MASON CITY - James L. Bird, 71, of Mason City, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

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

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Ave., Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Ardis Carol Dieterich was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Mitchell County. She was the daughter of Myron and Pearl (Olsen) Maakestad. Ardie was baptized and confirmed and was a lifelong member of Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage. She attended rural school and graduated from Osage High School in 1944. After graduation, she was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.

On Nov. 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Fred Dieterich of Rudd at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Maurice, Michael and Jim. Fred and Ardie farmed in the St. Ansgar area until 1987 when they retired and moved to Osage. She enjoyed many types of music, hand work, cooking and baking. Ardie and Fred enjoyed their family and going to see their grandchildren in all of their activities. She also appreciated her many good friends and neighbors.

Ardie is survived by her husband, Fred Dieterich, of Osage; her son, Maurice (Dianne) Dieterich of Shelby Township, Mich., and sons, Nathan and Nikolas; her son, Michael (Lori) Dieterich of Burlington, and sons, Gregory and Matthew; her son, Jim (Ruth) Dieterich of Galesburg, Ill., and children, William, Joel and Kristina.

She is also survived by one brother, Gene (Barbara) Maakestad of Osage; one niece; three nephews; and one sister-in-law, Betty Dieterich of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ardis Kathleen; and one brother-in-law, Hubert Dieterich.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 15 to December 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Steven Michael Factor, 67, of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Steven was born Jan. 28, 1944, in Leavenworth, Kan., the son of Bonnie Factor Storck and Kenneth Post. Steven attended Woodward State School from August 1950 to May 1967. He then moved to Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City where he spent the rest of his life being supported by the caregivers there who became his family.

Steven enjoyed country music, stuffed animals, Mountain Dew, tomato soup and he loved spending Christmas with the staff and residents of Good Shepherd Health Center. Steven touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by the residents and staff of Good Shepherd Health Center.

Steven will be remembered at the monthly Good Shepherd Health Center Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 10 am.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2011

ALGONA - Milton D. Farrow, 88, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at Good Samaritan Communities Algona.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with Reverend Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning until time of service at the funeral home.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2011

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as celebrant. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy. 122 West, Mason City, where military honors will be provided by members of the Iowa Military Funeral Honor Guard.

A visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited at 5 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service.

Should friends desire, Dick's family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to a favorite charity in Dick's name.

Richard John Haiden was born on Dec. 14, 1922, on a farm just north of Millerville, Minn., the son of Joseph and Mary (Hermas) Haiden. He was one of 11 brothers and sisters. He spent his childhood on the farm and attended St. Mary Parochial school in Millerville through eighth grade and Brandon High School in Brandon, Minn.

In January of 1941 Dick enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He served 18 months at Co. 3709 in Walker, Minn., doing a variety of work mostly centered on reforestation of land that had been most logged for lumber in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

He returned home and helped his dad on the farm until April of 1943 at which time he entered the military. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force. He served with the First Emergency Rescue Squadron in the European theater Eight Airforce as an aircraft sheet metal worker. Reassigned to the 7th Emergency Squadron, he served in the Asiatic and Pacific theaters. He received his honorable discharge on Dec. 4, 1945.

He attended St. John's University, Collegeville, Minn., for three semesters and the Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis for 18 months to learn the sheet metal trade. He was a highly skilled craftsman and loved the sheet metal trade. He worked in mostly heating air conditioning and ventilation but also blow pipe and architectural sheet metal. He taught evening classes in the Los Angeles Joint Apprenticeship Program in the L.A. City School system for 15 years.

Dick married Lucile Luketic of East Chicago, Ind., on Nov. 4, 1956. A daughter, Ann Marie, was born to this marriage. Lucile died Dec. 10, 1960.

He married Mae Studer in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., on May 19, 1962. A daughter, Mary Elizabeth, was born to this union.

Dick was a current member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 105, Los Angeles, Calif., Knights of Columbus Council 1006, a Fourth Degree member of Msgr Daugherty Assembly, Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 733 of Mason City, and the American Legion Post No. 101.

He loved fishing, crosswords, playing cards, reading, especially history, and his hobby, woodworking. He never owned a house that he didn't extensively remodel. He did all the work himself, including designing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, shingles and shakes, dry walling and painting. Above all he loved his family.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Mae; daughters, Ann Haiden, Los Gatos, Calif., and Mary (Cameron) Skill, Downey, Calif., two grandchildren, Michelle Skill and Elizabeth Skill, Downey, Calif.; a brother-in-law, Gerald (Kitty) Studer, Mason City; two sisters-in-law, Julia Jarvis, Guntersville, Ala., and Mary Ann (Matt) Haiden; brother, Joseph; sisters, Isabel Barker, Josephine (Richard) Sperl and Joan (Ross) Prout; and special friends Herbert and Florence Goepel, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Preceding Richard in death are his parents, Joseph and Mary Haiden; his wife, Lucile; an infant sister, Margaret Anna; four brothers, James, Mathias, Herbert and Raymond; a sister, Margaret May; brothers-in-law, George Kelch, Ed Downs, Fred Jarvis, Leo Young and Earnest Gerdis; sisters-in-law, Phylis Kelch, Rita Young, Elaine Downs, Rose Gerdis and Marlys (Raymond) Haiden.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 15 to December 16, 2011

GRAFTON - Kermit Irving Huebner, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at his home in Grafton, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with brain cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. After the memorial service there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the church.

Private family inurnment services will be held at the Grafton Cemetery at a later date. There will be a flag presentation by Grafton American Legion Post 616.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Edward Francis O'Donnell, 92, of 2060 S. Kentucky Ave., died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 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, where full military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City where a rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Edward F. O'Donnell Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice .

Edward F. O'Donnell was born on March 29, 1919, in Mason City, the son of D. Edward and Josephine (Fitzgerald) O'Donnell. He attended and graduated from the Holy Family Catholic School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1942, serving as a truck driver before being honorably discharged in 1945.

He worked at Jacob E. Decker and Sons, a meat packing plant. Edward met Mildred Prescott at the Surf Ballroom and they were united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1947, at the Holy Family Rectory, Mason City. To this union, Edward and Mildred were blessed with four children, Kathryn, Mavis, Glennis, and Dennis. They moved to a farm northeast of Mason City where he farmed for many years, eventually retiring at the age of 85.

Edward and Mildred enjoyed dancing, wintering in Texas and the many activities at the senior center. He was also active at the senior center for many years. He was an avid card player, involved in the Neighborhood Card Club and the 500 Saturday Night Card Club.

Edward was a lifelong parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church and was a member of Knights of Columbus.

Left to cherish his memory includes his children, Kathryn (Navarro) Torres, Mason City, Mavis (Doug) King, Mason City, Glennis (Mike) Kelley, Nora Springs, and Dennis (Barb) O'Donnell, Mason City; grandchildren, Michelle (Alan) Kristofitz, Katie Torres and Brad Angell, Megan Torres, Kristina Torres, Tamie (Monte) Ames, Tiffany O'Donnell, Nicholas O'Donnell and Rania Gebara, Jarod Brallier, Nicole (Steve) Seybert, Sarah (Wayne) LaCoste, Abby Kelley, Maggie (Matt) Pruin; 12 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Myron Prescott; along with several cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (2010) and his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 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, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village, P.O. Box 622, Clear Lake, IA 50428; Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401; or Easter Seal Society, PO Box 4002, Des Moines, IA 50332-4002. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Tom was born May 10, 1917, in Albia, the son of Charles and Ethel (Wood) Teas. He spent his childhood in Dallas, Iowa, and graduated from Dallas High School in 1935. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1946 as a major (WWII - Pacific Theater).

Tom continued his education at the University of Iowa, graduating with a law degree in 1947, with high distinction, Order of the Coif and Phi Beta Kappa. On Oct. 24, 1973, he married Dorothy Cantrell Balfanz in Chicago, Ill. Tom partnered with Finley, Teas and Esser Law Firm for 65 years, before retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Cerro Gordo County Bar Association (past president), the Second Judicial District Bar Association, the Iowa Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

He was also a member of the Lions Club, the Mason City Country Club (more than 50 years), the U.S. Jaycees (serving as chairman of the Americanism Committee), and a former member of the Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge.

Tom served on several boards including the Board of Education for the Mason City Public Schools, the board of directors for the Iowa Health Planning Council, and the board of WellbornIndustries Ltd. where he served as chairman. He was a loyal participant of the Easter Seal Society and served in various capacities including national president. Tom was among the founders of Opportunity Village and a strong supporter of NIVIC.

Tom is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Teas of Mason City; children, Gregory Teas, Md., and wife, Shaku, of Chicago, Ill., and Susan Smith and husband, David, of Naperville, Ill.; one stepson, Richard Balfanz and wife, Peggy, of Oshkosh, Wis.; five grandchildren: Ethan Teas, Sonia Teas, Zachary Smith, Alex Balfranz and Kimberly Chelsvig; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Teas and Martha Jane Teas; two brothers, Charles Teas Jr. and Herbert Teas; and one sister, Muriel Mappin.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 16, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Nell Irene Wilcox, 97, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A private inurnment was held at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Pastors Jill and Bob Brandstad of the Community of Christ Church officiating.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Community of Christ Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Nell was born Jan. 28, 1914, in Logan, Harrison County, the daughter of Earl and Wilma (Gunnette) Leonard. She attended country school and graduated from Logan High School.

She married Arthur Wayne Wilcox Aug. 24, 1936, in Logan. She worked side-by-side with Wayne in a grocery business in Council Bluffs. In 1952, they moved to Clear Lake where they purchased Wilcox Furniture from Wayne's brother, Wendell. Nell was involved in all facets of the business from accounting to sales to purchasing, and of course, decorating. She worked with him in the furniture store for more than 30 years and when her mother came to live with them, she retired.

Nell was a member of the Community of Christ Church, where she taught Sunday school, was a Women's Group leader, sang in the choir and was choir director. She was a member of Wa Tan Ye, Clear Lake Women's Club, and TTT. Nell enjoyed painting with oil, bowling, golfing and traveling. She and Wayne spent 19 winters in Mission, Texas.

Nell is survived by her daughter, Janelle Sargent and her husband, Dale, Clear Lake; two grandchildren, Jennifer Moore and her husband, Bruce, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Jeff Sargent and his wife, Heather, Highland, Utah; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Stephen Moore, and Sophia and Isabella Sargent; sister, Maxine Lloyd, Kennewick, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Zola Beth Leonard, Woodbine, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews; and her "Wilcox Furniture family."

Nell was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne Wilcox; and two brothers, Reuben Leonard and Ivan Leonard.

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 11 to December 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Richard "Dick" Sherwood Berner, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson, Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. A private family inurnment will be in the Plymouth Cemetery, Plymouth.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Richard Sherwood Berner was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Mason City, the son of Clayton and Frances (Sherwood) Berner. He graduated from Mason City High School.

On July 2, 1949, he was united in marriage to Catherine Dirksen. Dick enlisted into the United States Marine Corps on July 20, 1948, and was later honorably discharged.

Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Chehock on Jan. 17, 1969. Dick was a salesman working with different companies. He later started his own business, Dick's Delivery, and was known as the "Peddler."

Dick enjoyed square dancing, card club, telling stories and tinkering. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for several years. Dick was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

Dick is survived by his wife Barbara Berner, Mason City; children Jean Berner, Mason City, Tish (Lance) Arnold, Klemme, John (Crystal) Berner, Jefferson City, Mo., Derek (Lori) Wolcott, Spokane, Wash., Dana (Julie) Wolcott, Lake Stevens, Wash., and Dale (Cathy) Wolcott, Peoria, Ariz.; grandchildren, Sara, Bradi, Kelly, Robert, Devin, Dalton, Kenneth, Ethan, Brittany, Ashley, Jeffrey, Gary, John and Michael; sister, Mary Holder, San Diego, Calif., brother-in-law, Clyde (Kathy) Chehock, Cocolalla, Idaho, and sister-in-law, Jean (Paul) Barland, West Bend, Wis.; along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Catherine, on May 9, 1967; brother Bill and sister Jane Lee.

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

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

Mason City - James L. Bird, age 71, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

Jim requested there be no funeral and was cremated.

There will be a family and friends gathering. This will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, at the home of Mick Baker, 1433 Birch Drive, Mason City.

James LeRoy "Jim" Bird was born March 13, 1940, in Sheffield, to Alfred and Helen (Miller) Bird. Jim graduated in 1958 from Nora Springs High School.

Jim was a bricklayer in the Mason City area and was considered by some, one of the finest. Many buildings and homes in Mason City and surrounding areas have the special touch of his expertise in fireplaces and brick fronts.

Jim was an avid Vikings, Twins and Hawkeye fan, and for years made sure he attended at least one game each year. He also enjoyed fishing in Canada with life-long friends and golfing with his foursome every Sunday. Jim also enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Jim is survived by his wife Karen of 47 years; two sons, Rick (Tammy) Bird, Mike (Judy) Bird; and a daughter, Sue Kral and special friend, Greg Bradbury; six grandchildren, Chelsie (Cole), Mandie (Dave), Jacob (Britany), Nathan (Courtney), William and Shelby, three great-grandchildren, Carter, Amelia and Colton; a sister, Linda Anderson; a brother, Bob (Connie) Bird; and a brother-in-law, Mick Baker; sister-in-law, Cathie Baker; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Joey Lee and R.David Bird, sister-in-law Sally Baker, brothers-in-law, Bob Anderson and Don Baker.

Memorials may be directed to the family of James L. Bird, 926 15th St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

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

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

MASON CITY - Barbara J. Gallogly, 81, of Mason City, died Friday Dec. 16, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason city, surrounded by her family.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel as Celebrant.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 18, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake service.

Should friends desire and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Barbara's name.

Barbara J. Kelley was born on July 27, 1930, in Mason City, the daughter of James and Barbara C. (Jansen) Kelley. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Mason City and graduated amongst the Class of 1948.

On Feb. 16, 1952 Barbara was united in marriage to L. Gene Gallogly in Mason City; this union would be blessed with four children.

For many years Barbara enjoyed traveling with and listening to Gene's Barbershop Quartet groups, the Astronaughts, Midwest Four, and the Buffalo Chips. She also liked playing the piano, bowling for the Knights of Columbus mixed league, doing needlework, attending many different community events and activities with the Women's Club, and the occasional trip to a casino.

In 1970, Barbara began working as a switchboard operator for Park Hospital, which would later merge with Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, until her retirement. In the years following retirement, Barb spent countless hours volunteering for Mercy Medical Center, St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Joseph Catholic church and numerous other organizations.

Barb was devoted to her family and her faith. She cherished every moment she was able to spend with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She would travel near and far to watch and support her grandchildren in their musical and athletic activities.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Leo Rose Circle, Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, Women's Club, and Parish Life Society.

Those grateful in sharing in Barbara's life are her husband, Gene; children, Ralph (Peijan) Gallogly, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Barb (Dr. Stuart Turner) Gallogly-Turner, Madison, Wis., Jeff (Jean) Gallogly, Vincent, and Beth (Tom) Bonner, North Liberty; her grandchildren, Heather, Brett, Brenna, Jeffery, Daniel, Spence, Reid, and Mackenzie; her great-grandchildren, Ravyen, Devin, and Jaden; as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Patricia Baldwin and Virginia Brackey; brothers, John, Richard, and Paul Kelley; and a grandson, John Richard Gallogly.

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

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

GRAFTON - Kermit Irving Huebner, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at his home in Grafton, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with brain cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with Pastor Mark Decker officiating.

Following the memorial service, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the church. Private family inurnment services will be held at the Grafton Cemetery at a later date. There will be a flag presentation by Grafton American Legion Post 616.
Kermit Huebner was born June 18, 1926, in rural Grafton, to Irving and Lilly (Tabbert) Huebner. He graduated from Grafton High School in 1944. Kermit served in the U.S. Army, spending a year in Germany.

He worked for Western Union, Grafton Implement, Sugar Beet, and Waters Electronics. He also worked in the trucking business, and later started his own radio and television business and a paint contracting business.

He was currently employed as the caretaker and groundskeeper for the Grafton Cemetery. Kermit was a volunteer fireman for 15 years, served on the town council, was a member of various boards for the Emmanuel Church, and was a member of the American Legion.

Kermit married Elaine Bublitz on Aug. 6, 1950, in Grafton and together they raised four daughters. His greatest love after family was music. Kermit was well known throughout northern Iowa for his musical talent.

Kermit and his keyboard were often seen at celebrations which included Turkey Days, area nursing homes, and several Kensett Variety Shows. He was also a member of the "Rhythm Masters" band. Kermit had a great talent in woodworking and enjoyed crafting furniture for his family.

Kermit is survived by his wife, Elaine of Grafton; his daughters, Jeannine (Bob) Peterson of St. Ansgar, Deborah (Gary Orth) Huebner of Zimmerman, Minn., Cheryl Huebner of St. Ansgar, and Pat (Mike) Clark of St. Ansgar; sister, Darlene Greenway of Sebring, Fla.; mother-in-law, Lucille Bublitz of St. Ansgar; brother-in-law, David (Debby) Bublitz of Carpenter; his good friend and cousin, Dale (Carol) Huebner of Mason City; and his special furry friend, Henry.

Proud to call him "Grandpa" are Ara (Corey) Lotzer, Arik (Shelly) Peterson, Matthew Kleckner, Luke (Jhumki) Kleckner, Christina (Mike) Hultman, John Kleckner, Joe (Kara) Walk, Sam Walk, Josh (Amy) Walk, Taya Walk, Michael Schaub and friend Liz Urbatsch, Harmony Clark, and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his father-in-law, Harold Bublitz.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 16 to December 17, 2011

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

A funeral Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church, Roseville, today, Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville, with honor guard presentation of colors by the Charles City Patriot Association.

Visitation was held 5-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, 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 today.

Stephen L. Koenigsfeld was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Floyd County, to Dan and Mabel (Osier) Koenigsfeld. He received his education at St. Mary's School and Marble Rock Senior High. While in high school, Stephen enjoyed playing baseball and working on the farm. In 1951, Stephen joined the Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1953. While serving in the Air Force, he was united in marriage to Mary Friedrichs on Dec. 31, 1952.

To this union three sons and one daughter were born.

Stephen lived his entire life in and around the Marble Rock area. He had been employed at Haller Lumber Co. in Marble Rock, for 37 years. He actively served on the Marble Rock Volunteer Fire Department for 38 years, was a lifetime member of the American Legion, served on the Marble Rock City Council, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Stephen enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing, and was and avid sports fan. He will be remembered for his story telling and sense of humor.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary, four children: Marty (Sue) of Des Moines, Jeff of Marble Rock, Lorri (Brian) Chambers of Marble Rock, Dan (Kerry) of Ankeny: six grandchildren: Tony, Stephanie, Josh, Seth, Emily, Stephen, Sarah; two step-grandchildren: Matt, Dan; three great-grandchildren (the little squirts): Keely, Mckinley, Emberlyn; three step- great-grandchildren: Lily, Greg, Nicholas; two brothers: Aloysius, Peter; four sisters: Cecilia, Dorothy, Mary, Bernadette; several sisters- in-law, brothers-in- law, dozens of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Joanne, Genevieve, Elaine, and Theresa; step-granddaughter: Lisa; step great-granddaughter: Addy Mae.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Stephen Koeningsfeld Memorial Fund, 317 N. Main St., Marble Rock, Iowa 50653.

Online condolences will be received at our website www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 15 to December 17, 2011

LELAND - Nancy Kay (Steffensen) Monson, age 63, departed to her heavenly home on Dec. 16, 2011, from St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a long struggle with cancer and other infections.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation with her family will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Nancy Kay (Steffensen) Monson was born on Sept. 11, 1948, to DeVere and Clarine Steffensen of Leland. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Nancy Monson graduated from Lake Mills Community Schools in 1966. She earned her Associate of Arts from Waldorf College in Forest City and her Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Mankato State University.

Nancy was united in marriage to David C. Monson on July 29, 1972. Nancy had a heart of gold. She was a loving, giving individual, and was known as the listening ear to many of her colleagues at Forest Elementary School, where she taught elementary art for 26 years. Her Christian faith and caring spirit were apparent to all who knew her and came to her for support, as well as to the many students and parents whose lives she touched throughout the years.

Nancy was an avid quilter and cherished the time she spent with her quilting group friends and the couples Bible study group she and Dave belonged to for many years. Nancy's hobbies included quilting, gardening, art in its many forms, music and singing, and the frequent family gatherings with the "Aunts of the Oval Table" and the entire family.

In 1983, Nancy was selected as the Iowa Young Mother of the Year. She was active in 4-H both as a member and as a leader, as well as serving on county committees. Nancy and David served on the board of New Horizons Adoption Agency.

Nancy leaves behind her faithful, loving husband, David, and two daughters, Anne Kristine and Kathleen (Katie) Elizabeth, both of Leland. She is also survived by her mother, Clarine Steffensen of Lake Mills; and siblings Lou Ann (Richard) Mikes of Ventura and Sanibel, Fla.; Patricia (Curtis) Nelson of Northwood, Julie (Leigh) Foster of Boone, Rebecca (Larry) Hill of Thompson, and DeRay (Karen) Steffensen of Goshen, Ind.; brother-in-law Paul (Marilyn) Monson, Newell; and nine nephews, six nieces, and 17 great-nephews/nieces.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father DeVere Steffensen; a nephew Michael Nelson; grandparents; parents-in-law Cynthia and Bert Monson; and brother-in-law Gary Monson.

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

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

CHARLES CITY - Wallace J. Tucker, 83, of Charles City, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. The Rev. Martha Bennett will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or Disabled American Veterans.

Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements, 641-228-2323.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 17, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Cleo E. Cookman, 92, of Clear Lake, died Saturday Dec. 17, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2011

HAMPTON -Norval Vance Korth, 63, of Hampton, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at the Spencer Regional Medical Center in Spencer.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the Fellowship Hall of the Hampton United Methodist Church. A private family burial will be held at the Alexander Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2011

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. - Alma Antonia (Poser) Littlefield entered her heavenly home Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at the Benedictine Health Center of Innsbruck, New Brighton, Minn., surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. (gathering beginning at 6 p.m.) Tuesday, Dec. 20, at North Heights Lutheran Church, 2701 N. Rice St., Roseville, Minn.
Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.

Alma was born on Feb. 19, 1920, in Buh Township, Minn., the daughter of Herman and Theresia (Zierer) Poser. Alma grew up on the family farm in Pierz, Minn., with twelve brothers and sisters and attended Pierz area schools. She was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) Littlefield on Oct. 29, 1946, in Pierz. Following their marriage, they moved to Marshall-town before making their home in Mason City. Following her husband's death in 2001, Alma lived with her sons until moving to the Benedictine Health Center of Innsbruck in 2009.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Felix, Raymond, Urban, Herman, Benedict, and Arnold and sisters: Irene Britz, Barbara Short, Adeline Przybilla and Theresia Sanders.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons Don (Jan) Littlefield, Spring Lake Park, Minn., and David (Cherie) Littlefield, Lakeville, Minn.; five grandsons: Brett (Jill), Travis (Mandy), Jeremy, Brandon, and Dillon Littlefield along with six great-grandchildren: Tate, Clare, Reese, Payton, Avery and Macey. Also survived by brothers: Edmund and Leonard (Diane) Poser, both of Pierz, Minn. and many nieces and nephews.

Alma loved and served her Lord and Savior. Her greatest delight was her family and she was a homemaker extraordinaire. She was an excellent cook and baker. No one ever left Alma's table hungry. Special thanks to Drs. Spencer and Jan Johnson and everyone at BHCI for their never-ending care and loving compassion.

Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home, Shoreview, Minn., www.holcombhenryboom.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2011

GRAFTON - M. "Dawn" Lovstad, 62, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2011

FOREST CITY - Doris D. Weaver, 73, of Forest City, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2011

CAROL STREAM, Ill.- Lucille Pitkin Wyma, a resident of Carol Stream, Ill., died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, Ill.
She was born Dec. 20, 1928 in Garner, Iowa.

Lucille was a missionary in Bolivia for over 50 years with New Tribes Mission. She was a teacher, secretary and bookkeeper. She was famous for her hospitality. She was a loved wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; her sons, Steve (Mary), Dan (Pam), Rick (Brenda) and Jon (Kay); her daughters, Cheralyn (Mike) and Connie; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the time of a memorial service, to be held at 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 18, at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, Ill.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to New Tribes Mission, 1000 E. First St., Sanford, FL 32771.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com.
For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2011

Clear Lake - Cleo Elizabeth Cookman, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph Slepicka officiating.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

The viewing for Cleo will be held from 5-7 p.m; a rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Cleo E. Cookman Memorial.
Cleo Elizabeth Hurd was born April 8, 1919, in Superior, Wis., the daughter of Chester and Lula (Miller) Hurd. She attended Central High School in Superior and graduated in 1936. She was a member of the Superior Figure Skating Club and performed solos as an amateur in ice shows in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.

Cleo attended college at La Crosse State Teachers College, now University of Wisconsin at La Crosse; and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree. She taught girls physical education at Monroe Junior High in Mason City from Nov. 12, 1940, until January 1948. She also taught in Clear Lake, 1957-1958.

Cleo was united in marriage to Walter Cookman on June 14, 1947, in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior, Wis. She assisted her husband in their dry cleaning business, Lustre Cleaners, and in their Mobile Pillow Cleaning Service.

Cleo's hobbies included swimming, playing tennis, gardening, sewing and playing cards. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a former member of Beta Sigma Phi. She volunteered at the Village Store in Clear Lake and loved her work.

Cleo was a loving mother and is survived by her four daughters: Janaan (Ed) McGinness, Iowa City, Cherie (Ken) Ferguson, Spirit Lake, Luann Mehan, Milford, and Maureen (Ken) Butcher, Ankeny; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; along with many nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cleo is preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother.

The family would like to thank the staff of Oakwood Care Center and Hospice of North Iowa for taking such wonderful care of Cleo.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 18 to December 19, 2011

Indianola - Brooke Ewing ,30, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Donald Gansen, 82, of 704 S. 12th St., Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Charles City - Dean L. Hammel, 83, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services for Dean Hammel will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church Wednesday an hour prior to the service.
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 on December 19, 2011

LIVERMORE - Wallace "Wally" Hauck, 83, of Livermore, died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 21, at Faith United Methodist Church in Livermore, with the Rev. Walden Paige officiating.

Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Livermore, with military rites conducted by the Dakota City VFW Post No. 5240.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011

Dawn Lovstad

GRAFTON - Dawn Lovstad, 62, of Grafton died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, today, Monday, Dec.19.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly; 641-454-2242; www.colonialchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011

Northwood - James P. "Sam" Martin, 76, of Marshalltown and formerly of Northwood, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at the Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011

DUMONT - Lola J, McKee, 86, of Clarksville, formerly of Aredale, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

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

Mason City - Martha Meyer, 98, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011

CLARION - Anna Paulsen, 91, of Clarion, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services for Anna Paulsen will be held on Thursday, Dec.22, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, 219 First St. N.W., Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec.21, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main St., Clarion, IA 50525; 515-532-2233; www. ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011

Waterloo - Sharon N. Wendel, 75, of Mason City, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2011