OSAGE - Cornelia Maurine Backman, 96, of Osage, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Whalan Lutheran Cemetery in Whalan, Minn., at a later date. Visitation will be from 9 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at the church.

Cornelia Maurine Backman, born on Dec. 20, 1914, was the first of five children born to Oscar S. and Jessie O. (Askegaard) Reitan. Following her graduation from Comstock (Minnesota) High School, she went to Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., where she graduated in 1935 with degrees in education, music, and English. Her first two teaching jobs were in small high schools in northern Minnesota. She then moved to Brockton, Mont., where she taught high school on the Indian reservation. While in Brockton, she was the church organist and choir director. It was there that she met Pastor Arden H. Backman. They were married on Aug. 9, 1942, at Hoff Lutheran Church, in rural Moorhead, Minn. Arden and Cornelia served congregations in Brockton, Bainville and Culbertson, Mont., Whitefish, Mont., Circle, Mont., Wykoff, Minn., Lime Springs, Iowa, and Carpenter, Iowa. They retired to Osage in 1978, where they were active members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Cornelia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Arden; her brother, Pernell; her sister, Evelyn Holth; an infant sister; and a nephew, David Holth.
She is survived by four children, Dwight of Sparta, Wis., Charles of Osage, Afton (Russell) Duenow of Fredericksburg, Va., and Stephen of Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Bradley Backman, Bjorn Backman, Lt. Col. Corbin Backman, Bryan Duenow and Lt. Victor Duenow.

She also enjoyed her great-grandchildren, Gunnar and Kai Backman, Colton and Kennedy Anne Backman, Elsa Rane Backman, and was looking forward to the birth of another in the summer.

She is also survived by her sister, Marcelle Horton of Breckenridge, Minn.

Cornelia loved music and was involved as organist or choir director in numerous churches. Upon retirement, she maintained her love of music by performing organ and piano duets at church. She was active in Sons of Norway, taking great pride in her Norwegian heritage. Never afraid to express her opinions, her constant energy, ideas, and genuine curiosity will be greatly missed. "We love you, Mom."

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

VANDALIA, Mo. - Wesley Lee Collette, 72, of Vandalia, Mo., and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011.

A private family graveside service is planned in Vandalia, Mo.

Wesley was born on Oct. 31, 1938, to Loretta C. and Walter E. Collette of Iowa City, Iowa. He spent his early years in Onawa, Iowa, later moving to Sioux City, where he graduated from Central High in 1956. Wesley joined the Army after graduation. In 1959 he was united in marriage to Nancy Clark at First Congregational Church, Vandalia, Mo. To this union three children were born, Dee Anna and Calvin of Vandalia, Mo., and Barry and his wife Nancy of Mason City. He was also blessed with three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Wesley later moved to Mason City, Iowa, where he worked for Lehigh Cement for 37 years, before retiring in 2004. Following retirement, Wesley moved back to Vandalia, Mo.

Condolences may be sent in care of Barry Collette, 1307 N. Jefferson, Mason City, IA, 50401, which will then be forwarded on to Wesley's wife, Nancy Collette.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 1, 2011

COVINGTON, Ga. - James "Jim" Burton Eenhuis, 65, of Covington, Ga., formerly of Kanawha, Iowa, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Atlanta Medical Center from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., today, Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the Social Circle United Methodist Church in Social Circle, Ga., with Pastor Richard Noth officiating.

Arrangements by Henry Funeral Home of Social Circle, GA, 770-464-4482, henryfuneral.com.

MANLY - Evelyn P. Heagel, 81, of Manly, died Monday (Jan.31, 2011) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Kathryn Winter (Johnson) Kruse, 71, of Mason City, answered the call of her Lord and Savior to come home on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware, Mason City, with the Reverend Mark Lavrenz officiating. Following the service, cremation will take place with inurnment to be held at a later date in the Hanover Cemetery in Hanover, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour before service time on Saturday at the church.

The family would like to suggest that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Bethlehem Lutheran Christian School fund in care of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware, Mason City, Iowa, 50401.

Kathryn Winter (Johnson) Kruse was born on Oct. 5, 1939, in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Robert W. and Miriam (Winter) Johnson. Kathryn was baptized on Nov. 5, 1939, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation on March 29, 1953, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. Kathryn grew up in many communities and graduated from Concordia High School in Seward, Neb. She then graduated from Concordia Teachers College (University) in Seward, earning a B.S. in education and Lutheran teacher diploma, and later earned her M.S. in special education from Kansas State University.

Kathryn was united in marriage to Donald Kruse on June 12, 1960, in Seward. Kathryn taught in public and parochial schools for 29 years. In 1999, Kathryn had two cochlear implants to help her hear again. After the operation, she enjoyed going back to work.
Kathryn enjoyed reading, singing and listening to music. Kathryn also enjoyed the piano, teaching piano lessons and she often played the organ in church, but her greatest, love and enjoyment was her family, especially her grandchildren.

Kathryn was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Lutheran Women's Missionary League, in Mason City, Battle Creek Betterment Council in Battle Creek, Neb., and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Kansas State University.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Steven Kruse (DeeAnn Dwyer) of Mason City, Rebecca (Trond) Gjendem of Forest City, Michael Kruse of Osage, and Mark (Miranda) Kruse of Mason City; five grandchildren, Madeline and Margaret Kruse, and Anders, Elisabeth, and Katrina Gjendem; two sisters, Muriel Wallace of Mason City, and Ann Freeman of Longmont, Colo., as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald Kruse who died on Aug. 26, 1984, and a brother, Robert W. Johnson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 29 to February 1, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Helen M. Slattum, 83, of Lake Mills, formerly of Joice, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 1, 2011

Thomas L. Hall Sr.

ROCKFORD - Thomas L. Hall, Sr., 57, of Rockford, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 2, 2011

MANLY - Evelyn Pearl Heagel, 81, of 404 W. Bosworth St., Manly, died Monday Jan. 31, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday Feb. 4, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St., Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will be at a later time in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Family suggests memorials to Evelyn Pearl Heagel memorial fund.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, IA, 50456, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

VENTURA - Mary Ellen Orth, 86, of Ventura, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at a resort area in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 2, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Charles E. Reams, 68, of Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his residence in Charles City.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street in Charles City. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery in rural Marble Rock later this summer.

A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 5 until 7 p.m. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 2, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Helen M. Slattum, 83, of Lake Mills, formerly of Joice, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Helen Margaret Stauffer Slattum was born on Oct. 10, 1927, in Amboy, Minn., to parents Albert and Anna (Bingham) Stauffer. She attended country school until eighth grade, and graduated from high school at Amboy Public School in the class of 1945. She then attended Mankato State Teachers College, graduating in 1949 with a BS degree in education, majoring in language arts and social studies.

Helen taught school for one year in Madelia, Minn., then taught in Joice and Lake Mills Schools a total of 40 years.

On June 23, 1950, she was united in marriage to Duane M. Slattum of Joice, in the United Methodist Church in Amboy, Minn. Together, they made their home on a farm near Joice, and, in 1954, their son Craig was born.

Helen was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills; where she was one of the local lay leaders for several years; chairperson of church council; served on several committees; had been Sunday school teacher and superintendent for several years; chairperson of Harvest Festival; had been district representative to Methodist Conference.

She was active in the Iowa High School Speech Association; had coached students for contest work in both individual speaking and large group drama activities. She served as Northwest District officer for nine years; was on the State Executive Committee representing the Speech Coaches of Iowa for eight years; in 1990 was named to the Iowa Speech Hall of Fame; and in 1991 received one of the National Outstanding Speech Educator Awards from the State of Iowa.

Helen entered the Lake Mills Care Center in March of 2004. There, she remained active on various levels. She did "Drama with Helen," wrote and presented many special holiday programs, helped lead Women's Bible study and helped with the rotation list of preaching at Wednesday services. She will be deeply missed.

Helen is survived by her son Craig, and his wife, Sue Slattum of Joice; two grandchildren, Katie Jo Slattum of Johnston, and special friend, Jeffrey Waldstein of Woodward; Jason, and his wife, Alyssa Slattum of Waterloo; one sister, Gladys Mosher of Lewiston, Idaho; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Duane; four brothers and two sisters.

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

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

FOREST CITY - David H. Strickler, 68, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

As per David's wishes, his body has been cremated and no formal services are planned.

There will be a private family inurnment service in the spring.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA, 50436, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Rusty Allen Baker, 35, of 741 S. Illinois Ave., Mason City, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at his home.

No services are planned at this time for Rusty. According to his wishes he was cremated at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Condolences and memorials may be shared with his mother Opal Schoolcraft and brother Brian Baker at 710 S. Pierce, Apt. 229, Mason City, IA 50401 or online at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 3, 2011

ALEXANDER - Herbert Becker of Alexander, passed away on Jan. 26, 2011, while recovering from heart surgery in Cedar Rapids.

Herbert's soul is with the Lord and his remains were cremated; awaiting his loving wife before they will be laid to rest next to Karl and Freda at Hilltop Cemetery in Sheffield.

Memorial services will be the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. at the First Reformed church of Alexander.

Herbert, the eldest of four, was born in Hamburg, Germany, on June 16, 1929, to Willihem and Kattie Becker. He was drafted into the German Army at the age of 14 and served until the end of World War II in 1945.

After the war he attended agriculture school and entered training to become a farmer.
It was during this training, at a farm in Lemsal, that the 17-year-old Herbert met the love of his life, Lore Hedwig Marschall, who was training as a housekeeper on the same farm.

That love was tested by distance as Herbert left for America, sponsored by his aunt and uncle to work on their farm near Sheffield. He worked off the debt for his passage while writing poetry and love letters to Lore who was in England working as a nanny.
Herbert enlisted in the Army during the Korean Conflict and after brief time with the 82nd Airborne Division, was reassigned to the 1st Armored Division in Germany where he became a tank commander and earned his U.S. citizenship for his service.
He completed active service in 1954, continuing to serve in the Army Reserve until 1960.

In December of 1954 Herbert and Lore were married in Hamburg, Germany, and the following year they had their first child, Anne. The new family moved from Germany back to Sheffield. Herbert found employment at General Mills in Belmond. They rented a small home in Belmond and added two sons, Hans and Karl, to the family.

In 1959, the Beckers purchased their family home in Alexander. The early years in Alexander were difficult, particularly when the mill closed and Herbert worked in a variety of construction jobs and relied on their large garden to feed the family.

He went back to work in the mill in Belmond in 1965 when it was reopened by Central Soya, working there for 26 years, retiring in 1991. He was also a small businessman; completing many small construction and renovation jobs over three decades, a Boy Scout leader, deacon in the Alexander First Reformed Church and volunteer fireman; serving on the team that brought 911 emergency service to Franklin County.

Herbert was never one to sit idle. His hands and mind were always busy.

He collected rocks and minerals and hand-crafted jewelry, built a large collection of stamps and loved to go camping and travel, typically to places where unique rocks could be found.

Retirement from work only provided more time to take on those things he never had time for. He was a master gardener whose organic techniques enriched the already fertile soil. He was able to produce crops and flowers of incredible variety and quality, which he gave freely to his neighbors and the church and sold at local farmers' markets.

His summer flowers attracted viewers form across the region. A gregarious soul, he loved his afternoon coffee with whomever happened to drop by. Guests could expect a few lighthearted pranks or jokes, a garden tour and would most likely be offered some of the bounty from his garden.

Herb, as he was known by his friends, was both a carpenter whose hands were always building and gardener who nurtured all living things.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Lore; daughter, Anne and her husband, Bruce; son, Hans and his wife, Sue; son, Karl and his wife, Sharon; five grandchildren: Terry, Shannon, Kristen, Karri and Karlye; three great grandchildren: TJ, Savannah and Steven; his brother, Helmut; and sister Erica; several cousins, nephews, nieces and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lisa, and his aunt Freda and her husband Karl Elhers who sponsored his move to the United States.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 3, 2011

VINTON - John Joseph Dieter, 49, of Vinton died in his home Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, from an ascending aortic aneurysm.

Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 5 p.m., Phillips Funeral Home (212 East Sixth St.), Vinton. Funeral Services will be Monday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. at River of Life Church, Cedar Rapids. Viewing will be for one hour prior to service. A private family burial will be at Bear Creek Church Cemetery, Brandon.

He was born Dec. 5, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Colleen (Meg C) Dieter and Donald Dieter.

John graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1979. He was severely burned in a grain elevated explosion in 1981 which changed the course of his life dramatically.

He is survived by his two sisters, Sharon Dieter, Vinton, and Joanne Dieter Norris, Rowley, his brothers, David Dieter (Cheryl), Visalia, Calif., and the Rev. Mark G. Dieter, Lancaster, Wis. He leaves several nieces and nephews: Kylee, Karson, Kullen, and Kellis Dieter, Sarah Rippel, John and Will Norris and Ross Hossman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Meg C. Dieter, his father, Donald J. Dieter, and his grandmother, Hilda Mackey-Beresford.

A memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Jay Richard Funk, 67, of 825 15th St. S.E., Mason City, died with his wife and daughter at his side on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at his home, following a short battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Jay Funk memorial fund in care of the family.

Jay was born on December 18, 1943, at the Park Hospital in Mason City, the son of Albert and Ardeen (Anderson) Funk.

In Dec. 1994, Jay met the love of his life, Barbara Ann Mau. On Oct. 9, 2006, they were married, and to this union, their daughter, LeAnna Lynn Funk was born on Jan. 15, 1996. Jay attended Grant Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High, and Mason City High School, graduating in 1962.

Jay had many different jobs over the years. He started working at Mason City Foundry and Decker's Meat Plant, which became a full-time job on May 5, 1968, on that night he was in a bad car accident, which left him disabled.

In 1965, after teaching himself, Jay started playing bass guitar with many different bands, eventually landing with Bill Dewey and the Dynammics for 25 years starting in 1986. Jay missed only one show in 25 years and that was when he was hospitalized Thanksgiving weekend, which Jay stopped playing after finding out he had cancer.
Jay loved singing to Barb when they played on weekends. He always sang "Keys in the Mailbox" and "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" Jay always had stories and jokes to tell, never repeating one. It didn't matter what kind of mood you were in, Jay could always make you laugh.

His childhood memories were playing hide-and-go-seek at night in Elmwood Cemetery, dressed as Dracula and scaring the girls.

Jay, Mick and their mom would scrap up 75 cents every summer for malts at Birdsall's.
Jay loved collecting records, movies on VHS, DVD, CDs, 8-tracks, 78s and 45s. Jay loved books by Ray Bradbury. He also loved his cats, Bounce and Eevee, he would often call them his grandkids.

Jay loved spending time with LeAnna, they enjoyed watching cartoons together, drawing and seeing who could draw the best Pokemon. Jay loved taking LeAnna to East Park. Jay also enjoyed going for drives around Clear Lake in the summer, and then to Birdsall's for malts.

Jay was proud the day LeAnna started singing and playing violin, carrying the Funk talent on.

Jay is survived by his wife: Barbara (Mau) Funk of Mason City; his daughters: LeAnna Lynn at home, Michelle Lynn of Mason City; his son: Jerry Lee and granddaughter Dreama of Floyd, his adopted sons: Zach Marie of Waterloo, Josh Redig of Waterloo; brothers: Mick Funk (Kathy) of Willcox, Ariz., Jayme Funk (Keri) of Mason City; nieces and nephews: Deb Pheffer, Keith Funk (Chris), John Funk (Denise), Lori Eden (Chris), Tara Brown (Andrew); his grandcats: Bounce and Eevee; mother and father-in-law, Linda and Randy Mau of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Melissa Mau of Des Moines; Amy Monahan (Troy) and sons Jordon, Troy David, and Riley of Mason City; aunts, uncles, and cousins; band brothers: Bill Dewey, Gary Cahoy, Tommy Clarke, Jared Wingert, and the rest of Jay's musician family.

He was preceded in death by his daughter: Heather LeAnne Funk, parents: Albert J. Funk and Ardeen L. (Anderson) Kitner; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a very special family friend, Mary Beth Fransisco.

Jay's family has requested that everyone brings flowers to make a bouquet around his bass guitar.

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

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

MANLY - Evelyn Pearl Heagel, 81, of 404 W. Bosworth St., Manly, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth St., Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will be at a later time in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Family suggests memorials to the Evelyn Pearl Heagel memorial fund.

Evelyn was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Mason City, the daughter of Willie John and Velma (Anderson) Schutz. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1947.

Following high school she worked for Earl May Fruit Market, Mason City. Evelyn married Alexander Heagel, May 23, 1948, at St. James Lutheran Church, Mason City, and to this union five children were born.

She and her husband farmed side-by-side in the Kensett area for over 50 years. She later worked at Manly Farm Store, Manly Care Center and then at Southbridge Realty with her husband.

Her greatest joy in life was her family and following their many accomplishments.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, jigsaw puzzles, fishing trips with her husband, Native American Culture and watching her grandson race. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Kensett.

Evelyn is survived by her four daughters: Janet "Jan" (Larry) Johnson, Owatonna, Minn., Beverly Loberg, Northwood, Mary (Steve) Wise, Manly, and Carol (Dale) Hennigar, Manly; 14 grandchildren: Chad (Kristen) Johnson, Jeni (Ben) Nichols, Bradley Loberg, Eric Loberg, Nathan Loberg, Kathy (Aaron) Pals, Scott (Julie) Heagel, Karen O'Banion, Kourtney Heagel, Josh Wise, Katy Wise, Jenna Wise, Alexis (Kenny) Kunz and Dalcy (Devin) Lorentzen; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jean Schutz, Mason City, and brother-in-law Glenn Biggs, Rockford; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Steve; two sisters, Arlene Dehnert and Donna Biggs; and a brother, Earl Schutz.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, IA 50456. 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com

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

MASON CITY - Gladys JoAnn Herman, 78, of 1417 N. Monroe Ave., died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving children at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held for Gladys at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Gladys JoAnn Herman Memorial.

Gladys JoAnn Meyer was born Aug. 13, 1932, in Titonka, the daughter of John and Helen (Boekelman) Meyer. She graduated from Titonka High School, Titonka and Hamilton's Business College, Mason City.

Gladys was a secretary at Iowa Kemper Insurance for several years. She was united in marriage to Joseph Herman on May 29, 1954, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City; to this union four children were born.

Gladys stayed at home raising her family until she went back to work at Iowa Kemper Insurance until her retirement.

Gladys enjoyed flower gardening, plastic canvas, cooking, baking, canning, camping and decorating for all the holidays. Her specialty meal she prepared for her family was her wonderful pork cutlets!

She loved animals and birds, especially cardinals. Gladys enjoyed listening to music by Jimmy Buffett, Neil Diamond, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney and Brooks and Dunn. Gladys enjoyed traveling twice a year to Canada on a fishing trip and during deer season she traveled with the boys on their hunting trip to southern Iowa.

In October of every year Gladys and her family would take a trip to Gays Mills, Wis., during fall foliage where they would enjoy apples, apple donuts, apple cider and cheese. Gladys was known as "Ma" by everyone and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Gladys is survived by her children Stephen (Judy) Herman, Paul Herman, Pat Herman and Susan (Stephen) Sanchez, all of Mason City; grandchildren Rachel and Robyn Herman, Christina and Brooke Sanchez, siblings Luella (Bob) Lappe, Lake Mills, Elaine (Jim) Eckoff, Waterloo, Arnie (Sharon) Meyer, Algona, Shelley (Claude) Billsborough, Titonka; brothers and sisters-in-law Clem (Shirley) Herman, Mason City, Edward (Margaret) Herman, Escondido, Calif., Laurain (Jack) Hennessey, San Diego, Calif., Vernie (Paul) Beal, Waterloo, Janice Herman, Rockford; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph, niece, Janelle Cook, brothers-in-law John and Robert Herman.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

CHARLES CITY - Charles E. Reams, 68, of Charles City, formerly of Marble Rock, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his residence in Charles City.

A memorial service will be held today, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery in rural Marble Rock later this summer.

A visitation will be held at the funeral home today, Feb. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa.
Charles was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Greene, the son of Kenneth and Bernadine (Leider) Reams. He graduated from Rockford High School.

Charles was united in marriage to Nancy Gibson on May 29, 1964, at the Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Bristow.

Charles met his future wife at his first job at the Greene Creamery. He later did factory work at Oliver/White Farm and Con Agra until his retirement. After living in Marble Rock most of his life, Charles moved to Charles City in 2004.

Charlie was a simple yet giving man. He enjoyed a lot of the local music festivals, especially Bluegrass. His other interests were auctions and rummage sales. He had very eclectic taste from Avon bottles to whiskey decanters to anything unique or unusual.

Charlie enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren, and an occasional practical joke with his brother-in-law, Mel.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Terry (Jessica) Reams, of Parkersburg, and Tracy (Mark) Tomlinson, of Kensett; grandchildren, Tyler, Lyndsey, Ryen and Dylen Reams; sister, Charlotte Reams of Charles City; in-laws, Lynda (Mel) Primmer, Gary (Louann) Gibson and Robert Junker; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy in 2004; and daughter, Tina Reams.

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

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

CLEAR LAKE - Chester Frank Renner, 92, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Graveside services will be in Ell Twp. Cemetery in Klemme. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and then one hour prior to the service on Monday, Feb. 7, at the church. Family suggests memorials to the C. F. Renner Memorial Fund.

Chester was born Aug. 23, 1918, in Daykin, Neb., the son of Robert S. and Nora Elizabeth (Lindekugel) Renner. He attended country school for three years and graduated from Daykin High School in the spring of 1936.

Two years later he moved to Clear Lake with his parents to a farm south of Clear Lake. He found a job working for a farmer who also needed a hired girl, so he sent a proposal back to his high school sweetheart, Ina Mae Jarchow. They were married on April 30, 1938.

In 1948, they moved to a farm east of Klemme, where they farmed until Ina Mae passed away in 1984.

After retirement, Chet moved to Clear Lake. He married Elsie (Theimann) Murray on July 9, 1984.

Chester enjoyed his family very much and rarely missed any events that his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren participated in. He loved all sports. He served on several boards including the elevator, church, extension and the housing development board in Klemme.

One of the things he enjoyed most was helping at the Garner Livestock Sale Barn every fall when they would sell four to five thousand head of cattle from noon until late at night. Chet enjoyed travel, most recently, bus trips to many locations sponsored by Clear Lake Bank and Apple Valley.

Chester leaves to mourn his two sons: William (Julie) Renner, Garner, and Thomas (Janelle) Renner, Ventura; son-in-law, Lowell (Jenny) Greimann, Ames; sister, Thelma Doescher, Mason City; four stepchildren: Janet Blasingame, Cedar Rapids; Jerry (Doree) Murray, Port Byron, Ill.; Thomas (Kathy) Murray, Iowa City, and Mary Jo (Brian) Hamrick, Springville; 17 grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law Mildred Renner, Thornton, many friends, and his Apple Valley Family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ina Mae, second wife, Elsie; daughter, Jane Greimann; brother, Norval Renner; brother-in-law, Harold Doescher, and step son-in-law, James Blasingame.

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

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

GENEVA - Patricia Charlene Bonewitz, 79, of Geneva, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Geneva United Methodist Church with burial in the Lindenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor Harrly Imlay and Pastor Patricia Connor will officiate the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 4, 2011

TITONKA - Werner O. Burkhart, 93, formerly of Titonka, died Tuesday at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont, Minn.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka, with the Rev. Dr. Perry DeGroot officiating. Burial will be in Ramsey Reformed Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-928-2735.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 4, 2011

HAMPTON - Orval Kendall Marts, 93, of Hampton, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service.

He was born Dec. 6, 1917, to Brenton and Fannie (Saylor) Marts, on the family farm in rural Hampton. Orval graduated from Hampton High School. He was united in marriage to Asta Lauritzen on May 17, 1941, in Hampton.

Orval farmed for most of his life. He was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Hampton. Orval was a 4-H leader for 21 years, where he received the five-, 10-, 15- and 20-year pins along with the alumnus award, which is the highest on the county level.

He was on the Franklin County extension council board for four years and was chairman for two of those years. Orval was a trustee of Reeve Township for 10 years, the director of the Iowa State Holstein Association for four years, youth chairman of the State Holstein Association for seven years and was a Hampton Lions member for 10 years.

Orval enjoyed dancing and playing bridge with his wife Asta, fishing, gardening, woodworking, where he crafted many items, some of which he donated to the United Methodist Church and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Orval is survived by his daughter, Dianna, and husband, Loren Engelbrecht, of Fredericksburg, grandson Michael, and wife, Christina Engelbrecht, of Hermiston, Ore., grandson, Matthew, and wife, Katrina Engelbrecht, of Waverly, great grandchildren Noah, Rebecca, Leah, Mara, Rachel and Kelsey along with six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and seven brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be directed to the Hampton United Methodist Church or the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 4, 2011

MOUNT AYR - Carl was born in Ellston, Iowa, on Aug. 4, 1929, to John and Edith Woollums. He passed away on Feb. 3, 2011, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr.

Carl graduated from Ellston High School in 1947. On March 17, 1952, he married Jessie Ward of Mount Ayr in Columbia, S.C., where they made their home until his honorable discharge from the Army.

Carl was a parts man for Barker Implement in Lenox before moving to Mason City in 1957 where he owned and operated Woollums Implement for 27 years. A farmer at heart, he farmed for several years. Carl served as President of I.R.F.P.E. Dealers, served as President of the Administrative Board of the U.M.C., past President of the Mason City Country Club and was a member of the Elks Club.

His early retirement was spent traveling to all of the United States except Alaska. Carl and Jessie enjoyed 21 winters in Pharr, Texas, where he liked playing golf until his health failed.

Besides his wife of 57 years, he leaves three daughters; Diane (Dr. Joe) Masternick of Rochester, Mich., Cathy (Scott) Westermann of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Suzy (Scott) Baad of Dunedin, Fla.; four granddaughters Martha, Sarah, and Jessica Masternick and Leah (Kyle) Rodgers; two step-grandsons, Brandon and Ben Baad; sister, Reba Schmidt of Williamsburg; brother Perry (Sally) Woollums of Kellerton; sisters-in-law Helen Woollums of Des Moines, Roxie Trullinger and Cathy Ward of Mount Ayr, Ruth Ward of Ankeny, and Bonnie Ward of Essex; brother-in-law Jim (Joyce) Ward of Maryville, Mo.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond Woollums.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Mount Ayr with burial and military rites in Rose Hill Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in his name to be decided later.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 4, 2011