December 1-5, 2011

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Germaine Blake

STACYVILLE - Germaine Blake, 79, of Stacyville died November 28, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4 p.m. with Scripture service at 7 p.m.
Germaine died on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was born Oct. 14, 1932, on a farm outside of Stacyville, the youngest child of Albert and Pauline Mayer. She attended Visitation Grade School and High School and then moved to Cedar Falls for two years, where she obtained a teaching certificate at the Iowa State Teachers College.

She first taught at Sacred Heart School in Meyer for three years before "retiring" to get married.

On June 10, 1954, Germaine married her high school sweetheart, Willie. She raised three children, Debra, Diane and Mark, until 1964 when Visitation Grade School called her to teach fifth grade. She later moved to the lower grades, teaching second and third for the remainder of her career.

While teaching, she returned to college taking night classes and attending summer school to obtain her bachelor's degree at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

During her tenure at Visitation, she also became the First Communion teacher, preparing hundreds of children to receive the Eucharist. She retired in 1997 after 33 years of teaching at Visitation School.

After retirement, Germaine continued to tutor individual children until one week prior to her death. In 1999, she received the Distinguished Graduate Award from the Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Education Association. In 2000, she was named to "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" for excellence as an educator.

Germaine's interests and abilities ranged widely. Early in her marriage, she sewed many outfits for herself and her children, taking after her mother, Pauline, a seamstress. Her garden was always an important part of her life. Initially, she grew and canned vegetables, and after retirement she tended a colorful array of flowers. She was especially known for baking tasty pies, bars, cookies and coffee cake. She also loved reading, solving crossword puzzles and traveling. She was able to achieve one of her lifetime goals by visiting the Vatican and obtaining an audience with the Pope. In recent years, she traveled to England, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and other places to visit family.

In retirement, she bowled, played bridge and volunteered extensively. She was active in the Stacyville Nursing Home Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary, serving as Education Chairman for many years. She also served on the auxiliary for the Mitchell County Regional Health Center and volunteered in the hospital gift shop. She delivered Meals on Wheels to hometown residents and served as a Eucharistic Minister for Visitation Church, presenting communion at Mass and taking communion to elderly community members and nursing home residents. She was a member of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Iowa Retired School Personnel Association.

Germaine is survived by her husband, Willard Blake; two daughters, Debra Blake of Minneapolis, Minn., and Diane (Ron) Peterson of Lakeville, Minn.; one son, Mark Blake of Polk City; two grandchildren, Erick and Adam Peterson; one brother, Edwin (Estelle) Mayer of Bella Vista, Ark.; and numerous nephews, nieces, and brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Germaine is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Pauline Mayer; brothers, Jerome Mayer and Leo Mayer; and sisters, Cecilia Meinders and Helen Cerrato.

We feel your strength, love and guidance as our Guardian Angel.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements. 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 29 to December 1, 2011

Richard W. Davis

Jerry Lee Deckard

LaVerne V. Hoveland

URBANDALE - La-Verne passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Living Faith Lutheran Church, 2180 NW 142nd St., Clive.

A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale.

LaVerne was born on Feb. 21, 1932, in Mason City to Albert and Selma (Holmen) Hoveland. He graduated from Mason City High School and has worked in the printing business since high school. He married Ramona on Oct. 25, 1959. He was the owner for 20 years of R & L Graphic Printing Company. During his retirement he worked at Glen Oaks Country Club. LaVerne enjoyed bowling, golfing and reading.

LaVerne is survived by his wife, Ramona; children, Debra Hanson (Douglas), Eric Hoveland (Raquel), Dan Christensen (Marilyn), Darrel Christensen (Sharon) and Glenn Christensen (Rhonda); and 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eleanor Hovell; and brothers, Marvin, Arnold, Ervin and Walter Hoveland.

Memorials may be made to the church or Diabetes Association . Condolences may be directed to caldwellraddatz.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2011

Margaret Larson

BRITT - Margaret Larson, 89, of Britt passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Westview Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Margaret Larson will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Pastor Mark Stevens officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Margaret Janette (Indvik) Larson was born Jan. 23, 1922, on the family farm west of Forest City, the daughter of Oscar and Myrtle (Groath) Indvik. Margaret's father died when she was seven years old.

She began her early education in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and continued in the rural schools of Linden Township, attended Forest City High School and graduated from Thompson High School in 1940. After graduation, she was employed at the Palace of Sweets in Forest City.

During World War II she went to Burbank, Calif., where she was employed with Vega Aircraft, making parts for the B-17 airplane. Following the war, she was an operator for the Central Iowa Telephone Company in Forest City, Iowa.

On Feb. 14, 1948, Margaret was united in marriage to Leo A. Larson at the family farm northwest of Britt. She was a homemaker and partner in the farming operation. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Margaret will be remembered for her cooking and baking abilities, including her famous macaroni and cheese and Norwegian kringla.

She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church, Women's Missionary Society, Britt Women's Club and often hosted the neighborhood Bible study.

Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Janell Salcedo of Owatonna, Minn., and Janice Turner of West Des Moines; four grandchildren, Natalee Thompson of Greenville, S.C., Brandon Salcedo of Plymouth, Minnesota, Jennifer (Tony) Utley of New Hampton and Kevin (Jillian) Turner of Huntsville, Ala.; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Mae Orvick of Britt; sisters-in-law, Betty Indvik of Forest City and Grace Larson of Kanawha; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, on Dec. 31, 2000; her parents; and two brothers, Loren Indvik and Oscar Indvik, Jr.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 30 to December 1, 2011

Michael J. Manos

MASON CITY - Michael J. Manos died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. He was born Aug. 28, 1949.

Michael lived in and went to school in Minneapolis, Minn. He worked at Sperry Univac and Unisys in Clear Lake.

Michael is survived by father, Emmanuel Manos, mother Rosella Manos of St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, Douglas Manos of St. Paul, Minn.; and two children, Matthew Manos of Marion and Michelle Manos of Mason City.

Michael will be cremated and no services are being held.

A life celebration will be held at City Hall of Plymouth on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1-3 p.m. Memorials can be sent to Michelle Manos, 111 20th St. S.E., Mason City, 50401.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 1, 2011

Phyllis Meyering

CLEAR LAKE - Phyllis J. Paulsen Johannsen Meyering, 75, of Clear Lake died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Phyllis Meyering Memorial Fund, 616 8th Avenue N., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

Phyllis was born Sept. 26, 1936, in Mason City, the daughter of Thomas C. and Violet Mae (Johnson) Paulsen. She was the oldest of nine children. She attended school in Mason City.

She was united in marriage to Bob Johannsen, later ending in annulment. Phyllis married John Meyering in 1971 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Phyllis worked for the Blue Horizons Hotel for 6 years; then worked for Cole Sewell/Pella/Larson's for 20 years and retired. She enjoyed walking, canned vegetables, fishing, traveling, puzzles, crosswords and spending time with family and grandkids. She also enjoyed photography, hummingbirds, flowers, sewing and old westerns.

Phyllis is survived by her children, John (Angela) Meyering Jr., Mason City, Phil (Lori) Meyering, Clear Lake, John (Marsha) Johannsen, Sebeka, Minn., Sherry (Todd) Fairley, Grand Forks, N.D., Candy (Dean) Hacker, Brainerd, Minn., and Keith (DeVy) Johannsen, Breckenridge, Minn.; step-children Judy (Ronald) Albert, Brasher, Mo., Tony Meyering, Dallas, Texas, Jeannie Olson, Wells, Minn., Marlene Meyering, Nellisville, Wis., and Lois (Jason) Subbert, Fairmont, Minn.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nicole Helen Birch, Violet Mae Gouge and Jennifer Goll; and two brothers, Tommy Paulsen Jr. and Frances.

She will be greatly missed by all family, friends and Clear Lake.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Sr.; two brothers, Michael and Bradley; and one sister, Charlene.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa; 1-641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 30 to December 1, 2011

Evelyn Purvis

BRITT - Evelyn Purvis, 91, of Britt went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Evelyn Purvis will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Britt Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Township Cemetery in Wellsburg, Iowa, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the Britt Christian Reformed Church, 569 Main Avenue North in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services also at the church.

Evelyn, the daughter of John and Lucy (Willems) Ross, was born July 28, 1920, in Wellsburg. She was baptized in the Eastfriesland Presbyterian Church in 1920, attended Wellsburg public schools and graduated with the Class of 1937. In May of 1939, she graduated from the Waterloo School of Beauty Culture. She owned and operated a beauty shop until 1941.

Evelyn became a member of the Second Wellsburg Christian Reformed Church in 1939 and was a faithful servant for many years - active in the choir and the Helping Hand Society. She loved the Lord Jesus and committed her life to Him.

On Oct. 10, 1941, she married Lt. Donald L. Purvis of Grundy Center, Iowa. After Don's military service, they made their home in Wellsburg, Iowa. While in Wellsburg, Evelyn was a founding member of the Wellsburg library, serving on the board for several terms. She also was a charter member of the Wellsburg Study Club.

After having raised their children in Wellsburg, Evelyn and Don moved to Florida in 1976. They wintered there until December 2002, when they made their permanent home in Britt. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte, Florida, and later became a member of the Christian Reformed Church in Britt.

Evelyn was an avid reader, wonderful seamstress and loved to knit dishcloths to give away as gifts.

She is survived by her five children and their families: Linda Schmidt of Richmond, Va., Bonnie Buchholtz, of Austin, Texas, Jim (Jeanie) Purvis of Britt, Iowa, Dean (Cathy) Purvis of Charlotte, N.C., and Jean (Jerry) Gilmer of Sycamore, Ill.; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; and her sister, Wilma King, of Sahuarita, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents (John and Lucy Ross), her husband of 61 years (Don Purvis), her son-in-law (Bill Buchholtz) and daughter-in-law (Robyn Purvis).

Evelyn's quick wit and her kind and loving nature will be missed dearly by her friends and family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 30 to December 1, 2011

Lois G. Tanner

MASON CITY - Lois G. Tanner, 83, of Mason City died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Ed Bard, Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Lois G. Tanner memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Lois G. Foss was born June 5, 1928, in Forest City, the daughter of Clairence and Alice (Thompson) Foss. She was raised and attended school in Forest City. She was united in marriage to Walter Tanner Sr. on April 5, 1950, in Bethel Lutheran Church in Joice, and to this union two children were born.

Lois enjoyed collecting dolls and anything else she found interesting. She loved all types of pets and they were a very special part of her life. Lois was a people person and loved engaging in a conversation with almost anyone.

Lois's family was very important to her and she loved the times she spent with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Walter Tanner Sr. of Mason City; children, Walter Tanner Jr. and wife Sue of Mason City, and Alice Stille and husband Bruce of Mason City; 6 grandchildren, Kim Traurig and husband Brian, Tammy Johnson and husband Jason, Heather Gansen and hus-band Jeff, Alex Stille and wife Jennifer, Troy Stille and Jessica Stille; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Clarice Fank, Mary Starn and June Gibbs; and several nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Foss; and sister, Helen Fank.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 29 to December 1, 2011

Posted on 1 December 2011

Richard W. Davis

MASON CITY - Richard W. Davis, 92, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Lay Minister James M. Fank officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 2, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Richard W. Davis Memorial.
Richard W. Davis was born near Britt, on May 31, 1919, the son of Jay and Caroline (Larson) Davis, and stepson of Martha Davis.

As a youngster, he lived in Hayfield, Mason City, Clear Lake and Chippewa Falls, Wis. He went to school at Jefferson and Central School. He went to school and completed the 8th grade. The teacher wouldn't give him a report card because he wouldn't sign up to go to high school.

Times were tough; he went to work picking apples for $1 per day. He then worked for a cousin Ernie Reese. In 1937 he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps. While with them he helped with the building of Beads Lake at Hampton. He left there and worked for the railroad. After that he went to work mowing at East Park for the city of Mason City. He worked for the garbage department for 4½ years. He then transferred to the street department. He worked for the city of Mason City 40 years and 23 days. He took care of sewers, operating the city's first vac-all and jet machine. The only day he did not want to go was his last day. He said he wasn't sure he wanted to quit.

He loved to work. He always seemed to have another job to go to after work. He built many garages, sets of cupboards and installed many doors for others. He continued to do carpentry until well into his 80s. He put an addition on his daughter Jolene's house when he was 83. He bricked the whole addition. He only stopped when his macular degeneration and a stroke got the best of him.

He loved fishing more than food. He went to Canada almost every year for 40-plus years. He said going to Canada fishing gets in your blood; it's like gambling. He took both of his grandsons when they were age 13. James continued going with Grandpa for years. James started taking Grandpa in 1990 and continued until 2010. Even though he couldn't see well, he thought the waves on Gull Rock were really big.
Richard was in charge of the cooler. He carried it to the boat on his walker. One trip they forgot the walker in the middle of Minnesota at a gas station. They went on without it, picking it up on their return trip. He celebrated his 90th birthday in Canada. James had arranged for him to have Black Forest Cake. James lifted Grandpa into and out of his boat when they fished at Clear Lake.

Richard married Doris G. Ebbenga on Dec. 1, 1944. They met roller-skating. They also loved to go dancing. They worked side by side with most of Richard's building projects. They traveled a little after they retired. He even did carpentry while they wintered in Texas.

After Doris died, he enjoyed walking with his best friend Stan Currie. He enjoyed going for rides and anything else as long as Stan was with him.

Richard is survived by his children, Judy (Ron) Colby, Omaha, Neb., Jolene (Jim) Fank, Mason City; grandchildren, Jeff Colby, Omaha, Neb., Amy (Bryan) Reim, Yutan, Neb., James M Fank (Tonette) and Elizabeth Fank of Mason City; great granddaughters, Isla Colby and Eva Gonzalez; one brother, Kenneth (Sheryl) Davis of Onalaska, Wis., along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years and son Donald; his two sisters, Alice Bohnsack and Opal Miller.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. , Mason City, Iowa 50401, www.colonialchapels.com, 641-423-2372.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 2, 2011

Jerry Lee Deckard
U.S. Army

CLEAR LAKE - Jerry Lee Deckard, 75, of 622 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Church of Christ, 2010 14th Ave. N., Clear Lake, with Pastor Jim Allard and Pastor Curtis McGinnis officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be made to the Jerry Deckard Memorial Fund.

Jerry was born in Mason City, Dec. 5, 1935, the son of Herman and D'Lda (Ralls) Deckard. Jerry attended Mason City High School, graduating in 1953.

Jerry enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborne in Fayetteville, N.C. He was a paratrooper and achieved the level of jumpmaster. He was honorably discharged and married Marjorie Temple on Aug. 14, 1957, in Lillington, N.C. To this union two children were born, Kim and Chris. They then moved to Mason City and he worked at K&A Engraving and later was transferred to Sioux Falls, S.D. He also worked in Service & Sales for Pitney Bowes in Mason City for 26 years, retiring in 1995.

Jerry loved NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Sr., was a people person (enjoyed everyone), enjoyed cards, poker and cribbage, gambling at Diamond Jo Casino, camping (cooking and grilling), snakes and ladders yard game and collecting beer cans.

After Marjorie passed away in 1990, Jerry married Iris Myers on Nov. 17, 2001, at the Clear Lake Church of Christ and lived in Clear Lake up to the time of his passing.
Jerry was a member of the Church of Christ, the Oval Club for 20 years at Pitney-Bowes and a Poker Club.

He is survived by his wife, Iris Deckard, Clear Lake; daughter, Kim (Bill) Haase, Mason City; son Chris (Tracey) Deckard, Indianola; four grandchildren, Ryan Gerow, Mason City, Jennifer Deckard, Indianola, Robert Deckard, Cedar Falls, and Jameson (Melissa) Deckard, Northwood; one great-grandson, Hunter Deckard, Northwood; stepson Troy Kaduce, Des Moines; stepdaughter Melissa Kaduce, Clear Lake; stepgranddaughter Crystal (Adrian) Kramer, Mogadore, Ohio, and stepgreat-grandson Aaron Kramer; and a sister, Janice Easley of Mason City; brother-in-law, Curtis (Betty) Temple of Bunnlevel, N.C.; and sister-in-law Beverly (Glenn) Gregory of Bunnlevel, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie, and his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 2, 2011

Donald Paul Harman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Donald Paul Harman lived in South Kansas City, Mo., and was born in Marietta, Ohio, on May 8th, 1970. Don was the youngest of three children born to Gordon Stanley Harman and the late Harriett Jo Harman.

Don graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Don had always wanted to become a meteorologist. In fact, as a young boy he asked for items such as rain gauges and barometers as gifts. After graduation from college, Don worked as a meteorologist at WTAP in West Virginia, KIMT in Mason City, and WOWK in Huntington, W.V. before moving to Kansas City. In 1999, Don became the FOX4 morning show meteorologist at WDAF-TV4 and had a large following over the last eleven years.

Don leaves behind the two loves of his life, wife Monica and young daughter, Avery Jo; his father Gordon Stanley Harman, Marietta, Ohio; sister Hattie Harman Sayre (John), Greenwood, Ind.; brother Gordon Harman (Susan), Bay Village, Ohio; nieces and nephews, extended family and a multitude of friends.

Don passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. A public memorial service celebrating Don's life will be held at a later time.

For information or to offer condolences go to www.fox4kc.com. Memorials to benefit local charities can be sent to Don Harman Memorial Fund, c/o Tightwad Bank, 1160 SE Hwy. 7, Tightwad, Missouri 64735.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2011

Adeline Lubbert

RICEVILLE - Adeline Lubbert, 86, of Riceville, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville with Rev. Tom Wegener officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call on Friday, Dec. 2, from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 2, 2011

Posted on 2 December 2011

Clarice A. Fank

MASON CITY - Clarice A. Fank, 89, of Mason City, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 415 Main Street, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial will be at St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her daughter: Cathy Fank, 1517 E. Fourth St., Superior, Wis. 54880.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls is handling the arrangements.

Clarice Alene Foss was born July 17, 1922, at Forest City, the daughter of Clarence C. and Alice Bernice (Thompson) Foss. She graduated from the Forest City Community Schools.

On Oct. 1, 1941, Clarice was united in marriage to Lyle A. Fank at St. James Catholic Church, Forest City. To this union three children were born: Carroll, Clairence, and Cathy. Clarice had been employed by Boyt Sporting Goods Co., Iowa Falls, Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls, and the Iowa Falls Community Schools.

Clarice is survived by her daughter: Cathy Fank of Superior, Wis.; a daughter-in-law: Linda Fank of Iowa Falls; and two sisters: Mary Starn of Mason City, and June Gibbs of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Alice Foss; her husband: Lyle Fank; her two sons: Carroll Fank and Clairence Fank; one brother: James Foss; and two sisters: Helen Fank (Mrs. Leo) and Lois Tanner.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Shirley A. Harrington

MASON CITY - Shirley A. Harrington, 81, of Mason City, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Fern Hoskinson

BRITT - Fern Hoskinson, 87, of Britt, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Fern Hoskinson will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Britt with Pastor Greg Baum officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 5, from 4-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Donald Merlin Reinke

GENEVA - Donald Merlin Reinke, 88, of Geneva, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the St. Peter's United Church of Christ rural Geneva, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Pastor Charles H. Aurand III will officiate the service.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Evelyn (Krutsinger) Rensink

MASON CITY - Evelyn (Krutsinger) Rensink, 96, of Mason City, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the First Covenant Church, Highway 122 S. Ohio, with Pastor Philip Stenberg officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Evelyn (Krutsinger) Rensink memorial fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 3, 2011

Gerald Schinagel

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - Gerald Schinagel, 90, of Cottonwood, Ariz., died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 in his home.

Internment will take place at the Hampton Cemetery at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Roxann R. "Rocky" Schmidt

RUDD - Roxann "Rocky" R. Schmidt, 49, of Rudd, formerly of Floyd, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Rocky Schmidt will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Paul Phillips will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in 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 from December 2 to December 3, 2011

Ronald D. Spilman

Clear Lake - Ronald D. Spilman, 60, of 2523 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Clear Lake, died on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at his residence.

Funeral services are incomplete at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Ruth G. Waddingham

MESERVEY - Ruth G. Waddingham, 94, of Meservey, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Ruth G. Waddingham will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey. Pastor Jim Gochenouer will officiate. Burial will take place in the Meservey cemetery.

Visitation for Ruth G. Waddingham will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be directed to Meservey Salem United Methodist Church Missions, Heifer and Seeds projects.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, IA 50421, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 3, 2011

Harold F. Walker

OLD WASHINGTON, Ohio - Harold F. Walker, 59, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, near Old Washington, Ohio, of natural causes.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 3, 2011

Posted on 3 December 2011

Lincoln Jon Allen

CLEAR LAKE - Lincoln Jon Allen, 41, of Fairfax, previously of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Monday Dec. 5, at the VFW, of Clear Lake. Friends and relatives with joyful hearts and happy memories are invited to join in the celebration.

Survivors include his fiancé, Kelly O'Hara, sons Gavin Allen and Drake Allen, his mother Valerie Kern and her husband Tom, his father Kent Burgess and girlfriend Carol Hebert, sister Lisa Miller and her husband Mark, sister Leslie Burgess, sister Libbey Wood and her husband Troy, brother Nathan Burgess and his wife Stephanie, and stepbrother Kyle Kern and his wife Amy. A grandma, many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends will also miss his laughter and great stories.

Lincoln was a dedicated father who took joy in attending his son's sporting events supportive of both wins and losses. Lincoln loved to share stories about his sons' childhood and took great pride in their first steps and all their achievements thereafter. Lincoln was especially proud of his sons' intellect and the kindness they showed to others.

Lincoln was owner and operator of Big Dog Chimney Services. The name originated from Lincoln's deep love for big dogs. Lincoln and Kelly provided the special service of rescuing Great Danes. In addition to rescuing dogs Lincoln loved gardening, was a great cook, and loved playing softball. Lincoln was a huge Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye fan. As with friends and family he supported his teams, win or lose. His strong character trait of dedication despite the odds or popularity, is all too rare in this world and will truly be missed.

True to character, Lincoln left behind a loving legacy to help others. Lincoln donated his tissues for transplant and organs for research with the capacity to help up to 500 people.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

LaVerna Frank

BRITT - LaVerna Frank, 92, of Britt, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street W., Britt; 641-843-3839; www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Shirley A. Harrington

MASON CITY - Shirley A. Harrington, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be 12:30 Monday until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Shirley was born Aug. 24, 1930, in Wright County, Iowa, the daughter of Donovan V. and Lottie E. (Nickles) Pettinger. Shirley moved to Mason City at an early age, graduated from Mason City High School in 1948 and Hamilton Business College in 1949.
On Sept. 28, 1957, she married Paul J. Harrington at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. They lived their entire lives in Mason City. She enjoyed camping over the years as the children were growing up, she also enjoyed her many trips to Branson, Missouri, in her later years.

She is survived by her three children, Terry A. Harrington, and wife Karen, Cheryl Blakely and husband Randy, Patricia Harrington and special friend Willie Blakely; seven grandchildren, Sara and husband Marvin, April, Toby, Cody, Angelica, Jeremiah, Cassady, and three great- grandchildren, Maryah, Mikyhe and Mira.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Paul Harrington in 2008.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 3 to December 4, 2011

Paul Isaacson

MASON CITY - Paul Isaacson, 70, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Richard William Klunder

GREENE - A funeral Mass for Richard William Klunder, 70, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greene. He died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at his home.

The Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan will officiate at the service. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Richard William Klunder Memorial Fund, 209 N. High St., Greene, IA 50636.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, IA 50636; www.reidsfuneralchapel.com; 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Karl D. Mohr

MASON CITY - Karl D. Mohr, 76, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Trinity House of Hope Women's Shelter, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Dorothy M. Parks

LATIMER - Dorothy M. Parks, 89, of Hampton, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 6, 2011, at Zion Reformed Church, north of Latimer, with Pastor Art Zewert officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Zion Reformed Church Cemetery.

Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Services are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer.
Dorothy Marie, the daughter of Johan and Frieda Grulke Oltmann, was born Jan. 27, 1922, on the family farm northeast of Latimer. Dorothy grew up in rural Latimer where she attended country school. After her brother entered the service, Dorothy began working on the farm.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward Parks on Oct. 25, 1945, at the Zion Reformed Church parsonage. The couple made their home in rural Latimer and Hampton, where they farmed and raised their family. In 1988, Dorothy and Ed retired and moved into Hampton. Ed passed away in 1997. Dorothy enjoyed helping Ed farm, and was very fond of her chickens. After Ed's death, Dorothy continued to live in Hampton until just recently entering the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.

Dorothy was a life-long member of the Zion Reformed Church.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Lois Pals and husband, Jerry of Mason City; Larry and wife, Anita of Latimer; Roy and wife, Sandy, of Thornton; Rex of Hampton; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Schaefer of Latimer, and numerous nieces, nephew, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ed; infant son, James; great-grandson, Jared Parks, and brother, Bill.

Dugger Funeral Homes, 320 East St., Latimer, IA 50452; 641- 579-6278.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 4, 2011

Agnes Reese

NORTHWOOD - Agnes Reese, 96, of Northwood, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood; 641-324-1543; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Evelyn (Krutsinger) Rensink

MASON CITY - Evelyn (Krutsinger) Rensink, 96, of Mason City, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at the First Covenant Church, 411 S. Ohio, with Pastor Philip Stenberg officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Evelyn (Krutsinger) Rensink Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Evelyn Larsen was born April 6, 1915, in Alexander, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Amanda "Star" (Seeger) Larsen. She graduated from Alexander High School in 1932. She worked several places through the years and retired from Damon's Department Store.

She married Roy Rensink in 1969. While married to Roy she enjoyed spending the winters in Texas for 20 years. Evelyn loved spending Sundays with her family and enjoyed playing card games with them. She enjoyed quilting and painting artwork, many times giving them to her family to enjoy.

She was a member of the First Covenant Church in Mason City. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Alberta Loveless of Mason City; sons, Richard Krutsinger and wife Harriet, of Clear Lake, Gail Krutsinger, of Mason City, and Don Krutsinger, of St. Paul, Minn.; stepdaughter, Julie Goodling and husband Al of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Shirley Krutsinger of Mason City; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola Passehl, of Latimer, and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Larsen, of Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Howard Krutsinger and Roy Rensink; son, Ronald Krutsinger; one brother, two sisters, grandson, Michael Krutsinger; granddaughter, Diane Wyatt, and stepdaughter, Mary Rensink.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 4, 2011

Ruth A. (Buchanan) Rosenthal

MASON CITY - Ruth A. (Buchanan) Rosenthal, 92, of Mason City, died on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts, of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Frieda Udelhofen

MASON CITY - Frieda Udelhofen, 96, of Mason City, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Ruth G. Waddingham

MESERVEY - Ruth G. Waddingham, 94, of Meservey, left this world to join her husband and loved ones in heaven, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center -North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday Dec. 5, 2011, at Salem United Methodist Church, Meservey, with Pastor Jim Gochenouer officiating. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be directed to Meservey Salem United Methodist Church Missions, Heifer and Seeds projects.

Ruth, the daughter of August and Neeskea Janssen Prilipp, was born Dec. 3, 1916, at the rural farm home near Meservey. She attended school and graduated from the Meservey Consolidated School. Ruth enjoyed her studies, music, band, and special activities offered at the school. Ruth graduated from the Meservey High School in 1934. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and taught in rural school two years.

Ruth was united in marriage to Wayne Waddingham on April 3, 1937, at her family home near Meservey. Together they started farming, and loved farming until retirement in 1979. The couple then moved into Meservey. Ruth enjoyed gardening, baking, traveling and visiting family. She especially enjoyed birthday gatherings with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Ruth was a member of the Meservey Salem United Methodist Church. Through her life as a Christian she enjoyed teaching Little Heralds and Sunday school. She helped and worked with U.M.W., the Heifer Project and the Missions work.

Ruth is survived by her children, Janice Logan, of Grinnell; Dorothy Wenzel and Lowell, of Bloomington, Minn.; Allyn and wife, Linda of Meservey; seven grandchildren, Judy (Doug) Snyder; Sheryl (Ron) Jewett; Brad ( Shanna) Wenzel; Monica (Hayden Hansmann) Wenzel; Angie (Jeremy) Decker; Jennifer (Dan) Nelson; John Waddingham; 11 great-grandchildren, Tom, Natalie, Joel, Owen, Carson, Elena, Hailey, Brianna, Nic, Jacob, Danielle; two sisters, Bernita Pals, of Clear Lake; Elvira Kuhlers, of Meservey; two sisters-in-law, Marcele Pals of Thornton, and Ruth Dorenkamp, of Clear Lake, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Ernest Unverferth; husband, Wayne in 1989; two granddaughters, Diane Logan and Julie Waddingham; son-in-law, William Logan; sister, Mabel Lauen; brother-in-law, John Lauen; brother, Elmer Prilipp; sister-in-law, Cora Prilipp; three brothers-in-law, Daniel Pals, Melvin Kreitlow, and Clarence Kuhlers.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, IA 50421, 641- 444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 1 to December 4, 2011

LeRoy Ziesmer

CLEAR LAKE - LeRoy Ziesmer, 82, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, in Apache Junction.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 4, 2011

Posted on 4 December 2011

Fern Hoskinson
February 23, 1924 - December 2, 2011

BRITT - Fern Hoskinson, 87, of Britt, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Fern Hoskinson will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Britt with Pastor Greg Baum officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 5, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Fern Powers was born on Feb. 23, 1924, in Forest Township, Winnebago County to Leon and Millie (Sanquist) Powers. Her Mother died when Fern was 11 years old and Fern made her home with Uncle George Sanquist, his wife and children. Fern graduated from Corning High School in 1942.

Fern married Cliff Hoskinson on Aug. 23, 1942, in Albany, Mo. Cliff joined the Army and Fern contributed to the war effort in Omaha in the "performance of essential war work." To this union two daughters were born: Nancy and Jannean.

Through the years, Fern was primarily a wife and mother but she was employed at Farmers Bank and Trust in Crystal Lake. She also worked at Winnebago, Crystal Lake school as a cook, and she was the "Grandma" of Grandma's Dairy Sweet.

Fern is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Arnie) Eden of Woden, and Jannean (Dean) Eliason of Crystal Lake; her grandchildren, Gene and Tracie Eden of Woden, Nancy and Willie Knipfel of Hampton, Tom and Dawn Davidson of Austin, Minn., Mandy Folkerts of Woden, and Matt and Heather Brandt of Woden; great-grandchildren, Caleb Eden, Riley Eden, Cooper Eden, Trevor Eden, Cassidy Davidson, Allie Davidson, Roddessa Rocky Knipfel, Shanae Groesbeck, Elie Eden, Hunter Brandt, and Levi Brandt.
Fern is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cliff, her sister Lois Bowerman, her brother Lyle Powers, and great-grandchildren Tina and Britney Knipfel.

As Fern's family, we appreciated the good care Fern received at Westview Care Center and at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital. Thank You.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 3 to December 5, 2011

Gladys M. Northrup

MASON CITY - Gladys M. Northrup, 105, formerly of 1812 Fourth St. S.W., Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676; www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2011

Ardis L. Opheim

Mason City - Ardis L. Opheim, 90, of Mason City, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2011

Margaret E. Peterson

FOREST CITY - Margaret E. Peterson, 91, of Forest City, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, in the Fireside Room at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with the Rev. Rod Hopp officiating.

There will be no visitation. Inurnment will be in the spring at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2011

Kenneth W. Pickett

MARBLE ROCK - Kenneth W. Pickett, 78, of Marble Rock, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene. 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2011

Agnes Louise Reese

Northwood - Agnes Louise Reese, 96, Northwood, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Agnes will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating.

Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

Should friends desire, those wishing to give a memorial in her memory, may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church, or to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Agnes Louise Reese was born on May 23, 1915, in Kensett, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Hildahl) Myhre. Aggie received her education in the Kensett Community School, graduating from Kensett High School. Aggie was united in marriage to Robert W.M. Reese on June 29, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For most of her life, Aggie was a loving and caring stay-at-home mom and was a supportive wife to her husband Robert during his career as a highway patrolman.

Aggie loved going to dances, sewing, crocheting, playing cards, socializing and visiting with her family and many friends.

Aggie was a member of First Lutheran Church, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies Auxiliary, all in Northwood.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jon (Carol) Reese of Cedar Falls, Lana Jo Reffert of Lincoln, Neb.; grandchildren, Randy (Linda) Reffert of Omaha, Neb., Ryan Reffert of Lincoln, Neb., Rod (Marci) Reffert of Lincoln, Neb., and Resa (Trini) Ortiz of Lincoln, Neb.; great-grandchildren, Julia, Shayla, Scott, Jake and Colby Reffert, and Quintin, Lia, and Calin Ortiz; her sister, Mabel (Roy) Welch of Northwood; her brother, Harry (Dorothy) Myhre of Mason City; a brother-in-law, Clifford Mourlam of Clear Lake; cousin, Edith Hanson of Northwood; as well as many other special nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Aggie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brothers, Elmer, Oliver, and Stanley Myhre; her sister, Marie Mourlam; and a son-in-law, Donald P. Reffert.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 4 to December 5, 2011

Ruth A. (Buchanan) Rosenthal

MASON CITY - Ruth A. (Buchanan) Rosenthal, 92, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania with Pastor Sean McRoberts of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Ruth A. (Buchanan) Rosenthal, the daughter of Earl and Maggie (Loats) Goodnow, was born Nov. 18, 1920, in Wesley, Iowa. Ruth and her parents moved to Mason City in 1929 where she continued her education and graduated from Mason City High School in 1938.

Ruth was employed as first office secretary at Monroe Junior High. In 1940 she returned to school at the junior college. After marriage, Ruth went to work at National Tea Store and later to W. L. Patton Co. where she retired in October 1992.

Ruth was united in marriage to Glen "Butch" Buchanan on March 15, 1942. Glen passed away on Oct. 4, 1983. Ruth married Robert Rosenthal on May 4, 1988. Robert preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 2001.

Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and loved watching all sports. She enjoyed working on her many plastic canvas projects which she loved to give as gifts and donate to the various groups at Church.

Ruth passed from this life at the age of 91 years on Dec. 3, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa, almost 10 years to the day from when her husband Robert passed away. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Paul Buchanan and his wife, Rhonda, of Sun City West, Ariz., her son Loyd Buchanan and his wife, Jane, of Chandler, Ariz., her step-daughter, Lynn Rosenthal May, and her husband, Ron, of Carlsbad, N.M., granddaughter, Susan (Buchanan) Koehneke, and her husband, Justin, of Huntington, Vt., grandson, John Buchanan of Chicago, Ill., grandson, Matt Buchanan, of San Francisco, Calif., and grandson, Jason Buchanan, and his wife, Angie, and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Kylee Lynn, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Also surviving are a brother, Gerald Goodnow (Francis) of Mason City, Iowa, and a brother, Roger Goodnow (Judy), of Manteca, Calif. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and one sister, Ervilla (Olson) Goodnow.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 4 to December 5, 2011

Ronald W. Warner

Little Rock, Ark. - Ronald W. Warner, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at the Little Rock VA Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0294.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 5, 2011

Posted on 5 December 2011 by Marie Thompson