WEST DES MOINES -Carson Jay Hulse, angel born on Aug. 4, 2011.

Services were held on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.

Carson is survived by his mommy and daddy, Jessica and Greg Hulse; grandparents, Galyn and Diane Steinberg, Denny and Candice Hulse; aunts, Angie (Chad) Lappe and their children Haley and Logan; Nicole (Cody) Hennigar and their daughter, Chloe; Angie (Erik) Danielson and their children Grace and Jaxsen.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 6, 2011

MASON CITY - James E. O'Brien, 89, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating.

Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary service and a Scriptural Wake service at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements; 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 6, 2011

ANKENY - Oscar "Dean" Eckardt, 79, died surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at his home in Ankeny.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Ankeny United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to service. Private family interment will be held later.

Dean was born April 23, 1932, in Adair County, and grew up in Greenfield. He married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Oliver, and to this union, three children were born: Steve, Lori and Scott.

Dean served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956. He began his career with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in January 1960 in Mason City. He was later transferred to Des Moines, where he retired in 1990 as manager of Goodyear's Central Inspection Depot.

Dean was a member of Ankeny United Methodist Church and the American Legion.
Dean is survived by his wife Carolyn; daughter Lori (Randy) Burchett, of New Virginia; sons Steven, of Ankeny, and Scott (Chris), of Des Moines, granddaughters Sonya Eckardt, of Portland, Ore., Shelby Eckardt and Rachel Eckardt, of Des Moines; and sister, Shirley Rice, of Murray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Gertrude (Estell) Eckardt, brother Robert; and brothers-in-law Tony Rice and John Oliver.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Hospice, Ankeny First United Methodist Church, or National Parkinson's Association.

Brooks Funeral Home, 7975 University Blvd., Clive, 515-277-8700.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Della Myrtle Grosland, 89, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2011

Linda Lubkeman

ROCKWELL - Linda Lubkeman, 73, of Rockwell, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com.

 Irene A. McMannus

BELMOND - Irene A. McMannus, 89, of Belmond, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services for Irene A. McMannus will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cynthia Morrison will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Irene A. McMannus will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

MASON CITY - James E. O'Brien, 89, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., today, Sunday, Aug. 7, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary service and a Scriptural Wake service at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the James E. O'Brien Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Jim was born Dec. 1, 1921, in Boston, Mass., the son of Michael J. and Margaret (Cox) O'Brien. He received his high school diploma from Charlestown High School in Boston. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and served with them in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Colorado.

Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps on Dec. 4, 1939. While serving with the Marines he participated in action against the enemy on Dec. 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, in the landings and conquest of Tulagi and Guadalcanal, in the defense of Tinian Island and in the landings and conquest of Okinawa. In 1951, he served with the 1st Marine Division again during the Korean War.

Jim left the Marine Corps in 1947 and began his 37-year career with Interstate Power Co., where he worked until his retirement in 1984 as District Electric Operating Superintendent.

Jim was united in marriage to Lois Lorraine Walker of Winnebago, Minn., in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1946. Lois passed away in 1980.

He was married to Maria Savas in October of 1986.

He was an active member of many organizations, serving as commander of American Legion Post No. 82 in Winnebago, Minn., Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Mason City, Exalted Ruler of the BPOE Lodge in Mason City, Commandant of the North Iowa Detachment of the Marine Corps League, a life member of the V.F.W. Post in Mason City, as well as a life member of the D.A.V., a member of the Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans Association, and a life member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Jim enjoyed golf, following the Twins and Vikings, and traveling throughout Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather who cherished time spent with family and friends. He was always faithful to his country and his beloved Marine Corps.

Jim is survived by his wife Maria; two sons, Thomas (Susan), Urbandale, Gene (Nancy), Janesville, Wis.; step-children, Stephanie (Dwayne) Prohaski, Mason City, Anthony (Terry) Savas, El Dorado Hills, Calf., Ted (Carol) Savas, El Dorado Hills, Calif., Kris (David) Christensen, Mason City; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; his brother William; and sisters Kay, Marguerite and Sister Mary Grace; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, brother Joe, and sisters Marie and Theresa.

Semper Fi

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, is in charge of arrangements.

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

THOMPSON - Ellen Sandell, 95, of Thompson, recently residing in Forest City, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Richard Eugene Eibey, 85, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

MASON CITY - Della Myrtle Grosland, 89, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Della Grosland Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, is in charge of arrangements.

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

ROCKWELL - Linda Lubkeman, 73, of Rockwell, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Linda Lee Walters was born Nov. 27, 1937, in Mason City, a daughter of Tom and Hazel (Dull) Walters. She was a graduate of Mason City High School. Linda worked as a dental hygienist prior to her marriage.

On Nov. 14, 1956, Linda was united in marriage with Alva Lubkeman. Together they raised their three children and worked on their farm near Rockwell for over 50 years.

In 1977, Linda began working for A.C. Nielson Company in Mason City and worked there until the business closed. She then became the activities coordinator at the Sheffield Care Center and later worked as the librarian at the Sheffield Public Library until she retired.

Linda and Alva were members of Zion St. John Lutheran Church for over 51 years and she was active in women's groups, quilting groups, teaching Sunday school, and crocheting prayer shawls to give to others in need.

Linda also enjoyed her family and spending time with them. Her hobbies included reading, sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, growing flowers, playing cards and spending time with good friends, especially her best friends, Betty and Byron Heginger.

Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Alva; three children: Alan (Paula) Lubkeman, Sheffield, Steven (Marie) Lubkeman, Rockwell, Julie (Terry) Smith, Urbandale; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Sally (Charles) Walters Thrams.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Hazel Walters; two brothers, Tom and Raymond Walters; and her great grandson Garric Lubkeman.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

DOWS - Robert M. McAllister, 93, of Dows, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services for Robert M. McAllister will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Dows. Pastor Kalen Fristad will officiate. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Military graveside honors will be provided by the Dows American Legion Watson-Beach Post No. 523.

Visitation for Robert McAllister will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Dugger Funeral Home, Dows, 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com.

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

BELMOND - Irene A. McMannus, age 89, of Belmond, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, with her daughter at her side.

Funeral services for Irene A. McMannus will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cynthia Morrison will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Irene A. McMannus will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 8, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Irene McMannus, the daughter of Emil and Tena Groen Trager, was born on Sept. 15, 1921, on the family farm near Meservey.

Irene was united in marriage to Melvin McMannus and they lived most of their married life in the Belmond area. Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church in Belmond and a 50-year member of the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. in Belmond. Irene worked for many years at the Belmond Hospital, and then for Winnebago Industries before her retirement in 1982.

Irene enjoyed doing puzzles, knitting, and crocheting. Her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren are all proud owners of her beautiful crocheted afghans. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great- grandmother and will be truly missed by all.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, JoAnn Dorr, of Belmond; son, James McMannus, Tehachapie, Calif.; grandson, Mark A. (Ruth) Dorr, of West Des Moines; and two special great-granddaughters, Nina Ann and Amara Grace Dorr, of West Des Moines, and many nieces and nephews.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Tena; her husband, Melvin; son-in-law, Jerry Dorr; brothers, August, Henry, Carl, and Fred; and a sister, Henrietta Kaduce.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

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

CLARION - Lenora L. "Rusty" Stutters, 89, of Clarion, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services for Lenora Stutters will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 121 Third Ave. N.W., in Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2011

RICEVILLE - Marcia Ann Dohlman, 54, of Riceville died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at the Riceville Family Care Center where she had resided for a short time.

Funeral services for Marcia Ann Dohlman will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 10, at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville, with the the Rev. Michael Parris officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and will continue at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service.

On Aug. 7, 2011, after a year long battle with cancer, the Lord took to Heaven with him a very special angel in Marcia Ann Dohlman. Left behind to cherish her memories were her husband of 30 years, Ronald and two sons Matthew (wife Melissa) Dohlman of Waukee, Iowa, and Wesley Dohlman and (Special friend Samantha Madsen) of Riceville. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Eliana, Hayden and Davis. Other members of her immediate family are two sisters Dorean (Leland) Loppnow of Dodge Center, Minn., and Sharill Mueller of Rochester, Minn.; also two brothers-in-law Doug (Renae) Dohlman of LeRoy, Minn., and Lowell (Marge) Dohlman and a sister-in-law Darla (Dan) Koenigs of both of Riceville, along with many nieces and nephews.

Marcia Ann Mueller was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Owatonna, Minn. She was the youngest daughter of Herbert and Edna (Buker) Mueller. She graduated from Clermont High School in 1975 and Rochester School of Practical Nursing in 1980. On Dec. 13, 1980, she was united in marriage to Ronald Dohlman in Clermont, Minn.

After their marriage, Marcia worked at the Riceville Nursing Home until the birth of their first son. Before being diagnosed with cancer, Marcia had worked for Andy's Mini Mart in Riceville for approximately five years.

Her life revolved around her family, she loved going to anything her sons were involved in whether it was a sporting event or showing livestock at the fair. She was very proud of her two sons and her three grandchildren. Marcia enjoyed doing crafts and going camping. She also loved vacationing with her family to Branson, Mo., and Northern Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Allen, and father and mother-in-law, LeClair and Caroline Dohlman.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Richard "Dick" Eugene Eibey, 85, 1909 Main Ave., Clear Lake, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at the United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery with the military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the Richard Eibey Memorial Fund.

Richard was born May 23, 1926, in rural Ventura, Iowa, to Roy and Nita (Ayers) Eibey. He received his education in the Clear Lake, Manly and Rockwell schools. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946.

On Jan. 31, 1947, he married Shirley Hunt at the Methodist Parsonage in Mason City.

Richard worked as an auto body repairman and dairy delivery man until they began farming in 1948 in the Thornton and Meservey area. They moved to rural Clear Lake in 1956, moving to town in 2003. In addition to farming, he was a substitute mail carrier, starting in 1967, and later, a full-time rural mail carrier until his retirement in 1990. He served as a ASC committeeman for 17 years and was past director of the Farmers Co-op Gas Company, lifetime Clear Lake V.F.W. member and a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

Richard enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada, woodworking, restoring old tractors and other farm antiques, having coffee with friends and neighbors and most of all, entertaining his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, one daughter, Brenda and her husband, Tim Wichman of Clear Lake, two grandchildren, Brianna and Bryce Wichman of Clear Lake, one sister, Lois Fields of Salida, Colo., a sister-in-law, Bonnie Olinger of Clear Lake, and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Irene Casebolt, and three brothers-in-law, Orlan Casebolt, Glenn Fields, and Harold Olinger.

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

OSAGE - Irene Gauger, 85, of Osage, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Irene Gauger was born March 29, 1926, in Floyd County near Charles City, the daughter of Walter and Josephine (Gregory ) Goddard. She attended rural schools and schools at Fredricka and Charles City, and graduated from Floyd High School in 1945. Irene married Harlan Gauger on March 12, 1950, at Charles City. They lived in Mason City and Lake Mills, moving to Osage in 1954. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Osage, where she was co-chairperson and treasurer of her church circle several times, served on the flower committee, and was treasurer of the United Methodist Women for four years. Irene and Harlan for many years gave devotions each Sunday morning at the Mitchell County Care Facility and at the former Maple Manor Nursing Home. She served as a leader of Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Irene was a member of Federated Women's Club of Osage and served as its chairperson. She was also a member of the A.R.C. and of the Naturalist Club, and served as treasurer for both organizations. Irene was an avid bird and squirrel watcher and enjoyed fishing trips with her husband and family.

Irene is survived by two daughters, Nancy Chitwood of St. Ansgar, Kathy (James) Squier of St. Ansgar, and children, Jamie (fiancé, Kyle Adams) and Jason (wife, Rachel); two sons, Harlan, Jr. "Gene" (Lee) Gauger of Jamestown, N. C., and daughter, Jennifer (Joel) Turner, Gary (Theresa) Gauger of Omaha, Neb., and daughters, Jessica and Emily; a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Gauger of Forest City, and daughter, Amy; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Pat (Melvin) Decklever of Cheyenne, Wy.; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harlan Gauger in 1997; her son, Mark Gauger in 2011; a sister, Phoebe Lacour; and a son-in-law, Weyman Chitwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Della Myrtle Grosland, 89, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Della Grosland Memorial Fund, in care of the family. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Della was born Aug. 12, 1921, in Pelican Rapid, Minn., the daughter of Herman and Olga (Mielke) Feldt. In 1941, she graduated from Northwood High School in Northwood. Della married George M. Grosland on March 6, 1948, in Iowa City. They moved to Mason City in 1948. Della received her teaching certificate from Iowa State University. Over the years, she worked for Northwest Airlines Modification Center, and Barton No. 5 - Country School in Bolan.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she participated in many church group activities. Her faith, family and friends were very important to her. She enjoyed sending birthday cards to friends and family. Della was a caregiver.

Della is survived by two children: Craig Grosland of Clear Lake, and Jane (Grosland) Jensen and husband Bruce of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren: Lori Grosland of Munich, Germany, Angie Grosland of San Diego, Calif., Jason Grosland and wife Beth of Durham, N.C., Paul Jensen of Omaha, Neb., and Sarah Jensen of Omaha, Neb.; three great-grandchildren: Ava and Abigail Grosland of Durham, N.C., and Sophie Grosland of Munich, Germany; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Garnas of Clear Lake. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Della was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son: Gene Grosland; two brothers: Arnold and Donald Feldt; two sisters: Leona Crosby and Gladys Arndt.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements; 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 7 to August 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Phylis Hesley, 78, of 1203 Second St. S.E., Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at her residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

BRITT - Bernadine Hildman, 90, of Britt, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Ercyl E. Keeling, 89, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Monsignor Stanley J. Hayek, of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City, with military honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2011

Funeral arrangements are pending at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Joy B Means, 53, of Mason City, formerly of Keokuk, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Aug. 5, 2011, in Mason City, Iowa, at Mercy Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

The family will meet with friends from 3-4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in West Point.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in West Point with Brother Bill Hauser officiating.

Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzlynkfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Gertrude R. Stoltenberg, 84, of Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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 August 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Phylis Hesley, 78, of 1203 Second Street S.E. in Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City on Friday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m.

Phylis is survived by her husband, Gerald; children, Bill King, Teresa Harms, Tom King, Nancy Jo Rodriguez, Joseph King, Dennis Hesley, LaNaya Angell, Michael Hesley, Michelle Hesley, Kelley Hesley and Shirley McAndrews; brother, Bruce Angell; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Marcine Flores and Denise Potter; and brothers, Virgil, Gene, Robert and Francis Angell.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401-3904, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com.

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

BRITT - Bernadine Hildman, 90, of Britt, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Bernadine Hildman will be held on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, in Britt. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bernadine Susan was born Aug. 26, 1920, to Frank and Katherine (Becker) Hilbert in Algona, Iowa. She attended Livermore and St. Joseph schools. After school, she worked for some farmers around the area as a hired girl helping around farms and babysitting families.

On Feb. 21, 1950, Bernadine was united in marriage to Rudolph Hildman in St. Joseph, Iowa. They lived in St. Joe until they moved to Rudolph's family farm east of Wesley, where they raised their three sons. In 1969, they moved to Britt and have resided there ever since.

Bernadine was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church where she taught Catechism for two years. She liked to cook; she was always making noodles, and baking bread and pies. Bernadine enjoyed embroidering and quilting. She also always made Saturday mornings house-cleaning day.

Bernadine is survived by her husband of 61 years, Rudolph, of Britt; three sons: Luke Hildman (special friend Evelyn) of Britt, Tommy (Valjean) Hildman of Britt, and Mike Hildman of Britt; two grandchildren: Todd (Erika) Hildman of Algona, and Michelle Hildman (Raymie Luse) of Britt; four great-grandchildren: Logan, Kasey, Cole, and Autumn; along with nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters: Anna, Mary, and Florence.

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

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

MASON CITY - Curtis Glen Johnson, 63, Mason City, formerly of Northwood, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A sharing of memories and celebration of his life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Curtis Glen Johnson was born on June 21, 1948, in Mason City, the son of Alfred Conrad and Genevieve (Butler) Johnson. Curtis affirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood. Curtis attended and received his education in the Northwood-Kensett Community School. After his schooling, Curtis enlisted in the Army and served his country honorably and faithfully serving most of his enlistment at Fort Hood, Texas. After his honorable discharge, Curtis moved back to the North Iowa area working at various jobs throughout his life, mostly in Mason City.

Curtis enjoyed working with horses and on cars.

Curtis was a former member of the 4-H Club in Northwood.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Shawn Dahlstrom of Kansas City, Mo., Jon Smith, and Kyle Smith, both of Mason City; his mother, Genevieve Methus of Northwood; his grandchildren, Angela Dahlstrom, Caiden and Jon Smith.; his significant other Linda Smith of Mason City; his sister, Sharyl (Jim) Golway of Santa Rosa, Calif., many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Curtis was preceded in death by his father Alfred Conrad Johnson who died on July 12, 1986; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 10, 2011

CHAPIN - Marvin McKee, 81, of Chapin, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Wayside Cemetery, Chapin at a later date.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., today at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Marvin Edward McKee was born Feb. 5, 1930, in West Fork Township, Franklin County, a son of Willie and Vena (VanHorn) McKee. He was baptized at the West Fork E.U.B. Church and graduated from Hansell High School. After graduation, he worked for his future father-in-law on the farm and on Nov. 11, 1950, was united in marriage with DeAlta Roberta Rasmussen at St. John's Lutheran Church in Coulter. Marvin was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's Lutheran Church in Coulter, and was a long-time member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield.

Marvin and DeAlta moved to a farm near Hansell then to the Sheffield Brick and Tile farm. Later they moved to Chapin and have lived there since. Marvin farmed, worked at the Sheffield Brick and Tile and for Greimann Brothers in Chapin. He retired three times and each time returned to work.

Family was very important to Marvin and he is remembered as a caring father, grandfather and great grandfather with a great sense of humor. He coached Babe Ruth and Little League Baseball. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, playing cribbage during breaks at Greimann Brothers and was known as the family handyman who did all sorts of repair projects for all the family members.

Marvin's family includes his wife of 60 years, DeAlta; eight children: Janelle (Al) Fink, Hampton; DelRay (Janet) McKee, Sheffield; Jeri (Cliff) Bonjour, Chapin; Dylan (Kristi) McKee, Sheffield; John (Jane) McKee, Sheffield; Dawn (Pat) Hegtvedt, Sheffield; Joel (Robin) McKee, Hampton; Donnie (Kristin) McKee, Webster City; 27 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren with two on the way; brother: Harold McKee, Sheffield; sisters: Irene Annonson, Charles City and Loraine (Dean) Schrock, Lawrence, Kan.; Ilene McKee, Kansas City, Kan., and Lola McKee, Clarksville, and many nieces and nephews.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Wilbur and Bob; brother-in-law: Alvin Annonson and great grandson Joshua.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

MASON CITY - Gertrude R. "Gert" Stoltenberg, 84, of Mason City, died Monday evening, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by her family.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as con-celebrants. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Gert's Mass at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa.

Gertrude Rose Stoltenberg was born on June 18, 1927, in Dougherty, the daughter of Grover and Agnes (Callahan) Lewis. She attended and graduated from the Rockwell High School. Following high school Gert worked for many years at Standard Oil as an office manager.

On May 3, 1952, Gert was united in marriage to Richard Stoltenberg at St. Patrick's Church in Columbus, Ga. This union was blessed with five children.

In her free time, Gert enjoyed flower gardening, she also loved books and could be found reading whenever she had a free moment. But her two greatest loves were spending time with her family and her devotion to the Lord.

She was a member of the St. Mary Magdalene Circle and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Those grateful in sharing in Gert's life are her husband, Richard, Mason City; her children, Larry (Cheri) Stoltenberg, Ames, Sam (Chris) Stoltenberg, Mason City, Theresa Stoltenberg, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Char (Jim) Ingersoll, Mason City; grandchildren, Laura, Robert, and Richard Stoltenberg, Abby, Keith, and Van Ingersoll, and Nathan and Kathryn Pope; great-grandson Leighton; siblings, Agnes Lewis, Mason City, Marie Raney, Mason City, John (Sally) Lewis, Dubuque, Elizabeth Washburn, Peoria, Ill., and Nora McKee, San Francisco, Calif.; as well as other relatives and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Cindy Pope, and her siblings, Ambrose (Dorothy) Lewis, Francis (Mary) Lewis, Ann (Virgil) Kaplan, Josephine (Marshall) Callahan, and Lawrence Lewis (in infancy).

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

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