LATIMER - Marvin George Blau, 85, of Latimer died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield with burial in the Alexander Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 13, from 2-5 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Arthur Zewert will officiate the service.

Military services will be provided by the American Legion Hansen-Have Post 658 of Latimer.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

FOREST CITY - Junice H. Brown, 97, of Forest City died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, at West Prairie Lutheran Church near Leland with the Rev. Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Petersen Lund Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Junice Hilma Brown, the daughter of Albert and Toni (Olson) Langerud, was born Sept. 20, 1913, on a farm north of Forest City. She attended Fisher country school near her home and graduated from Leland High School.

On Feb. 2, 1934, she was married to John Brown in Kanawha. They farmed southwest of Britt until 1953 when they moved to the Langerud family farm north of Forest City. Besides helping on the farm, Junice worked as a waitress in several restaurants in the area. After John passed away in 1987 she moved into Leland. She enjoyed making lefsa, sewing, quilting, flower gardening and dancing.

She was a member of West Prairie Lutheran Church and the Naomi Circle.

Junice is survived by a sister, Marlys Haugen of Leland; a brother, Albert, Jr. (Frances) Langerud of Paris, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son, John Jr. in 1973; and sisters Hazel, Stena, Edith, Amie, twin sister Jeniva, Esther, Doris and Hazel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

NORTHWOOD - Shalone L. Burmood, 36, of Northwood died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at her home in Northwood.

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 11, 2011

ALGONA - Debby Hansen, 57, of Algona, formerly of Ruthven, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the United Methodist Church in Ruthven with the Rev. Roger Maize officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Ruthven.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 11, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

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

BUFFALO CENTER -William "Bill" Jurgens, 90, of Buffalo Center died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Services are pending.

Online tributes or personal e-mails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

TORONTO, Canada - Jean Loeffelhardt was born July 10, 1953, and passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, quietly in her sleep after successfully waging a long battle with cancer.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Ed Vis. Loving mother of Kyle Vis, sister of Bill Loeffelhardt and cherished friend to many in both USA and Canada.

A dedicated professional in speech and language, Jean was a renowned advocate for children with autism and their families. She contributed greatly to causes in Ontario, B.C., and internationally.

She lived life to the max and never did anything halfway. Whether it was battling cancer or her golf game or serving on the board at Islington Golf Club, Jean lived every minute with passion and energy.

Funeral services at Humber Valley United Church at 11 a.m. on Sat., Feb. 12.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Sunnybrook Foundation, Odette Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto 416-480-4483 or 1-866-696-2008 or Free the Children at www.freethechildren.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

BRITT - Isabel Parker, 84, of Britt passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services for Isabel Parker will be held on Friday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Pastor Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation for Isabel Parker was held on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Isabel Thompson (Martin) Parker, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Thompson) Martin, was born Sept. 1, 1926, on the family farm north of Britt. She was raised in the Britt area, attending school and graduating from Britt High School.

After graduation Isabel attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, receiving her teaching certificate. She taught in Manson, Algona and Britt.

Isabel was united in marriage to Gail Parker on June 29, 1952, at her parents' home. She taught for a few more years in Britt before raising their family and helping on the farm.

Isabel was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Britt. She loved spending time with her family and was very proud of the way she kept her home.

Isabel is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gail, of Britt; her two children: Tom Parker of Seattle, Wash., and Ellen (Les) Beery of Highland, Calif.; sisters Anna Lou Martin of Seattle, Wash., and Eleanor Lynn Martin of Des Moines; brothers Ralph Martin of Rockford and Rodger (Doris) Martin of Osage; along with her nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jim and John.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to FCWM (Free Church Women's Ministry).

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

VENTURA - Norman Vogel 77, of 409 East Lake St., died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

MANLY - Gerald "Jerry" Yezek, 63, of 405 North Broadway, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, IA 50456.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 11, 2011

HAMPTON - Melvin "Butch" Johnson Jr., 61, of Hampton, died Feb. 11, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at the Abundant Life Chapel in Dows, with burial in the Oakland Cemetery in Popejoy. The Rev. Bruce Klapp will officiate.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4 until 7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home,641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

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

COLUMBIA, Mo. -Eleanor "Ellie" A. Peterson, 81, of Columbia, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at the Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa.

There will be no service or visitation at this time. Per her wishes, the body will be cremated. Private family graveside services will be held in the Shaffton Cemetery in the spring. The Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Eleanor Ann Major was born on Feb. 5, 1930, in Mason City, the daughter of Harvey and Maud (Bullis) Major. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1948. She married Galyn Peterson on September 24, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo. They were divorced in 1981. He died in 1996.

She was a homemaker until moving to Des Moines and worked for Townsend Engineering. After moving to Columbia, Mo., in 1971 she was employed as an assistant underwriter for Shelter Insurance before retiring in 1995. After retiring, she also served as a house mother for the Kappa Delta Sorority at the University of Missouri in Columbia for several years. She was very well-read on the history of the Civil War.

Ellie was an avid Missouri Tiger fan and loved the St. Louis Cardinals. When in her 70s, she even took a class on "How to Watch Baseball." She was very proud to have attended a Cardinals game in each of their three stadiums. Ellie was of the Methodist faith, and was always very fond of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City in which she and her children were raised.

She is survived by one daughter: Linda (Jonathan) Shaff of Clinton and her three children, Dr. Lori Reed of Omaha, Neb., Lisa (Kevin) Wagner of Madison, Wis., and Lance Reed of Iowa City; her three sons, Neil (Donna) Peterson of Jefferson City, Mo., and their sons, Nick of Tempe, Ariz., Wesley of Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and Sam of Springfield, Mo. and John (Julie) Peterson of Marietta, Ga., and their daughters, Amanda of Marietta, Ga., and Elizabeth of Athens, Ga., also Chuck (Pamela) Peterson of Raleigh, N.C. She also is survived by one new great-granddaughter, Lucy Wagner, of Madison, Wis. Ellie will also be missed by three dear friends from Columbia: Scott Schmidt, Barb Gose and Melanie Stapleton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers: Robert and Max.
Memorials can be made to the Sarah Harding Home or The Alverno, both in Clinton.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com.
Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory, 302 Third Avenue South, Clinton, IA 52732, 563-242-0252.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 12, 2011

RAKE - Rudy Sanchez, 41, of Rake, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 at his home.
His memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 19, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with Rev. Terry Mahnke officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Online tributes or personal e-mails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA, 50424, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 12, 2011

VENTURA - Norman W. Vogel, 77, of 409 E. Lake St., Ventura, died Thursday Feb. 10, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 13, 2011, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura, with Rev. Daird Korth officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Sunday at the church. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Family suggests memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Norman was born on May 3, 1933, in Blanchard, the son of Walter W. and Luella Wilhelmina (Varrelmann) Vogel. He graduated from Blanchard High School in 1951. After graduating from high school, he entered the United States Army.

Norman married Betty Black on Dec. 19, 1952 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Shenandoah. Following the service, he attended and graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science decree.

He started working for Farm Bureau in 1958 and later became regional manager, serving in the Clear Lake area, retiring in 1988.

He worked with Leo Stattleman for many years at the Clear Lake skating rink. He especially enjoyed working in his garden and sharing his vegetables with his many friends. He enjoyed singing, hunting, fishing, helping his neighbors with their snow removal. He loved to work hard.

He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura.

He is survived by his three daughters, Julie Vogel and her husband Richard Manke, Hasting, Minn., and their children Drew, Reed and Lane; Tammy Vogel and her husband Phillip Carls of Tipton, and their children Alexandra and Abram and fiancee Keri ; Laurie Sloterdyk and her husband Aric of Marion, and their children Aaron and Luke; three sisters, Delores Murphy, Braddyville, Alice McIlvenna, Eugene, Ore. and Wilma Turnbull, Blanchard; sister-in-law Anita Vogel, Elmo, Mo., Tasha Koerner, Clive, who lived with the family for four years.

He was preceded in death by parents, wife Betty, infant son Douglas and brother Glenn D. Vogel.

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

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

MANLY - Gerald "Jerry" Yezek, 63, of 405 North Broadway, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at his home.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 North Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly.

Memorials may be directed to the Gerald "Jerry" Yezek Memorial in care of Tracy Van Sabben or Kristie Yezek.

Gerald Alan Yezek was born on June 9, 1947, in Mason City, the son of Kenneth and Arvilla (Doebel) Yezek. Jerry graduated in 1966 from North Central High School in Manly.

Jerry was united in marriage to Kay McNally on July 15, 1972, and to this union two daughters were born.

Jerry worked for the Rock Island Rail Road, Chicago Northwestern Rail Road and retired from the Union Pacific Rail Road on July 1, 2007, after 41 years of service.

Jerry enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, bird watching and spending time with his friends; his greatest love was spending time with his family. Jerry was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Isaac Walton, NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He was a collector of pocket knives and enjoyed whittling.

Jerry is survived by his daughters, Tracy (Harold) Van Sabben, Carpenter, Kristie (Kyle Jensen) Yezek, Osage; grandchildren Ashlynn, Jayme and Emmalee Van Sabben, Ethen, Alyssa and Kaileigh Gerdes, Maddisen Mausenhund; siblings Dean (Ann) Yezek, Manly, June (Joe Brennan) Arickx, Osage; aunts and uncles Marilyn (Gene) Urbany, Bernadette (Vern) Smith, Vern "Buster" (Floris) Yezek, nephews Jeff Yezek and Joe (Donna) Yezek, and Brandon (Katie) Arickx; along with other relatives and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and niece Laura Marie Arickx.

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

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

ROCKFORD - Josephine Zubrod, 90, of Rockford, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Avenue N.W., Rockford, with the Rev. James Wm. Dubert officiating. Burial will be held in the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.
In honor of Josephine, memorials will be used to further the missionary work of her great nephew and niece, who are missionaries in Cambodia with Overseas Missionary Fellowship.

Josephine Sophie Havranek was born in North Judson, Ind., on Feb. 17, 1920, to Frank and Sophia Havranek. When she was five years old, her family moved to Charles City where she graduated from the Catholic High School. In 1937 her family moved to Rockford.

For 41 years, Josephine was in charge of the hot lunch program at the Rockford School.
In 1951, she married Leo Zubrod, who was a farmer and eventually worked at the light plant.

Josephine is survived by her brother, Robert Havranek; a sister, Sylvia Smith; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Jo did not have children but was a mother and grandmother to many. Her chocolate chip cookies and encouragement to others will always be remembered.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Zubrod; her parents, Frank and Sophia Havranek; and a brother, Frank Havranek, Jr.

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

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

GOODELL - Ann Balk, 74, of Goodell, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner with the Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Following the service, her body will be cremated.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral chapel.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

GARNER - Bertha Brown, 100, of Britt, formerly of Garner, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Summit House Retirement Community in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Sandy Gobeli officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

LAKE MILLS - Edith M. Knutson, age 93, of Lake Mills, formerly of Leland and Forest City, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Leland, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will take place in the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be today, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Edith Maurine (Knudtson) Knutson, the daughter of Knudt and Clara (Haugen) Knudtson, was born on May 8, 1917, in Winnebago County, rural Forest City. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. Edith was a member of the last confirmation class to be confirmed using the Norwegian language. She attended Paulson No. 2 country school, and in 1935, graduated from the Waldorf Academy.

On Feb. 14, 1942, Edith was united in marriage with Raymond Knutson. Over the years, Edith had worked in various restaurants, had been employed by different families doing housework, and she helped her husband with the farming. In the 1970s and 1980s, Edith worked at the Winnebago County Home.

In 1993, Edith had the privilege of spending three weeks with relatives in Norway. She was always proud of her Norwegian heritage. Edith had been the treasurer for the Leland Senior Citizens for 13 years, she helped with quilting at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and she had been the secretary of WELCA. Her hobbies included dancing, singing, playing cards, and playing bingo.

Survivors include her son, Harold Knutson and his wife, Lucy of Leland; two grandchildren, Scott Knutson and his wife, Kelly of Mason City, and Stacy Tritch and her husband, Jay of Joice; four great-grandchildren, Mariah Knutson and Kayden Knutson, both of Mason City, Alex Hopkins and Hunter Tritch, both of Joice; and a step-great-grandson, Jason Tritch and his wife, Layna of Altoona. She is also survived by two brothers, Charles Knudtson of Forest City, and Robert (Delores) Knudtson of Forest City; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Knudtson, Cleone Knudtson, and Evelyn Knudtson, all of Lake Mills; and many nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; and siblings Ernest (Avis) Knudtson, James Knudtson, Irene Knudtson, Melburn Knudtson, Florence (John) Albaugh, and Victor Knudtson.

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

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

CLEAR LAKE - Dolores Larsen, 81, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 13, 2011

THOMPSON - Harvey Pederson, 92, of Thompson, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 245 Harrison St. S., Buffalo Center, 641-584-2520.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 13, 2011

MASON CITY - Arthur Stocks, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

MANLY - Daniel Edmonds, 73, of 3677 Raven Ave., died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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 February 14, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Duane Gerdes, 63, of Sheffield, died at his farm Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, 641-892-4241, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 14, 2011

OSAGE - Mary Belle Horgen, age 94, of Osage, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be at the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday (today) at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Mary Belle was born on March 20, 1916, in David, the daughter of Oscar and Belle Edith (McKinney) Fleenor. She attended school in David.

Mary Belle was united in marriage to Glendon Horgen on Nov. 3, 1938, at the parsonage of the Osage Lutheran Church. Mary Belle enjoyed her time as a farm wife, cooked at the Faith Home for 20 years and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for several years.

Mary Belle is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Wright of Charles City, Helen (Ron) Tucke of St. Ansgar; a sister, Betty (Roger) Moore of DeKalb, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Sandi Horgen of Minnnesota; ten grandchildren, Bonnie (Dan) Coyle of Ankeny, Bruce (Suzanne) Wright of Iowa City, Mary (Jim) Spitz of Osage, Glen (Heather) Wright of Osage, Ruth Wright of Des Moines, Kevin (Jennifer) Tucke of Osage, Dan (Laurie) Tucke of Rose Creek, Minn., Larry Hall of Virginia, Lonnie Lybarger of Minnesota, Lorrie Lybarger of Minnesota; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Glendon; a son, Lowell; a brother and four sisters; a grandson; and a son-in-law Donald Wright.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 14, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Lucile Westover, 94, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th St., Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 14, 2011

THOMPSON - Delores M. Anderson, 72, of Thompson, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark Street in Forest City and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

GARNER - Bertha Brown, 100, of Britt, formerly of Garner, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Summit House Retirement Community in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Sandy Gobeli officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 18, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Bertha was a caring and vivacious lady, who celebrated her full life with dignity and dedication to her family, her friends, and her Lord. She was born on Dec. 28, 1910, in Perry, Okla., she was raised in Garner, by Henry and Myra Henschen, her aunt and uncle. She graduated from Garner High School in 1929 and, after teaching country school for four years, attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Bertha always took leading parts in class plays, music and sports. She was valedictorian of her high school class, and her class at Hamilton. She met Leo, her husband of 52 years, while teaching school and they were married on Sept. 3, 1935, in Mason City.

They had their only child, Douglas Brown, on June 18, 1941. Bertha worked in Garner and did substitute teaching. In 1950 she began working for Charles Whitney, superintendent of county schools. Whitney was a wonderful mentor, who helped guide her into her new career, at the courthouse. In 1952, she became county drainage clerk, "My best job of all, where I met so many nice farmers, who became my close friends." In 1974, she was appointed county auditor, and in 1976 she won re-election. During her time as auditor, she supervised the building of a new county come, new law enforcement center, and all county level elections. During retirement, Bertha kept in touch with the county supervisors, as secretary to the County Planning and Zoning Board, and the County Assessors. For three years she was president of the Hancock County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board, a life-time member of the Garner Progressive Club and Order of Eastern Star, holding most offices there. She was also very active in the Garner United Methodist Church. Bertha's hobbies were playing canasta and "500." She later belonged to three bridge clubs. She loved to host her guests, with all sorts of her favorite baked goodies. She also collected and wrote poems. When her husband died in 1987, she often said, "I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of kindnesses and all the friendship given me, during his illness and death. What would we do without our dear friends?" To "have a friend, you must be a friend", and she lived by this motto all of her life. She thrived on doing for others, when she had little time. She just made time. She made many new friends, when she moved to Summit House Apartments in Britt two years ago. She thrived on the social atmosphere, her new friends and the personal attention she received from the wonderful staff. She remained active throughout her later years, going bowling with her family on her 80th birthday. Not slowing down, she attended a Michigan State football game with her three grandchildren, when she was 90. She lived for life, and many times said, "Oh, I wish I could be active again, and go back to work at the courthouse." She celebrated her 100 years of life last December, with family and friends. She continued to touch the hearts and lives of others, even strangers, in so many ways. She had an amazing zest for life. She said "Please miss me, but now I must go home."

She is survived by her son, Douglas and his wife, Bernetta, of Crownsville (Annapolis), Md.; three grandchildren, Scott and Brandi of Los Angeles, Calif., and Kristin and her husband, David Nowaczyk, of Howell, Mich., with their Audrey Diane, Bertha's new great-granddaughter.

Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her three sisters in Oklahoma; her first granddaughter, Stacy Elizabeth; and her close sister-in-law, Ruth Brown.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in her name to Iowa-Hospice, 18 E. Main Street Suite 2, New Hampton, IA 50659 or International Retts Syndrome Foundation, PO Box 706143, Cincinnati, OH 45270.

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

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

MANLY - Daniel Witten Edmonds, 73, Manly, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Dan will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will take place in the Silver Lake Lutheran Cemetery, rural Northwood, with military graveside honors conducted by members of the Edward-Tosel American Legion Post No. 110, Manly.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

Daniel Witten Edmonds was born on Oct. 22, 1937, in Tazewell, Va., the son of Audrey and Gladys (Graham) Edmonds. Dan attended school in Tazewell and graduated from Tazewell High School. Dan also attended Montgomery Junior College in Montgomery, Md. Dan was inducted into the U.S. Army on Sept. 20, 1961, in Roanoke, Va., and was stationed as a medical corpsman with the 29th Evacuation Hospital and was honorably discharged on Sept. 19, 1963, at Fort Devens, Mass. After his honorable discharge he worked for the National Institute of Health as a medical assistant for a number of years in Bethesda, Md. Dan moved to the North Iowa area, and settled in Manly in 1971, where he worked for 23 years for Wilson Foods until his retirement. After his retirement, Dan enjoyed doing antique furniture restoration and also loved fixing clocks.

Dan was united in marriage to Barbara Loberg on Aug. 20, 1966, in Rockville, Md.
Dan enjoyed gardening, flowers, restoration on his home, and having a great love for animals, but his greatest love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.
Dan was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Barbara Edmonds of Manly; son, Brian Edmonds of Manly; daughter, Angie (Ryan) Hesseltine of Ankeny; seven grandchildren, Alexander, Breeana, Addison, and Ariana Edmonds, Aliya, Cael, and Peyton Hesseltine; his brother, Dwight Edmonds of Live Oak, Fla.; two sisters, Alma (Mart) Peery, and Betty (John) Farmer all of Roanoke, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Enos Loberg of Northwood, Lyle (Bev) Wignes of Backus, Minn., and Steve (Bonnie) Pechtel of Crystal, Minn.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, and special nephew and niece, Dave Peery and Cindy Spencer.

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

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

RICEVILLE - Brooke Ann Elliott, 18, of Riceville, died Friday evening, Feb. 11, 2011, as a result of an auto accident near Spring Valley, Minn.

Funeral Mass for Brooke Anne Elliott will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Riceville High School in Riceville, with Father Ray Atwood and Father Steve Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday Feb. 15, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Brooke was born on Feb. 7, 1993, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to Tracy and Jerald Elliott. She was in her senior year at Riceville High School where she was involved in volleyball, softball, basketball cheerleading, high school band and flag corps, and many other activities. She loved spending time with her family and many, many friends especially her boyfriend, Dylan. She was amazing with her young cousins and had a passion for children. She was a beautiful, happy, generous young woman with a heart of gold and a magnetic personality, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Brooke had planned to attend Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo this fall and then transfer to Allen College to become a nurse.

She is survived by her parents: Tracy and Jerald Elliott of Riceville; siblings: April Elliott, Amber Elliott, Nathan Hammel-Snapp, Jantz Elliott, Jenaye (Colter) Caldwell and James Elliott; maternal grandparents, John and Rhonda Adams of Peterson, Minn., and paternal grandmother Irma Elliott of Dawson, Minn., and maternal great-grandparents Don and Doris Adams of Riceville; aunts: Mandy (Ben) Johnson and their children (Ty, Parker and Easton), Brenda (Jim) Johnson and son (Michael), Jackie (Dean) Crowson, Shawn Mihm and DeAnn (Curt) Raymond; uncles: Brian (Andrea) Adams and children (Dakota, Stone and Johnny), Michael (Tracy) Adams and children (Jack and AvaLee) and William Elliott and children (Michaela and Brianna). She also survived by nieces Jadelyn and Aubrey Caldwell and nephew Liam Caldwell.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Burly Elliott, and maternal great-grandparents, Ruth and Orvin Osland, and paternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Rose Elliott and Antone and Elizabeth Leichtnam.

The family prefers memorials to the Brooke Elliott Scholarships Fund at First Security Bank, in Riceville.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

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

SHEFFIELD - Duane Gerdes, 63, of Sheffield, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at his farm.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with Pastor Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be 5 until 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Duane Frederick Gerdes was born on April 7, 1947, at Rockwell, the son of Fred and Elsie (Sprung) Gerdes. He was raised on farms near Sheffield and Swaledale. He graduated from Rockwell Swaledale School in 1965. Duane began farming at the
age of 16 when his father passed away.

Duane married Arlene Gretillat in 1988 and they raised his two children and farmed together for the last 23 years.

Duane is survived by his wife, Arlene, his daughter: Diane (Ryan) Parcher, Plymouth, two step-children: Wendy Lafrenz Mason City and Lon (Debra J) Gretillat, Clear Lake; five grandchildren: Alex and Connor Lafrenz; Melonie and Lonora Gretillat and Kaden Parcher and his faithful dog, Lobo.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Duane was a farmer, a solitary profession he had chosen or perhaps been chosen for; a lover of the earth, and lover of animals; a man of few words and strong convictions; a man of faith; a believer in his own ability and the earth's - Duane lived his dream.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

MASON CITY - Jeffrey Keegan, 53, of Mason City, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, in Manly.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Dolores "Dolly" Jean Larsen, 81, of 400 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, died Saturday Feb. 12, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Dolores J. Larsen memorial fund.

Dolly was born on Sept. 10, 1929, in Reinbeck, the daughter of Peter "Iner" and Virginia (Richmond) Petersen. She graduated from Traer High School in 1948.

Dolly married Nels Larsen, Oct. 30, 1949, in Marshall County. They spent their honeymoon in Clear Lake and decided they liked it so much they stayed in Clear Lake. She worked for Clear Lake Bank and Trust as a teller for many years, before leaving to raise her children. She later worked for the Clear Lake School System in the cafeteria.
Dolly enjoyed bowling, gardening , canning dill pickles which she called Dolly's Dills. She was known to many as the neighborhood backyard supervisor, where the Wiffle Ball games were held. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Dolly was a member of United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Clear Lake V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Dolly is survived by her husband, Nels Larsen, Clear Lake; two sons, Mike Larsen, and his wife Jennifer, Clear Lake, and their three children Jake, Tanner and Bailey, and Craig Larsen, and his wife Lori, Cedar Falls, and their three children, Alec, Madison and Ashlyn; three brothers, her twin brother, Don Petersen, and his wife Norma, Cedar Falls, Bob Petersen and his wife, Lois, Chaska, Minn., and Jim Petersen and his wife Mary, Reinbeck. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law Juanita Petersen, and her sister, Lois Hahn, and her husband, Carlin.

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

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

ROUGH AND READY, Calif. - Herschel R. Lemke, 65, of Rough and Ready, Calif., passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, after a two-year battle with cancer. There was a memorial service at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, at the Twin Cities Church, in Rough and Ready.

Herschel was born on June 13, 1945, in Klemme, Iowa. He was the son of Reuben and Edith (Swanson) Lemke. He attended school in Klemme through eighth grade, after which he moved to California, with his family in 1960. He graduated from Poly High School in Long Beach, Calif., in 1964. He served in the Army from 1968-1972 and was a Vietnem veteran.

He worked as a auto mechanic for 40 years, starting in the Los Angeles area and later had his own mobile mechanic business in Concord, Calif., called Mobile Wrench. Then he moved out to the Grass Valley area in 2000, after his divorce from his wife. He kept his business going there, up until a couple of years ago, when he retired.
On Sept. 24, 2007, he married Patricia Sawyer and they moved to their home in Rough and Ready, Calif., where he passed away. Hersch and Pat were very active in the Twin Cities Church.

Herschel was preceded in death by his parents, Rueden and Edith Lemke, a brother, Gordon Lemke and a sister Kathleen (Lemke) Dodson.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two step-sons, Tom and Alan, and a step-daughter, Debbie, two sisters Beverly (Dennis) Morrison, from Yucaipa, Calif., and Audrey (Merlyn) Olson from Santa Maria, Calif., and seven nieces and three nephews.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Patricia A. Madison, 79, of Mason City, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Per her wishes, a Going Home Celebration was held prior to her passing. Her body will be cremated and there will be a private family inurnment at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Patricia Madison Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Patricia was born on Dec. 7, 1931, in Luverne, Minn., the daughter of Charles B. and Addie M. (Tatge) Rolph. Growing up, Patricia lived in Magnolia, Minn., Miami, Okla., and Worthington, Minn. She graduated from Worthington High School in 1949. Patricia married Glen A. Madison on Oct. 6, 1951, in Sioux Falls, S.D. They lived in various communities in Minnesota before moving to Mason City in 1956. Patricia worked as a secretary at John Adam Junior High School from 1967 to 1979, at which time she retired due to a disability. Patricia was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church.
She attended Christian Women's Club and was on the Senior Citizens Center Board - Silver Advantage, where she led a Bible study group and played the organ and piano. She was very active in the Senior Activity Center. For many years, she served on the board as deaconess at the First Covenant Church. She also served as treasurer and sang in the choir. She enjoyed volunteering for Hospice, the Community Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels. Patricia also enjoyed crocheting and genealogy.

Patricia is survived by her children: Patty Clevenger and husband, Thomas, of Mason City, and Glen Allen Madison Jr. and wife, Karen, of Richmond, Va.; eight grandchildren: Tom Clevenger and wife, Amber, Arin McDermott and husband, Andy, Michelle Clevenger, Lindsey Clevenger, Lana Capehart and husband, Chris, Glen Madison III and wife, Barbara, Caroline Madison, and Daniel Madison, and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Glen A. Madison in 1987, her parents, a son in infancy; one sister, Avis Klindt and one brother, Charles Rolph.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

THOMPSON - Harvey Pederson, 92, of Thompson, passed away at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011.

His funeral ceremony will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Decker officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Harvey Palmer Pederson was born in Butterfield, Minn., Jan. 31, 1919, to Ole and Anna (Hoversten) Pederson. The family moved to their farm in Thompson, in 1920. Harvey graduated from Thomson High School in 1937, and attended the Agricultural School at the University of Minnesota.

He married Marjorie Carolyn Jacobson in 1954, and they raised four children: Paul, Janet, Carl and David.

Harvey was active as a 4-H leader, and former president of the local Farm Bureau. He served as president on the church council of the Bethany Lutheran Church. He was a dependable, generous and loyal friend and neighbor, and was passionate about the local history of his community.

Harvey was proud of his farming heritage and enjoyed caring for the variety of livestock throughout his farming career. He enjoyed raising beef, swine, sheep, various poultry, and beekeeping. It was common to watch mismatched sets of duck and geese as well as the family dog follow Harvey across the farm as he went about his chores.

Harvey was an avid ham radio operator. His call letters "WØDZC" were familiar to fellow hams near and far, and he spent many rewarding hours keeping in touch with them. Harvey liked trains, planes and automobiles. He enjoyed fishing all around the area with his hometown friends and his children. His favorite toy of all time was a miniature, working steam engine. As an adult, he loved Old Threshers' Reunions, an interest generated, perhaps, from that childhood toy. And he kept his youthful interests alive as his children learned and played with a well used collection of minibikes, go-carts, and snowmobiles that turned the farmyard into a true playground.
His wit was quick, his humor always kind. The greatest joy in his life was his marriage to Marjorie and the family they had together. He KNEW he had wonderful kids, and he was a caring father who nurtured their interests and took pride in their accomplishments. These feelings were awakened again when their grandchildren were born. He loved "those little boys"-William, John and Bobby came first, and in December he was able to meet and hold his newest grandson, Andrew, just 6 weeks old.
Harvey was a romantic. He presented Marjorie with heart shaped, beribboned boxes of candy for Valentine's day and lovely jewelry at Christmas. He sang "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" in a strong tenor voice when he came downstairs in the morning, and he was on key. He was drawn to the exotic lure of far away places, and longed to visit them. He compensated by watching travelogues on TV. As for many men in his age cohort, the history and battles of the Second World War were fascinating to him. Harvey also had a gift for engaging in conversation with any stranger and would soon have them cheerfully talking about everything.

Harvey retired from farming in 1989, and he and Marjorie remained on their farm until Marjorie's death in 2007.

Harvey is survived by his children: Paul of Tucson, Ariz.; Janet (Scott Lemke) of Plano, Texas; Carl of Stanhope, Iowa; and David (Kris Thierry) of Plano, Texas; and his grandchildren William, John and Robert Lemke, and Andrew Pederson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Anna Pederson, and wife Marjorie.

Online condolences and personal e-mails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 245 Harrison St. S., Thompson, IA 50478, 641-584-2520, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

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

HAMPTON - Yvonne Smith, 74, of Hampton died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at her home in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Arthur F. Stocks, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. Inurnment will be held in the church's columbarium.

Memorials may be directed to the Arthur F. Stocks Memorial Fund in care of the family, or to the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Marilyn J. Tubbesing, 82, of Mason City, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 15, 2011

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn, 1997; her brother, Wayne Crozier, 1928; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Westover, 1986 and a grandson-in-law, Jeff Boeshart, 2003.

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

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