over 40 years. She is preceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur, in 1995; her only sister, Mary; two stepsons, Dean and Jim.

Julia is survived by her five children; Larry, Carol (Richard) Hink; Mary Ann (Guy) Meek, Darrell (Pamela) and Jane (Donald) Clark; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Memorials preferred to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd Street S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Arrangements by Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Homes, St. Paul, MN; 651-646-2844, www.holcombhenryboom.com.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -Alma Lavon Yepsen, 93, of St. Paul, Minn., died at Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., on Oct. 25, 2010.

Services for Alma were held at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome.com.