GARNER - Leta M. Davis, 87, of Garner, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, with a VFW Auxiliary service at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Leta Mae Davis, the daughter of Harm and Wilhelmine (Senne) Harringa, was born May 26, 1924, at Titonka. She attended school at Titonka Consolidated and graduated from eighth grade in 1939. She received her GED and worked at Decker's in Mason City.

On April 10, 1946, she was married to Howard Davis at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Titonka. They farmed in the Wesley area and near Waterville, Minn. They then moved to Britt, and in 1954, to Garner. Lee worked at Winnebago and the Garner Bakery. After Howard passed she volunteered for Hospice. She enjoyed her family, friends, quilting, craft club, square dancing, bowling, camping, hosting Bible study and family events.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, LWML and the Garner VFW Auxiliary.
Leta is survived by her son, Jim (Denise) Davis of Clear Lake; daughters, Sherry (Daniel) Short of North Branch, Minn., Jeanne Meyer, and Stepheni Salz (TJ) of Garner; grandchildren, Kelly Pedersen (Doug) of Garner, Ian, Andrew, and Hannah Davis, Drew (Kate) and Chelsea Short, Sophie Salz; siblings, Harold Harringa of San Diego, Calif., Eugene (Aurelia) Harringa of Cedar Falls, Ileane (Bob) Ladd of Neillsville, Wis., Lorraine Seifken of Iowa Falls, Marcella Mahan of Palmdale, Calif., and Berniece Peebles of Klemme; and a sister in-law, Doris Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard, Aug. 30, 1990; brothers, Dick and John Harringa; sisters, Martha Schwartz and Louise DeWaard; and brothers-in-law, Bob Davis, Bob Peebles and Don Seifken.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2011

GARNER - Marian P. Gouge, 84, of Garner, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at her home in Garner.

Private family funeral services will be held on Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. A luncheon for friends and family will commence at 12 noon, Monday at Mat's Place in Garner with parking encouraged along the north side of the building.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the local food bank, God's Pantry.

Marian Pauline Gouge, the daughter of Peter and Beatrice (Miller) Haag, was born Nov. 10, 1927, at Whittemore. She attended rural school and graduated from Presentation Academy in Whittemore in 1945.

Marian overcame a lot of adversity early in her life after the death of her mother and younger brother in 1937. She worked on the farm and assisted in the care of her brothers and sister. At the age of 17, she contracted polio and spent several months in Iowa City. Even at a young age, she still thought of others. A well- known and favorite story she shared with her family was spending Christmas at Iowa City Hospitals, there were many children there at the time, and no Christmas tree. Late one night she crawled out of a window with a confiscated knife from the kitchen and cut down an evergreen tree from the font of the hospital. After dragging the tree back into the hospital, she helped the children decorate it with popcorn strings and construction paper chains. She figured the nurses knew who had cut down the tree but they never said anything. She missed much of her senior year, recovering from polio. After returning home, she was able to live with the nuns while completing her studies and graduated on time with her class. While in school she enjoyed math, history and participated in cheerleading.

On Feb. 10, 1949, she was married to Merle J. Gouge at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. A short time later, they moved to Garner where they raised their nine children. Marian did work outside the home but truly devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting ceramics, remodeling projects, gardening and most of all, visiting with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Merle, of Garner; nine children, John (Violet) Gouge of Garner, Peter (Joan) Gouge of Garner, Rebeccah Linahon of Redmond, Ore., Michael (Judy) Gouge of Britt, Julian Pigman of Crystal Lake, Steve (Mary) Gouge of Garner, Laura (Ted) Salz of Garner, Lois Ziron of Garner and David Gouge of Garner; twenty-seven grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; brothers, William (Ernestine) Haag and Harold (Judy) Haag; sister, Adele (Lowell) Shimmon; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Haag; parents-in-law, David and Alice Gouge; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Pauline Gouge, David, Jr. and Alice Gouge, Kathryn Brass, Betty and Albert, Jr. Mefford, Bill and Helen Gouge, Robert Gouge, Richard Gouge and Loren Dean Gouge; and sons-in-law, Duane Pigman and Timothy Wurtzel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2011

MASON CITY - Marcella H. Kuntz, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2011

MASON CITY - Patricia L. "Pat" Marroni, 79, of Mason City, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. today, Sunday afternoon, December 11, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m.

Patricia L. Sheeley was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Waterloo, the daughter of Harvey and Juen (Twedt) Sheeley. She attended and graduated from West High School in Waterloo.

On August 23, 1950, Patricia was united in marriage to her soul mate, Gabriel A. Marroni, at Holy Family Catholic Church; this union would be blessed with three children.

During her children's younger years, Patricia was a stay-at-home mom, where her children and their friends would gather after school and enjoy her baked goods. Once her children were older she began working in the Head Start Program.

Pat loved cooking and baking, especially for her family. She always kept busy around the house and took great pride in the home she and Gabriel built together; they were blessed with 61 years of and marriage. Pat was a devoted wife and loving mother, she also cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Over the years, Pat and Gabe enjoyed traveling across the United States to various military bases, and while living in Washington, D.C., she loved reading and learning about the nation's history.

Pat was a lifelong member of the Lincoln School PTA Club, and enjoyed meeting with her friends for Italian North End reunions. Pat was also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, and had a deep devotion to her faith.

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, Gabriel; her three children, Roxann (Jerry) Young, Mason City, Tony (Tonna) Marroni, Anderson, S.C., and Louise Buccelli-Marroni, St. Ansgar; seven grandchildren, Brenton (Brenda) Young, Kara (Kenneth) Young-Stambaugh, Gabriel Marroni, Britney Marroni, Nicholas Nelson, Anthony Nelson, and Jordan Lala; three great- grandchildren, Kinley Stambaugh, Addyson Nelson, and Emily Mae; a brother, James Sheeley, Anoka, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jacquelyn (Roger) Murray; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Sheeley.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Lois McDermott, 89, of Charles City, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Lois McDermott will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m.

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 9 to December 11, 2011

ALGONA - Clarence "Bill" Miller, 89, of Algona, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society-Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, with a rosary at 5 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Mabel Olson Quisling, age 96, of Clear Lake, formerly of Hanlontown, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, where she had been a resident for the past six years.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will take place at the Brush Point Cemetery in rural Hanlontown.

Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday (today) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St., in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Mabel was born on Jan. 10, 1915, in Hanlontown, to Edward R. Olson and Julia Peterson Olson. She attended school in Hanlontown, where she graduated in 1932. She then attended and graduated from Waldorf College. She advanced her teaching credentials by attending Greeley Teachers College in Greeley, Colo.

Mabel began her teaching career as a country school teacher at Bristol No. 4, then on to Clayworks. She then taught at Colwell and Dumont Community Schools, teaching junior high. In 1942, she took the Civil Service exam, wrote a paper, and was chosen and appointed by President Roosevelt as the Postmaster of Hanlontown. For 34 years she enjoyed "meeting and serving the public"!

On March 2, 1947, Tom and Mabel were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church. They had two daughters, Mary and Ruth.

After retiring from the Post Office, she and Tom enjoyed many years of traveling. Whether it was by car, bus or camping, they met and made new friends. She often spoke of her two favorite trips - to Norway and Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.

Mabel loved people. She loved making new friends and never forgetting the old. Mabel's life on earth was not always easy, but family, friends, and her faith brought her great happiness and joy. Now we rejoice for her in starting her new life. May we all learn from her the joy of living and sharing with all we meet. She will be missed.

Mabel is survived by her daughters, Mary (Scott) Foster of Port Townsend, Wash., Ruth (Todd Meyer) Quisling of Cedar Rapids; Rio Foster and friend Bridgid, and Evan Foster of Seattle, Wash.; the "Kaasa Kids," Bud (Jo Ann), Carol, Bruce (LaVonne), and Haldis; the Olsons, Arlouene (John) Bothun, Stanley (Joanie), and Ed (Julia) Olson; the Quisling kids, Janice, Betty (Denny), Julie (Steve), Pam (Jim), Craig (Marcia), Dan (Lonnie) Arnevik, and Brad (Holly) Arnevik; her sister-in-law, Mavis Halvorson Olson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and lifelong friends, Harry and Dorothy Myhre.

Mabel was preceded in death by her husband Tom; her parents; her sister, Theresa and Tom Kaasa; her brother, Orlando and Leila Olson; in-laws, Obert and Stella Quisling, Clarence and Cheryl Quisling, Alice and Art Askildson; her niece and nephews, Muriel Quisling Arnevik Anthony, Ronald and Kris Quisling, and Harris Kaasa.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 9 to December 11, 2011

MASON CITY - Joyce Carothers Scheetz passed away at the Good Shepherd Health Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at the age of 92.

A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Concord Cemetery, Garner.

There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the church service.
Memorials may be directed to the Mason City Public Library, 225 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Joyce was born in Garner in 1919, one of the five children of John Hamilton Carothers and Bertha Schleusner.

Joyce married Ernie Scheetz from Sioux Falls and was the mother of four children herself. Early in their marriage, Ernie was sent to Europe as part of the Allied Forces.

When he returned, it was to work on the Milwaukee Railroad for several years. So, they lived "up and down the line" as Ernie served as depot agent.

After a number of years in Ventura, the family moved to Mason City in 1960. Joyce worked at several different jobs, ranging from domestic service to factory worker to restaurant employee.

She loved to travel and eventually visited over 30 foreign countries. This left her with many stories and a lot of memorabilia.

She lived at the Manor for many years, and later moved to Kentucky Ridge. She loved playing cards while at the Manor, and was very appreciative of the staff at the Manor and Kentucky Ridge.

Of all her diverse interests, one she passed on to her children was the love of reading. She was an ardent fan of the Mason City Public Library and the people who work there.

Joyce was a student of history, genealogy, U.S. presidents, and the Civil War. She actually became a student at North Iowa Area Community College later in life and received her degree.

Over the years, Joyce belonged to the Hawkeye Camera Club, North Iowa Writer's Club and the North Iowa Genealogy Club. Joyce was a member of Holy Family Church and had enjoyed teaching religion classes for many years. She also participated in the St. Madonna Circle.

All in all, Joyce lived a pretty good life. From a child in the Depression, to marriage and family and work, she met a lot of very nice people, had a wealth of experiences and opportunities, and passed away peacefully.

Joyce is survived by four children: Mary (Robert) Stevens of Mason City, Nancy (Jack) Bloomingdale of Springfield, Ohio, Mark (Debbie) Scheetz of Mason City, and Jennifer (Max) Petersen of Savage, Minn.; 10 grandchildren: Todd Stevens of Grimes, Aaron Stevens of Norwalk, Heather (Dave) Young of Algona, Kate (Darin) Bills of Waukee, Chris Withers (Hitomi) of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Scott Withers (Lynn) of Springfield, Ohio, Jeremy (Katie) Scheetz of Victoria, Minn., Ethan Scheetz of Golden Valley, Minn., Nick Petersen of Robbinsdale, Minn., and Emily Petersen of Sioux Falls, SD; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1977; two brothers, Maurice and Wayne Carothers; three sisters, Evalyne Stille, Blanche Tyler, and Golda Jones; one great-granddaughter; and many close friends.
Rest in Peace.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 9 to December 11, 2011

Anna K. Tlach

BRITT - Anna K. Tlach, 90, of Britt, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, with a combined Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m.

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

Cataldo Funeral Home, www.cataldofuneralhome.com, 641-843-3811.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2011

CHARLES CITY -Waunita Arndt, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Waunita Arndt will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

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 12 to December 13, 2011

FOREST CITY - Stanford Holtan, age 90, of Forest City, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Oakland
Cemetery in Forest City with graveside military rites provided by Forest City American Legion Post 121.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 12, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Stanford Holtan was born in 1921 to Elmer and Sadie (Suby) Holtan. He was the eldest of four children. He spent the first few years of his life living on a farm three miles northeast of Leland. The family moved to his grandparent's farm for four years, then to a farm north of Hanlontown. The families have been connected to Beaver Creek Church and Winnebago Church.

Stanford graduated from Hanlontown High School. After high school, Stanford attended Waldorf College and St Olaf. It was at this time that his history started at Immanuel. He sang with the Waldorf Choir the day of the Procession from the old Immanuel Lutheran church to the new building in 1941.

In 1942, Stanford enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was a flight engineer on a B-17. Stanford knew he was going to have a chance to go home, so he called Ruth on a Sunday and asked her how she felt about getting married the following week ... June 25, 1944, right after D-Day.

Following the war, Ruth and Stanford purchased their farm north of Forest City along the Winnebago River. Stanford sang in the church choir for almost 60 years. Stanford and Ruth raised their eight children and were active in church and continued to show their love of Waldorf College in many ways. Stanford has been active in Farm Bureau, the Republican Party and Sons Of Norway.

In 2000, through their continued commitment to the community, they moved to Heritage Park and embarked upon a new adventure. Stanford has worked hard on the trolley, mowing and finding volunteers for the numerous projects. He said many times he was so pleased to be a part of preserving history for the years to come.

Throughout his life he has been an artist in many different ways including painting, whittling, weaving, carving, welding, sculpting and music.

Stanford is survived by his wife, Ruth (Tweeten), his brother Rolfe Holtan and his youngest sister Dorothy Heller. Stanford and Ruth were blessed with eight children: Jerry, Audrey, Keith, Phil, Paul, Steve, John and Ron. The Holtans are the proud grandparents of 10 grandsons and 10 granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren. Jerry and Donna Holtan of Ames, son, Jason and Jennifer Holtan (Ames) and their sons, Zach, Tyler and Isaac. Audrey and Steve Olmstead of Minneapolis, Minn., daughter, Sue Anne and Tom Hadacek (Forest City) and their daughters Isabelle and Josephine, Audrey's daughter, Casey and Todd Sink (Arkansas) and their daughters, Kylie and Lexi. Keith Holtan and his friend, Jacalyn of Minneapolis, Minn., son, Ross and Nina (Washington, D.C.), son, Grant and fiancée Brooke (New York), and daughter, Jackee and fiancee Matt (Minnesota). The Rev. Phil and Merrie Sue Holtan, of Perham, Minn., daughter, Elise (Germany), son Mark and Haley (Minnesota), and daughter Johanna (Scotland). Paul and Helen of Savage, Minn., son, Andrew and Sarah and baby Helena (Wisconsin), daughter Miranda (Minnesota), and son, Nicholas (Minnesota). Steve and Donna Holtan of Morris, Ill., daughter, Stephanie and Paul Weghorst (Illinois) and daughter Samantha (Illinois). John and Eileen Holtan of Love's Park, Ill., son, Luke (Wisconsin), son, Matt (Florida), and daughter, Emily and Ben Abeyta (Wisconsin). Ron and Pam Holtan of Stanhope, daughter, Kristine and John Hodges, Bondurant, son Michael, Cedar Falls, and son Brandon and Amanda, Des Moines.

Stanford is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Sadie (Suby) Holtan, his younger sister, Ardith Halvorsen, his sister-in-law Marietta (Ness) Holtan and daughter-in-law Linda Haugen Holtan (Paul).

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2011

 Marcella Harriet Kuntz

MASON CITY - Marcella Harriet Kuntz, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 308 Fourth Avenue, Grafton, with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler, Chaplain-Good Shepherd Health Center, officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be in the Grafton Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Grafton Cemetery, Attn: Connie Rosenberg, P.O. Box 282, Grafton, IA 50440, or Good Shepherd Health Center, 302 Second Street N.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Online condo-lences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Marcella was born April 18, 1923, on a farm northeast of Grafton, the daughter of Fred and Lydia (Bruesewitz) Kuntz. She attended country school, parochial school and Grafton Community School. Her baptism and confirmation were at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. In 1935, her parents purchased another farm north of Grafton, where they continued to farm until retirement. The family chose Mason City as their new home and Marcella became their caregiver when assistance was needed. She was employed at several businesses and worked many years at a downtown motel. Walking was something that she enjoyed and was known to easily walk across town. She had a sharp eye for sales, liked to eat out and enjoyed good conversation. Her family often visited when they shopped in Mason City and she was always ready with a cup of coffee and a snack. She was blessed with dear friends. Mason City has been "home" to Marcella for nearly fifty years, and she has been a resident at Good Shepherd Health Center for the past few years.

Marcella is survived by one sister: Lois Westendorf of Des Moines; two sisters-in-law: Harriet Kuntz of Mason City, and Arliene Kuntz of St. Ansgar. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers: Earl, Vernon, Kermit and Gene Kuntz; four sisters Ruth Krueger, Ella Priem, Pearl Rosenberg and Ethel Walk; and brothers and sisters-in-law.

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

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

GARNER - Robert L. McCormick, 87, of Garner, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner with the Rev. Roger Kallem officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel.

Robert Lewis McCormick, the son of Michael and Florence (Jones) McCormick, was born May 27, 1924, at Garner. He graduated from Garner High School in 1942. Bob immediately joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in San Diego, Calif., and Jacksonville, Fla., where he became a radio and radar technician and member of VMF 112 Wolf Pack. He then went to the Philippines and China. Bob was also a backup gunner. He is, was and will always be, a PROUD MARINE! As the slogan said, "Once a Marine, always a Marine." He was honorably discharged in May of 1946 with a rank of sergeant.

In October of 1947 he married Beverly Molander.

Bob was a meat-cutter by trade and was very proud of how he could cut steaks to an exact weight. He began as a meat man by working for Don Roe and C.J. Schneider. He then was a manager of a store in Eau Claire, Wis., and St. Paul, Minn. Bob started to do special cuts for hotels and restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Anyone who knew him always got a verbal lesson on how to cut meat. He enjoyed listening to talking books and "watching" TV and older movies.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly of Garner; children, Roxanne Bauler of St. Paul, Minn., and Tim (Cheryl) McCormick of Newborn, Ga.; grandchildren, Jeff, Jessica and Christine Bauler and Jennifer McCormick Harrelson; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Hunter Bauler and Caden Harrelson; sisters-in-law, Jackie Molander of Yuma, Ariz., and Minnetta Loebig of Cedar Rapids; brother-in-law, Royal (Clare) Molander of Garner; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eileen Malek; brothers-in-law, Ed Malek, Don and Bud Molander and Mike Loebig; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concerns for Bob over the past twenty years and also to the wonderful doctors, Levinson and Sarik, for their excellent care and other organizations that helped him so much.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 12, 2011

MANLY - Rosanna "Rose" Ethel (Snell) McNally, 95, Manly, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A memorial service for Rosanna will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the chapel.

Rosanna "Rose" Ethel (Snell) McNally was born on March 21, 1916, in Hampton, the daughter of John and Anna (Atterson) Pietereson. Rose was baptized at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Rose received her education in the Mason City Community School, graduating from Mason City High School in 1934.

She was united in marriage to Sidney Snell in 1934, in Mason City. He preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Earl McNally on Sept. 5, 1951. He preceded her in death.

Rose last worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City for ten years until her retirement.

Rose enjoyed making Raggedy Ann dolls, traveling, going to flea markets, and collecting Indian dolls.

Rose was a lifetime member of St. James Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carolyn Smith-Lane of Mason City, Kay Yezek of Osage, Pat (Cindy) McNally of New Boston, Ill., Mary (Bob) Kamish of Manly, and Mike (Lori) McNally of Kensett; 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great granddaughter; her daughter-in-law, Joan Snell of Rapid River, Mich.; as well as several nieces, nephews; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; her son, Richard Snell; her brother, Francis Pietersen; three son-in-laws; and one grandson.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

CLEAR LAKE - Rita Romaine Squires, 65, 1620 Highland Drive, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at her residence.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held at 3 p.m. Friday Dec. 16, at the Lakeview Room in the Clear Lake Park Bandshell, Clear Lake, with Pastor Jason Boyd leading the sharing.

Memorials may be given to the Rita Squires Memorial Fund.

Rita was born July 19, 1946, in Charles City, the daughter of Wilfred Carl and Lyla ( Smith) Truex.

She graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1964. She continued her education at North Iowa Area Community College and obtained her nursing degree.

She worked as a nurse at North Iowa Hospital and later North Iowa Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa where she was a nurse and later nurses' supervisor.

Rita was a very gentle and caring person. She enjoyed quilting, painting and beading.
Rita is survived by her son Tim Squires, Manly; two brothers Doug Truex and his wife Jean, Waterloo, and Rick Truex, Mason City, and two sisters Joan Norvold and her husband Mark, Cedar Falls, and Charlotte Seick, Willmar, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents and two nephews Tony Seick and Chris VanArkle.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 6 to December 13, 2011

MARBLE ROCK - Funeral services for John H. 'Jack' Taylor, 69, of Marble Rock, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, 520 College St. in Marble Rock, with Pastor John Hanna officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene.

Visitation will continue at the Community Center on Tuesday one hour before services.

John Harold Taylor was born on Sept. 29, 1942, in Grinnell, to Harold and Dorothy (Polly) Taylor and passed away Friday, Dec 9, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. He received his education in the public schools in Charles City and graduated from Rudd- Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1960.

He was united in marriage to Marcia Kay Hume on May 1, 1966, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charles City. This union was blessed with two children.

Jack worked at the Oliver Tractor Plant in Charles City in dispatch and the experimental department. In 1966 he began farming with his father and continued to farm the rest of his life.

Jack collected hats and dabbled with restoring old tractors. He had many good friends with whom he liked to socialize. He saw himself as a steward of the land making farming his life. He was kind hearted and concerned for others which prompted many generous acts of kindness, especially during the flood of 2008. Most of all he loved his family and was very proud of his grandson, Douglas John.

Jack was serving on the Floyd County Mutual Insurance Board, was a past member of the Lions Club, the Floyd County Pork Producers and spent 12 years on the Marble Rock Elevator Board.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marcia of Marble Rock; one daughter, Pamela (Ronn) Datema of Ankeny; one son, Michael (Gina) Taylor of Mason City; one grandson, Douglas John Taylor; two sisters, Marlene (David) Gjerset of Minneapolis, Minn., Mary (Craig) Scott of Chariton; one sister-in-law Cynthia (Lee) Chambers of Robins; many nieces and nephews; and many caring friends.

He was preceded in death by his ,other and father, his adoptive mother, and his grandparents.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the John H. Taylor Memorial Fund, 2805 Echo Ave., Marble Rock, IA 50653.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2011

MASON CITY - Thomas Clay Teas, 94, of 355 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa officiating.

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 10 to December 13, 2011

BRITT - Anna K. Tlach, 90, of Britt, died Saturday Dec. 10, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, with Father Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, with a combined Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Anna Kathryn Tlach, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Hrubes) Stupka, was born July 23, 1921, on a farm north of Garner. She graduated from Hayfield Consolidated School in 1938. After graduation, Anna was a clerk at Allard's Variety Store in Garner and helped take care of her younger brothers and sisters.

On June 18, 1941 she was married to William "Bill" Tlach at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They farmed in the Britt area until retiring in 1985. Anna loved being a farmer's wife and homemaker. She always had a garden and canned vegetables. In December of 2001, Anna and Bill moved into Britt. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry and books in general. Another hobby was making bread, angel food cakes and her famous potato salad for family and friends. The family was her main source of joy.

She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Rosary Society, Britt Court of Catholic Daughters of America, past president of the Mason City Deanery for Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, Catholic Workman FCSLA w51, Garfield Hobby Club and Birthday Club.

Anna is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Art) Linden of Golden Valley, Minn.; grandchildren, Jessica Linden, Amanda Linden, Jacque Weiland, Doug Weiland, Brenda (Lee) Whitaker; great-grandson, Nicolas William Whitaker; a brother, Clarence (Marlene) Stupka of Ankeny; nieces, nephews, farm family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill, July 6, 2007; two daughters, Betty (Darryl) Sparks and Patricia (Merlyn) Helps; sisters, Dorothy Bosch, Agnes Formanek and Mildred Schaefer; and brothers, Raymond, Lewis and Harold Stupka.

Cataldo Funeral Home, www.cataldofuneralhome.com, 641-843-3811 .

Published in Globe Gazette from December 11 to December 12, 2011

FOREST CITY - Lois A. Anderson, 86, of Forest City, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

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

Inurnment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2011

JOICE - Jeffrey Scott Butcher, 47, of Joice, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, at Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 Monroe Street, Rockwell, with the Reverend John Scherb officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffrey Butcher Memorial Fund, 18567 140th Street, Rockwell, Iowa.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary Butcher and her son, James, Joice; sons, Phillip Butcher, Portland, Ore., Brandon Butcher, Ames, Eric Butcher, Cedar Falls; father, Merlyn Butcher, Rockwell; brother, Gregg (Melanie) Butcher, Indian Mills, N.J.; nieces, Maya, Alex, and Addison Butcher, Indian Mills, N.J.; uncle, Lester Dhondt and his special friend, Carol, Al (Maryln) Schwanke and his aunt, Marieta (Jerry) Wenzel, Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary and grandparents, George and Ida Butcher and Herb and Lillian Schwanke.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 11495 265th Street, Mason City, Iowa 50401; 641-424-2151; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2011

LELAND - Charles Edward Hylland, 62, of Leland, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at his home in rural Leland.

His family will greet friends 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA 50450.

There will be no further service; his body was cremated honoring his wishes.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com; 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2011

IRVINGTON - Eugene K. Lemkee, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe, with military honors conducted.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2011

ELEVA, Wis. - Robert A. Selvig, 68, of Eleva, Wis., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wis., surrounded by family.

Robert was born on Nov. 8, 1943, to the late Lester and Elnora (Meling) Selvig in Marshalltown.

On Nov. 12, 1966, he married Mary Ann Brown at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Robert loved spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann; daughter, Michelle (Fred) Crockett of Framingham, Mass.; son, Mark (Diane) Selvig of Eau Claire; grandson, Cole Selvig; sisters, Elaine (Wayne) Smolik of Osage, Eileen (Ewald) Ehlke of St. Ansgar, Dawn (Jim) Lackore of Osage; nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Eugene Klink officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Evergreen Funeral Home in Eau Claire, Wis. (4611 Commerce Valley Road, 715-830-5470) and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Town of Washington, Wisconsin.
Evergreen Funeral Home, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is serving the family.

To send your condolence to the family, please visit our obituaries at www.evergreenfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2011

WODEN - Pearl L. Smith, 91, of Woden died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Deb Devine officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

BETTENDORF - Venita K. Statser, 73, of Bettendorf, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home and one hour before the services on Wednesday. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House or to the choir of St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf.

Venita was born Aug. 11, 1938, in Mason City, the daughter of Willard and Velma (Hollingsworth) Brager. She had attended schools in the Ventura area.

She was united in marriage to Jack L. Statser in 1970 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moline, Ill. Venita and Jack had spent their winters in El Cajon, Calif., for many years where they had made many friends.

He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 2004.

Venita had many varied interests, particularly music and dancing. In earlier years, she had bowled and played the piano and organ. She was employed as an Avon representative for many years.

In addition to St. James Lutheran Church where she had sung in the choir, her memberships included the Scott County Republican Women and the LIFT Organization of the Quad-Cities. She was also past president of the VFW Post 9128 Women's Auxiliary in Bettendorf and an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Venita loved the company of her family and friends and will be missed.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Tim Tisinger of Bettendorf , RaNae and Jim Ehrecke of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Rheta and Chris Foley of Davenport; her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and JoAnn Statser of Atoka, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Amy (Brett) Butler, Joshua, Jacob and Sarah Tisinger, Heather (Chuck) Shipman, Natalie (Matt) McDermott, and Brett and Tyler Statser; her great-grandchildren, Thomas and William Shipman and Riley Sue McDermott; her sister, Norma Darlene (Derwood) Wells of Clear Lake; and her brothers, Marvin (Adelaide) Brager of Ventura and Larry (Sandy) Brager of LeClaire.

In addition to her husband, Jack, Venita was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Kenneth and Ronald.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2011

ALGONA - John R. "Jack" Celoni, 80, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at the Emmetsburg Care Center.

A funeral Mass will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a Scripture Prayer Service beginning at 7 p.m. followed by a rosary.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2011

MASON CITY - Joan Cory, 49, of 1727 10th St. S.W., Mason City, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2011

NEW HAMPTON - Durrell L. Crooks, 49, of New Hampton, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at his home of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating.

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Kevin Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Monty Rosol, Lee Schoenrock, Steve Ameling, Scott Ameling, Brandon Ohm and Joey Willitts serving as pallbearers. Durrell's children will be honorary pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Saturday.

Online condolences for Durrell's family may be left at hugeback funeralhome.com.

Durrell Lee Crooks was born April 8, 1962, in New Hampton, the oldest son of Darrell Lee and Sandra Jo (Kelly) Crooks. He received his education in New Hampton and was a 1981 graduate of the New Hampton High School. While in high school, Durrell was active in both football and wrestling. On April 23, 1983, he married Christina Zubrod. To this union two sons were born. The couple later divorced.

On July 14, 1990, in Ionia, he married Sonya Ameling. To this union two daughters were born.

Durrell lived his entire life around the New Hampton area. He had been employed by Nestle's in Waverly from 1983 until he became disabled in an auto accident in 2001. Durrell enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be remembered for his sense of humor and the pranks he liked to play.

Survivors include his wife, Sonya of New Hampton; two sons, Justin (Maria) Crooks of Ionia, Brandon (Kristin) Crooks of New Hampton; two daughters, Jenna Crooks and Natasha Crooks, both of New Hampton; five grandchildren, Dominque, Skylier, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lydia and one on the way; his parents, Darrell and Sandra Crooks of Ionia; his maternal grandmother, Zenovia Kelly of New Hampton; his in-laws, Sheila (Duane) Tank of New Hampton, Bill (Carol) Ameling of Fredericks-burg; one sister, Kendra (Doug) Walker of Clear Lake; one brother, Dennis (Kendra) Crooks of New Hampton; sisters-in-law, Pam (Chad) Rausch of Ionia; Paula (Gregg) Sassman of Fredericksburg, Annette (Joe) Ameling of Sumner, Joanne Wickham and Sara Noehl, both of New Hampton; brothers-in-law, Steve (Tammi) Ameling of Fredericksburg, Wynn Hartson of New Mexico; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joe Kelly and paternal grandparents, Don and Rosella Crooks.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2011

SUN CITY, Ariz. - Carlton Vae Geiler, 88, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Sun City, Ariz., where he lived. A memorial service and inurnment will be held in Mason City at a later date to be determined.

Vae Geiler was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Mason City, to Karl and Florence (Hartmann) Geiler. He attended public school in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1940. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941. Vae served on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet and participated in Doolittle's Raid on Tokyo and the Battle of Midway. He survived the sinking of the USS Hornet during the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands in October 1942. He then served on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington until leaving active duty in 1947 as Chief Yeoman. He served in the Naval Reserves until retiring in 1980. He was very proud of his military service and an avid World War II history buff.

After the War, Vae returned to Mason City and married Mitzie Green, of Mason City, in January 1949. Vae graduated from Mason City Junior College (now North Iowa Area Community College) in 1949, Iowa Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) with a B.A. in 1951, and an M.A. in 1954.

Vae taught and coached at Greenfield High School, Clinton High School and Clinton Junior College.

He moved to Arizona in 1954 and taught at Florence, Ariz., High School. In 1958 he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and taught at Phoenix Union High School, and finally at Maryvale High School, where he taught business and coached golf and wrestling. He retired from Maryvale High School in 1983 as Associate Principal.

Vae is survived by two sons, Kal (Kristy) Geiler and Kirk Geiler of Phoenix; five grandchildren, Shenae, Bree, Kaleb, Logan, and Megan Geiler; one great granddaughter; his sister, Dixie Mennen of Mason City; and several cousins in Mason City and New Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Gregory, a brother-in-law, Richard Mennen and a nephew, Mark Mennen.

Memorials may be directed to the Vae Geiler Memorial Fund in care of Dixie Mennen in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2011

ALGONA - Roland Ostwald, 89, of Algona and formerly of Whittemore, died on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Services are pending. The Lentz Funeral home in Algona is in charge of arrangements. Condo-lences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome. com
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2011

MASON CITY - Dolores Margaret Till, 79, of 1033 19th St. S.W., Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A graveside service will be held 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 South Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2011

FLOYD - William H. Bell Jr., 67, of Floyd, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. in Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2011

LATIMER - Shirley Borcherding, 79, of Latimer, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2011

CEDAR RAPIDS -Janice Joy Burgess, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, from complication of a heart illness.

Funeral services are at noon Saturday, Dec. 17, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Lt. Kristina Sjogren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.

Survivors include her husband, Harold "Snooks" Burgess of Cedar Rapids; her children, Kas Shaw of Alexandria, Va., Peggy (Greg) Herdlicka of Cedar Rapids, Jada (Randy) Fry of Arlington, Texas, and Jim (Chris) Ruger of Sheffield; 15 grandchildren, Jason, Cortnee and wife, Danielle, Andrea and husband, Adam, Alyssa, Kelsey, Zane, Brooke, Jillian, CJ, Haley, Lauren, Jordan, Randi, Ramona, and Carol; twelve great-grandchildren; a sister, Mileen Sinclair of Lewisville, Texas; and many loving family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Bill Shaw and Wally Ruger; a stepson, Tom Ruger; two brothers, Howard and Edward Gorman; three sisters, Frances Jimenez, Dorothy Lindquist, and Vivian Bennett.

Janice was born March 29, 1932, the daughter of Edward and Martha (Haase) Gorman in Algona.

On June 13, 1969, she married Harold M. Burgess. Jan was a sales clerk and model for Lundberg's in Mason City. She also worked for Wilson's in Cedar Rapids, 20 years for the City of Cedar Rapids Print Shop, retiring in 1989. Jan was also an Avon Sales Representative for 20 years.

Jan was an avid tie knot blanket maker, she enjoyed giving them to family and friends. She also enjoyed latch hook, playing cards, making family tree address books, and visiting casinos. Jan loved to collect dolls and figurines, travel, and fish. She enjoyed spending time with her Salvation Army ladies.

Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice in memory of Jan.

Please sign the online guest book for Jan at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Joan Cory, 49, of 1727 10th St. S.W., died Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial service in celebration of Joan's life will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 17, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating and being Master of Ceremonies will be the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Joan Cory Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Joan Marie Schnetter was born Aug. 26, 1962, in Fargo, N.D. She was fortunate to be adopted in November 1962 (it would have been sooner but there was a blizzard) by William "Bill" and Lorraine (Liska) Schnetter of Devils Lake, N.D.

The family moved to Mason City in 1965 where Joan attended Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High School and Newman High School. After graduating from Newman, Joan graduated from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.

While working at Mercy, she received an Associate of Arts Degree from NIACC, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Buena Vista College and a Master of Business Administration from Drake University.

Joan was very proud of her radiology roots. She served on many committees at the local level.

She was motivated by the prompting of her mentor Jean Christensen to get involved at the state level. Joan served as 1st Vice-President, President-Elect and President of the Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists! Joan was also a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Joan has worked over the years as a volunteer for American Cancer Society Relay for Life, American Heart Association, and United Way of North Iowa.

Joan was married to David Van Osten in Sept. 1980. Following their divorce they remained friends. She married Steven E. Cory, the love of her life, on Nov. 29, 2002. She always referred to him as "Mr. Wonderful." They started dating May 17, 1997, so they had two anniversaries.

In 2005, Joan had heart surgery to replace a valve.

Surviving Joan is her husband, Steve, Mason City, her parents, Bill and Lorraine Schnetter, sister, Joleen (Bryan) Fleming, brother, Dale (Sandi) Schnetter, parents-in-law, Jerry and Virginia Cory, all of Mason City; brother-in-law, Brian Cory, Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Carlyn Batten, Apple Valley, Minn.; Kathleen (Mike) Thul, Clear Lake, Susan (Jeff) Kuker, Des Moines. Nieces and nephews Drew and Molly Schnetter, Justin Fleming, Rob and Sarah, Amy and Ryan Thul, Aaron and Evan Batten and Regen Kuker and great niece-in-law Cora Thul.

Her grandparents and brother-in-law David Batten on Jan. 1, 2011, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

OSAGE - Ardis Dieterich, 86, of Osage, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. 641-732-3706.
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Richard J. "Dick" Haiden, 89, Mason City, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2011

MARBLE ROCK -Stephen L. Koenigsfeld, 79, of Marble Rock, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church, Roseville, on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville.

Visitation will be on Friday, Dec. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the St. Mary Catholic School Gym in Roseville with a wake service at 7 p.m.; visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Stephen Koenigsfeld Memorial Fund, 317 N. Main St., Marble Rock, IA 50653.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2011

WODEN - Pearl L. Smith, 91, of Woden, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Deb Devine officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Pearl Lillian Smith, the daughter of Carl and Sena (Sabin) Tollagson, was born Sept. 28, 1920, on a farm near Buffalo Center. She attended rural school and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1938.

On April 1, 1938, she was married to Elmer Smith in Forest City. They lived in Woden all of their married life except when Elmer was in the service. Pearl was employed at the post office in Woden as Post Master for 14 years and then as a rural route carrier for 16 years, retiring in 1979.

She was instrumental in helping build the Woden Post Office in 1960. In their retirement Pearl and Smitty spent their winters in Texas for many years. Pearl enjoyed card playing, visiting with friends and baking.

She was a member of the Buffalo Center United Methodist Church, was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Woden and belonged to the Woden American Legion Auxiliary.

Pearl is survived by nephews, Dennis (Joanne) Lunning of Woden, Wayne (Jeanne) Tollagson of Crystal Lake, and David (Ila) Tollagson, of Kiester, Minn.; and nieces, Cheryl Hayes, of Clarissa, Minn., Sharon Vrieze, of Moore, S.C., and Phyllis Hauen, of Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer, Jan. 16, 2003; a sister, Edna Lunning; and six brothers, Clarence, Elmer, Joseph, Melvin, Clifford and Leonard Tollagson.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

MASON CITY - Dolores Margaret Till, 79, of 1033 19th St. S.W., Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A graveside service will be held 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Dr., Mason City, IA 50401.

Dolores Margaret Till was born in New Hampton on June 19, 1932, to Alfred and Mae (Lensing) Gaffney.

She attended school and went to college receiving a certificate in administration and clerical work.

She was united in marriage to Russell Till and to this union three children were born: Sandy, Brad, and Greg. She worked at Caseys and Quickstar in Nashua for many years before retiring.

Dolores enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved being around cats, dogs and animals in general.

She will be missed by her children, Sandy (Tim) Tyler, Charles City, Brad (Cindy) Till, Clear Lake, Greg (Stacie) Till, Mason City; grandchildren, Jennifer Islas, Ogden, Utah, Ted (Jessy) Tyler, Charles City, Dezarae and Carson Till, Clear Lake, Emily and Kayla Till, Mason City, Alyssa Francis, Ames; great-grandchildren, Cianni, Marcel, and Telsio, Ogden, Utah, Ophelia and Theo Tyler, Charles City; sister, Ruth (Jack) Lauver, Texas; brother, Jim (Marlene) Gaffney, Hiawatha, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell (1994), parents, and three sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, Eileen Johnson and Nancy Mitchell.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.

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