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Mary Lucille Eastman

RICEVILLE - Mary Lucille Eastman, 93, of Riceville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at the Riceville Family Care & Therapy Center.

Funeral services will be held at the Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville on Wednesday Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Pam Kranzler officiating.

Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery in rural McIntire, Iowa.

Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville today during the hours of 4-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church.

Mary Lucille Eastman was born Feb. 25, 1918, in Howard County near Riceville. Mary was the daughter of Peter and Edna Irene (Errington) Staley. She went to school in Bailey and McIntire and was a member of the Class of 1935 at McIntire. She was married to Clinton Kyle "Bus" Eastman on April 6, 1935, in New Hampton. They farmed and raised three children on the family farm north of McIntire. Mary worked at Sande's Locker in LeRoy, Minn., and the McIntire grocery store for many years. Bus and Mary moved to Riceville in 1991. Mary was a member of the McIntire Methodist Church. She decided in September 2010 that she was ready for the Care Center and lived there very comfortably until her death.

Mary is survived by her three children: Lucille Jensen, Keith (Mary) Eastman, and Leota Chase all of Riceville. She was "Grandma Bus" to 11 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a sister, Gretta Fisher of Toledo; half-sisters: Peggy Doonanco of Clear Lake, Alberta, Priscilla (Lyle) Mayer of Medicine Head, Alberta, and Marlene Conway of Cold Lake, Alberta, and a half-brother John (Birdie) Staley of Whitehorse, the Yukon Territory; sister-in-laws: Esther Doane of Osage, Louis Edgeton of Pine River, Minn., Mildred Eastman of Osage, Shirley Bucknell of Adams, Minn., Sharon Eastman of Riceville, Lorraine Staley of Calgary, Alberta, and a brother-in-law Herbert Eastman of Mankato, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sons-in-law, Donald Jensen and Joel Chase and a sister, Kathryn Manwiller.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 22 to August 23, 2011

Elizabeth A. Gregory

MASON CITY -Elizabeth A. Gregory, 83, of 961 15th Place N.E. in Mason City, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St., in Mason City on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City, from 5-7 p.m. today. The visitation will continue one hour prior to Elizabeth's service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth A. Gregory Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Elizabeth's life are her three daughters, Mary Ramey, Bonnie (Byron) Dodd and Debra (Maynard) Siewertsen; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Joanne (Bob) White and Harriet (Dick) Krutsinger, one brother, Don (Pat) Stangler. Elizabeth is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters; two brothers; and one son-in-law.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 22 to August 23, 2011

Oral Keith "Bud" Leraaen

St. Ansgar - Oral Keith (Bud) Leraaen, 82, of St. Ansgar, died on Thursday (Aug. 18, 2011) in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Bud was born on May 12, 1929, in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, to Gustav and Sena (Knutsen) Leraaen. He was baptized on July 7, 1929, and confirmed on April 18, 1943, both at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar. Bud married Beverly Jean Bachman on May 15, 1955. Bev died on May 13, 2001.

He married Barbara Rosenberg on Nov. 16, 2002.

Bud was a carpenter in the St. Ansgar area until moving to Boone in 1984. He then was a building inspector in Urbandale, Iowa, from 1984 to 1997 when he moved back to St. Ansgar.

Bud enjoyed fishing, especially his fish trips to Northern Minnesota and Canada with family and friends. He was an avid bowler, loved to do carpentry work and took special pride in spending time with his grand and great grandchildren and, of course, socializing with his friends. Bud was extremely proud of his 58 years as a Legionnaire (included time as Post Commander and Sergeant-at-Arms) and his 18 years with the Fire Department, where he spent seven years as fire chief. Bud was a total patriot and veteran, having served time in the Army, with most of that time in Korea.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Beverly; son Steven; step-son Raymond Rosenberg, Jr.; step-daughter Debra Rosenberg White and brother-in-law Bruce Bachman.

Bud is survived by his wife Barbara; sons Scott (Denise) Leraaen and Eric (Lynn) Leraaen; daughter Nancy Johnson; stepsons Randy Rosenberg and Rick Rosenberg; stepdaughters Terri (Gary) Johnson, Karen (Charles) Kittleson, Sharon (Mark) Krebsbach, Rebecca (Rusty) Horak; one brother Galen (Janice) Leraaen; one sister Bonnie (Bill) Petznick; one sister-in-law Sue Ellen Young; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 22 step-grandchildren; and 36 step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation to a memorial of your choice would be appreciated.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 22, 2011

Robert "Bob" Newman

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" Newman, age 80, of Mason City, passed away Monday (Aug. 15, 2011) at the Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, Tenn.

Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City for graveside services.

He is survived by his daughter, Jolayne K. Brif and husband, Craig of Loudon, Tenn.; son, Robert W. Newman Jr. and wife, Evon of Sudbury, Ohio; grandchildren, Jeremy Newman, Clint Brif and Derek Brif; sister, Mardel Conradson of Waverly; brother, George Newman of Mason City; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hector J. Newman; mother, Clara K. Newman; and brother, Ralph Newman.

Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City, Tenn., 865-986-8013, is in charge of arrangements.
www.clickfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 22, 2011

William Douglas (Doug) Pinkham
U.S. Army   Korean War

CLEAR LAKE - William Douglas (Doug) Pinkham, 83, Clear Lake, died after a short illness on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
 
Doug was a resident at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, and one hour preceding the service at Ward-Van Slyke.

Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the William Douglas Pinkham Memorial Fund.

Doug was born Aug. 5, 1928, to Charles and Beula (Short) Pinkham. Doug grew up in Cedar Falls and was an accomplished athlete at the Iowa State Teachers College High School.

Doug was named to the IDPA second team and Des Moines Register third team All-State football teams as an end in 1945. Doug placed third in the 440-yard dash at the Iowa state track meet in 1945 and 1946 when the entire state competed in one class.

Doug graduated from Iowa State Teacher's college and was working his first teaching job in
Rowan when he was drafted to serve in the Army in Germany during the Korean War.

Doug coached high school football at Nashua from 1953 to 1960 where he was 46-14-3, including a 26-game winning streak, won four Corn Bowl Conference Championships and a "mythical" small school state championship.

Doug then worked for his father, Charlie, at Iowa Sports Supply until 1964 when he returned to coaching at West Marshall in State Center where he was 94-26-2 including a 25-game winning streak and six-conference titles. In 1970, Doug was named the IFCA and Des Moines Register's prep coach of the year.
 
Doug retired from coaching in 1978 to enter private business and sales. In 1983 Doug was inducted into the Iowa Football Coaches Hall of Fame.

Doug is survived by his brothers Tom (Xu Yinyu) Pinkham of Shanghai, China, and Neil (Evangaline) Pinkham of Boulder Colo., his sister Rachael (Jon) Sailer of Roanoke, Va., children David (Sheryl) Pinkham of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Sue Schinke of Delano, Minn., and Kay Gowdy of Allen, Texas, grandchildren Jamie (Steven) Foust, James Schinke, Tara Schinke, and Katelyn Pinkham, great- grandchild Preston Foust, and first wife Barbara Pinkham of Clear Lake.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, step- mother Sarah, sister Dolores Carlo, and second wife Jeanyce Hanson Forsyth Pinkham.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 22 to August 23, 2011

 Rev. Chester R. Ploeger

GARNER - The Rev. Chester R. Ploeger, 85, of Garner, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner with the Rev. Harvey Opp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Peace Reformed Church in his name.
The Rev. Chester Raymond Ploeger, one of seven children of Fred and Amelia (Luelf) Ploeger, was born Sept. 1, 1925, at Schaller. He was baptized in Immanuel Reformed Church in Schaller on Sept. 13, 1925, by the Rev. Herman Greimann. Chester grew to manhood on his father's farm located seven miles northeast of Schaller. On May 28, 1939, he received the Rite of Confirmation by the Rev. Willard Sherman. He received his elementary education in the rural schools of Eden Township and graduated from Hayes Consolidated High School at Storm Lake in 1942. In 1946, he graduated from Mission House College in Plymouth, Wis., with a bachelor of arts degree and from the Mission House Theological Seminary with a bachelor of theology degree in 1949. He was examined and licensed by the Germania Classis Reformed Church in America at Lennox, S.D., on July 8, 1949, and ordained into the Holy Ministry by the Same Classis on July 27, 1949. On June 18, 1950, he married Miss Grace Grether in the Salem-Ebenezer Reformed Church in Manitowoc, Wis., by the Rev. K.J. Stuebbe.

Chester served the following pastorates: Logan Reformed Church in Dell Rapids, S.D., from 1949 to 1952, Peace Reformed Church in Garner from 1952 to 1965, Zion Reformed Church in Menno, S.D., from 1965 to 1970, Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon, Ohio, from 1970 to 1973, Salem-Ebenezer Reformed Church in Manitowoc, Wis., from 1973 to 1976, Grace Reformed Church in Bakersfield, Cailf., from 1976 to 1983, Peace Reformed Church in Loveland, Colo., from 1983 to 1985 and Eureka Reformed Church in Eureka, S.D., from 1985 to 1990.

In 1990, Chester retired from the ministry and moved with Grace back to Garner. Chester was elected to Pastor Emeritus by the Peace Reformed Church in Garner on July 15, 1990. From 1990 to 2000 he did substitute preaching in various Reformed churches in the area.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Ploeger (nee Grether) of Garner; a sister, Evelyn Currie of Storm Lake; a sister-in-law, Mardelle Ploeger of Sioux Center; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ivan (Genevieve) Ploeger and Everett (Verna) Ploeger; fraternal twin brother, Lester Ploeger; two sisters, Opal (Lyle) Langner and Mildred (Bill) Demers; and a brother-in-law, Wilbur Currie.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841 www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 22 to August 23, 2011  

Myron R. Wulff

CHARLES CITY - Myron R. Wulff, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday (Aug. 20, 2011) at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Myron Wulff will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Myron Russell Wulff was born Nov. 28, 1935, at Charles City, the son of Lawrence and Elsie (Melcher) Wulff. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1954. Myron proudly served in the United States Marines from 1956 to 1958.

On Feb. 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Patsy Miller at Charles City. Myron farmed west of Charles City on the Wulff Century Farm all of his life and also for 12 years was employed at Triad Construction.

He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau, and Floyd County Cattlemen's Association. Myron enjoyed going to animal judging and tractor pulls at various fairs. He also enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and listening to country music. Myron was an avid Charles City sports fan and Booster Club member.

Living family members include two sons, Tod (Tammy) Wulff of Rockford and Toby Wulff of Charles City; three grandchildren, Dylan Wulff, Jason Waddell and Britany Bell; a brother, Leland (Marilyn) Wulff of Charles City; a sister, Joyce (Jim) Shover of Hopkinton; two brothers-in-law, Wayne (Juanita) Miller of Charles City and Bill (Audrey) Miller of Champlin, Minn.; and two sisters-in-law, Marlene (Bob) Hockinson of Cape Coral, Fla., and Viola Wulff of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife in 2002; a daughter, Teri Wulff in 1996; and a brother, Ron Wulff.

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 22, 2011

Norman Christiansen

OSAGE - Norman C. Christiansen, 93, of Osage, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the grave by the U.S. Marine Corps, Osage American Legion Post 278 and Osage V.F.W. Post 7920.

There will be a time for refreshments and fellowship following services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 23, 2011

Margaret Barbara Everding

TITONKA - Margaret Barbara Everding, 87, died on Sunday morning, Aug. 21, 2011, at the Hancock County Hospital in Britt.

Services will be held at Ramsey Reformed Church, in rural Titonka, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24.

The Rev. Dr. Perry DeGroot will officiate.

Interment will be at Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Titonka.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral at church.

Margaret Barbara Everding was born on Feb. 7, 1924, in rural Titonka, to Menno and Anna (Kruse) Everding. She attended country school German Township No. 5. She was a member of Ramsey Reformed Church through confession of faith and confirmation. She was a longtime employee of the Titonka Care Center and other jobs. Nieces and nephews always enjoyed the chocolate chip cookies that Ruth baked.

Survivors include her sisters Katherine and Clara and brother William and wife Shirley, all of Titonka as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Daniel and sister Ruth.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 23, 2011

Gertrude E. "Gertie" Kroneman

CHARLES CITY -Gertrude "Gertie" E. Kroneman, 89, formerly of 1302 Waller St., Charles City, died Monday morning, Aug. 22, 2011, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City.

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

Interment will be at 12:45 p.m. in First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar, Iowa. Officiating will be the Revs. Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 23, 2011

Mervin D. Muller

NORA SPRINGS - Mervin D. Muller, 89, of 205 North Greeley, died Monday, Aug.22, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, IA 50458, www.colonialchapels.com, 641-749-2242.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 23, 2011

BRISTOW - Marcella Ann DeBower, 74, of Bristow died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the St. John's EV Lutheran Church, rural Greene, with burial in the St. John's EV Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. The Rev. Mark Walker will officiate the service.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 24 to August 25, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Gertrude "Gertie" E. Kroneman, 89, formerly of 1302 Waller St. Charles City, died Monday morning, Aug. 22, 2011, at the 9th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, at St. John's Episcopal Lutheran Church, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev's Dennis Niezwaag and David Werges.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery St. Ansgar at 12:45 p.m.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Gertrude Edna was the oldest child born to Carl and Esther (Tesch) Nack on Sept. 13, 1921, on the family farm in Rock Township in Mitchell County. There she attended school. During her younger years she would rather be outdoors helping her father around the farm than be inside. Prior to her marriage she worked for several families in Osage.

On Dec. 9, 1945, she was united in her home church Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Grafton where she was baptized and confirmed. Gertie was active with the YMCA and Senior Citizens and especially with her church where she belonged to the Ruth Circle, spent many years in attendance and working on the newsletter. Having a very loving heart she also delivered Sunday flowers after services to the infirmed and homebound members. She and her husband for several years donated the huge church Christmas trees for decoration. She enjoyed traveling and one of her favorite trips was to the Holy Land, taking bus trips and going to California in the winter. Gertie had a mind of her own and made all of her own major life decisions. She was independent and strong in her faith to do the right things for others and herself. Even though she and her husband never had children they always thought well and cherished family including all her nieces and nephews and greats. Many Sundays, they would attend dinner at her house where she went all out making everyone feel comfortable.

Surviving Gertie are her sister Marjorie Schroeder, Osage; Brother Gene (Rose Marie) Nack, Grafton, and many nieces and nephews.

Her husband on May 4, 1983, parents, and two sisters Alpha Walling and Ruth Beneke preceded her in death.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 23 to August 24, 2011

ROCHESTER, Minn. - A celebration of the life of David Pitkin will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. The family will greet family and friends an hour prior to the service.

David died at his home in Rochester on Monday Aug. 22, 2011, of a massive cerebral hemorrhage.

David Winton Pitkin was born Sept. 19, 1942, in Clear Lake, Iowa, to Norval and Doris (Conibear) Pitkin.

In 1961 he graduated from Clear Lake High School in Clear Lake.

In 1963 he married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Shoop, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

David graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, with a B.A. degree in mathematics in 1965. He received his master's degree in mathematics in 1969 from the University of Northern Iowa, and later an Educational Specialist degree.
David taught mathematics for five years at East Waterloo High School in Waterloo, and for 32 years at John Marshall High School in Rochester, Minn., retiring in 2001.

As a member of the National Teachers Association and the Rochester Education Association, he served for several years as chief teacher negotiator in contract settlements.

While teaching, he purchased a farm near Oslo, Minnesota, and enjoyed grain farming for the past 25 years. He found great peace planting and watching the crops grow to harvest as they thrived under his care and excellent farm management skills. Everything he did was done to the best of his ability.

Gentle-hearted David loved nature as he fed birds and animals, lingered by his farm creek, and maintained two immaculate lawns.

His grandchildren loved being with him and he with them especially on tractor rides and gator rides at the farm as well as a ride in one of his three classic cars. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing in his children and grandchildren's sporting events and other accomplishments. David loved traveling especially to mountainous scenery locations with many trips to the Western United States/Canada, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Norway.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Steven, in infancy.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra, one son, Daniel, (Carleen) of Highland Illinois, one daughter, Angela, (Rob) of Corvallive, three grandchildren, David, Alicia, and Laura, one brother, Galen (Cecelia) of Clear Lake, and one sister, Judy (Don) Ytzen of Clear Lake, Iowa along with several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be given to Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.

A private family burial will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 24, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Wayne E. Swant, 94, of 300 N. Grand Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral service will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., in Charles City on Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 24, 2011

BRISTOW - Sylvia Henrietta Winkowitsch, 72, of Bristow, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Bristow Reformed Church in Bristow, burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Pastor Tamara EnTin will officiate the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 24, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Marjorie Campbell, 81, formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

No services will be held at this time as she has donated her body to the University of Iowa for the advancement of medical science, teaching and study.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 25, 2011

PLYMOUTH - James "Jim" Fritz, 42, of Plymouth died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at his home.

A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

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. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 25, 2011

 Ruth Rovang

JOICE - Ruth Rovang, 93, of Joice died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile with Pastor Don Burton and Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating. Burial will be at Beaver Creek Cemetery in rural Joice.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the 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, Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 25, 2011

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Connor D. Tjarks, 77, of Boca Raton, Fla., died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 25, 2011