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

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

Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, Aug. 27, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Slepicka will celebrate the Mass.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the James Fritz memorial fund. Online condolences may be made at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Jim was the second of three children born to Bonnie (Hebel) and Joseph J. Fritz on Feb. 12, 1969. He grew up on the family farm south of Plymouth. At age 5 the family moved to a farm east of North Iowa Area Community College. Jim graduated from Newman High School in 1987.

His entire life was centered on farming. He loved the outdoors, planting and harvesting, working the land, repairing machinery and keeping busy. He was a perfectionist in everything he did. He was generous to a fault, always ready to help others in need. Jim farmed alongside of his father, Jerry, and brother, Jay, until his death.

On Nov. 11, 2000, Jim married Julie Krull of Scarville at Holy Family Church in Mason City. His married life brought him back to the farm south of Plymouth. A daughter, Josie Jean, was born on Jan. 21, 2003. They divorced in 2007 and Jim moved to Plymouth.

Jim was a loving son, brother and father. He loved his friends and his practical jokes often brought laughs and pleasures to others. He enjoyed stock car racing and going to NASCAR races. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and always recalled the trips to Wisconsin snowmobiling with his father-in-law, Keith and family and friends. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, making several trips to Sturgis, S.D., and other scenic places with his sister, Julie, and brother-in-law Randy, and other motorcycle enthusiasts. Most of all, Jim enjoyed being with Josie.

Those who have the love and privilege of being part of Jim's life include his daughter, Josie Fritz, Plymouth; parents, Bonnie Fritz and Jerry Fritz, Mason City; sister, Julie (Randy) Olson and their children Kendall, Taylor and Derek; a brother, Jay Fritz, Mason City; and many special friends, Danny Paul Shackleton, John and Becky Cottrel and Dean Mahlstedt.

Grandparents, Clem and Myrl Hebel, Joe and Florence Fritz; godparents Albert and Loretta Stanger preceded Jim in death.

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 25 to August 26, 2011

STACYVILLE - Angela M. (Mayer) Ginder, 89, of Stacyville died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Jack McClure, CPPS officiating.

Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 4:30 p.m.
Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Memorials should be directed to the family of Angela Ginder.

Angela was born in Stacyville on April 10, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Adams) Mauer. She attended Visitation School in Stacyville through eighth grade. She then stayed home to help care for her 10 younger brothers until her marriage to Ralph Mayer on June 3, 1941.

Ralph and Angie were blessed with six children and enjoyed 31 years of marriage. Ralph died suddenly on Nov. 7, 1972. Angela continued to raise her three children still at home.

She returned to school to complete her education. Her family celebrated with her when she received her GED on Feb. 27, 1974. She also provided in-home day care, worked at the Stacyville doctors' office and eventually managed the bar at the Stacyville American Legion Hall.

When customers at the Legion Hall were scarce, Angie filled in as a fourth player for a mean game of 500 or Euchre. She also took on some of the regulars in a game of cribbage, but found her match in a dapper gentleman named Richard Ginder. After both Angie and Richard retired, they married on Sept. 17, 1986. They resided in their new home in Stacyville until moving to the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in 2009.

Besides playing cards, Angela enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. She created many fine pieces of work through her quilting and crocheting. She was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed gardening, making crafts and collecting dolls.

Angela was a life-long member of Visitation Catholic Church. She also belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters, the American Legion Auxiliary and Christian Women's Association. She served as president for both the auxiliary and Christian Women's Association. Angie served as church circle leader and den mother for a local Cub Scout troop.

Angela was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ralph in 1972 and Richard in 2010; son-in-law John Welch; step-daughter Jo Ann Rice; grandson Aaron Brown; step-great-granddaughter Mallory Newton; and four brothers: Othmar, Roman, Arthur and Orville Mauer.

Family members who will continue to celebrate and cherish her life are her children, Tom (Beverly) Mayer of St. Ansgar, DeeLyn Mayer of Waterloo, Joyce Welch of New Hampton, Tony (Lori) Mayer of St. Ansgar, Barb Fossey of St. Ansgar, and Mary (Paul) Brown of Auburn, Ala.; step-daughters Rose Ann (Steve) McCarthy of McIntire and Gladys (David) Kasel of LeRoy, Minn.; grandchildren Heather (Paul) Nielsen, Ryan (Laura) Mayer, John (Jalisa) Mayer, Kathy (Chris) Weber, TJ (Erica) Mayer, Bryan Fossey, Elizabeth Brown, Bridget Brown, Rachel (Kyle) Ross, Maria Brown, and Simon Brown; great-grandchildren Jordan, Brady and Cassie Nielsen, Jillian and Melanie Mayer, Jaeda and Jarett Mayer, and Connor Weber; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Dale (Theresa) Mauer of Stacyville, Dean (Jeannie) Mauer of Riceville, Darwin (Marlene) Mauer of Denver, Danny (Dorothy) Mauer of Agency, Howdy (Judy) Mauer of Waterloo, Bill (Darla) Mauer of Charles City; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Mauer of Waterloo.

Angela touched the hearts of many during her 89 years on this earth. Her witty sense of humor brought smiles to the faces of those she encountered. She will be greatly missed.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 25 to August 26, 2011

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

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Fertile Lutheran Church with the Rev. Don Burton and lay pastor Dave Halverson officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery near Joice.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given in her memory to Hospice of North Iowa or Fertile Lutheran Church.

Ruth Florence Rovang, the daughter of Fred I. and Florence (Zook) Ward, was born Feb. 26, 1918, in Sheffield. She completed her elementary education and graduated from Swaledale Consolidated School in 1934.

Ruth received her teaching certificate after attending Iowa State Teachers College. In 1937, she began her teaching career at the Fuller country school near Burchinal which was where her mother had first taught, as well. She also taught in the New Providence and Forest City school systems. In later years, she completed course work at North Iowa Area Community College and Iowa State and Mankato State Universities.

She was a member of the Forest City Education Association and later on an active member in the Retired Teachers Association. She was a long-time middle school mathematics teacher, retiring in 1983. In recognition of her teaching accomplishments, she was inducted into the Forest City Education Hall of Fame in 1996.

Ruth was a devout Christian. She was baptized in the Swaledale Methodist Church and following her marriage was confirmed in the Eldora Lutheran Church. She was an active member of Beaver Creek Lutheran Church near Joice until its closing. She served in various officer positions in the Lutheran Church Women and Circle organizations and taught Sunday school for many years. Ruth also served as an officer of the North Iowa District Lutheran Church Women's organization. She currently was a member of Fertile Lutheran Church.

Ruth assisted John for many years in their farming operation, and in 1961 they were named an Iowa Master Egg Producer. Ruth had a special interest in restoring antique furniture, gardening and remodeling their beautiful old farmhouse near Fertile. Ruth served as a 4-H leader for many years.

Ruth and John enjoyed traveling and made several trips to Europe to visit the areas of their ancestors. Historical documents reflected the Ward family immigrated from Cornwall, England, in the mid-1800s. They were also actively involved in the Republican Party, Farm Bureau and the Worth County Historical Society.

On July 6, 1942, she was married to John Rovang of Joice in a lawn wedding at her family farm. They celebrated 64 years of marriage in 2006 before his death in 2007. Ruth then remained on the farm she loved until entering Hospice following a cerebral hemorrhage. She loved her family and took great pride and effort in preparing for the multiple family gatherings held at the farm.

She is survived by her two sons, Douglas (Rosaline) Rovang of Rochester, Minn., and Richard (Kathie Doty) Rovang of Eagan, Minn.; a daughter, Donna (Brent) Orton of Mason City; six grandchildren: Michelle (Bryan) Burke, Ann (Matt) Wolff, Mark (Karen), Matthew, Chrismar and Kiersten Orton; five great-grandchildren: Nicholas and John Burke, Abigail and Elizabeth Wolff and Ryann Orton; sisters-in-law, Esther Ward of Swaledale and Virginia Ward of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; son, Mark John; brothers, Virgil, J.C., Willard, Donald and Delbert; and a sister, Thelma Watson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 25 to August 26, 2011

AMES - Sandra Jean Borrill, 51, Ames, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Our family invites you to a service to celebrate Sandy's life. It will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Cornerstone Church in Ames, with pastor Jeff Dodge officiating. Burial will be at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Visitation will be held for family from 3:30-4 p.m. on Sunday at Adams Funeral Home in Ames, with all other visitors from 4:00-6:00 P.M.

Sandra Jean Borrill began her journey of life on Jan. 8, 1960, in Mason City, at Mercy Hospital. Sandy graduated from Clear Lake High School with the class of 1978. She was also a graduate of the North Iowa Community College in Mason City.

Those left to cherish her memory are her hubby, Jeffrey Borrill of Ames; her daughters Amanda Borrill and Brittany Borrill of Ames; her dog Shadow; her father and step-mother Frank and Joan Koehler of Mason City; her mother and step-father Doug and Jean Lill of Kingman, Ariz.; her sisters Sue (Alf) Larson of Mason City; Shirley (Jim) Koehler-Jansma of Hopewell, N.J.; Sharon (James) Koehler-Janowski of Hampden-Sydney, Va.; mother-in-law Mary Borrill of Clear Lake; seven nieces Carrie Keel, Cassie Nielson, Elysia Skaanning, Sydney and Selena Borrill, Bethany Larson, and Ava Janowski; three nephews Jonathan Nielson, Izaak Janowski, and Caleb Borrill; as well as other extendend family members and friends.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father-in-law Kenneth Borrill; both her grandmothers Blanche Davis and Gussie Koehler; her niece Christina Nielson; and her two nephews Jason Skaanning and Taylor Borrill.

She was united in marriage to her "hubby" and love of her life Jeffrey Borrill on Oct. 3, 1981, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, and to this union they were blessed with two wonderful daughters; Amanda and Brittany. Her big heart and great family values kept them close in happy and difficult times.

Sandy was employed at the Ames Community School District in 2002, and since has been an inspiration to students and employees. She had a passion for helping students and guiding them to become outstanding young adults. Always ready to reach a hand out to those in need, she loved life and the people in it.

She developed a love for reading, gardening, fishing, shopping, and cooking but Sandy's love for life and family were of most importance to her. She had a knack for being a "handy-woman" for fixing things in which she inherited from her father Frank. Her selfless personality made her an amazing wife and mother. She was often a source of advice and guidance to friends, family, and students. Her optimism and wonderful sense of humor were contagious to others. Sandy touched the hearts and lives of many whose paths she crossed. These characteristics and her uplifting spirit became even more apparent in her last days of life. She inspired others to live life in the same way as her.

Condolences may be left on-line at adamssoderstrum.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 27, 2011

Clear Lake - Marjorie Campbell of Clear Lake, died Tuesday (Aug. 23, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Marjorie Campbell was born April 5, 1925 in Grafton, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Neisser) Campbell.

In 1932 the family moved to a farm near Cartersville. After moving from Cartersville, Marjorie spent the rest of her life living in the Mason City and Clear Lake area until she went to the Rockwell Community Nursing Home last summer.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Donald, Raymond (Pete) and Allen (Bud); two sisters, Dorothy Kanzenbach and Florence Stark. Marjorie is survived by several nieces and nephews and many special friends at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

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

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 25 to August 28, 2011

 Lucille M. Gaffney

SWALEDALE - Lucille M. Gaffney, 77, of 200 Third St. S., Swaledale, died Friday morning (Aug. 26, 2011) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell with Father Rodney Allers officiating. Internment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, with a wake service at 4 p.m.

Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at visitation or at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191.
www.Fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 28, 2011

BODE - Sally Marso Jolliffe, 91, of Bode died on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at the Humboldt North Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livermore, with Father Jim Tigges officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in St. Joseph. Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
The Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 27, 2011

A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 2 at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.

Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to Phyllis Madson Memorial fund.

Phyllis was born Jan. 15, 1930 in Fountain City, Wis. the daughter of Harry and Hulda (Sass) Putz. She attended and graduated from Cochrane High School in 1948. She then attended beauty school in Winona, Minn., after school she worked in Rochester, Minn.

Phyllis married Arden "Bud" Madson Aug. 24, 1952 in Fountain City. They spent many of their married years in Clear Lake, where they raised their four children. She enjoyed working in her yard and flower gardens, playing MAHJONG, golfing and spending time with her friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She and her husband Bud enjoyed spending their winters at Dauphin Island, AL. with their friends. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Joy Circle, TTT and she was very involved in the Cancer Support Group which meets at Zion Lutheran Church.

Phyllis is survived by her four children, Michael Madson, Garner, James (Paula) Madson, Ames, Pati (Mike) Workman, Milford, and Jon (Shari) Madson, Oakdale, Minn.; five grandchildren, Kayla (Ryan) Reitzler, Lee Summit, Mo., Kimberly Madson, Muscatine, Kyle Madson, Plano, Texas, Cameron Madson and Noah Madson, Ames; great-grandchild Rexton Reitzler; two brothers, Donald (Dorothy) Putz, Osseo, Wis. and Harry (Judy) Putz, Fountain City, Wis.; sister Janice (Jon) Wogen, Olivia, Minn., Sister-in-law Joanne Erickson, Cincinnati, Ohio; brother-in-law, Warren (Annabel) Madson, Bandera, Texas, brother-in-law, Tom Madson and Jackie, Mabel, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bud in 2006; brother Darwin Putz and sister Dorothy (Elton) Suhr.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 28, 2011

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

It was Mervin's request that his body be donated to the University Iowa Anatomical Program.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at the Rudd Methodist Church, 611 6th Street, Rudd, with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church; with military honors conducted by the American Legion H.D. S. Post 449.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Mervin "Bob" Muller Memorial.
Mervin D. Muller was born May 30, 1922, in Hubbard County, Minn., the son of Otto and Nora (Dobler) Muller. After the 8th grade Bob moved to Iowa to help his family farm in Floyd County. He attended Rockford and Rudd schools while working on the farm. On June 21, 1941, he was united in marriage to Irene Roberts; to this union two daughters were born Kay and Dianne.

Bob joined the Merchant Marines in 1943, taking steam engine schooling in Sheepshead Bay, New York for four months. He sailed on Merchant ships as an engineer during the European Theatre; until being honorably discharged. Bob returned home to farm where he also worked at Kollman Quarry and helped his father-in-law shell corn. Later Bob took the business over and began M.D. Muller Trucking and Shelling. After retirement in 1984, Bob enjoyed doing backhoe work. After dating for 13 years, Bob was united in marriage to Phyllis Roberts on Feb. 2, 1998. They resided on the Robert's farm in Rudd until moving to Nora Springs in 1994.

Bob enjoyed tractors and antique farm equipment shows, playing cards and fishing. In the winter, Bob loved heading south! He was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church.

Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis Muller, Nora Springs, step-children Keith Roberts, and Karen (Dale) Herren; four step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Delores Muller, Rockford, Donna Folmer, Osage, Joan (Duane) Polsdofer, Rockwell, Barbara DeVary, Mason City; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife Irene, daughters Kay and Dianne; three brothers Ralph, Forrest and Lawrence Muller; two sisters Evelyn Hilsman, and Bernice DeVries; step-children Daryl Roberts, and Jerry Roberts.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 23 to August 28, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Robert Eugene Oliphant, 77, of 115 S. 23rd St. Clear Lake, died Friday (Aug. 26, 2011) at his home.

A celebration of Robert's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Pastor Scott Wilson of the Christian Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Family will greet friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Bob was born July 3, 1934 in Creston, the son of John Howard and Lela Ruth (Hickox) Oliphant. He graduated from Pacific Junction High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. While serving in Germany he met his bride-to-be Gisela Ina Jansen and they were married in Germany.

Following the service he attended the University of Maryland and graduated from Tech school in Riverton, New Jersey. He was a fiber optics consultant for national phone companies and worked throughout the United States and Mexico.

He enjoyed watching college football, the Dallas Cowboys, reading, playing slot machines, cards and his dogs Tia and Billie.

Bob is survived by his best friend/significant other Sandie Treadway, Clear Lake; three daughters, Jaqueline Marie Petersen, Clear Lake, Michelle NMI (Kelly) McLaughlin, Clear Lake and Karin Sue (Tim) Hartnett, Clear Lake; stepdaughter Shauna Oliphant, Dallas, Texas; Sandie's children, Pam (Adam) Reynolds, Houston, Texas, Lauri (Joseph) Chizek, Austin, Texas and Mark Treadway, Clear Lake; son-in-law Bill (Lu) Thoendahl, Hoskins, Neb.; eight grandchildren, Nikki (Lee) Baumert, Kristina Jochum, Molly (Travis) Rowenhorst, Sean Hartnett and his fiancé Ashley Fischer, Melissa McLaughlin, Matthew Hartnett, Colin Hartnett and Stehen Hartnett; six great-grandchildren Calvin Jochum, Samantha Baumert, Jenna Jochum, Justin Baumert, Ada Rowenhorst and Lora Rowenhorst; brother-in-law Loran Boyer, Council Bluffs; sister-in-law Ethel Oliphant, Wooster, Ohio; four brothers, Everett (Ann) Oliphant, Dixon, Ky., Paul R. (Joyce) Oliphant, Lenox, John J. (Thea) Oliphant, Santa Clara, Calif. and Dale L. (Margueita) Oliphant, Pacific Junction.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gisela 1982; daughter Marianne Thoendehl; two brothers, Wayne and Bill Oliphant and sister Eleanor Boyer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 28, 2011

NASHUA - Max R. Santee, 77 of 2550 Asherton Ave., Nashua, died Friday afternoon (Aug. 26, 2011) at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Nashua United Methodist Church, 314 Brasher St., Nashua. Officiating will be the Rev. Okitakoyi Lundula. Interment will be in Riverton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City.

Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfunerahome.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211.
ww.fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 28, 2011

BRITT - Dorothy Smith, 88, of Britt, passed away Thursday (Aug. 25, 2011) at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial services for Dorothy Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Dorothy Lucille, the daughter of Herbert Nelson and Mary Maxon, was born June 4, 1923 in Iowa City. As a young girl, she moved to Britt where she attended school. Later, Dorothy cleaned houses and did other household chores for various families in the community.

On Nov. 11, 1940, Dorothy married Harold Weiland. The couple farmed and made their home near Britt, where they raised their children. In the 1970s, they moved to Britt and operated the Pennywise Shop. Harold passed away Jan. 31, 1990.

On March 21, 1992, Dorothy married Charles Smith the couple made their home in Britt. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.

Dorothy was a member of the United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge, and was active in several community service groups including 4-H. She enjoyed reading the newspaper, doing needlework, and gardening. Dorothy was a loving and caring person who enjoyed attending her grandchildren's programs.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Charles of Britt; son Darrell (Jeanene) Weiland of Bentonville, Ark.; son Larry (Terri) Weiland of Decatur, Ark.; daughter Esta Hengesteg and her significant other Denny Reyerson of Northwood; stepdaughters, Connie (Marlyn) Root of Dows, Cathy (Lino) Padilla of Muscatine, and Carmen Smith of Britt; 10 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; two half sisters along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Harold Weiland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Britt Area Food Bank and/or the West Hancock Ambulance Service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 28, 2011

 Beverly Thompson

BURT - Beverly Thompson, 72, of Burt, died on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona, with the Rev. Stephen McElroy officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 27, 2011

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

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Military Honors will be performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Memorials may be made to the Mason City High School Scholarship Fund.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Connor D. Tjarks was born Dec. 6, 1933 in Mason City, the son of Henry O. and Vesta F. (Davis) Tjarks. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1953 and served in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1957. He then went on to the University of Iowa where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later received a Master's degree in Library Science from Western Michigan University. He was Director of the Library at Drake University for nine years, and went on to work at Virginia Commonwealth University for seven years. Connor then spent the rest of his years at Florida Atlantic University as Associate Director of Libraries until his death.

Connor enjoyed traveling the United States and going to the University of Iowa football games.

He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta.

He is survived by his sister, Carolyn (Tjarks) Kniemeyer and her husband, Justin, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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 from August 25 to August 28, 2011

ALLISON - Matilda Lois (Lauterbach) Johnson, 83, of Allison, died (Aug. 26, 2011) at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Pastor Jeffrey Blank will officiate the service.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, 641-456-3232.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Bernice T. Peterson, age 102, of Lake Mills, died Friday (Aug. 26, 2011) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2011

ALGONA - Vern Walker, 84, died Thursday (Aug. 25, 2011) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at St. Michael's Parish Center, Whittemore, with a scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Whittemore in charge of arrangements, 515-295-3731.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2011

EAGLE GROVE - Elaine Wilson, 70, of Eagle Grove, passed away Friday (Aug. 26, 2011) at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services for Elaine Wilson will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Holmes Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Holmes Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, 515-532-2233.
www.ewingfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2011

SWALEDALE - Lucille M. Gaffney, 77, of 200 Third St. S., Swaledale, died Friday morning (Aug. 26, 2011) at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell with Father Rodney Allers officiating. Internment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m., today, Monday, Aug. 29, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, with a wake service at 4:00 p.m.

Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at visitation or at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeral home.

Lucille Mae was born to Albert and Leona (Buseman) Priebe on May 29, 1934. She attended school in Klemme and later graduated from Hamilton Business College with a degree in Business Administration. She was the manager of First State Bank in Swaledale and assistant cashier for 38 years, retiring in 1998. On Jan. 29, 1951, Lucille was united in marriage to John "Dick" Gaffney. They made their home in Swaledale where they raised their two sons. Over the years, she enjoyed bird watching, spending time outdoors, and taking care of her pets including her cat Sophie. She also loved playing cards with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a remarkable woman who truly will be missed by her family and those who knew her.

Survivors include her husband John of 60 years; two sons, John Randall Gaffney, Boulder, Colo.; Edward Gaffney and his wife Lorena, Swaledale; five grandchildren, Catherine Riegle, Terra Gaffney-Simmer, Sarah Novacek, Angela Sturges, and Benjamin Gaffney; four great-grandchildren, Bridget Gaffney and Brooke Gaffney-Simmer, Tyler and Ethan Riegle; and two sisters, Luella (Jim) Bonner, Clear Lake, and Miriam (Gene) Jaberg, New Brighton, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 29, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Elsie E. Hoeft, 83, of 906 Ninth St., Charles City, died Saturday (Aug. 27, 2011) at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/ Fullertonfuneralhome.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2011

LATIMER - Armin Passehl, 90, of Latimer, died Sunday (Aug. 28, 2011) atMercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2011

SEXTON - Donald E. PeCoy, 79, of Sexton, died Friday (Aug. 26, 2011) at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Joseph Seifert officiating. Burial will be in Pomeroy.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 29, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2011

HAMPTON - Lillian Virginia (Mellott) Schutt, 86, of Hampton, died Saturday (Aug. 27, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial at a later date. Pastor Rocky Woolery will officiate the service.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 28 to August 29, 2011

MASON CITY - Samuel Ruiz Guaman, stillborn son of Fanny Guaman Altamirano and Jorge Alfonso Ruiz Aguilar, was born silently into their loving arms on Saturday Aug. 27, 2011.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 30, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Elsie E. Hoeft, 83, 906 Ninth St., Charles City, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at the 11th St. Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/ Fullertonfuneralhome.

Elsie Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1928, in Charles City, the daughter of Walter and Meta (Rieken) Becker. She has been a life long member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated with the class of 1946 from Charles City High School. Upon graduation, she held several jobs in the area until moving to New York for a couple of years to live with her brother Albert and his wife. After returning from New York she was united in marriage to Byron Hoeft on Sept. 22, 1950, and had three sons, Don, Doug and Dave. While raising her family, Elsie worked at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital and for a brief period worked at Ray's Pizza. She retired from the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in February 1990. Elsie was on bowling leagues for several years. She enjoyed walking and working in her yard. Prior to Byron's death in 1993, they enjoyed many road trips throughout the country. Both her and Byron liked to watch the neighborhood baseball games that were played across the street from their home on Ninth Street. She loved shopping for her grandchildren and was always ready for the holidays with the family often cooking and baking weeks before Christmas. Elsie also enjoyed reading Danielle Steel novels and working on word puzzles.

Surviving Elsie are her three sons Donald and his wife Carole Hoeft, Eagan, Minn.; Douglas and his wife Lorraine Hoeft, Charles City; David Hoeft, Champlin, Minn.; six grandchildren Kristen and Laura Hoeft, Dustin (Emily) and Brent Hoeft, Jennifer and Michael Hoeft, two great grandchildren Ethan and Ayrton Hoeft, one sister Irene Rosenberg, Charles City, and one brother Albert (Catherine) Becker, Gardiner, N.Y.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter Darcee Hoeft, one sister Esther Becker, and three brothers Harry, Ted and an infant.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 30, 2011

LATIMER - Armin W. H. Passehl, 90, of Latimer, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with burial in the Marion Center Cemetery rural Latimer.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Latimer. Pastor Lindsey Braun will officiate the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 30, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Ethel Zajic, 86, formerly of 96 Cedar Terrace, Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com, www.facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome.

GRINNELL - Walter P. Bender, 82, of Grinnell, died on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at the United Methodist Church in Grinnell.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to PALS or to the Drake Library and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.

Walt was born on April 12, 1929, in Peoria, Illinois, to Walter and Mildred Hedden Bender. The family moved to Mason City and he graduated from Mason City High School with the Class of 1947. He served with the United States Army for a brief period, and in 1956, he entered the insurance business as an agent. He was co-founder of General Equity Services, which was sold to Old Northwest Insurance Company in 1972. He lived in Minneapolis, Fairfield and Davenport. His rewards were great and he loved what he did.

He retired to Bella Vista, Ark., in 1992, and lived there until returning to Iowa in 2000.
Even though a "duffer" he took immense enjoyment playing golf, cribbage or pitch. He sang in church choirs, the Bella Vista Men's Chorus, and the Fairfield little theater group. In Bella Vista, for one month each year, he was Santa Claus at the Fayetteville Mall. He delighted the children and felt that it was the best thing he had ever done.
He dearly loved all of his children and grandchildren, and delighted in their accomplishments. Walt lived a rich life, enjoying everything he did. His light shown brightly and he will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Yeakel Bender of Grinnell; three children, Christine (Steve) Holmlund of San Mateo, Calif., Walter Charles Bender and Karyl Ramsey of Battleground, Wash., and David Bender and Darcy DuRuz of Eugene, Ore.; three stepchildren, Jane (Tom) Campbell of West Liberty, Stephanie Higgins of Des Moines and John Luciano of Des Moines; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Submitted by the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112, 641-236-3134.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

BRITT - Susan Brooks, 56, of Britt, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are pending with Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. David Sorenson will officiate the service.

Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 a.m., until service time at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton in charge of arrangements.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Caroline "Carol" Hammond, 91, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Port Charles in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

ALGONA - Ronald "Ronnie" Hansen, 82, of Algona, died on Sunday Aug. 28, 2011, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, with Father Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Whittemore.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, with a 4 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

NORTHWOOD -Marian Ethel Havlik, 97, Northwood, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Marian will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, in the Baker Township Cemetery, rural Melvin.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

The family of Marian's would like to suggest that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider First Lutheran Church, or to the Northwood Public Library.

Marian Ethel Havlik was born on Nov. 25, 1913, in Brentford, S. D., the daughter of Paul and Olive (Young) Elfrink. Marian grew up on a farm at Selby, S.D., and graduated from Selby High School. Marian also attended and graduated from a teachers college in Aberdeen, S.D., majoring in education. Marian taught school for five years, in Brentford with lower grades, and also taught school for 15 years in Melvin.

Marian was united in marriage to Simon Brandt a fellow teacher from Primghar, on May 30, 1937. After their marriage they moved to a farm at Melvin, where their children, Donna and Rodney joined them. Marian enjoyed the farm life, also fishing and traveling. Simon preceded her in death in June 1982. Later Marian married John Havlik of Northwood. John preceded her in death on April 21, 2004.

Marian enjoyed reading, playing cards, especially Bridge, crocheting, and traveling.
Marian was a member of First Lutheran Church, Martha Circle, and a Bridge Club, all in Northwood.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Donna Unahalekhaka of Mountain City, Tenn., and Rod (Cathy) Brandt of Forest City; six grandchildren, Jean (Boyd) Collins, Paul Espey, Lynne Unahalekhaka-Norris and her husband Randy, Shaun (Cary) McKeever, Sherry (Joe) Schneider, and Jenny (Aharon) Kreiter; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many extended family members and friends.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Simon Brandt, and John Havlik; grandson, James Brandt; a brother, Clifford Elfrink; and a son-in-law, Arnath Unahalekhaka.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

LUVERNE - Juanita Loss, 75, of LuVerne, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Algona. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

BRITT - Sarah Mattoon, 92, of Britt, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Arrangements are pending with Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

MASON CITY - Maxine N. Paine, 90, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street Northeast,Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2011

MASON CITY - Della E. Price, 82, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a scriptural prayer service being held at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Della E. Price Memorial Fund.

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 31, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Ethel K. Zajic, 86 formerly of 96 Cedar Terrace N., Charles City, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Stanley Hayek.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Fullerton Hage, 401 Blunt, Charles City.

A parish rosary will be held at 5:30 a.m. and a parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m., conducted by Sister Diane Blong of Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Ethel Kathleen was born the last child of Charles and Rose (Ferzholz) Gorres in Wanda, Minn. She received her education there. At an early age she worked in the family hotel and restaurant business and handled eggs. On Feb. 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Leo Henry Zajic in Wanda. They made their home in that area until moving to a farm near Nashua in 1966. They raised their children there and following Leo's death in 1996 she moved to Charles City. As a youngster she and her siblings enjoyed playing several instruments and having a "Good Ol' Time!" She personally played the accordion. As the children grew she shared her skills as a cook and baker with them. Canning was one of her specialties and she would can her garden produce and make pickles and home made sausage. In her later years she enjoyed crocheting, listening to western music, and watching Archie Bunker and Western movies. Ethel was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Michaels Circle.

Ethel's three children survive her, Gary and his wife Sharon Zajic, Marlys Zajic, and Donna and her husband Robert Martin, all of Charles City, and four grandchildren, Scott and Christopher Zajic, and Daniel and Michelle Martin and her special friend Ty Bouillin.

Her husband, parents and sisters and brothers Caroline Brau, Violet Kavanagh, Jerome, Laverne, Lee, Adeline, and Mildred Gorres all preceded Ethel in death.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 30 to August 31, 2011