EMMETSBURG - Kenneth L. "Ken" Merfeld, 75, of Emmetsburg died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Kenneth's name in care of his family.
Kenneth L. Merfeld was born on Sept. 14, 1935, in Packard, Iowa, the son of John and Margaret (Hammel) Merfeld. He received his education and graduated from the Chapin High School. Following high school Ken began working for Ralston Purina in Iowa Falls, where he would be employed for 22 years. For 24 years Ken then worked for Kerber Milling in Emmetsburg until his retirement.

On Oct. 5, 1958, Ken was united in marriage to Sharon Anderson at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City; this union would be blessed with three children.

In Ken's free time he enjoyed many hobbies. Among his favorites were woodworking, taking walks, working on puzzles, feeding the squirrels and visiting with his friends at McNally Bakeshop. Ken also enjoyed taking mini-vacations with Sharon, his favorite being their trip to Branson, Mo., to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. In the last year he developed a love of sitting on his front porch swing and watching the Decorah eagle's nest camera.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Sharon, Emmetsburg; his children, Rod (Julie) Merfeld, Royal, Jeff (Patricia) Merfeld, Indianapolis, Ind., and Jenny (Eric) Helding, Eldridge; grandchildren, Skye, Hillary, Roman, Abby and Gavin; siblings, Lyle (Betty) Merfeld, Mason City, and Arlene (Gordon) Kammrad, Mason City; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.

Preceding Ken in death are his parents and siblings Claude Merfeld, Dale Merfeld and Ruth Penneke.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 11, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Dorothey Jean Oxley, 78, of 2418 South Shore Drive died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Reverend Dean Hess officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg.

Visitation will be held today from 5-7 p.m. at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church in Dorothey's memory.

Dorothey Jean was born Oct. 2, 1932, in Tyler, Minn., the daughter of Richard and Helen (Teufel) Schnell. She received her education and graduated high school in Tyler, Minn. Shortly after graduation she worked in an office in Minneapolis, Minn.

Dorothey was united in marriage to Albert Oxley on March 26, 1951. They lived a short while in Iowa before moving to Chicago, Ill., where Albert worked at the United States Postal Service and Dorothey attended Northwestern University and continued work in an office.

Albert and Dorothey lived in Chicago for eight years; there they were blessed with three children: Richard, Debra and Albert Jr. Dorothey became a homemaker after the eldest child was born. Albert and Dorothey moved to Corwith, Iowa, where they were blessed with three more children: Lee Ann, Merri Jean and Jim.

In 1969 they moved to Clear Lake, Iowa, where they settled on a small acreage.

Dorothey was an active and dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. Dorothey will miss her quilting friends as she especially enjoyed all her time with them. She participated in women's circle, serving church luncheons and dinners, school supply and health drives. Dorothey loved to read, tending to her flower gardens and traveling with Albert across the United States and abroad.

Dorothey and her family always got together the week of the 4th of July each year. This year they celebrated Albert's 93rd birthday and their 60th wedding anniversary.
Dorothey will be deeply missed by her family and friends; her family takes comfort knowing that she is in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Dorothey is survived by her husband, Albert Oxley Sr., Clear Lake, children Richard Oxley and special friend Joann, Cedar Rapids, Debra (Steve) Bower and their children Michael and Bryan, Greenville, Wis., Albert Oxley Jr., Cedar Rapids, Lee Ann (Mark) Braga and their children David and Hollie, Merri Jean (Bob) Jones, and their children Kerri, Christopher and Rebecca, Kingsport, Tenn., and Jim Oxley, Clear Lake.
Dorothey is preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 11 to August 12, 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. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Ellen Sandell was born on a farm in Linden Township, Winnebago County, on Dec. 25, 1915, the daughter of William H. and Emma (Jensen) Olson. She received her education at Combs County School west of Thompson.

She was united in marriage to Leonard Sandell on Oct. 8, 1934, in Estherville. The couple farmed in the Thompson area and were blessed with two boys, Ronald and Roger.

Ellen liked working in her garden and raising chickens. She began working at the Deluxe Factory in Lake Mills in 1962. While working there she took up bowling and enjoyed her membership in the Deluxe Ladies Bowling League. She retired from Deluxe in 1981.

Ellen was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson and was very active in Circle and Bethany Ladies Aid. In 1993 she moved to an apartment in Forest City and enjoyed this change in her life. In 2002 she moved to Forest Plaza Assisted Living.

Ellen is survived by her two sons, Ronald and his wife Sue of Bemidji, Minn., and Roger of West St. Paul, Minn., along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Stella and Irene; and four brothers, William Junior, Emery, Annel and Leonard (Ole).

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 7 to August 11, 2011

MASON CITY - Betty C. Willcox, 89, of Mason City died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Rev. Kent A. Mechler, chaplain of Good Shepherd, officiating.

Per Betty's wishes her body was cremated and there will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

Betty was born July 16, 1922, in Mason City, the daughter of Chester and Lois (Ruby) DeMoss. She graduated from Mason City High School. On Sept. 3, 1957, Betty was united in marriage to Harry G. Willcox in Mason City. She served many customers at Elm's Hotel and had an avid love for animals.

Betty is survived by her dear friends, Jane Papouchis/Gene Hockenson, Marie and Ted Grady, and Peggy and Larry Davis; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry, in June of 2003; and step-son, Dennis Willcox, in March of 2003.

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 11 to August 12, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Brandon J. Crawford, 27, of Clear Lake died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St.N.E., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2011

WHITTMORE - Marvin L. Gunder, 71, of Whittemore, formerly of Windom, Minn., died Wednesday at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Algona with Pastor Marsha Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Windom, Minn.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Whittemore, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com; 515-884-2246.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2011

ROCKWELL - Alma D. Laudner, 80, formerly of 218 Third St., Rockwell, died Thursday morning, Aug. 11, 2011, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Rockwell.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Scared Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at visitation or at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Alma Dell June was born to Marinus and Freida (Nielsen) Petersen in Thornton, on June 11, 1931. There were seven children born to this family.

On Sept. 17, 1948, Alma was united in marriage to Wilbert "Dugan" Laudner in the chapel at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. Alma loved living in Rockwell as well as raising her kids and helping in the family grocery business. She enjoyed gardening and took pride in her flowers.

Survivors include her three sons: Patrick (Gretchen) Laudner, Holland, Mich., Rick (Audrey) Laudner, Rockwell, Kelly (Deb) Laudner, Rockwell; seven grandchildren: Kelli Jo (Jason) Lambrix, Brownstown, Mich.; Trent Laudner, Canal, Winchester, Ohio, David Laudner, Rockwell, Sarah Laudner, Montezuma, Tony (Renee) Laudner, Rockwell, Travis Laudner, Tucson, Ariz., Trisha (Josh) Riley, DeSoto; five great-grandchildren: Ashley Lambrix, Zach and Kylie Laudner, Tyler and Maylee Riley; and one sister, Norma Salier, Nora Springs.

Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Dugan Laudner; her parents; two sisters, Sylvia Pross and Edna Jansen; and three brothers, Harold, Edward and Elmer Petersen.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 12 to August 14, 2011

LATIMER - Ervin J. Meyer, 91, of Latimer, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Memorial services for Ervin J. Meyer will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Saturday Aug. 13, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Pastor Lindsey Braun will officiate. Burial will take place in Marion Center near Latimer. Friends may greet the family from 12:30 p.m. until service time on today at the church.

Dugger Funeral Home at 320 East St. is in charge of arrangements.

Ervin John Ernest, the son of Arthur and Mary Immerman Meyer, was born Nov. 27, 1919, on the family farm north of Latimer. Ervin grew up in the Latimer area where he attended country school. He started farming for neighbors and later his father.

Ervin was united in marriage to Margaret Bessman on Dec. 12, 1940, in Alden. The couple made their home in the Latimer and Alexander area where they raised their family. Ervin made farming his life-long occupation. He also was a silent partner in the local business, Latimer Produce, for two years. Ervin and Margaret moved to Latimer in 1983. Ervin entered the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in 2009.

Ervin is remembered largely for his love of flying. Starting in 1945, for the most part, he was a self taught pilot. Ervin owned and operated his own aircraft. Memories abound when it comes to all the flights Ervin made over his life. From flying into town in the winter to get groceries, to flying his daughter, Marianne, to college in Michigan, to taking a minister to a conference in Colorado; Ervin's piloting experience was extensive. Ervin was a member of the Flying Farmers of America and the Civil Air Patrol. He was a volunteer for the Latimer Museum and very much enjoyed the time he spent e-mailing on the computer. Ervin was a life-long member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer where he was baptized and confirmed.

Ervin is survived by his children, Lawrence and wife Janet of Alexander: Marianne Armento of Springfield, Ill.; four grandchildren: Tamara Mennenga, Rhonda Meyer, Susan Grett and husband, Peter, Courtney Armento-Irvin; seven great grandchildren: Ray, A.J., Cole, Brandon,Taylor, Kellsi and Tristen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret in 2010; son-in-law, Paul Armento III, and a brother, Ivan earlier this year.

Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, Iowa, 641- 579 6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 11 to August 13, 2011

FOREST CITY - Pearl R. Peters, 94, of Forest City, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with Pastor Randy Vaage of Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake officiating.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 12 to August 13, 2011

 Theodore George Schmidt

MARBLE ROCK - Theodore George Schmidt, 89, died July 28, 2011, at his home in Marble Rock.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, with Chaplin David Byrd officiating. Burial will be in the Rockford Cemetery.

Visitation will be 8:30 a.m until service time.

Theodore George Schmidt was born on April 4, 1922, in rural Marble Rock, Floyd Co., Iowa, the son of Fred and Mabel (Boom) Schmidt.

Memorials may be sent to Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., New Hampton, IA 50659; Marble Rock Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 24, Marble Rock, IA 50653; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Marble Rock; or Marble Rock Journal in care of Beverly Fisher, P.O. Box 309, Marble Rock, IA 50653.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, IA; www.reidsfuneralchapel.com; 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2011

MASON CITY - Max William Sowers, 82, a former resident of Mason City, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, in Cedar Falls.

Max was born Aug. 28, 1928, to Helen (Kelly) and J.W. "Bill" Sowers in Ames, Iowa. He was a 1947 graduate of Ames High School and was inducted into the Ames High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his football and basketball achievements.

He entered the University of Iowa as a Nile Kinnick Scholar and member of the Hawkeye football team, graduating in 1951. He served in the U.S. Air Force at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Ill., from 1951-1953.

He married Marilyn Romey on Feb. 2, 1952, in Mason City. Following his Air Force service, they moved to Mason City where they had two daughters, Jean and Edie. He worked at Romey Realty Co. and later Mutual Federal Savings and Loan. In 1972 they moved to Cedar Falls where he was president of Family Federal Savings and Loan for 13 years.

Throughout his life he assumed leadership positions, serving as president of Phi Kappa Psi and as a member of the Student Board of Publications while at the University of Iowa, and as president of Mason City Lions Club, Mason City Country Club, Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce and Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls.

Upon retirement in 1987 the couple lived in Clear Lake and Dauphin Island, Ala., until their move to Windridge in the Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls in March 2008.

Max is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters Jean (Vaughn) Kubiak, of Richland, Mich., and Edie (Kent) Freise of West Des Moines; six grandchildren: Ryan Kubiak, Allison Kubiak, Rob Kubiak, Keith (Christa) Butler, Pete Butler and Joe (Leah) Butler; and great grandson Grady Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family service will be held on Aug. 20 with the Rev. Shelly Wood officiating. Friends and family will join in celebrating and honoring Max's life from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Windridge, 5311 Hyacinth Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Western Home Foundation, Cedar Valley Hospice or Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church.

Online memorials may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com. Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 319-266-7525.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2011

NORTHWOOD - Neil K. Vest, 53, of Northwood died Thursday morning, Aug. 11, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Neil Vest will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, rural Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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 August 12, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Ella M. Wilson, 82, of Clear Lake died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2011

MASON CITY - Josephine M. Linne, 82, formerly of 538 Third St. N.E., Mason City, died Friday morning, Aug. 12, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Care, where she was a resident for a short time.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael Schueller of Holy Family Catholic Church.

The family invites relatives and friends to a visitation from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www. Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 13 to August 14, 2011

MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Dr. H James Nickerson passed away in Marshfield, Wis., on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at the age of 73 years.

He was born on Dec. 7, 1937, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, the fourth of five children. He was raised on a farm in Iowa and began his education at a country school in Mitchell County, before attending the community public school in his hometown of St. Ansgar.
After graduating from high school in 1956, Dr. Nickerson enrolled at Iowa State University with the intention of studying civil engineering. He soon discovered that his real professional aspiration was to be a physician and changed his major to pre-medicine.

While at Iowa State, he was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. In 1959, Dr. Nickerson began medical school at University of Iowa where he was a member of Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity.

In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Gretta Ellen Mueller. During medical school, he received an officer's commission to the United States Navy and, after graduating in 1963, moved to Philadelphia where he completed his pediatric residency at the Naval Hospital and Children's Hospital.

In 1966, Dr. Nickerson was assigned by the Navy to the military hospital at Camp Lejeune, N.C. While stationed at Camp Lejeune, he successfully passed the Board Certification examination in Pediatrics.

In 1969, he was honorably discharged from the Navy and moved with his young family to Clinton, where he began a private practice in pediatrics.

In 1970, he moved to Marshfield to continue his Pediatric practice at the Marshfield Clinic. Dr. Nickerson was dedicated and steadfast in providing medical care to children, his professional passion, until his retirement in 2002.

During his career, he received Board Certification in Hematology and Oncology and was a clinical researcher, publishing numerous papers on Hematology, Oncology, and Pediatrics, including ground breaking research on the effects of iron deficiency in female adolescent athletes.

Dr. Nickerson belonged to several professional organizations including the Children's Oncology Group of the Upper Midwest, the International Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Nickerson loved his family and friends and will always be remembered as a gentle, humble humanitarian, a man of few words.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield and enjoyed singing in the church choir.

He is survived by his wife, Gretta; son Bill Nickerson of Longmont, Colo.; daughters Martha Cousino (Gary) of Mackinac Island, Mich.; Jennifer Youngberg (David) of Rochester, Minn.; and Katie Carson (David) of Camas, Wash.; five grandchildren, Nicole, Madeline, and Julia Youngberg, and Emily and Andrew Carson; and three step-grandchildren. Kipp, Gordie and Riann Cousino. He is also survived by two brothers, Verle (Evelyn) Nickerson of St. Ansgar, and Gene (Nedra) Nickerson of Paridise Valley, Ariz., and two sisters Joanne Borchardt of Holland, and Mary Loomer of Minneapolis, Minn.

His parents, Harold and Rose Nickerson preceded him in death.

A celebration of his remarkable life will take place with a visitation at Rembs Funeral Home, 300 South Oak Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, and at 12 p.m on Aug. 19, at the church.

His memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1208 W. 14th St., at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, with the Rev. Mark A. Krueger officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Children's Miracle Network, House of the Dove in Marshfield, Christ Lutheran Church, or a charity or organization of your choice.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.

FOREST CITY - Pearl R. Peters, 94, of Forest City, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, with Pastor Randy Vaage of Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake officiating.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City IA, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 12 to August 13, 2011

CLARION - Robert J. Bilyeu, 60, of Clarion, formerly of Thompson, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at the Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Memorial services for Robert Bilyeu will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, with Father Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2011

MASON CITY - Herbert Dahl, 82, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2011

PLYMOUTH - Steven H. Henaman, 22, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2011

Robert R. "Bob" Henry

CHARLES CITY - Robert R. "Bob" Henry, 46, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Robert Henry will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Janet Dorenkamp, Chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa, will officiate. Burial will be in Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell, with military honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Medical Center or Floyd County Veterans.

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 August 14, 2011

GOLDFIELD - Jerry Rust, 75, of Goldfield, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Careage of Clarion in Clarion.

Memorial services for Jerry Rust will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, with Pastor John Rollefson officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, at Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home Wednesday.

Ewing Funeral Home, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Hilma Singelstad, 82, of Lake Mills, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2011

MASON CITY - Danny Lee Vasquez, 60, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at his home.

A Celebration of Quez's Life will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at the acreage located at 2823 N. Carolina Ave., Mason City.

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, along with your memories for sharing. As per Quez's request, casual dress, and please bring a food item to be donated to the local food bank.

Memorials may be directed to the Dan L. Vasquez Memorial Fund, in care of Candy Pitkin, 913 12th Ave. South, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Dan was born on Oct. 12, 1950, in Mason City. He was the only child of Leo Vazquez and Norma Jean Frazier. He attended Mason City schools.

Quez was a very hard worker and had a wide variety of employment interests over the years. He worked for Bratrud's Yamaha, Manny's Sinclair, Vic's Pizza, Lehigh Cement Co., and especially enjoyed being a bouncer at Warehouse 10 and Lu's Lounge.

He was also employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation for 21 years, until a June 10, 2005, accident disabled him, forcing him to retire.

Quez had a true passion for life - he loved the roar of an engine, squeal of tires, the smell of burnt rubber … he enjoyed riding his Harley with his many friends. Dan always loved riding through the Black Hills of South Dakota during Sturgis Rally with all his "buddies." This big kid also enjoyed his hot rods and classic cars that he had redone over the years.

Dan and Candy attended many car shows and looked forward to the Car Craft Summer Cruise in St. Paul every year. Dan also had a compassionate and sensitive side for animals, his friends, and his family. His dynamic smile and infectious laugh will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dan is survived by his wife, Candy Pitkin; mother-in-law, Marilyn "Jo" Meyer, of Clear Lake; brothers-in-law, Tim Meyer, of Clear Lake, Brad (Nancy) Meyer, of Apple Valley, Minn., and was "PAPA" to many four-footed fuzz-balls; adopted brothers, Rick Klunder, of Mason City, Kenny Pals, of Thornton, and Vance (Kim) Wendel, of Clear Lake; adopted sister, Dawn (Steve) Havey, of Clear Lake; aunts, Josie Ruiz, of Mason City, Anna Vasquez, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Lupe Reyes, of California; uncle, Rufus (Alice) Vasquez, of Mason City. He is also survived by many cousins, as well as many special friends.

When tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2011

MASON CITY - Herbert Oscar Dahl, 82, died at home on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania, with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 14 to August 15, 2011

HAMPTON - Lucile Edith Dohrmann, 93, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Hampton, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2001, at the Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2011

PLYMOUTH - Steven "Steve" Howard Henaman, 22, of Plymouth, died Friday Aug. 12, 2011, from a motorcycle accident in Cass County on Interstate 80.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be in the Manly Cemetery, Manly.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, and then one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Steven H. Henaman Memorial Fund.

In memory of Steve, the family requests casual attire, union or Harley clothes.

Steve was born Feb. 1, 1989, in Mason City, the son of Thomas and Nancy (Oltman) Henaman. He attended Manly High School. While attending school, he worked with his dad in construction. Following high school he entered the ironworkers apprenticeship program to become a journeyman ironworker. He graduated in the spring of 2011. He was working out of Ironworkers Local Union No. 67, Des Moines, and was working on building wind towers. He was known by nickname Jet by his co-workers, because of the speed he would climb the towers.

He enjoyed riding horses, motorcycle, snowmobile, hunting and was an avid shot.
He was a member of Iron Workers Local No. 67, Des Moines.

He is survived by father Tom Henaman and Wendy Dahl, Plymouth; mother Nancy, and her husband Dan McCourt, Plymouth; girlfriend "Old Lady" Amy Hays, Plymouth; her nieces Britney and Hayley Zeller; brother Tyler, and his wife Casey Henaman, Manly, and their sons Cole and Blair "Boog"; paternal grandmother, Lois Colling, and her husband Rex, Mason City; stepbrothers Jake Dahl, Cedar Falls, Luke Dahl, Plymouth, Nick Dahl, Manly, Dan McCourt, and his wife Heidi, and their children Nick and Gabrielle, Mason City and stepsister Keri Luhmann, and her husband Jeff, and their daughter Kobi, Jackson, Minn.; Grandma Mona, Grandma Dixie, Grandpa Wayne;"road dog" Jeff Shackelton, Mason City; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and his special hunting companion, Lily.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Howard Henaman; grandparents Clark and Nina Oltman; and his uncle Steve Henaman.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, www. colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 14 to August 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Josephine M. Linne, 82, formerly of 538 Third St. N.E., Mason City, died Friday morning, Aug. 12, 2011 at Good Shepherd Health Care, where she was a resident for a short time.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael Schueller of Holy Family Catholic Church.

The family invites relatives and friends to a visitation from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Josephine "Jo" was born on June 3, 1929, in Belmond, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Lichman) Poole. She is the last survivor of eight children. She attended school in the Belmond and Britt area and then finished in Mason City when her family moved.

Although she worked outside the home for a short time, she was well- known for her cooking, canning and baked goods. She was a wonderful seamstress and made clothing for her family. She was good hearted and donated to many charities. She was an animal lover her whole life.

Josephine was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Linne on June 27, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. For many years she has been a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Her and her husband Bob enjoyed many fishing trips with the Lunker Club to Canada, often referred to as the "Odd Couples Trip." In the summer she showed off her green thumb raising roses and tomatoes that were as tall as tall could be. In the winter it was time to watch Westerns, mysteries, and Lifetime movies.

Josephine and Bob never had children but took great pleasure in their many nieces and nephews, along with the grandnieces and nephews, which she thought of as her own children.

Her husband Bob died in April 1998; her parents; four sisters, Margaret Lucas, Rose May, Barbara Ann and Mary Poole; and three brothers, Johnny, Frank and Jake Poole, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 13 to August 15, 2011

FOREST CITY - Pearl R. Peters, age 94, of Forest City, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., in Forest City, with Pastor Randy Vaage of Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Pearl Ruby Peters, the daughter of Halvor and Josephine (Beckjordan) Halvorson, was born on Oct. 12, 1916, in Leland. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church. Pearl attended the rural schools east of Leland. When she was eight years old, her father died and she and her siblings helped her mother on the farm. Pearl graduated from Leland High School in 1935.

On March 9, 1937, she was united in marriage to Burt Edward Peters at the Winnebago Lutheran Church Parsonage. The couple farmed near Forest City for several years. In 1954, they moved to their farm near Hinckley, Minn. They were members of the First Lutheran Church in Hinckley.

In 1977, Pearl attended the area Vocational Institute of Pine City, Minn. Through attending the Institute, she obtained certification as a Home Health Aide.

On May 3, 1988, her husband Burt passed away. In 1991, Pearl moved to Forest City.

She served as a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City for many years. She enjoyed her family, cooking, baking, doing crafts, reading, music and making quilts for missions. She was a gracious hostess with a gift for hospitality.

Pearl is survived by two children, Byron (Peggy) Peters and Bonnie Torkelson; seven grandchildren: Allen Peters, Jason Peters, Quentin Peters, John Torkelson Jr., Bradley Torkelson, Andrea (Dr. Kevin) Welch and Rachel Torkelson; step-granddaughter, Dr. Denise Lago; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Burt; sisters Lillian, Bella, Florence, Amie and Dewie; a brother, Manford and son-in-law, John M. Torkelson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 12 to August 15, 2011

ROCKFORD - Petty Officer Jon T. Tumilson, 35, a native of Rockford, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, while conducting special operations combat in Afghanistan.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School gymnasium. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frogman238 Memorial Fund, First Security Bank and Trust, Rockford, Iowa, 641-756-3361.

Jon was born July 1, 1976, at Osage. He joined the U.S. Navy on July 17, 1995, following graduation from the Rudd-Rockford- Marble Rock Community School. He graduated from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., in September 1995. He completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School, Coronado, Calif., in April 2002. He served in three west-coast based Special Warfare units and in two east-coast based Special Warfare units.

Petty Officer Tumilson was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. His other awards include the Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and four Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, and Rifle Expert and Pistol Expert Medals.

He deployed on multiple deployments to include Afghanistan and Iraq.

He is survived by his parents, George and Kathleen Tumilson, of Rockford; two sisters, Kristie Pohlman (Brad Hartgraves), of Cedar Rapids, and Joy (Scott) McMeekan, of Taylor Ridge, Ill; six nieces and nephews: Kobey Pohlman, Kamryn Pohlman, Kelsi McMeekan, Kaitlyn Pohlman, Sydney McMeekan, Isabella McMeekan; 21 aunts, uncles and cousins; and his trusted canine friend, Hawkeye.

Petty Officer Tumilson was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Nell Tumilson; maternal grandparents, John and Leona Jacobs; a friend, Kevin Reiter, and his Brothers in Arms.

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 August 15, 2011