MASON CITY - Wilfred M. "Mike" Fritz, 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with the Reverend Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Mike's viewing will be Thursday, from 4-7 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m., at Hogan Bremer Moore Memorial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Wilfred Michael Fritz was born on March 20, 1941, at Mason City, to Wilfrid and Lucille (Gephart) Fritz. He was raised in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School. He also attended Hawkeye Technical College in Waterloo. Mike was united in marriage to Rosie Sheka on Feb. 1, 1964, in Plymouth at St. Michael's Catholic Church; to this union four children were born.

Mike had a variety of careers during his life including working for Northwestern State Portland Cement, White Farm Equipment, owning Fritz's Texaco in Mason City, but most recently he was employed and retired from the City of Mason City where he worked as an operator of the waste water treatment plant.

After retirement, Mike and Rosie relocated to Lakeville, Minn., to help their granddaughter pursue her dream of playing hockey. In October of 2011 they moved back to Mason City to be closer to family. He became very active with the Lakeville Booster Club and helped Morgan's hockey team. While in Lakeville, Mike and Rosie met many great people and established new friendships. Mike loved spending time with his family; especially attending his grandchildrens' school and sport activities. He enjoyed traveling, taking cruises, fishing and will be remembered most for his sense of humor and his gift of gabbing!

Mike is survived by his wife, Rosie Fritz, Mason City, daughters Brenda Fritz, Forest City; Cheryl (Dave) Ellingson, Indianola, Anne (John) Ward, Mason City, and Kathryn Fritz and special friend Travis Wieland, Hanska, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Megan, Emily, Lindsay, Josh, Morgan, Zach, JD, and Claire; his sister, Suzanne (Glen) Wike, his brother, Edward (Mary) Fritz; his Aunts Margaret and Lois; brothers and sisters-in-law Claudia (Wesley) Combs, Jean (Dennis) Fitzl, Jane(Edward) Ohden, Glenn (Satta) Sheka; along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents.

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

ALGONA - Jan Kristian Hjelmeland, 56, of Algona, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at his home in Algona.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 4-8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joseph Seifert officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2011

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

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, at First Assembly of God Church, 1301 N. Carolina Avenue, with Pastor Jerry Miller, Open Bible Church, Waterloo, officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 -7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Martha Meyer Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Martha was born on March 23, 1913, in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Gustave F. and Elizabeth (Eickler) Ruhnke.

She moved to Mason City when she was 1 year old. Martha worked at Decker's meat packing for two years, North Iowa Mercy Hospital for 19 years, and Holiday Inn laundry for three years. She enjoyed reading and crocheting.

She is survived by three sons and one daughter: John Ebbers and wife Nancy of Rock Falls, Joe Reiff and wife Julia of Lockeford, Calif., Al Reiff and wife Barbara of Ankeny, and Ruth Thompson of Phenix City, Ala. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ernest L. Meyer in 1977, son: Donald Ebbers, and a son in infancy. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 19 to December 21, 2011

MASON CITY - John T. Oelkers, 70, of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A celebration of life gathering will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the V.F.W., 1603 S. Monroe Ave., with services held at 5 p.m. for all who can attend.

Upon John's wishes, his body was donated to the University of Minnesota for educational purposes.

Memorials may be directed to the John T. Oelkers memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 21, 2011

ROCKWELL - Dorothy I. Thompson, 92, of Rockwell, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2011

WATERLOO - Sharon N. Wendel, age 75, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Lauryl Ivers officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1926 Sager Ave., Waterloo, with Pastor Greg Cluts officiating.

Sharon N. Wendel was born Nov. 28, 1936, at Park Hospital in Mason City. She grew up in Clear Lake. where she enjoyed her education at the local Country School, Lincoln No. 9, and then attended Clear Lake High School.

In 1960, she married Tom Wendel and spent the next 51 years caring for him, their children, and their home.

Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to see them. Her morning coffee and crossword puzzle, bingo with the girls, and cheering on the local Iowa sports teams were the highlights of her week.

She was an active member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Her faith in God caused her much celebration throughout her life.

She is survived by: her husband, son Jon (Deb) Wendel of Johnston, two daughters Shayla (Marv) Sessions of Stuttgart, Germany, and Shelley (Jon) Schrage of Ottumwa. Sharon had eight grand- children. She has one sister, Margaret Loomer, of Iowa City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Edwin and Gertrude Doescher, brother Harold Doescher and daughter Sheryl Wendel.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 19 to December 21, 2011

MASON CITY - William F. "Bill" Clark, 93, of Mason City, formerly of Clarion, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Holmes Baptist Church in Holmes with the Revs. Doug Love and Tom Lee officiating. Burial will be at Hillsdale Cemetery in Madrid.

Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Holmes Baptist Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2011

MASON CITY - Ruth E. Giesseman, 89, of Park Rapids, Minn., and formerly of Mason City, died on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at the St. Joseph's Area Health Services in Park Rapids, Minn.

Ruth Elizabeth Lund was born on Dec. 3, 1922, in Mason City. She grew up and attended school in Mason City, graduating from high school in 1940.

She was united in marriage to Marion Freeman Giesseman on Dec. 21, 1946.

Ruth enjoyed reading, exercising, attending church, Bible study, reading to her grandchildren, playing cards and cooking. Ruth will be remembered for her zest for life. She loved living at Summerfield Apartments. She always enjoyed her neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed writing letters to her friends and family near and far, always interested in the ups and downs of everyone's lives. Ruth always had something to teach but she also enjoyed learning from others. May her lessons live on.

Ruth is survived by her children: Andrea (Steve) Frank of Park Rapids, Minn.; Marjorie (Conrad) Rehbach of Taos, New Mexico; Joanie Giesseman of Minneapolis, Minn.; and Michael Giesseman of Cedar Rapids; 7 grandchildren: John (Leslie) Frank of Minnetonka, Minn.; Chad (Sherry) Frank of River Falls, Wis.; Kevin (Jaimee) Frank of Yorkville, Ill; Jason (Jaime) Frank of Hazel, Ky.; Theo Rehbach of Olympia, Wash.; Ita Rehbach (Wil Chang) of Hanau, Germany; Emmy Jo Giesseman of Cedar Rapids; three great-grandchildren, Zachary Frank of Minntonka, Minn.; Zoe Frank of Yorkville, Ill.; and Max Frank, Yorkville, Ill.

She was preceded in death by parents, sister, Iva, and husband.

A spring 2012 graveside service will be held on May 19, 2012, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa. Friends may leave online condolences at ceassefuneralhome.com.
Cease Family Funeral Home, 710 West First Street, Park Rapids, Minn. 56470.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2011

MASON CITY - John T. Oelkers, 70, of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, at the V.F.W., 1603 South Monroe Ave. Services will be held at 5 p.m. for all who can attend. Upon John's wishes his body was donated to the University of Minnesota for educational purposes. Memorials may be directed to the John T. Oelkers memorial fund in care of the family.

John was born Feb. 7, 1941, to John C. and Doris (Rafferty) Oelkers in Mason City. He graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1958. John enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany until he was honorably discharged.

He was married to Karen Kilfoil on Sept. 9, 1967. He worked as a Sheet Metal Journeyman for Alcar Lodi in Wisconsin until his retirement.

John loved fishing, attending auctions and flea markets, playing poker with friends, being outdoors and spending time with his grandsons.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, V.F.W., Isaak Walton League and the Sheet Metal Local 45 for over 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Oelkers of Mason City; daughter, Loretta and husband Malcom Rossiter of Iquistos, Peru; son, Chris Oelkers and wife Monica of Mason City; grandsons, Lakotah, Brandon and Nick; one brother, Terry Oelkers; sisters, Sally Levad, Becky Oelkers and Susan Bier, all of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 20 to December 23, 2011

MANLY - John Sluik, 94, Manly, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at the Manly Nursing & Rehab Center.

A funeral service for John will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 East South, Manly, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the John Sluik memorial fund in his memory.

John Sluik was born on Oct. 1, 1917, in Tripoli, Holland, the son of Eise and Trienje (Lewerke) Sluik. John was united in marriage to Arlene Heimendinger on Oct. 2, 1939, in Britt. In 1952, they moved to the Manly area, where they farmed for many years.
John was proud to become an American citizen on Nov. 23, 1948. John enjoyed farming, gardening and in his spare time he enjoyed fixing up burned tractors, combines and numerous other things. He was always willing to help anyone in trouble. He was known as the man who could fix anything by his neighbors and friends.
He always had a story to tell acquaintances of his dating Arlene and their wedding day, and his many years with his family.

One of his fondest memories was a trip to visit his son, John Leroy, and family in North Carolina, and his son, Lyle and family in Florida prior to his failing health.

Those left to cherish his memory are his three sons, John Leroy Sluik and wife Ann, of Dunn, N.C., Larry Sluik and wife, Cheryl, of Manly; and Lyle Sluik of O'Brien, Fla.; his grandchildren, JoDee Lockamy and husband Scott, Melissa Cole and husband Dee, Tammy Rose and husband Mike, Robert John Sluik and wife Jessica, Brenda Trenhaile and husband Steven, Tim Sluik and wife Linda, Cherie Faught and husband Doug, Christina Sluik and Andrea Cox; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; his brother, Hans Sluik of Monrovia, Calif.; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents; wife Arlene who died on July 25, 2004; two brothers, Peter and Bernard Sluik; and two sisters, Ella Perkins and Gesiena Hershbergen.

Bride Colonial Chapel: (641) 454-2242
www.colonialchapels.com

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

MASON CITY - Wallace L. Bailey, 59, of Mason City, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2011

MASON CITY - Patricia A. Boyden, 83, of Mason City died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday Dec. 29, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening Dec. 28, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Patricia's name in care of her family.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Shirley Jane Kohler, 56, of 112 N. Quinby, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday Dec. 27, 2011, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Interment will be held at Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday Dec. 26, 2011, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be designated to the Shirley Jane Kohler Memorial Fund.

Shirley was born Sept. 6, 1955, in Osage, Iowa, to Jim and Margaret (Barrett) Fink. She was fourth in line, in a family of 10 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls in 1974. In August of that same year, she married Charlie Ritter. They became parents of two sons, Jason and Nick. Charlie passed away in 1991.

Shirley worked various jobs up to the time she got her cosmetology license and then worked that career for over twenty years. She worked from her home which was called Shirley's Styling Salon. Her strong work ethic was a lifelong trait.

In 1999, Shirley married Jay Kohler and welcomed his daughter, Courtney, into her life. Shirley loved flowers and her back yard is a display of her creativity. She also loved quilting. When she had spare time, she would be found in her quilting room busy at work. Because she wanted to leave a special keepsake to her sisters, Shirley hand sewed quilts for each one. She gave the quilts out on a very special day in November. She had wanted to wait for Christmas, but somehow knew she wasn't going to be able to wait.

Shirley's passion in life was in her three grandchildren, Wyatt, Brylee, and Charlie. They kept her determined to fight. The kids loved going to "Mema Shirley's" for their weekly supper night. Papa Jay always made milk shakes for dessert. More special times were had when Papa Jay took the kids to the farm. Shirley leaves knowing Papa will continue the tradition. She has inner peace knowing that Jay loves her sons, Nick and Jason as much as she does. Shirley had many friends and was a good one to have. She loved to have fun and was very uplifting even in her sickest days. She left life in graciousness, just like she always lived. Her outer beauty was equal to her inner beauty. She lived her life in a way that always amazed people around her. She called a spade a spade and was true-blue and down to earth. The little things in life were big things to Shirley.

Left heartbroken are her husband Jay; her sons, Jason (Courtney) Ritter and Nick Ritter, of Nora Springs; step-daughter, Courtney (Kyle) Stephenson, of Van Meter, Iowa; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Brylee, and Charlie Ritter; her mother, Margaret Fink, of Nora Springs; siblings, Pam (Mike) McKiness of Clear Lake, Patty (Jim) Gast, Jamie Bonner of Mason City, Cheryl (Paul) Christensen of Albert City, Sandra (Jim) Pappas of St. Cloud, Minn., Julie (Dennis) Walker, Chuck (Cindy) Fink, Weston (Jody) Fink all of Nora Springs, Jimmy (Jodi) Fink of Rockford and her favorite companion, their dog, Opie.

Shirley will be greatly missed by the Kohler family: Mother-in-law, Betty Kohler, Michelle (Jon) Whitesell, John (Carla) Kohler of Nora Springs, Mike (Linda) Kohler of Mason City, Mary Jane (Mark) Sullivan of Rosehill, Iowa and Jeannette (Dave) Greiman, of Garner.

The Ritter family: Fran Ritter of Mason City, Mike (Doris) Ritter of Hamilton, Ill., Wanita (Joel) Enabnit of Mason City and Donnella (John) McGrew of Oskaloosa, Iowa, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding Shirley in death are Charlie Ritter, Charlie's brother Jimmy, her father, Jim Fink, father-in-laws, Lawrence Kohler and Don Ritter, maternal and paternal grandparents, brother-in-law Jack Bonner and niece and nephew Kirby and David Pappas.

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

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

GREENE - A funeral Mass for Vena Gail Poppe, 89, of Greene will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greene, with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunken officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before the service.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vena Gail Poppe Memorial Fund, in care of the family at 244 S. Water Ave., New Hampton, IA 50659.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene; www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

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

CHARLES CITY - Ima Jean Dixita (Freeseman) Sellers of Charles City died Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, at the Floyd County Medical Center with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

At her request, no service will be held; however a Celebration of Life gathering will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, Dec. 23, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Jean Sellers was born Jan. 7, 1938, in Parkersburg to William and Evelyn Freeseman. Her parents were dairy farmers in Greene for many years, which explains Jean's love for the outdoors and exemplary work ethic. She graduated from Green High School in 1956.

Later, she made her home in Charles City, where she raised her family. Her interests revolved around her family, gardening, baking and especially helping others, which included the annual Juvenile Diabetes trail ride pioneered by her brother, Butch Freeeseman. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her family members, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Jean is survived by her sisters and brothers and their spouses, Darlene Freeseman Enabnit and Ross Enabnit, Butch Freeseman, Evonita Freeseman Dahl, and De Laine and Jane Freeseman; three daughters and two sons and their spouses, Deb (Dave) Beaver, Dale Sellers, Cindy (Randy) Stephenson, Michael (Mary Ann) Setters, and Kimberly (Tim) Johnson; several nieces and nephews; and 13 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Evelyn Freeseman, and her brother, Gordon Freeseman.

The family wishes to extend special loving thanks to Hospice of North Iowa, Floyd County Medical Center, Pastor Ron Stein and Karen, and Father Carl Ries, along with everyone who offered heartfelt wishes and prayers over the last year. Memorial gifts can be sent to Fullerton Hage Funeral Home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2011

ROCKWELL - Dorothy I. Thompson, 92, of Rockwell, died Tuesday Dec. 20, 2011, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 Monroe St. E., Rockwell, with the Rev. John Scherb officiating.
Following a lunch at the church, interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Rockwell United Methodist Church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Rockwell Methodist Church.

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

Dorothy Irene Rucker was born Dec. 17, 1919, and celebrated her 92nd birthday three days prior to her death. She was born in rural Plymouth, Iowa, the youngest child of seven, to Martin Luther and Hannah Lavonna (Teeple) Rucker. She graduated from Mason City High School with the Class of 1938. She was united in marriage to Richard Wallace Thompson in the Mason City United Methodist Parsonage on Jan. 28, 1940, which was a common place for marriages in those days.

Dorothy was a very generous lady who expressed her feelings openly and had a strong-willed personality. She tended her yard work, vegetable and flower gardens, along with helping Richard with the farming operation. They enjoyed socializing with friends, playing cards, dancing in the area ballrooms to Big Band Music. She found great entertainment in listening to her brother, Wayne play the piano and sing. She enjoyed attending her children's activities. Many will remember her cooking, baking, and preparing her families favorites, as well as gathering with family and friends.

In their later years, Dorothy and Richard traveled and spent 25 winters in Texas. She lived in the Rockwell area most of her life except for three years they lived in Seattle. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Rockwell United Methodist Church, the UMW of the church, Rockwell and the National Tri-T club, and Bath Township Homemakers.
Surviving Dorothy include her two children Dr. Dennis and his wife Lorna Thompson, Rockwell, Carol and her husband Dr. Rollin Heinzerling, Burlington, N. C.; six grandchildren Christopher (Kristin Dykstra) Thompson, Grant (Nichol Koeppen) Thompson; Courtney Thompson, Cynthia Thompson Huot; John R. "J.R." (Crystal Godfrey) Heinzerling; and Susan Heinzerling (Tim Kane); nine great grandchildren and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2007, her parents, three sisters and their spouses Carma (Ed) Muth, Ruth (Raymond "Dick") Johnson and Velma (Al) Hammond, and three brothers and their spouses Elbert (Marguarite) Rucker, Wilbur "Puddy" (Vera) Rucker and Wayne (Jonni) Rucker.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401-3904; 641-822-3191, 641-423-8676, www.Fullerton fh.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 21 to December 24, 2011

WHITTEMORE - Harold F. Wolter, 85, of Whittemore, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at the Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Lone Rock. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

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

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

ALGONA - Patricia Goecke, 65, of Algona, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church in Algona, with the Rev. Ed Girres officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, where there will be an 8 p.m. scripture service and rosary.

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

CHARLES CITY - Charles "Charlie" Hardt, 85, of Charles City, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2011

Robert "Bob" Johnson

CLARION - Robert "Bob" Johnson, 86, of Clarion, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main Street, Clarion, with Pastor Ron Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main Street, Clarion.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2011

GOLDFIELD - Samatha Ann Mohr, 45, of Goldfield, died unexpectedly from natural causes Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Goldfield.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at United Presbyterian Church, 220 E. Oak Street, Goldfield, with Pastor Justin Asche officiating.

The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Stanley E. Nash, 69, of Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center -North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 28, 2011, at the Opportunity Village Gymnasium, 1200 N. Ninth St. W., Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Opportunity Village.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2011

Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft, 515-885-2521 www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2011