DES MOINES - Shirley J. Bentley, 66, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House.

She was born April 20, 1945, to Gerald and Betty Bentley in Des Moines.

Shirley is survived by her children, Betty (Mark) Tindall, Sherry Lynn Wilson, and Stanley C. (Valerie) Wright; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy (Rusty) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathryn Mahayla Wright; brothers, Larry and Jerry Bentley; and sister, Sharon Snyder.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.

Cremation will follow the service. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions will be received by the family.
Online condolences may be made to: www.Hamiltons FuneralHome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Herbert Oscar Dahl, 82, beloved husband and father, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania, with the Rev. James M. Magelssen officiating and Herb's son, the Rev. Daniel Dahl, preaching.

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.

Herb was born on Nov. 21, 1928, in Eveleth, Minn. to Selma and Oscar Dahl. He joined the Army in 1946 and served a year in Japan. He attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, where he learned drafting.

Upon graduation he moved to Mason City, where he worked at the Mason City Millwork Co. for 40 years, retiring as vice president.

On June 2, 1951 he was united in marriage to Peggy Breckel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. They were blessed with eight children.

Herb was a faithful servant to the Lord, joining Trinity Lutheran Church in 1950; was on the board at the Good Shepherd, was president of Trinity Lutheran Church, and served on numerous other committees and boards over the years.

He was a devoted husband and loving and caring father and grandfather who had the rare talent of making each and every member of his family feel special and important.
He read his favorite Psalm 100 at Sunday family dinners and the Christmas Story every Christmas Eve to his children and then to his grandchildren.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife, brother, and brother's wife, and took his family on many vacations full of laughter and long discussions. He was a good friend. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Minnesota and monthly potlucks with his longtime friends and spending time with his morning coffee group.

He was an avid reader, persistently studying the Bible, theology, and philosophy, was skilled at carpentry and enjoyed working on home projects. His humor and kindness to all will always be remembered and missed.

He is survived by wife of 60 years Peggy, and eight children: the Rev. Daniel (Denise) Dahl; Julie (Lance) Soliah; Ellen Slothouber; Barb (Wade) Houg; Bob Dahl; Janice (Patrick) McGowan; Karen (Col. Drew, M.D.) Kosmowski; and Diane (Mike) Fitzgerald.

Also surviving are his 19 grandchildren and great- grandson: Nina (Erik) McMichael and great grandson Logan; James (Rachel), John, Kristin, and Matt Soliah; Stefanie and Nichole Slothouber; Meagan, Michael, Lauren, and Kaitlyn Houg; Sean, Kelly, James, Amanda, and Emily McGowan; Zach Ibbotson and Nicholas and Luda Kosmowski. And his siblings Vernon (Noel) Dahl and Judy Lanari.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Arthur and Gladys Dahl; and great grandson Noah Lucas Slothouber.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 14 to August 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Norma Dorenkamp, 75, of Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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 16, 2011

NEW AUBURN, Wis. -Bjorn Larson, 40, of New Auburn, Wis., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011.

Bjorn was born on Dec. 14, 1970, in Menomonie, Wis., the son of Brian and Cheryl (Cox) Larson.

He attended school in Elmwood, Wis. and graduated from Elmwood High School in 1989. Bjorn then attended the Chippewa Valley Technical College, earning a degree in Police Science in 1991.

He was married to Mindi Ward on Jan. 25, 1997, in Eau Claire, Wis. After their marriage they made their home in Elmwood until 1999, then moving to Prescott, Wis. In 2008 the family relocated to the Chetek area where he was employed at Parker-Hannifin as a Production Supervisor.

The most important part of Bjorn's life was his family. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, ice fishing, trapping, ATVing and any outdoor activities. He loved spending time with his children doing outdoor activities.

Bjorn leaves to celebrate his memory, his wife; Mindi Larson, New Auburn, his children; Olivia, Lizzy and Bernie Larson, New Auburn, parents. Brian and Cheryl Larson, Elmwood, brothers, Lonnie (Jenny) Larson, Mondovi, Addam Larson, Menomonie, sister; Erika (Ethan) Riggin, Stewartville, Minn., brother-in-law; Bobby (Tracy) Patten, Thornton, sisters-in-law; Whitney (Josh) Newsome, Roseville, Calif., Mary (Brad) Thompson, Clear Lake, father-in-law; Bob (Sue) Patten, Lake Mills, mother-in-law; Pamela (Mike) McKiness, Clear Lake, nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

Funeral Service for Bjorn will be held at the Cornerstone Christian Church, 310 West Polk Avenue, Eau Claire, Wis., on Thursday, August 18, at 11 a.m.

The family will greet visitors at the Burnham-Ours Funeral Home in Chetek on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

He will be laid to rest at Manning Cemetery in Readstown, Wis.

Casket bearers will be Bernie Larson, Aaron Miley, Scott Brownell, Bill Gillgenbach, Lonnie Larson, Addam Larson and Bobby Patten. Honorary casket bearers will be Lizzy Larson, Olivia Larson, Erika Riggin, Mary Thompson, Whitney Newsome, Brad Thompson and Ethan Riggin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

To express online condolences or for more information, please visit www.burnhamours.com.
The Burnham Ours Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 16, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Lucas G. Reams, 27, of Charles City, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Dr. Todd Yeaton will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home 10:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

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 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Norma Yvonne Dorenkamp, 75, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

A gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Norma was born Aug. 5, 1936, in Bode, the daughter of Thomas and Dora (Bakke) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. She attended school in Bode, graduating from Bode High School in 1954. She then furthered her education at Waldorf College, graduating with a teaching certificate in 1956. She taught school in Clarion from 1956-57, then taught in Belmond from 1958-59.

She was united in marriage to Calvin Dorenkamp on Aug. 3, 1958, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode. After marriage they lived in Belmond from 1958-59, then moved to Rockwell City, living there until moving to Mason City in 1964.

Norma was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder, Deacon, served as president of United Presbyterian Women and was active in music and worship.

She was a member of Monday Study Club, PTA for Hoover Elementary and later volunteered at Hoover through RSVP.

Norma enjoyed taking care of her three children and attending all their activities. She loved her family and cherished spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Norma had a passion for gardening which was fueled by her love of spending time in the outdoors. Once harvested, she enjoyed sharing her produce. She always looked forward to riding her bicycle in the warm summer months. Her cooking skills were not limited as she took great pleasure in finding new recipes from her large collection of cookbooks. Norma was an excellent baker and loved making lefse along with many other delicious desserts.

She is survived by her husband and partner in life, Calvin of Mason City; children, Greg Dorenkamp and wife Michele of Eagan, Minn., Kristin Escher and husband David of Mason City; Jay Dorenkamp and wife Laurie of Woodbury, Minn.; grandchildren, Leah, Linae and Paige Escher of Mason City and Austin and Alec Dorenkamp of Woodbury, Minn.; siblings, Anna Jane Johnson, Eleanore Grefstad, Grant Olson and wife June, and Nancy Riggan; many nieces and nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eileen Larson; brother, Orville Olson; and son-in-law, Michael Cannella.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 16 to August 18, 2011

ROCKWELL - James "Jim" Fredrickson, 83, 118 N. Fifth St., Rockwell, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at his home.

The family will be gathering at a later time for a celebration of life for Jim. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in Jim's name to the charity of their choice.

James Warren Fredrickson was born on May 14, 1928, above a train depot in Maurice, where his dad was an agent telegrapher for the Chicago and North Western railroad. His father and mother were Ed and Lillie "Olson" Fredrickson.

He attended grade school in Bancroft and graduated from Burt High School in 1946. After two years at the University of Iowa he received his bachelor's degree from Iowa State Teachers College. His graduate work was done at State College of Iowa and Northern Iowa University.

Jim was united in marriage to Lugenia Riedel on June 20, 1948, in Burt. He taught government, economics and U.S. history, along with coaching almost every sport at Fairview (Alta) and Swaledale. His final 30 working years were spent as a teacher, coach and athletic director at the Rockwell-Swaledale High School.

Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Lugenia; children, Sandra (Dave) Damm, Forest City; Candace (Paul) Koch, Lawrence, Kan.; Brian (Deb) Fredrickson, Stevens Point, Wis.; Marie (Mark) Robertson, Marshalltown; and Jolynne (Jim) Giordano, Nashville, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; his sister Kniehl and James Miller, Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gerald and Mary Riedel, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and cousins Gene (Barb) Maakestad and Ardis (Fred) Dieterich, all of Osage.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 17 to August 18, 2011

CHARLES CITY -Clarence E. Justus, 85, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Clarence Justus will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. today and on Thursday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Historical Museum, 500 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

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 17, 2011

 Agnes Vold Lundberg

MASON CITY – Agnes Vold Lundberg, 97, of Mason City died Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A gathering in honor of Agnes will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

There will be private family graveside service at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401, or a charity of choice.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 17 to August 18, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Glen R. Nelson, 79, of Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Glen Nelson will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City with Military Honors by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-8 p.m. today and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Glen Nelson was born May 15, 1932, in rural Colwell, the son of Dee B. and Mary (Hennings) Nelson. He attended school in Colwell and Charles City. Glen proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954.

In 1958, Glen received his barber license after graduating from barber school in Phoenix, Ariz. On June 22, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Townsend in Bellview, Ill. He was a barber in Charles City for 53 years.

Glen was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose Lodge, Isaac Walton League and National Fish and Game Club. His interests included lawn work, flowers, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia Nelson of Charles City; three children, David (Terresa) Nelson of Marble Rock, Tony Nelson of Charles City and Mary (Garett) Bissen of Charles City; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Watkins of Greene and Delores Fike of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one great grandson, Tony Ross; and five sisters.

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 17, 2011

HAMPTON - Carroll V. Rugland, 76, of Hampton, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2011

GRAFTON - Laura Augusta Eske Kuntz, 92, of Grafton died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with the Rev. Ronald Bolinger officiating. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton and will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Laura was born May 9, 1919, to Wilhelm and Augusta (Wilde) Eske in rural Mitchell County. She was baptized on June 1, 1919, at St. John's Lutheran Church near Grafton and was confirmed there on March 25, 1934. She attended rural school in Rock Township, southwest of St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Laura married Vernon Kuntz on Dec. 25, 1943, at St. John's Lutheran Church. They began their married life on a farm northwest of Grafton, Iowa. They later moved to an acreage one mile west of Grafton. To this union were born two sons, Rodney and Corrie.

Vernon and Laura farmed 37 years in the Grafton area until they retired in 1980. They spent many winters down in Florida and went fishing in Minnesota in the summer. They attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton.

After Vern passed away in 1988, Laura moved to the Kuntz family farm northeast of Grafton, where she lived until her health declined. In July of 2008, she became a resident of the Lutheran Retirement home in Northwood.

Laura was a dedicated farm wife and mother. She was "born to cook" and was known for her great meals. She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren and loved their company.

Laura is survived by her sons, Rodney (Emily) of St. Ansgar and Corrie (Kimberly) of Grafton; seven grandchildren, Stacy (Dameian) Schwarte of Ankeny, Ramon (Sara) Kuntz of Osage, Brandy Lueders of Des Moines, Sally (Bryce) Mayer of St. Ansgar, Cody (Jennifer) Kuntz of Cedar Rapids, Annie (Scott) Michels of Bondurant and Sadie (Clint) Dee of Ankeny; and nine great-grandchildren.

Other survivors include sisters-in-law, Harriet Kuntz of Mason City, Lois (Clair) Westendorf of Des Moines and Marcella Kuntz of Mason City; brother-in-law, Eugene (Arliene) Kuntz of St. Ansgar; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon; a brother, Roland Eske and wife Margaret; sisters-in-law, Ruth Krueger and husband Albin, Ella Priem and husband Glenn, Pearl Rosenberg and husband Elmer and Ethel Walk and husband Clarence; and brothers-in-law, Earl Kuntz and wife Alice and Kermit Kuntz.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 18, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. - Roger M. Murphy, 66, of Omaha, Neb., and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, from early onset Alzheimer's.

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Omaha.

In lieu of flowers the family asks friends to consider giving donations to Ohio Special Olympics, Franklin County Young Adult Services or The Alzheimer's Association .

Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory of Roger.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 18, 2011

OSAGE - Sharon Kay (Adams) Shaw, 69, of Osage died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at her home in Osage.

Cremation has taken place.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Orchard Cemetery in Orchard with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. Following services there will be a gathering of family and friends at the family home at 411 N. Seventh St., Osage.

Sharon was born Oct. 5, 1941, at Little Cedar. She attended Orchard School. Sharon married Howard Shaw on June 14, 1980, in Osage. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at several nursing homes. Sharon enjoyed genealogy, home decorating, painting, working in her flower garden, dancing and crocheting.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Howard Shaw of Osage; her children, Roy Bearbower of Shellsburg, Ronald (Linda) Bearbower of Cedar Rapids, Ronda (Charles) Maurer of Pensacola, Fla., Roxanne (Jesse) Robles of Anacortes, Wash., Richard (Lahonda) Bearbower of Cedar Rapids, Howard Junior Shaw of Osage and Shane A. Shaw of Des Moines; two grandchildren, Kelly Bearbower and Makayla Robles; three brothers, Gary (Vietta) Sheldon of Phillipsburg, Mo., Walter (Sharon) Sheldon of Osage and Allyn (Darlene) Sheldon of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Bearbower; her grandparents, Vernie and Emma (Miller) Adams; her mother, Alzina (Adams) Sheldon, and her stepfather, Walter Sheldon; and her sister, JoAnn Squier.

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

NORA SPRINGS - Gene E. Lubbert, 69, of Nora Springs died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family.

Inurnment will be at a later date.

Gene Edward Lubbert was born April 13, 1942, at Charles City, the son of Alvin and Mary (Green) Lubbert. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1962. On Dec. 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Char Auringer at Floyd.

Gene worked at Oliver/White Farm Equipment Co. before becoming an independent insurance agent. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. His interests included fishing, hunting, watching movies and working on his acreage. Family was always important to Gene and he looked forward to sharing his life with them.

Living family members include his wife, Char Lubbert of Nora Springs; three daughters: Denise (Brian) Wilkins of Mason City, Jodi Lubbert and special friend, Tom Lincoln of Mason City and Kathy Lubbert and special friend Brian Howe of Nora Springs; six grandchildren: Ashley (Adam) Kingery, Alyssa Porterfield, Zachary Porterfield, Dillon Stromley and special friend Silver Collins, Dustin Stromley and Taylor Tiedt; a great granddaughter, Alanah Stromley; two brothers: Duane Lubbert of Charles City and Harland Lubbert of Texas; two sisters: Diann (Glenn) Jacobson of Charles City and Barbara (Melvin) Gibbs of Waterloo; and devoted cat, Annie Sue.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jamie Jacobson.

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 19, 2011

MASON CITY - Agnes Vold Lundberg, 97, of Mason City, longtime merchant and owner of Lundbergs Inc., died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A gathering in honor of Agnes will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday,, Aug. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

There will be private family graveside service at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, or a charity of choice.

Agnes was born Feb. 7, 1914, to Ole, a Norwegian cabinetmaker, and Olea Vold in Windom, Minn. At age 6, Agnes began her fashion career sewing doll clothes, which eventually lead to her vocation in high fashion.

She taught country school in a one-room schoolhouse in Cottonwood County, Minn., and eventually moved to St. Paul, Minn. to work for Montgomery-Ward as its first female buyer and manager. A fledgling concept, the age of ready-to-wear started during her employment at her town's local dress shop.

In 1941, Agnes interviewed and accepted a position as a dress buyer with a chain of stores in Iowa and Minnesota, named D.K. Lundberg & Co. based in Mason City. After marrying D.K.'s son, Marcus, the couple operated the store together until Marcus's death in 1966. While she maintained an active role in the store's success by operating it with her sons, John and Mark, she continued to be an energetic and enthusiastic world traveler. Agnes was the driving force of Lundberg's House of Fashion's success for more than six decades.

Her life is celebrated by her four children: John (Marty) Lundberg of Clear Lake, Mary Perry of Huntington Beach, Calif., Mark (Kendall) Lundberg of Clear Lake, Christine (David) Roberts of Cedar Falls; nine grandchildren: Kathy (David) Gates of Prairieville, La., Michael (Angie) Lundberg of Ankeny, David Perry of North Hollywood, Calif., Lisa Perry of Huntington Beach, Calif., Marcus (Julie) Lundberg of Rochester, Minn., Michael (Jeff) Graney of Perry, Lauren (Pamela) Lundberg of Crystal Lake, Ill., Katie Roberts of Cedar Falls, and James Roberts of Cedar Falls; four great-grandchildren: Brian and Megan Gates of Prairieville, La., and Leif and Alida Lundberg of Rochester, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 17 to August 19, 2011

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - Terry Swanson, 68, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, in San Clemente, Calif.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Alan Schulz of Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford.

Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Donations in Terry's memory are being accepted by St. Joseph's Health System Hospice, 1845 West Orangewood Ave., Suite 100A, Orange, CA 92868.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 19, 2011

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

A celebration of Quez's life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the acreage located at 2823 North Carolina, Mason City, Iowa, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. 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. S., 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 D.O.T. 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, the 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 the 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.; niece, Kathryn 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 grandchildren, Nicole, Madi and Sean Wendel of Clear Lake; adopted sister, Dawn (Steve) Havey of Clear Lake; aunts, Josie Ruiz of Mason City, Anna Vasquez of Ft. 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, IA 50401; 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 14 to August 19, 2011

MASON CITY - Beth M. Ward, 47, of Mason City died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at her home in Mason City.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the family in Beth's name.

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her sisters, Connie (Mike) Fricke, Nora Springs, and Jean (Doug) Wright, Osage; her brothers, Jim (Vickie) Ward, Fertile, and Jeff (Susan) Ward, Beloit, Wis.; her stepmother, Jan Ward, Mason City; her stepbrothers, Randy (Robin) Lill, Gresham, Ore., and Brad Lill; Sussex, Wis., and her nieces and nephews, Joshua (Holly) Brochardt and their children, Dillion and Mattie, Nora Springs, Elijah Fricke, Nora Springs, Jonathan, Stephanie and Emily Wright, Osage, and Levi, Dalton, Schnaider and Remy Ward, Beloit, Wis.

Preceding Beth in death are her parents, Garvin and Eva Ward; a special mother in law, Mary Beth Hill; and her grandparents, Garwin Ward, Mary Reed, and Rose Fessenden.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 19, 2011

GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. - James Lewis Johnson, 62, of Golden Valley, Ariz., formerly of Coulter, Iowa, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, from a lengthy illness.

Jim was born Oct. 9, 1948, to Lewis and Betty (Blanchard) Johnson. He graduated from CAL Community School in 1967. After graduation, Jim proudly served in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam Conflict. In 1973, Jim moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where he lived for many years with his wife, Michele. He worked in land excavation and helped with the development and expansion of Lake Havasu City. Jim also was involved with the construction of the English Channel, associated with the popular tourist attraction the "London Bridge." In 2004, Jim and his wife, Michele, moved to Golden Valley, Ariz. Jim was a member of the VFW in Kingman.

Jim will lovingly be remembered by his devoted wife, Michele, of 28 years; his son, Joseph James of Lake Havasu City; his mother, Betty Johnson of Franklin General Nursing Home in Hampton; sisters, Nancy (Keith) Freie of Latimer; and Vicki (Paul) Sondag of Williamsburg.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Johnson, whom he adored; and sister, Jane Marie, in infancy.

Leitz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2011

NEW ULM, Minn. - Joyce Mecklenburg, 93, of New Ulm died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minn.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the United Church of Christ in New Ulm. Burial will follow at the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Schmucker Funeral Service in New Ulm and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Joyce Palma Nundahl, the daughter of Siver and Clara (Grothem) Nundahl, was born April 5, 1918, in New Ulm. She was confirmed at Nora Church in Hanska in 1932. She graduated from Hanska High School in 1936 and the New Ulm School of Practical Nursing in 1942. Joyce worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse until retiring Jan. 25, 1985. Joyce was united in marriage to Earl Mecklenburg on Jan. 25, 1946, at Nora Church. The couple made their home in New Ulm where they raised their family. After Earl's death May 21, 1998, Joyce continued to make her home in New Ulm until moving to Countryside Apartments in Sleepy until 2003. She became a resident of Oak Hills Living Center in 2007. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ in New Ulm where she taught Sunday School, Bible School and served in the Ladies Aid. She was a member of the first class of the New Ulm School of Practical Nursing and served as the first president of the LPN Association of Minnesota. Joyce loved her family and care giving. She had compassion for others, a listening ear and consoling words. She enjoyed her nurses' groups and Crazy Cousins. Joyce was interested in world events and was an advocate for peace and justice in the world.

Survivors include her son David Mecklenburg and his wife Ruth of Sleepy Eye; daughter Yvonne Weber and her husband Lee of Mason City, Iowa; three grandchildren Matt Mecklenburg, Pamela Ganser and her husband Corey, Samantha Mecklenburg; sister-in-law Sadie Nundahl of Perham; brother-in-law Wally Mecklenburg of New Ulm; sister-in-law Eileen Schroeder and her husband Harill of Sleepy Eye; special cousin-in-law Betty Mecklenburg of New Ulm; 35 nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Ruth's family Helen and Leo Zangl and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many cherished friends of all ages, and her care givers at Countryside Apartments and Oak Hills Living Center.

In addition to her husband and parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her stillborn son in 1950; brothers Helmer Nundahl and his wife Josie, Bernie Nundahl; sister Selma Srock and her husband Bill; brothers-in-law Chester and Willard Mecklenburg; sister-in-law Clarie Mecklenburg; special cousin-in-law Danny Mecklenburg; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Any guest to her home will remember Joyce as a ready hostess who could put out an overwhelming smorgasbord for an unexpected visitor. Many remember her as a counselor who could comfort a friend in distress, whether they were a friend of fifty years or for five minutes. Anyone she had ever met will remember Joyce as a remarkable extrovert whose passion to meet new people was only exceeded by her desire to spend as much time as possible with her family.

www.schmuckerfuneralservice.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2011

MANLY - Clyde W. Shackleton, 81, of Manly, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at his home in Manly.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, with Pastor David Magner officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth where military honors will be conducted by members of the Edward Tosel American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to Clyde's service on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Clyde's name in care of his family.

Clyde Wayne Shackleton was born on Sept. 4, 1929, to Elmer and Inez Shackleton in Pawnee, Missouri. As a child he attended country schools in the area and later went to Eagleville, Mo.

In 1947 Clyde joined the Marine Corps, served his time and was discharged in 1950 with full military honors. Also during this time he met Ellabelle Mathis and they were married on June 23, 1949. Clyde and Ella had a beautiful life together in which they raised seven children.

Throughout most of his married life, Clyde was a hardworking farmhand. He took great pride in his accomplishments and was a wonderful, caring and loving father.

Clyde's children have all expressed some of their fondest memories: Such as their big tough Daddy shedding tears when he had to help one of them move away from home for the first time, or when living in Montana going out with Dad when they saw and brought home their first deer. Another remembers how Dad was a man of few words, but when he did speak you better listen because he always knew what he was talking about and one didn't expect to win a game of chess or checkers because Dad was the "Champ".

Clyde's idol in life was John Wayne but to his children, Clyde was John Wayne.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Ella; two daughters, Linda Tedder and Brenda Crom and her husband John of Mason City; four sons, Nick and his wife Janet of Manly, Ed and his wife Shelly of Mason City, Gary and his wife Cindy of Plymouth, and Danny Paul and his wife Tracy of Mason City; 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; his sister Irene Webb and her husband Jack and his brother Eugene and his wife Gwen; as well as other extended family members and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Inez, his brother Ora Dale and wife Mary Lou, and by his son Randy.

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

CLEAR LAKE - Ella Mae Wilson, 92, of Clear Lake, died Thursday Aug. 11, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

It was Ella Mae wishes was to be cremated, and that no memorial services be held.
Ella Mae was born Oct. 18, 1918, in rural Hartington, Neb., the daughter of Louis and Edna Dale.

Ella Mae married Lyle Wilson, and had three daughters; Carol, Lonnie, and Eloise. She has thirteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Ella Mae had many hobbies; she loved to read, sew, quilt, and make rugs, garden (especially exotic plants), keeping up with current events, and visiting with friends and her peers in the nursing home.

Ella Mae's greatest joy was sharing her faith with others. She was baptized on Aug. 27, 1960, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and was active until her death. Her last thoughts were on the Kingdom promise, as she was heard humming a Kingdom song. She firmly believed 2 Corinthians 4:18 said: "While we keep our eyes, not on the things seen, but on the things unseen. For the things seen are temporary, but the things unseen are everlasting."

Ella Mae will be greatly missed by her family and friends - until we meet again!
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2011