LAKE MILLS - Louis J. Arnold, 82, of Lake Mills, died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at his home in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will take place in Sunnyside Cemetery, Lake Mills.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 1 to April 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Dorlin D. Crum, 85, of 1037 Nineteenth Street S.W., Mason City, died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, at Grace United Methodist Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hanson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, and then one hour before the service on Monday, April 4, at the church. Family suggests memorials to Humane Society.

Dorlin was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Nora Springs, the son of Dale and Hannah (Manninga) Crum. He graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1943.

He entered the United States Navy Nov. 23, 1943, and served on the USS Tulagi as a electrician during WWII and was discharged in 1946. He married Mary Lou Fields to which this union their son Duane was born. On Dec. 7, 1952, he married Mary Ann Hungerford in Austin, Minn. To this union their daughter Ann was born.
Following the service he worked for Northwestern Cement Plant for over 30 years, retiring in 1984.

He enjoyed fishing and fishing trips with his buddy Herkamore his dog; gardening, reading, traveling and camping with his wife.

He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Mason City, and Mason City V.F.W. and American Legion.

He is survived by his two children Duane (Roxanne) Crum and Ann (Earl) Miner, both of Mason City; three grandchildren, Katie (Nick) Koenigs, Plymouth, Tom Nestvedt, Mason City, and Amy Whitney, Mason City, and seven great-grandchildren, Hannah Koenigs, Ryan Koenigs, Tyler Nestvedt, Justis Nestvedt, Chase Nestvedt, Zachary Whitney and Tristan Schuster.

He was preceded in death by parents, wife Mary Ann; infant son Douglas Crum; brother Dean Crum; and Sister Darlene Berryhill.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 1, 2011

ALGONA - James Gadient, 88, of Algona died on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at his home.

No services are planned.

The Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 1, 2011

FOREST CITY - Lawrence G. 'Larry' Nelson, 85, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, with his family at his side.

As per his wishes, he was cremated and his ashes taken back to Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be sent to: Colleen Holcomb, 780 S. Pierce, No. 102, Mason City, IA 50401.

He was born July 7, 1925, at What Cheer, Iowa, a son of Perry and Catherine (Ray) Nelson.

After school he joined the Navy, where he served aboard the USS Wedderburn, as a gunner. He was discharged in 1946. He married Anna M. Meyer, together they had five children. They divorced in 1960.

He wore many hats while on this earth. He was a police officer, fireman, a security guard and an undercover detective. He wore a hard hat at a rock quarry and a soft hat as a gas station attendant. He was his own boss, as a part-owner of A-Z Rentals, Davenport.

His hobby was making things out of wood. He made lots of Uncle Sams to put in your yard. He loved fishing and Friday night bingo at the fairgrounds. He always watched or read Westerns.

A lifetime member of VFW Post No. 828, Davenport, Larry was on the first Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

He was a husband of four, a father of five, grandfather of 16, great-grandpa of 17 and one on the way, and a great-great-grandpa of four.

Survivors include, five children, Colleen Holcomb, Larry (Janet) Nelson, Mike (Wendy) Nelson, all Mason City, Ken Nelson, Clear Lake, Kathy Swan, New Port Richey, Fla.; a brother, Perry (Vanna) Nelson, Hanlontown; special friend, Sharon Richardson, Forest City; many cousins and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, four brothers, one sister, two son-in-laws; and two grandchildren.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 1, 2011

NEW HAMPTON - Lisa A. Pannhoff, 44, daughter of Lloyd and Carol Drewelow of New Hampton, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at her home in New Hampton.

Funeral services for Lisa will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Burial will be in Boyd Cemetery at Boyd.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home in New Hampton and will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday, April 2.

Condolences for Lisa's family and friends may be left at www.conway-kolbetfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lisa Ann Pannhoff was born on May 8, 1966, to Lloyd and Carol (Vorwald) Drewelow in New Hampton. She attended and graduated from New Hampton High School in 1984.
Lisa enrolled at Capri School of Cosmetology in Mason City. She was employed at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake as a supervisor for 20 years. Recently she was employed by Fareway Grocery as a clerk. Lisa enjoyed singing, cooking, socializing with family and friends, reminiscing about pastimes, and spending time with her two sons. Lisa was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton.

Lisa is survived by her parents, Lloyd and Carol Drewelow of New Hampton; her sons, Joshua Pannhoff of Clear Lake and Jordon Pannhoff of New Hampton; her brother, Ronald (Sheryn) Drewelow of Mason City; her nieces and nephew, Tayler (Chace) Doyal, Madison Finn, Lauryn, Riley and Blake Drewelow; several aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; nephew, Dallas Drewelow; her aunt and uncle, Doris and Larry Cheney; her aunt, Shirley Messermith and uncles, Wayne Pack and LaVerne Tank.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 1, 2011

OSAGE - Lieutenant Colonel George J. Parkhurst, USAF Ret., 91, of Osage, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Anna Blaedel officiating. There will be a flag presentation by the Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. before the service at the funeral home on Monday, April 4.

Following the funeral service, cremation will take place. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

George was born April 6, 1919, in Mitchell, the son of George and Agnes (Ross) Parkhurst. He attended Mitchell schools from grades K-12. He then attended Iowa State University and worked for Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, Calif., prior to entering Aviation Cadet training in August of 1942. George served in the European Theater during World War II, flying the A-26 attack bomber. Following the war, George returned to Iowa and worked in the Carpenter bank prior to being activated in the Air Force Reserve for combat service in Korea. He remained on active duty with the Air Force until his retirement in 1972, including a tour in Vietnam in which he completed 100 missions over North Vietnam. His combat decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters.

George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernadine Parkhurst of Osage; two sons, Lt. Col. Allen R. Parkhurst, USMCR Ret. of St. Ansgar, and Col. Philip S. Parkhurst, USMC Ret. and his wife, Marilou, of Carlsbad, Calif.; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Alfred J. Perrott, 72 of 809 N. Jackson Ave., Mason City died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A gathering of friends and family along with a prayer service will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Senior Citizens Center, 326 Fourth Street NE, Mason City. The gathering will be from 1-4 p.m. and the prayer service at 3 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Kent Mechler, Chaplain of Good Shepherd Care Center.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Good Shepherd.

Condolences may be shared with the family at the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. His cremated remains will be returned to Pennsylvania where he grew up.

Alfred Joseph was born on Aug. 11, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The son of Alfred and Mary (Altenbaugh) Perrott Sr. He attended school in Pittsburgh where he became a true Steelers fan. On Jan. 29, 1957 he was united in marriage to Marlene Borland in Detroit, Mich. In his early years he did carpentry and plumbing work and drove truck for Lamagna trucking. In 1983 he and Marlene moved to Iowa. Always being a hard worker he managed the Shop-N-Save and later worked maintenance at the Brick and Tile Building. His last employment for eight years was night stocking with Wal-Mart. He thoroughly enjoyed doing yard work, planting flowers and feeding the birds. They also spent time playing bingo and visiting various casinos. In the fall and winter he spent time watching his Steelers play football. He and Marlene loved to square dance. He was devoted to his wife and spent time visiting with family and going to reunions. He absolutely wanted his kids to have the best education by sending his children to catholic schools.

Surviving Alfred is his wife of 54 years Marlene, four children Jean and her husband John Brietzke, Nora Springs; Michael and his wife Wendy Perrott, Mason City; John Perrott and fiancé Dawn Patro, Sheffield; and Sandy Perrott, Mason City; 11 grandchildren, Kristin, Sonia, Angela, Shane, Jen, Michael, Cody, Brandon, Jeremy, Samantha, Jesse, and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jaylyn, and Jess and one sister Linda and her husband Barry Schnelbach.

His parents, grandmother, aunts and uncles preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd ST. SE, Mason City, Iowa 50401-3904 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com

MASON CITY - Royal C. Whitney, 78, of Mason City, died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Janet Dorenkamp, chaplain, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 11-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium.

Memorials may be given to the Royal Whitney Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 1 to April 2, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Louis J. Arnold, 82, of Lake Mills, died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at his home in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will take place in Sunnyside Cemetery, Lake Mills.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, April 3, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Louis Jay Arnold was born on Nov. 30, 1928, to Jay and Beulah (Blanshan) Arnold in Des Moines. He attended several schools in the state of Iowa, graduating from Forest City High School at the age of 16.

He married Joyce Hobbs on Sept. 3, 1950. Louis farmed his entire life, mainly north of Joice. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting fox and coyotes. After retiring from farming, Louis and Joyce moved off the farm and into Lake Mills on Sept. 28, 2002.

During his retirement, Louis could be found at Don's Motor Mart having coffee, driving around looking at wildlife, or at the town library. He was an avid reader, and has practically read all the books in the Lake Mills library. Louis also enjoyed keeping an eye on the local bald eagles and watching the wildlife right in his backyard.

Louis is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, of 60 years; his children, Mark (Cathy) Arnold of Lake Mills, Beth (Rodney) Stene of Lake Mills, and Jay (Jan) Arnold of Cokato, Minn.; several grandchildren, Renae Stene and fiancé Phillip Hager of Buffalo Center, Adam (Rachel) Stene of Spirit Lake, Derek (Rua) Arnold of Mason City, Josh Arnold of Lake Mills, Krista Arnold and fiancé Travis Hyatt of Spencer, Michael (Brandi) Buschman of Kiester, Minn., and Erica Maas of Thompson; and great-grandchildren, Trinity Buschman, Logan Brown, Hannah Maas, Aubrianna Hyatt, Halo Buschman, and soon-to-be, Baby Stene. He is also survived by a sister, Shirley (William) Everding of Titonka; two sisters-in-law, Teda Wysong of Patton, Pa., and Cynthia (Norman) Pechacek of Colorado Springs, Colo.; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Randy Arnold, and brother-in-law James Wysong.

Louis will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 1 to April 3, 2011

BANCROFT - Mary Hellman, 85, formerly of Bancroft, died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at her childhood home near Lakota.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 4, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Other arrangements are incomplete at this time. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-885-2521.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Mary Alice Papouchis, 64, of Mason City, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, Hospice of North Iowa Chaplain, officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the Mary A. Papouchis Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 2 to April 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Royal C. Whitney, 78, of Mason City, died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Janet Dorenkamp, chaplain at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 11 a.m-1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Royal Whitney Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Royal Cooper Whitney was born Sept. 30, 1932, the son of Earl M. and Edith V. (Cooper) Whitney. He graduated from Mason City High School.

Royal was united in marriage to Barbara Hartley on Jan. 13, 1952, in Albert Lea, Minn. They were members of the First Christian Church in Mason City.

Royal served in the U.S. Army from November 1952 to November 1954, during the Korean War.

He worked for the Lehigh Portland Cement Company in Mason City as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 41 and a half years before retiring in 1992. Royal enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, using his metal detector, and playing with his dog Sport- his constant companion.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Mary B. Stearns and husband Rob of Owatonna, Minn., and David C. Whitney and wife Jean of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Wendy Whitney of Rockland, Wis., grandchildren, Jessica Wiebrand and husband John McMahon of Cedar Rapids, Lora Jo Stearns and husband John Gump of Minneapolis, Minn., and Milissa Salmon of Sacramento, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Eathan, Holland, Mila, and Afton McMahon, and Leland and Lucas Salmon; his siblings, Cathern Lundquist of Phoenix, Ariz., Wanda Luther of Riverside, Calif., Fayne Whitney and wife Betty of Galt, Calif., Raymond Whitney of Phoenix, Ariz., Karolyn Jones of Iowa Falls, Nancy Panthen and husband Gene of Eldora; brother-in-law, George Emmert of Mason City; sister-in-law, Erica Whitney of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jo Whitney in 2004, his parents; his son, John M. Whitney; three sisters, Marjorie Saylor, Martha Young, and Imogene Emmert; two brothers, Melvin and Jerry Whitney; brothers-in-law, Keith Lundquist and Jim Jones.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 1 to April 3, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Mona L. Miller Cooper, 81, of Nora Springs, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 641-747-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 3, 2011

Robert W. Erickson

HAMPTON - Robert W. Erickson, 84, of Hampton, died March 17, 2011, in Ocoee, Fla.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. The Rev. John Byrne will officiate the service. Military services will be provided by the Hampton Veterans Memorial Association.

Memorials may be directed to the family or to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 3, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Robert H. Franke, 89, of Charles City, died Friday, April 1, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services for Robert Franke will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dave Byrd, chaplain with Iowa Hospice, will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.

Robert Herman Franke was born March 18, 1922, in Floyd County, the son of Ludwig and Jesse (Meek) Franke. He received his education from rural Floyd County schools.
On Nov. 8, 1945, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Inman. Robert farmed for 13 years and was employed at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Company for 26 years. He also was a volunteer fireman for ten years. Robert was a member of the Royal Neighbors Fraternal Organization and past member of the Moose Lodge. For 26 years he was a softball pitcher in northeast Iowa and southern Minnesota. Robert was a perfectionist and that showed itself in his beautiful lawn, vegetable garden, orchard and woodworking projects.

Living family members include his wife Marjorie Franke of Charles City; two children, Doug (Kathy) Franke of Charles City, and Vicki (Dave) Stone of Mason City; four grandchildren, Bridgette (Bryan) Quade, Brandon (Lindsey) Franke, Tanya Borts and Toni Lewis; four great- grandchildren, Makenzi and Zackary Quade, Autumn Lewis and Brandon Borts; and a sister, Inez Marzen of Greene.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Edna Franke; and a brother-in-law, Ed Marzen.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 3, 2011

BRITT - Mildred "Mid" Mikkelsen, 95, of Britt, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church north of Britt. The church is located five miles north of Britt on Highway 111 and then one mile west. A lunch reception will be held immediately following the service at the Britt Municipal Building, 170 Main Ave. in Britt.

There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements.
Mid is survived by her daughter, Mona Furnberg of Livermore, Calif.; two sons, Philip of Clarinda, and Dan and his wife Chris of Dover, Del.; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 27 to April 3, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Dillin R. Nickson, 29, of Ames, formerly of Lake Mills, died Friday, April 1, 2011, as the result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Ames.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills.

You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Mary Alice Papouchis, 64, of Mason City, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, Hospice of North Iowa Chaplain, officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the Mary A. Papouchis Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 2 to April 3, 2011

LIVERMORE - Donald Behounek, 83, of Livermore, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livermore, with Father Randy Schon officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Otto-Field American Legion Post No. 415 of Livermore.

Visitation will be 5 -7 p.m. today at the Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore, with a 6 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m Scripture service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 4, 2011

NORA SPRINGS -Mona L. Miller Cooper, 81, of Nora Springs, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating.
Burial will be held at 1 p.m. the same day in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, Monday, April 4, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Memorials may be given to the Mona L. Miller Cooper memorial fund.

Mona was born May 11, 1929, at Davenport, a daughter of Lynn and Myrtle (Martens) DeReu. She graduated from Iowa City High School, Iowa City, in 1947.

Mona married Charles W. Miller on Dec. 17, 1950, at the United Methodist Church in Iowa City. They were the parents of Bradley, Barbara, and Bryan. Charles died in May 1963.

Mona later married Carl E. Cooper on June 3, 1966, at Indianola Methodist Church, Indianola. They farmed at Clear Lake and Nora Springs. They were the parents of Carla and David. Carl died in March 1988.

Mona was a member of First United Methodist Church, Nora Springs. She was a foster grandparent, a past member of Order of the Eastern Star, Daughter of the Nile, Nora Springs Community Club and the Crescent Club. She was an active volunteer at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

She enjoyed her family, friends and hand work.

Survivors include Bradley (Jennifer) Miller of Indianola, Barbara (Tim) Quam of Nora Springs, Bryan Miller and his good friend, Mary Etta Sturges of Nora Springs, Carla (Ken) Wilde of Rochester, Minn., and David (Natasha) Cooper of Indianola; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a sister, Shirley McNutt; and a brother-in-law, Jim McNutt.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210 Nora Springs, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 3 to April 4, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Janet M. Deets, 94, of Mason City, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at the First Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye Avenue, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Glen Bandel officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Janet Deets Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 5, 2011

GENEVA - Barteld H. (Ben) During, 80, of Geneva, died Sunday at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services are pending at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 4, 2011

HAMPTON - Edward R. Koch, 92, of Hampton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 2, 2011, at the Springfield Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the United Methodist Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be held Tuesday (today) from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service. Military services will be provided by the Hampton Veterans Memorial Association.

Edward was born on Oct. 29, 1918, to Alfred and Nikolene Koch. He was one of nine siblings.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Bonita; his parents; his brothers Albert, Harry, Bill, and Walter; his sisters Elizabeth, Helen, Marlene, Verna and Ruth.

After Bonnie's death, Edward lived in New Ulm, Minn., for several years but never let us forget that he was still an Iowa farmer at heart. Edward's passion for farming was only exceeded by his love of baseball. A lifetime Yankees fan, he never tired of telling his baseball experiences, which included meeting Babe Ruth at a try out camp in the 1930s.

Edward is survived by his son Gary and wife Joleen of New Ulm, Minn., his son Jeff and his companion Cindy Hohenfield, of Nora Springs, his daughter Patricia and her husband Brian Foster, of New Ulm, Minn.; grandchildren Allison Jones, Laura Koch, Kevin and wife Julie Koch, Dustin Koch, Isabella Foster and Earl Foster; his sister Delores Niess; his sister-in-law Geraldine Koch and his brother-in-law Hank Vierkant.
Edward was a veteran of World War II - serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a proud member of the American Foreign Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 5, 2011

COULTER - Willard J. "Bud" Meyer, 82, of Coulter, died April 3, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, with burial in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate the service. Military services provided by American Legion Hansen Have Post 658.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, Hampton, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 4, 2011

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Reece Emil Ollenburg, 48, of Savannah, Ga., died Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Roswell, N.M., as a result of test flight accident.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel & Crematory in Clear Lake.

Funeral and burial is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at St John's Lutheran Church in rural Garner, Iowa, with luncheon following services.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials payable to: "Reece Ollenburg Scholarship Fund."

Memorial services will be held in Savannah, Ga., at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at St. James Catholic Church with luncheon reception following services.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials payable to: "St. James Catholic School" for the Reece Ollenburg Memorial Fund for Science Lab at the school.

Reece was born in Mason City, on April 17, 1962, the son of Robert and Elaine (Lovick) Ollenburg. He graduated from Ventura High School 1980 with honors and Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering 1986. Following graduation he moved to Long Beach, Calif., worked for McDonald Douglas, where he met and married his wife Jeanne Elser on Nov. 5, 1994. Reece was talented engineer and went on to work for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., Bombardier in Wichita, Kan., Lockheed in Fort Worth, Texas, and for the past two years for Gulfstream in Savannah, Ga. He was very proud of the G650 airplane and was doing what he loved at the time of his death.

Reece was active in his church. He enjoyed working in his yard, making beer and snow skiing, but above all else, he loved spending time with his family and attending his children's activities.

Reece was a wonderful husband and father and his legacy lives on through the lives of his children. Reece will be greatly missed by his wife, Jeanne and their three children Bridget, 12, Kathryn, 10, and Henry, 6, and his son Christopher, 27, who lives in North Carolina; parents Bob and Elaine Ollenburg, mother-in-law Joan Elser, brothers Scott (Karen) and Dan (Kristen) and sisters Sherry Becker(Tim) and Kim Larson (Bill), brother-in-law Karl Elser (Angela), sisters-in-law Clare Elser, Kathryn Hammit(Steve), Martha Elser (Julie Gissel), nephews Ben Becker, Rex Ollenburg, Grant Larson(Amber), Zach Becker, Alois Scott, Alec Scott and Nicholas Hammitt, nieces Emily Zanios (Thomas), Renee (Matt) Washburn, Sophia Ollenburg, Ava Ollenburg and Ella Ollenburg, great nephews, Noah and Parker Larson and great niece, Natalie Washburn, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law, Martin Elser.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth Street, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 5, 2011

MASON CITY - Mary Alice Papouchis, 64, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, Hospice of North Iowa Chaplain, officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the Mary A. Papouchis Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Mary was born March 31, 1947, the daughter of Henry and Alfrieda (Pagel) Crooks. She grew up in the Northwood-Kensett area and attended high school in Northwood. She moved to Mason City shortly after graduation before earning a degree from Hamilton College.

Mary was fortunate to have given birth to two children from her first marriage to James Papouchis: Teresa King and Anthony Papouchis, both of Mason City.

She worked for Woodharbor Doors and Cabinetry for 13 years. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, various crafts, gardening, as well as spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her children, Teresa (Michael) King, Anthony (Jen) Papouchis; six grandchildren; her mother, Alfrieda (Pagel) Crooks; her five loving sisters and two brothers; former spouse and constant companion, Gene Casterton.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Crooks; and sister, Rosalie Enfield.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 2 to April 4, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Deborah "Deb" K. Austin, 58, 20 N. Fourth Street, Clear Lake, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 7, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Jim Allard, Hospice of North Iowa chaplain officiating. Visitation with family will begin at noon preceding the service. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City, at a later date.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 5, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Janet M. Deets, 94, of Mason City, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 6, at the First Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Glen Bandel officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Janet Deets Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Janet was born April 23, 1916, in Rockwell, the daughter of Henry C. and Margaret A. (Thomas) Arndt. She attended school in Rockwell. On Feb. 2, 1935, Janet married Wilbur Deets in Rockwell. In 1957, they moved to Mason City. In addition to being a homemaker, Janet worked at the Good Shepherd Health Center for nine and a half years and Mode O Day for two and a half years. She was a friend of the First Christian Church in Nora Springs. She was a member of RSVP for 24 years, the Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. For the last 10 years, she enjoyed making Christmas tree ornaments for the grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing, and volunteering.

Janet is survived by her children: Merlin Deets and wife Dixie of Mason City, Marlin Deets and wife Susan of Redfield, Margilee Beattie and husband Don of Nora Springs, Maurice Deets and wife Denice of Colton, Ore., Mary Ann Cullen and husband Roger of Warsaw, Mo.; her siblings: Mervyle Carey, Lorna Suby, and Lois Knutson, all of Mason City; 22 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Wilbur Deets in 1979; one daughter: Marilyn Crum and husband Dean; four brothers: Harold, Henry, Merlin, and Lyle; two sisters: Jennie Wagner and Merlene Reed; one grandson: Blaine Cullen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 6, 2011

HAMPTON - Ben During Jr., 80, passed away Sunday morning April 3, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton after a brief illness. Ben celebrated his 80th birthday on April 2.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m., at the Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 7, from 4-7 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor Harry Imlay will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva.

Ben was born to Hilke Janssen During and Barteld (Ben) During Sr. in Alexander. They moved to Geneva in 1940 and Ben graduated from Geneva Consolidated High School in 1948. On Dec. 20, 1953, Ben married Shirley Cummings from Hartford. They have lived in Geneva all of their lives.

Ben was a retired farmer and a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters and brothers in law.

Surviving family members are his wife, Shirley, daughter Debra (During) Brown, sons Jeffry (Beverly) During and Jon (Judy) During, grandchildren Jacqueline, Sarah, Lorraine, Jeffry and Michael and great grandchildren Steven, Brian, Hailey, Kylee, Natalie and Hunter, brother in law Dan (Sharon) Cummings, sister in law Elsie Cummings and sister in law Jacqueline (Nancy) Gowan and many nieces and nephews.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 5, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Mary Pat Huffman, 71, of Charles City, died on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery at Dougherty.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 8, where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. and the Rosary prayed at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 6, 2011

Mabel Peterson

BRITT - Mabel Peterson, 91, of Britt died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha Lutheran Church with the Rev. Charlotte White and the Rev. Geoffrey White officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Mabel Peterson was born April 18, 1919, to Abel and Mary (Fosen) Omvig on the family farm near Kanawha. She attended country school near Kanawha.
Mabel was united in marriage to Linsworth Peterson, and to this union two children were born. The couple farmed in the Denhart, Corwith and Britt areas.

Mabel was a member of the Kanawha Lutheran Church.

Mabel enjoyed cross-stitching and baking, especially cinnamon rolls and kringla for her grandchildren.

Mabel is survived by her daughter, Janice (Don) LeMay of Vista, Calif.; her son, James (Nancy) Peterson of Britt; grandchildren, Lisa (Steve) Brown of Carlsbad, Calif., Andrea (Bruce) Schierwagen of Wellington, Colo., Kristen LeMay of Vista, Calif., Amy Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn. and Jeff Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn.; two great-grandchildren, Madeline and David Brown.

Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Linsworth in 1991, sisters Alice Asche, Synneva Abbas, Oviedia Michelson, Celia Roskamp, brothers Joe Omvig, Oren Omvig, John Omvig, and Arthur Omvig.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 6, 2011

THOMPSON - Alvin Senne, 91, of Thompson, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral Services will be Friday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Thomson, from 5-7 p.m.

Online condolences and personal e-mails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 245 Harrison St., Thompson, IA. 50478, 641-584-2520, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

SHEFFIELD - Jerine G. Thomas, 95, of Sheffield, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills of Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Jerine G. Thomas was born Jan. 28, 1916, east of Sheffield, a daughter of Henry and Louise (Arndt) Kammeier. She attended the Lutheran Church and graduated from Sheffield High School. On July 23, 1938, Jerine was united in marriage with Marvin "Tommy" Thomas in Charles City.

While Tommy served in World War II, Jerine kept his milk route operating and worked at various jobs after his return. When Tommy retired he and Jerine spent a few years wintering in Florida they then wintered 25 years in Texas. Marvin Thomas died on Dec. 18, 2004. Jerine moved into the Sheffield Care Center a few months later and has lived there since.

Jerine is survived by a niece: Clara Belle (Burrell) Raymond, Orchard.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister and two brothers.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 5, 2011

MASON CITY - Lyle H. Voss, 53, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, at his home.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Major Erickson Funeral Home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 6, 2011