LAKE MILLS - Marcelle J. Anderson, 86, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Arrangements are pending with Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2011

OSAGE - Kathleen W. Bollinger, 75, of Osage, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Mitchell County Memorial Foundation.
Kay was born April 10, 1935, in Morris, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Frederick and Melita (Rossnagel) Mazolleck. Kay was united in marriage to Bill Bollinger on May 11, 1957, in Winnipeg, Canada. They moved to Osage in December 1961. Kay was a stay at home mom until all her children were school age. She was employed at Super Valu and then Fox River Mills, retiring in 1998. Kay enjoyed making holiday decorations, knitting, sewing, gardening, watching and feeding birds, and caring for her pets. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Kay especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Bollinger, Osage; three daughters, Deb (Glen) Preston of Bancroft, Sandi (Dwayne) Anderson of Riceville, Karen (Scott) Slagle of Virginia Beach, Va.; a son, Bill (Jan) Bollinger of Montclair, N.J.; 10 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys (Jarring) Timmerman of Winnipeg, Canada, and Joyce (Clifford) Savage of Wingdale, N.Y.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Renn and Alan Mazolleck.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Robert J. (Bob) Eggert, 88, passed away Feb. 28, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 South Main St., Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-3397. Pastors Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges will officiate.

Members of the family will be present from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service. Inurnment will be held at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Donald L. "Don" Gilbert, 80, of 1000 N. Eisenhower Avenue, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First N.E., with the Rev. Charles Aurand and the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

According to Don's wishes, he will be cremated. Private inurnment services will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

The family will greet friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Stone Fellowship Room at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or KCMR Radio.
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 on April 6, 2011

BUFFALO CENTER -Theodore R. "Ted" Goeke, 84, of Elmore, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Timely Mission Nursing Home, Buffalo Center.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9, at Elmore United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lois Able officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Elmore at a later date.

Visitation time will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Blue Earth is assisting the family with the arrangements. Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com.

Expressions of sympathy are preferred in the form of memorial donations to the charity of the donor's choice.

Theodore "Ted" Goeke is survived by his wife, Elaine Goeke of Elmore, son, David Goeke (and special friend Kim Volz) of Elmore, and his daughter, Dana Oslin, daughter, Linda Giese (and special friend Jerry Roberts) of Mason City, and her daughters: Lisa Severson and Laura Katcher, daughter, Cynthia Kockler of Mason City, and her sons, Tim and Jamie Kockler, sister, Ella Mae Ingebritson of Elmore, daughter in law, Peggy Goeke of Fairmont, seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Mark Goeke, brother-in-law, Joseph Ingebritson and son-in-law, Jim Giese.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Deloris Reynolds, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City.
www.fullertonfh.com, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Marian J. Wilder, 91, of 17396 Kingbird Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at her home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Marcelle J. Anderson, 86, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday, April 05, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.

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

Marcelle Janet (Midlang) Anderson was born on Oct. 1, 1924, in Lake Mills to parents John S. and Martha (Medlang) Midlang. She attended and graduated from Lake Mills High School where she had been the band queen during the Mason City Band Festival.

On July 11, 1942, Marcelle was united in marriage with Arden H. Anderson. The couple made their home east of Lake Mills, where Arden farmed and Marcelle enjoyed being a homemaker and farm wife. She decorated cakes and took care of their family, learning how to garden, sew and quilt over the years.

Marcelle had worked at Monk's Grill, owned and operated the motel in Lake Mills and was an inspector at Fleetguard Industries for a number of years. She was definitely a rock in her family, both spiritually and emotionally for not only her children but her grandchildren as well. Spiritually, Marcelle loved the Lord and was active at Salem Lutheran Church with circle and altar guild, and had been WELCA president.

Emotionally, Marcelle was always there to support her children and grandchildren, not by judging them but by offering encouragement and a shoulder to lean on when needed. She was also proud to be part of the American Legion Auxiliary and an RSVP volunteer at school, and loved bowling.

Survivors include her seven children, Larry (Michelle) Anderson of Franklin, Ky., Sharon Johnson of Lake Mills, Duane (Joyce) Anderson of Joice, Bruce (Patti) Anderson of Lake Mills, Marlin (Bonnie) Anderson of Angora, Minn., Janice (Chris Borland) Anderson of Albert Lea, Minn., and Darrel (Andrea) Anderson of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Chris Anderson, Andy Anderson, Neil Anderson, Jason Christianson, Lori (Paul) Mason, Karen (Brian) Sterrenberg, Lynne (Ryan Keough) Johnson, Stacy (Jason) Gisel, Alissa Abrams, Jill Anderson, Rachel (Chris) Lawson, Kristen Tue, Mitchel Anderson, Ema Anderson, Kelsie Anderson and Keith Anderson; and great- grandchildren, Jaden, Savannah, Audrey Jo, Summer, Hannah, Tori, Rylan, Brooklyn, Grant, Payton, Gavin, Ethan and one on the way. She is also survived by a sister, Darlene (Roger) Fosness of Waseca, Minn.; sister-in-law, Doris (Jim) Tweed of Lake Mills; brother-in-law, LaVerne (Beverly) Anderson of St. Charles; and many extended relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden; son-in-law, Roger Johnson; grandson, John Tue; sister, Lorraine Wilson; an infant sister, Doris; brother, Virgil Midland; her parents-in-law, Christ and Wilma Anderson; and brother- and sister-in-law, Don and Delores Anderson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Angie M. Diaz, 77, of Mason City died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service.

Memorials may be directed to the Angie M. Diaz 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.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Donald L. "Don" Gilbert, 80, of 1000 N. Eisenhower Ave., died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Charles Aurand and the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

According to Don's wishes, he will be cremated. Private inurnment services will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Full military rites will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Nancy and her family will greet friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Stone Fellowship Room at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or KCMR Radio.
Don was born July 10, 1930, in Buffalo Center, the son of Harry and Jennie (Rippentrop) Gilbert. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School and following graduation enlisted in the Army. Don served overseas in the Far East Command, mostly in Okinawa. He was in the 76th Engineering Construction Battalion which was connected to the Marines.

Following his discharge, he came to Mason City, where he met and later married Nancy Biederman of Osage on Oct. 16, 1954. To this union three children were born, Brenda, Nancy and Darrell.

Don and Nancy have lived all of their lives in Mason City, except for a brief time in Phoenix, Ariz., Tyler, Texas, and Osage.

Following the military, Don worked for several construction companies before he started his own company, Donald L. Gilbert Construction Co. Inc. He built over 250 homes in Mason City, predominately in the Bel Air addition and others throughout Mason City and Clear Lake. He also did light commercial work, including the remodeling of the former Indianhead, Krieger's Greenhouse, the IOOF Home, former Juvenile Home and others.

Don was known for the quality of his work and his integrity. He retired early because of knee problems which plagued him since a football injury in high school. Even then he never gave up his interest in woodworking, always maintaining a little shop where he did custom work, and making furniture and small decorative things for family and friends. He also made many clocks, both grandfather and schoolhouse varieties.

Don loved to hunt and fish and kept family and friends well-supplied with fresh fish. He was well-known for his fish fries. He made two trips to Alaska, bringing back fresh salmon and halibut.

For many years, he and his fishing buddies would wait for the signal, "The ice is out" at De Mille Lac Lake in Ontario, Canada, and away they would go, usually on Mother's Day weekend. Don also owned several cabins in northern Minnesota, on Lake Inguadona, Mule Lake and Woman Lake.

He was an avid hunter, hunting for deer, bobcats, and other wildlife out West and in Canada, his pride and joy being a moose. The moose head hung over the fireplace and every child who visited had to be held up to "pet the moose." It wore a red ribbon at Christmas time.

Don was a longtime member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ where he served on the Board of Trustees and the Prudential Board. He helped maintain the church building and also built several pieces of furniture for the church. He was a member of VFW Post #733 in Mason City where he served as commander and then went on to serve as Third District commander. He was appointed National Aide de Camp several times and National Chief of Staff. He also served as Junior Vice Commander for the State of Iowa.

For many years, he was editor of the state newspaper, The Iowa Voice, and was also the State Voice of Democracy Chairman. For 10 years in the spring, Don attended meetings in Washington, D.C., with other VFW members throughout the United States.

After retiring from these activities, Don made flag boxes for friends and also to sell. All of his projects were beautifully done. He was well-respected in the state for his efforts and devotion to duty.

Besides his work, hunting and fishing, he also loved to travel, see his grandchildren, work with flowers and his coffee groups.

Don is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Mason City; daughters, Brenda Gilbert of West Lafayette, Ind., and Nancy Gilbert (Mike Despenas) of Des Moines; son, Darrell Gilbert (Brenda Andrews) of Johnston; grandchildren, Grace Cannell (Elias) of Wheaton, Ill., Kevin Willis of West Lafayette, Ind., Jared, Jenna and Nicole Gilbert of Johnston; and brothers, Harry (Nancy) Gilbert, Robert (Arlene) Gilbert and David (Patricia) Gilbert, all of Mason City, and Russel (Virginia) Gilbert of Brook Park, Minn.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Mary Dolling, Arlene Cronk and Lily Gilbert.

Don lived a long and productive life and was a devoted husband and father. He loved his grandchildren, two of whom knew him as Papa and the others as Grandpa. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Adelia "Dee" Woodward Hayward, 92, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the United Methodist Church, 509 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Rhoda Preston officiating.
Visitation will be 10 a.m., preceding the service. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City, Iowa, at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2011

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

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Salem Lutheran Church, 401 S. Lake St. in Lake Mills, with Pastor Ted Barthels of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn., officiating.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Burial will be in the Synod Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills with full military honors given by the 133rd Test Squadron Base Honor Guard from Fort Dodge.

Dillin Robert Nickson was born on Nov. 4, 1981, in Forest City, to parents Kenneth and Darcy (Lomholt) Nickson. He was baptized at St. Paul's s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. He attended grade school in Lake Mills and graduated from Immanuel Lutheran High School in Eau Clarie, Wis.

Following high school, Dillin attended one year of college at both Immanuel Lutheran in Eau Claire and community college in Chippewa Falls, Wis. After college, Dillin enlisted in the United States Air Force specializing in Avionics, working on C130 aircraft. Dillin was very proud to have served in two separate tours in Iraq. Shortly thereafter, Dillin joined the Air National Guard with the 133TS out of Fort Dodge. During his time with the Air National Guard he also attended college at Iowa State University, majoring in aerospace engineering.

Dillin was known for his infectious smile, his big dimples and his laugh. He could light up any room he walked into. He was very adventurous and loved to travel.

Throughout his life, Dillin touched many people's lives and was instantly loved by all.
His favorite hobbies were riding motorcycle, playing guitar, archery, and guns. He loved to work with wood and dreamed of some day building his own home in Colorado.
The most important parts of his life were his faith in God, love for his country and his family.

Dillin was a great son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all. His nieces adored their "Uncle Pickle," who was always excited to spend time with them. Even after his death he was able to help others by being a donor.

Dillin was a patriot and hero to us all, and will truly be missed!

Survivors include his parents, Ken and Darcy Nickson of Lake Mills; two sisters, Shannon (Ryan) Kesler of Lake Mills and Alisha (Dan) Mielke of Eau Claire, Wis.; brother, Cody Nickson of Lake Mills; his grandmother, Mildred Nickson of Lake Mills; and five nieces, Téah and Tenley Kesler, and Kitara, Adalia and Peyton Mielke. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, Joanne Nickson of Lake Mills, Lee (Barb) Nickson of Lake Mills, Deb (Mike) Chisholm of Osage, Debra Hoffman of Tucson, Ariz., and Darla Arnold of Eugene, Ore.; and many beloved cousins, extended family and friends.

Dillin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Nickson, Charles and Lyn Platts, and Louis "Bud" Lomholt; and an uncle, Jerry Nickson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 3 to April 7, 2011

DUMONT - Beryl D. Reed, 88, of Dumont died Wednesday at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2011

MASON CITY - DeLoris Reynolds, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.

A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, with the Rev. Steve Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City, from 6-8 p.m.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Mason City Senior Citizen Center or to Wesley United Methodist Church. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City IA, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 7, 2011

COVINGTON, Ga. - Mary Lou Saunders, 78, of Covington, Ga., and formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Conyers, Ga.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvana Ave., Mason City, IA 5041, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2011

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Marian J. Wilder died peacefully on Tuesday (April 5, 2011) at her home at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City. She was 91 years of age.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday (April 8, 2011) at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Casimer Cemetery, Wells, Minn.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening (April 7, 2011) from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Catholic Daughters of America Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Marian J. Wilder Memorial Fund.

Marian was born and raised in North Mankato, Minn., the daughter of Michael and Barbara (Steinbach) Schons; she was one of eight children. She graduated from Good Counsel of Mankato, Minn. She worked at the movie theater when the movies were just 25 cents.

She met the love of her life, Raymond Wilder, at a dance in Mankato. They were married on June 3, 1943, in Corpus Christie, Texas, where Ray was a pilot in the Marine Corps. They eventually landed in Mason City in 1957 and were blessed with 11 children.

Marian was known for her kind heart. Even during the hardest times, the train hobos knew where they could get a sandwich while passing through Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Devastated when Ray died at the age of 50, being the strong-willed person she was, she had to learn to drive. She got a job with the Mason City Schools as a para to help support the seven children still at home. She took care of the kids for 40 years, between her own 11 children, working at Mason City High School, Hoover Elementary and eventually babysitting in her own home. She had a hard time cooking for one after cooking for 13 for so many years.

Marian sewed everything from wedding dresses to curtains. We could always count on new flannel pajamas for Christmas. She crocheted many names for people over the years. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, crossword puzzles and, of course, reading a good romance novel. Many friends could count on her for rides to meetings and appointments.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, the Moose Lodge and was past president of the Holy Family Guild.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her 11 children, 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She had a very strong faith which helped her get through the rough times.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Mary Lou Thurnau (Ken), Owatonna, Minn., Michael, Omaha, Neb., Thomas (Joanne), Patrick, Nancy Miller (Greg), John (Nancy), all of Mason City, Barbara Schlorholtz (Craig), Independence, Kan., Faith Meeker (Mike), Kenosha, Wis., Amy Haas, Mason City, and Pamela Muhlenbruch (Brian), Thornton, Iowa; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Wilder and Victoria Wilder; a brother-in-law, Ken Wild; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1970; son, Burton, in 2003; siblings, Mickey, Stan, Ed, Ag, Grace, Shirley and Delores; and her parents, Michael and Barbara Schons.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 7, 2011

WATERLOO - Delores A. Day, 82, of Waterloo died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at Locke Funeral Home, Waterloo. Committal of ashes will be at a later date in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 11, 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
A memorial fund will be established.

Delores was born Dec. 23, 1928, in Waterloo, the daughter of Julius and Clara Hagestad Thompson.

Delores met Charles "Charlie" E. Day while roller skating and they were married May 26, 1945, in Independence. He died March 19, 2005. She was a bookkeeper for Northland Oil and also manager of the Ladies Department at the University Avenue Kmart.

Delores was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.

She is survived by her son Larry (Kay) Day of Clear Lake, daughter-in-law Vickie Day of Waterloo, four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Delores is also survived by her sisters, Patricia (Homer) Bienfang of Clear Lake, Ruth (Bill) McFadden of Cedar Falls and Charlotte (Jack) Buchan of Oklahoma.

Delores is preceded in death by her husband, son Tim and brother Dwayne Thompson.
Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralHome.com.

Locke Funeral Home, 1519 West Fourth St., Waterloo, 319-233-6138.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 7 to April 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Angie M. Diaz, 77, of Mason City died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., with Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service. Memorials may be directed to the Angie M. Diaz memorial fund in care of the family.

Angie was born May 30, 1933, in Elgin, Texas, the daughter of Ben and Guadalupe "Lupe" (Mejia) Arispe. She was married to Jesse Diaz in Mason City. To this union three sons were born. She was a homemaker at heart and loved taking care of her home and family. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, bargain shopping, dancing, crafts and Diamond Jo's Casino. Family was important to her and she enjoyed the time she spent with them. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her sons, Jesse Diaz Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Thornton, Colo., John Diaz and wife, Sandra, of Mason City and Steve Diaz and wife, Angel, of Mason City; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Rachel, Darleen, Stefinie and Steven Jr.; one great-grandchild, Brody; siblings, Frank Arispe, Pete Arispe, Mary Starkey, Sylvia Jiminez and husband, Joseph, Margie Marth and husband, John, and Mary Ellen Ginder and husband, John, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jesse Sr., in 1999.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 7 to April 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Adelia "Dee" Woodward Hayward died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N.,Clear Lake, with Pastor Rhoda Preston officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Dee was born June 11, 1918, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Dr. L. R. Woodward and Lynne Adele (Webster) Woodward. Dee grew up Mason City from 1921-1939, graduating from Mason City High School in 1935. She then went to Grinnell College, graduating in 1939 with a B.A. degree and a major in biology/zoology.

Dee was married to John Verner Hayward June 24, 1939, in Mason City. They lived in Davenport until 1955, then moved to Estherville and lived there until 1957, when they moved to Mason City. In 1968 they became full-time residents of Buzzards Bay on Clear Lake. Pei Tai Ho, the family cottage on Dodges Point Beach, a.k.a. Buzzards Bay, was a second home for many years, from 1925 to 1990.

Dee was active in conservation programs with the goal of restoring and maintaining the original tall prairie grasses that formerly blanketed the Midwestern prairies. She worked with the Girl Scout Camp at Clear Lake, where there is a primitive grassland area maintained in her memory, and with the Nature Conservancy. As a consultant for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources she frequently was called upon to identify prairie and woodland flora. In 1962 she became a biology instructor for Mason City Junior College and Waldorf College in Forest City.

Dee was active in the Keynotes, a Clear Lake area women's choral group that performed at local events, was a member of Rotary for many years, and belonged to the Mason City Garden Club, the Mason City Monday Club, OT Club, Clear Lake Friends and others. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Mason City and, later, the United Methodist Church at Clear Lake, and was a member of the United Methodist Women, Altar Guild and the Chance Choir.

Dee is survived by three children: Stephen (Monica) Hayward, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, Alan (Becky) Hayward, Mason City, and Lynne (Greg) Bombinski, Phoenix, Ariz.
Grandchildren include Suzanne Hayward, Seattle, Wash., Elizabeth Thivierge, Soap Lake, Wash., and John and James Bombinski, Phoenix, Ariz. Alyson (Thomas) Finley, Des Moines and Jesse Van Slyke, Clear Lake; great-grandchildren are Lauren and Jade Collier, Taylor Bombinski, Colton Bombinski, Isabella Bombinski, Ashlynn Bombinski, Bobby Thivierg and Phelan and Lochlan Finley.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John (Jan. 12, 2001), and son John Arthur (1965), and her brothers, Dr. Arthur Woodward and Dr. Edward Woodward.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 7 to April 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Garold A. "Gary" Koopman, 65, of Mason City, died Thursday (April 7, 2011) at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with Military Honors performed by the Iowa Army National Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.
Garold was born Sept. 13, 1945, in Cherokee, the son of Knudson and Helen (Heinen) Koopman. He graduated from W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas; he earned a B.S. in Accounting from Arizona State University and an MS-Logistics Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

He married Linda D. Ficken on Feb. 17, 1968, and had two children, Elizabeth (Koopman) Hughes and Philip D. Koopman.

Garold had the honor of serving his country through 21 years of military service in the U.S. Army. During that time, he served in combat in Vietnam and was assigned to 12 different units. He earned 12 military medals, including the Legion of Merit for Service, Bronze Star for Valor and a Purple Heart.

A life-long outdoorsman, Garold loved to hunt, fish, and just be outdoors. In retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Linda, and loved farming. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge Club, and the Grapevine Twist Square Dance Club.

Garold's family was important to him and he loved the time he spent with them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Garold is survived by his wife, Linda; mother, Helen Koopman of Phoenix, Ariz.; children, Elizabeth Koopman and husband, Steve, of Cedar Falls, Philip D. Koopman and wife, Katie, of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Ethan, Andrew, Natalie and Miles; brother, Craig Koopman of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Vanessa Volquardsen and husband Steve of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Edwin Ficken of San Dimas, Calif.; two nephews and two nieces of Phoenix, Ariz.

Garold was preceded in death by his father, Knudson Koopman and parents-in-law, Edwin and Rosie Ficken.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bate, Dr. Vemula, Dr. McKone and the entire staff of the Mercy Cancer Center for their kind and caring support.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 10, 2011

Mason City - Paul Dean Morris, 83, of Mason City, died Thursday (April 7, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery where military honors will be provided by Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening, April 11, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa or Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Paul's name.

Paul Dean Morris was born on March 30, 1928, in Rockford to Allen and Bertha (Whipple) Morris. On Feb. 20, 1955, he was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. He attended school in Rockwell and Rockford.

On March 28, 1946, Paul enlisted into the United States Navy where he faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge on Jan. 2, 1948.

On Jan. 13, 1950, Paul was united in marriage to Lois Behl at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. To this union two children were born.

For over 35 years Paul was employed at Armour, and following his retirement he drove a city transit bus in Mason City for an additional 10 years.

In his free time, Paul enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and fishing.

Paul was a member of Disabled Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lois; children, Gerald (Rachel) Morris, Mason City and Jan (Edward) Buchanan, Ventura; grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Morris, Eden Prairie, Minn., Elizabeth (Kirk) Pedersen, Johnston, Jeremy (Krista) Buchanan, Belmond, and Ryan Buchanan, Atlantic; great grandchildren, Jacob and Tyler Pedersen, Gabriella and Bricelyn Morris, Carver Buchanan, and Emma, and Kaleb Carlson; sister, Laverna Dunbar, Elkhart, Indiana; brother, Earl (Phyllis) Morris, Mason City; and many other extended relatives and many friends.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Holden.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 10, 2011

ALGONA - Diana Parsons, 62, of Algona died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, at 1 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services with Pastor Todd Hessel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Michael A. "Mike" Randall, 64, of Mason City died Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Mike A. Randall Memorial Fund in care of his daughter, Michele Virnig, 1039 Castlewood Drive, Brookings, S.D., 57006.
Michael Anthony Randall was born in Mason City on Oct. 15, 1946, to Fred and Betty (Buchanan) Randall; he was an only child. Having been born and raised in Mason City, Mike graduated from Mason City High School amongst the class of 1965.

On June 13, 1965, he was united in marriage to Connie Norcross; to this union two children were born, Joe and Michele.

For many years Mike owned and operated Randall's Household Repair. He was a gifted woodcraftsman and worked hard to insure that his family was always provided for, sometimes working two or three jobs at a time.

Fishing was Mike's passion. In earlier years he always looked forward to the yearly fishing trip to Canada. But whether Canada or Clear Lake, he always enjoyed casting a line. Mike was a lover of all animals as well, and had a special fondness for dogs.

Mike's greatest love and enjoyment was found with his family. Mike was the definition of a family man and loved spending every moment that he could with his grandsons, Steven and Tyler.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his two children, Michele (Bill) Virnig, Brookings, S.D., and Joe (Pam Gobeli) Randall, Mason City; their mother, Connie Randall, Mason City; his grandsons, Steven Randall and Tyler Virnig; an uncle, Jim (Mary Lou) Randall; an aunt, Pat Stevens; a nephew, B.J. Stevens; and his many friends at Good Shepherd.

Preceding Mike in death are his parents, Fred and Betty Randall.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 2011

DUMONT - Beryl "Bob" D. Reed, 88, of Dumont died April 6, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Mark Young will officiate the service.

Memorials made be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, 902 W. Broadway St., Dumont, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 7 to April 8, 2011

MASON CITY - DeLoris Reynolds, 94, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wis.

A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, at 11a.m. on Saturday, April 9, with Rev. Steve Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, from 6 to 8 p.m. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Mason City Senior Citizen Center or to Wesley United Methodist Church. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

DeLoris was born on Sept. 5, 1916, in Mason City, the daughter of Edward and Fannie (Eddy) Campbell. She was united in marriage to Bernard "Ben" H. Reynolds on Oct. 7, 1934, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She worked at many different jobs throughout her life, including Casey Rexall Drugs, Country House Restaurant, Travelodge, Oakville Pin Factory, Ristol Manufacturing. After retiring she and Ben were caretakers at the MacNider Campground. During their early retirement years, Ben and DeLoris wintered in California and Arizona.

DeLoris was an avid bowler, participating in leagues until the age of 91. She also served as secretary in several leagues. She was active in United Commercial Travelers, serving as president for a time. She also participated in the Rebekahs.

DeLoris was proud of being a member of Wesley United Methodist Church for 65 years.

DeLoris was preceded in death by her husband, Ben in 1995; son, Robin "Lee" Reynolds; brother, Jack Hughes; and her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Bernard "Butch" (Janie) Reynolds of Springfield, Mo., Robert "Bob" Reynolds of Newport News, Va., and Lynn (Marsha) Reynolds of LaCrescent, Minn.; grandchildren, Christie, Bryan, Michael, Benjamin, Jason, Renee and Judy; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Nicole, Alexander, Jennifer, Jacob, Avery, Nicole, Ben and Lexie; and many nieces and nephews.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 8, 2011

Glenn Stangl
U.S. Army WWII

OSAGE - Glenn Henry Stangl, age 84, of Osage died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m.

Glenn was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Mt. Carmel in Carroll County, the son of Frank and Julia (Bruning) Stangl. He was one of 12 children. Glenn attended Mt. Carmel School and graduated in 1944 from Carroll High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during W.W. II in May of 1945. He served in the 88th Division in Italy and was honorably discharged in February of 1947.

Glenn married Margaret Vogt on Oct. 18, 1949. To this union, five children were born. Glenn, Margaret and family moved to Elma, in Howard County, in 1971 from Atlantic. Glenn retired in 1991 after 42 years of farming.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stangl of Osage; five children: Judy Stangl of Springfield, Mo., Randy (Janet) Stangl of Charles City, Jean (Darryl) Delfs of Council Bluffs, Janelle (Robert, Sr.) McDonough of Hermitage, Pa., Ron (Diane) Stangl of Charles City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eunice Reising of Breda, Cedella Danzer of Carroll, Marilyn (Dennis) Berg of Arcadia; and two brothers, Merle Stangl of Atlantic and Warren (Laura) Stangl of Claremont, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 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. Saturday, April 9, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Lyle was born June 6, 1957, in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Lyle worked for Aeron Advanced Manufacturing in Mason City. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, going on walks with Lori Jones, listening to music, fishing, grilling and cooking, and working with plastic.

Lyle is survived by Lori Jones of Mason City and her children, Cassandra Farley of Mason City, Sheri Farley and friend Shortee of Mason City, and Michael Jones and fiancée Brittany of Mason City; his grandchildren, Espreanza Chigo, Seleana Santos and Teontae Thomas. He is also survived by one brother, Lloyd Engler of Independence. He is also survived by many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 8, 2011

Osage - Lester George Decker, age 84, of Osage, died Friday (April 8, 2011) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, with the Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with Military Honors by Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Lester was born Sept. 19, 1926, in Stacyville, the son of Bert George and Grace (Haugen) Decker. He graduated from Osage High School in 1943. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 in October of 1944, and was discharged in June of 1946. After the Navy, he started his carpentry career with his grandfather Oliver Haugen.

On May 17, 1950, he married Joanne Ruth Hartwig at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. To this union were born two children: a son, Dana Lee, and a daughter, Shelley Kay.

Lester's carpentry career included many skills from cement work, shingling, home construction, and home remodeling, to his craftsmanship in bathroom and kitchen remodeling with custom built cabinets. His fine craftsmanship is seen all over Osage and surrounding communities. He passed his love of woodworking on to his son Dan. After his retirement he continued his love of woodworking with many projects for his family and friends. His latest woodworking love was his handcrafted canes. Lester enjoyed "sitting on his stump" in his driveway watching the neighborhood activities. Many people, young and old alike would stop by and chat. He also enjoyed hand feeding walnuts to the squirrels in his back yard. Lester was a long time member of the Osage American Legion Post 278 and the Osage VFW Post 7920 as well as Trinity Lutheran Church.

Lester is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne Decker of Osage; his son, Dan Decker of Rosemount, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Holly DeVogt of Wayzata, Minn.; his daughter, Shelley (Brad) Mueller of Greenfield, and their sons, Jonah and Caleb; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Darrell and his sister, Marye.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 702 State St., P.O. Box 84 in Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 9 to April 10, 2011

ALGONA - Kathryn "Kay" Nugent, 82, of Algona, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society-Algona.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 11, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 9, 2011

Lakota - Charlotte Baumann, 86, died on Wednesday (April 6, 2011) at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

Memorial Service for Charlotte will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota, with Pastor Rusty Bailey officiating.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft is in charge of arrangements; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 10, 2011