Rollie J. Krieger

 IOWA FALLS - Rollie J. Krieger, 70, of Iowa Falls died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, also at Bethany Lutheran Church. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

MARBLE ROCK -Thomas V. Nash, 63, formerly of Marble Rock, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, 122 S. Main St., Marble Rock, with Pastor Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, Marble Rock. There will also be a visitation one hour before services on Friday, Jan. 7, at the community center.

Thomas Volney Nash was born on June 7, 1947, in Charles City, Floyd County, a son of Merle Calvin and Lola Mae (Lines) Nash.

He received his education in the Marble Rock Public Schools, graduating in 1965. He was inducted into the United States Army on Sept. 27, 1966, where he served during the Vietnam Era in the Army Infantry. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star. He was also accomplished in earning his Sharpshooter Badge for the M-16 Rifle. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 26, 1968.

He returned to Iowa where he worked for White Farm Equipment in Charles City, later for the Department of Transportation doing road construction and finally as a farm hand on local farms.

He was united in marriage to Katie Nash on Aug. 20, 1969, in Charles City. In their 24 years of marriage they were blessed with four children. Thomas raised his children in a Christian home, teaching them life skills structured on morality and values.

In 1994 Thomas met Sharon Noe and they became a couple, sharing the past 17 years together.

Thomas and Sharon enjoyed going to area nursing homes playing the organ and visiting with the residents. Thomas was interested in tractors, collected John Deere Tractors, played cards and watched eagles with a tall cup of coffee in his hand. He especially liked the time spent in his garden. He was known by many kids as "Grampa Tom" and was loved by them all, leaving memories that are unforgettable.

Living family members include his partner of 17 years, Sharon Noe; one daughter, Tammie (Monte) Wolters of Rudd; three sons, Thomas (Deb) Nash Jr. of Osage, Tyler Nash of Rockford and Tim (Kelly) Nash of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Dylan Nash, Alyssa Nash, Brendyn Nash, Rylee Nash, Tim Nash Jr. ("TJ"), Austin Wolters and Aiden Wolters; two sisters, Gloria (Ray) Willer of Aloha, Ore., and Mirian Nash of Des Moines; one brother, Daniel Nash of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon's children and grandchildren were very special to Tom and they are: children, Reginal Noling of Coralville, Rebeca Noling of Des Moines; grandchildren, Shawn Noling, Justice Noling, Krystal Rivera, Dennis Shepard, Kayley Kenedy, Casey Kenedy, Coby Kenedy and Corey Kenedy; four canine companions, Key, Cuddles, Sadie Sue and AKC Registered Sadie Rose Noe Nash.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lee Nash; twin brothers Stan and Steven Nash; and sisters-in-law Christine Nash and Sharon Nash.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Thomas Nash Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 94, Rudd, IA 50471.

Arrangements entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock; 641-823-4457; www.reidsfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 4 to January 6, 2011

THORNTON - Franklin H. Nielsen, 77, of Thornton passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton with Pastor Milton D. Johnson presiding. Internment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton.

Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Retz Funeral Home in Thornton. Memorials may be directed to the Franklin Nielsen Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Franklin was born on a farm southwest of Thornton to Chris and Pearl (Buck) Nielsen on May 7, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton and graduated in 1951. One week later he and Anne were married, and this past June they celebrated their 59th anniversary together. All of these years they were constant companions and showed their love for each other.

Franklin started out doing different short-term jobs. Then in 1958 he started as custodian at the Thornton School, where he worked for the next 10 years. From there he worked at Montgomery Ward as a department manager. In 1971 he started the Nielsen Plumbing and Heating business which he ran for 39½ years until he was forced to quit working due to his declining health.

Franklin felt a strong commitment to his church and his community. He sang in the choir at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for about 30 years. He served on Thornton City Council for 24 years, Meservey-Thornton School Board for nine years and was a volunteer fireman for many years. An avid golfer, he served on the Pleasant Valley Golf Course Board for 25 years.

Two highlights of his life were when he received the "Giving Your Best" award and when he and Anne were asked to be the grand marshals in the Thornton Big Days parade.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving and caring wife, Anne; son, Dan (Diane) and daughter, Dori (Bryan) Morrill; grandchildren, Jen Nielsen, Jared (Joelle) Nielsen, Natalie (Brian) Dearing, Lillian Morrill and Sam Morrill; great-grandchildren, Alina Park, and Payton Dearing; sisters, Ruby Easley, Mavis (Rod) Jensen and Joy Bulow; brother, Leo (Betty) Nielsen; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Dale, Ivan, Gene and and Don Nielsen; and two sisters, Opal Obrecht and Marlene Sheriff.

Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241 www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 4 to January 6, 2011

TWIN VALLEY, Minn. - Berdell Olson, 91, of Twin Valley, Minn., died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City.

Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home, Twin Valley, Minn.
Online guestbook at www.andersonfuneralhome.tv.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2011

KENSETT - Scott Harvey Patterson, 40, of Kensett died Monday Jan. 3, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

Scott was born June 4, 1970, at Mercy Hospital, Mason City, to Harvey and Carol (Pedersen) Patterson. He graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School in May of 1989 and attended Iowa State University.

He worked for Fleetguard in Lake Mills for 12 years and was currently employed at Winnebago Industries.

He was united in marriage on May 22, 1999, to Tammy Bergdale, the love of his life and soulmate. On that day he became the proud father to Jessie and Nicole. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Northwood. He was an avid fisherman who loved boating and spending time with family and friends. He also loved his four-legged friends. Scott was a very avid Dallas Cowboys fan. His favorite saying was, "It's all good."

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tammy Patterson; son, Jessie Leidal; daughter, Nicole Leidal; and her special friend, Zach Jones.

Also, mother and father in-law, Wesley and Arlys Bergdale of Kensett; mother, Carol Patterson of Mason City; father Harvery (Evy) Patterson of Northwood; grandmother, Geneva Patterson of Northwood.

Brother, Dan (Peggy) Patterson of Northwood, nephew Jamie Patterson, great-nephew Xavier Patterson, nephew Robert Patterson (Lisa Foley) and niece Heather Patterson (Tony Brown).

Sister Deb Wagner (Mark Stratmann) of New Prague, Minn., niece Kristen (Jonathan) Penn, great-nieces and great- nephews Madyson, Ryleigh and Leighton.
Brother Todd (Dana Hruebtz) Patterson of Manly, nephews and nieces Zachary and Thomas Patterson, Danielle and Kaitlyn Hruebtz.

Sister Bridget (Robert) True of Mason City, nephew Tony (Sunny) Kindschuch and niece Tori True. Numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Leroy and Evadna Pedersen, grandfather Robert Patterson, brother in-laws Kim Kindschuh and Dennis Wagner, and nephews Nathan & Dustin Wagner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 5 to January 6, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Shirley Irene Sandy, 74, formerly of Mason City passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the Sanford Sheldon Health Care Center in Sheldon.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Glen Bandell officiating. Burial will be held in Spring Grove Cemetery, rural Nora Springs. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shirley I. Sandy memorial fund.
Shirley Irene Wilson was born on Oct. 1, 1936, in Nora Springs. She was the oldest child born to George and Ruby (Gallup) Wilson. She graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1954. Following high school she attended and graduated from Hamilton Business College.

She was a longtime employee of the Burchinal Co-op in Burchinal.

Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Jocee Michelle Kelly, Waterloo, Joni Marie (John) Bachman, Boone, and Jay Michael (Dar) Sandy of Sioux City; eight grandchildren, Tony (Ehrin) Kelly, Lindsey Kelly and Ty Hamiel, Ben Bachman, Bethany Bachman, Justin Sandy, Jason (Karley) Sandy, Jay Sandy Jr. and Dillon Hunwardsen; four great-grandchildren, Max and Emma Kelly, Colten Angerman and one great-grandchild to arrive later this year; a sister, Margery Leake, Macomb, Ill.; and three nieces and one nephew and their families.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs; 641-749-2210; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 5 to January 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Joni Smith, 82, of Mason City died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Arrangements are incomplete with Major Erickson Funeral Home.

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 on January 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Ruth Kathryn Snyder, 95, of Mason City died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Memorials may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church or the Emmanuel House, AFEDJ, 25 Old King's Highway N., Suite 13, Darien, CT 06820. Emmanuel House is the retirement home of the remaining Episcopalian Sisters who founded the Evangelical Home and School for Children in Ramallah.

Ruth was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Mason City, the daughter of Carl and Bess L. (Owen) Grupp. She graduated from Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College. On Aug. 18, 1935, she married Gerald Snyder in Mason City. Ruth worked in the family business, Grupp's Food Center, and was also a homemaker.

She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Golden Age and a piano club. Ruth enjoyed volunteering at the Red Cross for many years. She also enjoyed music. Ruth played the piano and organ at Wesley United Methodist Church and also played for the devotions at Homestead Assisted Living.

She is survived by two daughters, Joan R. Ortlieb and husband Richard of Grass Valley, Calif., and Sally L. Tatum and husband Gerald of Mason City; one brother, Carl "Bud" Grupp Jr. and wife Carlynn of Mason City; one sister, Sister Mary J. Grupp of Swansea, Wales; seven grandchildren, Todd Tatum and wife Jackie of Des Moines, Julie Servantez and husband Mike of Rockwell, Scott Tatum and wife Jennifer of Clear Lake, Jonathan Wooldridge of Grass Valley, Calif., Paul Wooldridge and wife Janice of Dickinson, Texas, Cathy Nesselroad and husband Chris of Dana Point, Calif., and Lisa Starnes and husband Byron of Castle Rock, Colo.; 11 great-grandchildren and two-great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald Snyder in 1998; brothers Jack, Roger, Robert, Richard and the Rev. Robert Grupp.

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, Iowa 50401; 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 3 to January 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Charles D. Swift, 82, of Mason City died Thursday, Dec.30, 2010, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave. in Mason City with the Rev. Paul Collier officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Those who wish may direct memorials to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 444, 505 Fifth Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309-2321 or the First Presbyterian Church.

Chuck was born Feb. 8, 1928, to Hattie (Anderson) Swift and Erdix Marlowe Swift of Mason City, the youngest of five children. He attended Mason City schools and graduated from MCHS in 1946. Chuck then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea until his discharge. He returned to Mason City where he wed his high school sweetheart, Joyce Bisbee, on Feb. 20, 1948.

He graduated from Drake College, Des Moines, in 1951. Chuck and Joyce returned to Mason City, bought their first house and Chuck went to work at Marshall & Swift Inc.
Chuck's dad, Erdix Swift, and his partner, Arleigh Marshall, the original owner/operators of the company, both died in 1950, leaving their sons, Chuck and Don Marshall to run the company. Over the next two decades, Chuck and Don expanded the plant and changed its focus from solely a laundry and dry cleaning plant to a linen and uniform textile rental supply company. Today the company serves an area 100 miles in diameter from Mason City.

Chuck will be remembered for his integrity in his business dealings and his concern for Marshall & Swift employees and their families.

In his earlier years, Chuck was an avid duck hunter. (At least one family member thought twice a week was way too often to eat duck for supper.) He generously shared his love for the outdoors with his family and friends. Chuck was active in Boy Scouts, first as a Scout himself, and later as a troop leader. His enthusiasm and generous spirit along with his ability to make fun happen earned him lasting respect from his Scouts. Later, he served on the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board.
He enjoyed skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer. Weekend ski trips with his family and friends to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan provided fun and lasting memories.

Chuck and Joyce were long-time members of the Clear Lake Yacht Club, where Chuck raced in the Y-Class. He often took his family and whatever assorted friends were around on night sails, best remembered for the singing (in multiple-part harmony, of course!).

Joyce and Chuck were lucky to have taken wonderful vacations together. The most memorable was a month-long sail in 1960. Along with two close friends, they chartered a boat and sailed the West Indies' Windward and Leeward islands. It was a once in a lifetime experience as most of the islands had not yet been developed as tourist destinations.

Chuck and Joyce moved out to the country in 1968. They loved everything about their new surroundings and together they developed an avid interest in birding and a lifelong concern for wildlife and conservation. Joyce and Chuck shared 62 years together prior to her death on Nov. 16, 2010. Chuck cherished his wife and was steadfast in his devotion. He was a loving and supportive father and grandfather and a loyal friend. His genuine affection and welcoming hugs endeared him to family and friends.

He is survived by a son, Steve Swift and his wife, Sheila of Clear Lake; daughter, Alison Konefes of Mason City; granddaughter, Jennie Hoglund and her husband, Grant, and great-grandchildren Evan and Norah Joyce of St. Paul, Minn., grandson Chuck Konefes of Lincoln Park, Ill., grandson Steve Konefes and his fiance, Erin Wessells, of Rodgers Park, Ill.; son Alan Swift and his wife, Debbie, of Hayden, Idaho, granddaughter Margo Crabb and great-grandchildren Paige and Ben Crabb of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, granddaughter Melissa DeVisser and her husband, Jerre, and great-grandchildren Tyler Sheahan and Lilly DeVisser of Pell City, Ala.; sisters-in-law Janice Litteneker of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Hetsy Bisbee of Stonington, Conn., and many nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents; his sisters, Dorothy Farrer and Jean Keohen; his brothers, W. Carroll Swift and Erdix Swift Jr.; and brothers-in-law Jean Bisbee and Paul Litteneker.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Dennis "Sunny" Baker, 68, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. SE, Mason City, Iowa; 641-423-8676; www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2011

ALLISON - Norma Bruns, 86, of Allison died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison with burial in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Pastor Gary Mulder will officiate the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2011

ROCK FALLS - Harold B. Edgar, 62, of Rock Falls died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, at Old Stone United Methodist Church, 1 W. Jackson St., Rock Falls, with Pastor Clyde Harvey of the Neighborhood Church, Bishop, Calif., officiating. Interment will be held in Rock Falls Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Make a Wish Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Hospice of North Iowa. The family requests casual wear for both visitation and funeral attire.

Harold was born May 24, 1948, in Mason City, the son of David and Doris (Steil) Edgar. He attended elementary school at Rock Falls Community School until 5th grade and then graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School in 1966.

On June 1, 1968, he married his wife, Phyllis (Barloon), and together they raised two daughters, Lori and Danielle. Harold was known to most as "Mr. Jack of All Trades." He was an avid business man and entrepreneur. Among the many things Harold has done in his lifetime, a few include water tower repair and painting, fur trading and selling with his close friend Lloyd Wreghitt, and managing chicken houses for Hi-Cross Hatchery. He was a maintenance worker at Decker Meat Packing plant for seven years, then took a turn for education and graduated from NIACC with a degree in business management in 1976.

He was the founder of the Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop No. 374, and was Scoutmaster for some time thereafter. Harold enjoyed anything that involved the outdoors, from hunting and trapping, fishing trips to Canada, to raising mink and fox.

Harold loved woodworking and eventually made a career out of his hobby. For almost 10 years Harold and Phyllis traveled the country selling their crafts with the Country Folk Art Craft Show company under the business name of Dodie Dumpling Crafts. After a house fire in 1998 that put an end to the road travel, he became manager of operations at Hy-Vee East in Mason City.

Harold had always had dreams of owning and operating a breakfast cafe, and in November of 2001 that dream finally became a reality. Harold's pride and biggest accomplishment, named and themed after his love for his daughters (L & D), and his love of classic cars and hot rods, LD's Filling Station Bar & Grill was born. Together with his wife, Phyllis, Harold (now known as Mr. LD and Mrs. LD), managed to mold a small little breakfast spot into a locally loved restaurant.

Harold saw life as a challenge worth conquering and met every day with a positive outlook.

Harold is survived by his wife of 42 years, Phyllis, of Rock Falls; children, Lori (Jerry) Schade of Mason City, Danielle Edgar and significant other Matt Pace of Rock Falls; grandchildren, Brandyn Schade of Clear Lake, Lindsey Schade and friend Jacob Guerrero of San Angelo, Texas, and Shelbey Schade of Mason City; sisters, Bonnie (Bruce) Jennings of Longmont, Colo., Jackie (David) Person of Edina, Minn.; and brother Michael (Robin) Edgar of Mason City. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, close friends and relatives, and his loyal family of staff and customers at LD's Filling Station.

He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, William (Ethel) Edgar; maternal grandparents, Vern (Hazel) Steil.

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, Iowa; 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 5 to January 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Barbara J. Eppens, 73, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, at the funeral home.

Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Barbara J. Eppens Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 7, 2011

BRITT - Linda J. Gremmer, 63, of Britt, passed away at Hancock County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at 9 a.m. after a great fight with esophageal cancer, surrounded by her family.

Private family funeral services for Linda Gremmer will be held according to the family's wishes.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 9, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt.

Linda, the daughter of Pearl and George (Smith) Gremmer, was born on March 30, 1947. Linda was raised on a farm between Britt and Wesley. She was united in marriage and had three children: Ramona, Rodney and Raymond. She later married James Fjelstad on July 24, 1972 and had daughter, Sheri. They bought a house in Lake Mills and raised their family.

Linda worked at Winnebago for 12 years in fiberglass. In 1985, Linda and James decided to go their separate ways. Linda then moved to Arizona and lived with her brother Denny. After a year she moved back to Britt and lived with her mom and helped take care of Grandma Rose.

In her spare time she cleaned the Duncan Hall and also the Pol-Inn. Up until she got sick, she was employed at Westview Care Center as the laundry lady for approximately 14 years. This was a job she really enjoyed.

Her passions in life were crocheting blankets, gardening, her animals, baking oatmeal raisin cookies and making her famous chicken dumpling soup. She really enjoyed the annual Hobo Days parade, barbecues, racing cars and roller-skating at the Britt roller rink. Linda really loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always preaching to all the kids and grandkids to have patience. Linda will be greatly missed by her family, and will be in our hearts forever.

Linda is survived by daughter Ramona Thompson and her husband Paul of Britt and their children Tina, Jon, Paula, Tyler and Trinity; son Rodney Crowder and his wife Kristie of Britt and their children Joshua, Christopher, Jacob and Hailey; son Raymond Fjelstad and his wife Marnie of Glenville, Minnesota and their children Ray Thomas, Cameo, Tanner, Ryan and Aaron; daughter Sheri Fjelstad and special friend Jason of Lake Mills; eight great-grandchildren; brother Dennis Gremmer; and sister Carol Preuschl.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Orville and Rose Smith; parents George and Pearl Gremmer; and brother Rick Gremmer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 8, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Gilbert "Gib" Grunhuvd, 88, of Lake Mills, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Rev. Bill Peters officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service on Saturday morning.

Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Gunner William Harris, son of Jeff and Kendra Harris of Charles City, was stillborn Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hauser Funeral Home, with Monsignor Walter Brunkan of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Roseville, officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 7, 2011

MASON CITY - William H. "Bill" Moore, 97, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Elmer G. "Pete" Van Osten, 80, of Mason City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at the Heritage Care and Rehab Center in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Sid Bohls of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City where military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. The family requests that casual attire be worn.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, Jan. 10, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, with a Moose memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, Jan 11.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Elmer G. "Pete" Van Osten Memorial Fund.

Elmer Gene Van Osten was born on March 10, 1930, in rural Meservey to Harm and Anna (Wagner) Van Osten. As a boy he attended rural country schools until the eighth grade when he began to help his father on the family's farm.

On Sept. 12, 1951, Elmer was inducted into the United States Army where he honorably and faithfully served his country during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on Sept. 11, 1953.

In 1954 Elmer met and fell in love with his soul mate, Phyllis Ann O'Donnell, when they were set up on a blind date. The couple was married in August of 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage together until she passed away in 2000.

For over 30 years Elmer devoted his work day to Lehigh Cement Company in Mason City where he was a heavy equipment operator and dynamite blaster. He retired from his position in 1992. Even in his retirement, Elmer still remained a handyman, able to fix almost anything that was broken.

Although Elmer moved away from the family farm, his heart never left. His love for farming could be seen in the vegetable gardens that he planted yearly, until he was no longer able to do so. Elmer also enjoyed Trout fishing and camping. He and Phyllis would travel all around Iowa and the surrounding states camping from site to site. Elmer always carried with him a great love for the outdoors. In his later years, Elmer enjoyed bird watching and loved being around his cat, Cuddles.

Elmer had an outgoing nature and was always the first to make friends amongst a new group of people. He was an avid Minnesota Twins baseball fan and was known by his family for enjoying an occasional Bloody Mary.

He was a member of the American Legion in Rockwell as well as a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Mason City.

Those grateful in sharing in Elmer's life are his children, Barb (Bill) Ruehlow, Mason City, Susan Van Osten, Mason City, and David Van Osten, Mason City; grandchildren, James (Krista) Ruehlow, Mark Ruehlow, Dylan Van Osten, and Sarah Van Osten; a great grandchild, Matthew Ruehlow; sister, Arlene (Russell) Stowell, Swaledale; his cat, Cuddles; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relative and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Phyllis in 2000; and son Robert Van Osten in 1998.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 8, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Marcia E. Volk, 82, of 1200 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.

Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and then one hour before the service on Monday, Jan. 10, at the church. Family suggests memorials to Marcia E. Volk memorial fund.

Marcia was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Eldora, the daughter of Ernest and Lena (Miller) Ames. She graduated from Eldora High School in 1946. She was an avid basketball player in high school and received many athletic awards. She attended A.I.B. Institute in Des Moines on a basketball scholarship.

She married Ralph Volk on June 30, 1950, in Eldora, Iowa. They lived in Gifford until 1960. They moved to New Hampton and lived there until 1970. She worked in the Sears Catalog Store and for the New Hampton Newspaper. In 1970 they moved to Clear Lake, where she worked for the Mirror Reporter, Younkers, Mason City and also did tailoring for Cottage Cleaners.

She was known for her pies that she sold at farmers market. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing bingo and cards and doing puzzles. She was a huge animal lover. She and her husband, Ralph, enjoyed being snow birds and spending their winters in Texas. She was a wonderful grandma and was a grandma to many. Marcia was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, and the Clear Lake V.F.W.
Marcia is survived by her daughter, Sue Janka and her husband Michael, Clear Lake; six grandchildren: Hillary Janka, Clear Lake, Craig Volk and his wife, Nicole, Lakeville, Minn., Kristin Anderson and her husband, Aaron, Waverly, Ryan Volk and his wife, Kristin, Altoona, Jason Janka, Curlew, and Holli Gorman, New Hampton; 10 great-grandchildren: Reece and Macklin Volk, Trice and Quinn Anderson, Caleb Volk, Jason, Jordan, Jade and Jacob Green and Jordyn Janka; one sister, Murriel Miller, Okemos, Mich.; and also many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph; son Tim; three brothers: Don, Alfred and Richard; and six sisters: Esther, Ruth, Thelma, Lillian, Rachel and Helen.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 7, 2011

BRITT - Linda J. Gremmer, 63, of Britt, passed away at Hancock County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at 9 a.m. after a great fight with esophageal cancer, surrounded by her family.

Private family funeral services for Linda Gremmer will be held according to the family's wishes.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 9, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt.

Linda, the daughter of Pearl and George (Smith) Gremmer, was born on March 30, 1947. Linda was raised on a farm between Britt and Wesley. She was united in marriage and had three children: Ramona, Rodney and Raymond. She later married James Fjelstad on July 24, 1972 and had daughter, Sheri. They bought a house in Lake Mills and raised their family.

Linda worked at Winnebago for 12 years in fiberglass. In 1985, Linda and James decided to go their separate ways. Linda then moved to Arizona and lived with her brother Denny. After a year she moved back to Britt and lived with her mom and helped take care of Grandma Rose.

In her spare time she cleaned the Duncan Hall and also the Pol-Inn. Up until she got sick, she was employed at Westview Care Center as the laundry lady for approximately 14 years. This was a job she really enjoyed.

Her passions in life were crocheting blankets, gardening, her animals, baking oatmeal raisin cookies and making her famous chicken dumpling soup. She really enjoyed the annual Hobo Days parade, barbecues, racing cars and roller-skating at the Britt roller rink. Linda really loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always preaching to all the kids and grandkids to have patience. Linda will be greatly missed by her family, and will be in our hearts forever.

Linda is survived by daughter Ramona Thompson and her husband Paul of Britt and their children Tina, Jon, Paula, Tyler and Trinity; son Rodney Crowder and his wife Kristie of Britt and their children Joshua, Christopher, Jacob and Hailey; son Raymond Fjelstad and his wife Marnie of Glenville, Minnesota and their children Ray Thomas, Cameo, Tanner, Ryan and Aaron; daughter Sheri Fjelstad and special friend Jason of Lake Mills; eight great-grandchildren; brother Dennis Gremmer; and sister Carol Preuschl.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Orville and Rose Smith; parents George and Pearl Gremmer; and brother Rick Gremmer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Clifford L. Keetley, 85, Mason City, died on Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011, at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

A visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 8, 2011

TITONKA - Myrle Cushman, 90, of Titonka, died Thursday at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m Sunday (today) at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2011

MASON CITY -Barbara J. Eppens, 73, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Barbara J. Eppens Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Barbara was born on July 31, 1937, in Mason City, the daughter of Forrest and Geraldine (Edgar) Hyde. She went to Country School near Shell Rock and graduated from Rock Falls High School on May 14, 1956.

She married Duane Eppens at Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls on June 29, 1958. She was a stay-at- home mom.

Barbara graduated from Hamilton Business School on Dec. 22, 1994. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, reading and crafts. She will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Duane Eppens; daughter, Tammy (William) Borchardt; sons, Mark and Christopher Eppens; grandchildren, Andrea Borchardt and Bryson Eppens; great-grandchildren, Austin and Asher Eppens; brothers, Bob (Marilyn) Hyde, Jim (Sandra) Hyde; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 9, 2011

MASON CITY- Clifford L. Keetley, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the IOOF Home, Mason City.

A visitation will be held 2 until 4 p.m., today, Jan. 9, 2011, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City.

Clifford Lyle Keetley was born on September 22, 1925, in Hastings, Minn., the son of Walter and Lillie (Poor) Keetley. He grew up and attended school in the Hastings area.
Clifford was united in marriage and to this union seven children were born.

Clifford began to work for Armour Meat Packing Plant in South St. Paul, Minn. He eventually transferred to the Mason City Armour Plant and later retired after 37 1/2 years.

Clifford enjoyed the last 28 years with his significan't other, Alice Springer.

Clifford loved spending time with his family, traveling, playing cards, fishing, dancing and taking rides through the countryside looking at the farmland. He also looked forward to going out to eat breakfast with his good friend Dave. Clifford was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former member of the Eagles Club.

Clifford is survived by his significant other, Alice Springer, Mason City; children, Dennis Keetley and friend Jan, LeAnn Storm and friend Jim, Cindy (Don) Loesch, Lynda (Bob) Figura, Donald Keetley, David Keetley, Dwane Keetley; extended family Bob (Connie) Springer and Darryl (Amie) Springer; along with numerous grandchildren and great-great grandchildren other relatives and friends.

Clifford is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 8 to January 9, 2011

MASON CITY -William H. "Bill" Moore, 97, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue one hour before services Wednesday at the church. Memorials will be used to establish a scholarship fund.

Bill was born on Sept. 15, 1913, in Bloomington, Ill., the son of William H. and Ida (Dambold) Moore. Bill always loved playing sports. In his youth he participated in track, basketball and football.

Prior to high school, he played basketball in a church league. One of the rules of the league was that you had to attend the church that sponsored the team you played on. So Bill attended a couple of different churches at the same time in order to maximize his playing time.

Bill's interest in golf started in the sixth grade when he caddied to make extra money. He worked at the golf course until he graduated from college. His work at the Bloomington Maplewood Golf Course, which eventually included running the pro shop, was one way he paid for his college education.

In high school, Bill played basketball, one year, was on the track team, half-mile and discus, but stood out as a starting guard and captain on the football team. Bill graduated from Bloomington High School in 1932.

Bill attended Illinois Normal University, now known as Illinois State University, in Normal, Ill. In college, Bill was on the golf team but starred as a football player. He was a starting guard and in 1936 was named captain of the team. At the end of the 1936 season, he was chosen as the team MVP, was an all-conference pick and was selected to the Little All-American team by both The AP and UPI.

Bill received his bachelor of education degree in 1937 and later received his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1940. Bill taught math, history and physical education as well as coaching football, basketball and track in Ridgefarm, Ill., for three years. While in Ridgefarm, he met Carol Christensen, the music teacher there. He came to Mason City in 1940 and taught math at Mason City High School and was the track coach, assistant football coach and assisted with wrestling at the junior college.
Bill married Carol on Aug. 16, 1941, in Racine, Wis.

As with many other young men of that era, Bill enlisted for military service during World War II. He was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Force as a radio maintenance officer.

Bill returned to Mason City in the fall of 1946 and resumed his position as a math teacher and head track coach at the high school, and also was named assistant football coach and basketball coach. Later, Bill gave up the assistant football position at the high school to become head football coach at Mason City Junior College. When the opportunity came to become the head football coach at Mason City High School, Bill took the position and resigned his post at the junior college.

As track coach for Mason City High School, he instituted the Mohawk Relays, one relay race of which is now named in his honor. Bill was successful as a track coach and his stature was recognized in 1963 when he was named an honorary referee at the A.D. Dickinson State College of Iowa Relays.

Bill also worked hard and enjoyed success as head football coach. His Mohawk team was undefeated in 1966, a record which still stands. Bill retired from coaching that same year. In all his years of coaching football, none of his teams ever had a losing record.

Although retired as a coach, Bill stayed active in sports by officiating high school football and basketball games and starting track and swimming meets, including one year as a high school referee at the Drake Relays. Bill retired from teaching in 1979.
Retirement did not mean inactivity for Bill. He played golf extensively, including participating for several years in area seniors tournaments. He fished a lot and enjoyed the annual trip to Canada to fish for walleye. He made so many annual trips to Jan Lake that a bay, Moore's Bay, was named for him.

Bill did not just spend his retirement in leisure activities. He was deeply involved with the Hawkeye Harvest Food Back, volunteering from 1982 to 2007. He served both on the board and then as president for six years. He was active in civic organizations throughout his life. He was a charter member of the Evening Lions Club, a continuous member of the American Legion for over 60 years, a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church serving on the Board of Trustees, the Board of Social Ministry, ushering, and teaching Sunday School.

Bill also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He dearly loved and was proud of his family and treasured time spent with them. He was known to many simply as "Coach."

Among the honors Bill received are his induction into several Halls of Fame: the Iowa Coaches Hall of Fame in 1968, the Iowa Track Coaches Hall of Fame in 1972 and the Illinois State Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Nancy Stephenson and husband Ron of Kansas City, Mo.; son, David Moore and wife Lisa of Sitka, Alaska; granddaughter, Amy (Stephenson) Hampton and husband Blake of Haltom City, Texas; granddaughter, Rachel Stephenson of Arlington, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ida Moore; two brothers, Richard and Delmar; sister, Dorothy Beyer; wife, Carol; and an infant daughter, Sharon Carol.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 7 to January 10, 2011

GREENE - Funeral services for Myron L. Nelson, 79, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Military Honors will be conducted by Tack-Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m., today, (Jan. 10) at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a public scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Tuesday at the church.

Myron was born on May 13, 1931, in Arlington, S.D., a son of Andrew and Eda (Larson) Nelson, and died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

He received his education in the public schools at Sinai, S.D., graduating in 1949. Myron was inducted into the U.S. Navy in 1952 where he served on the USS Toledo CA 133 as a ship electrician. He was honorably discharged in 1955, having served in the Korean Conflict.

Myron was united in marriage to Helen M. Johnston on Aug. 17, 1957, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whitter, Calif. To this union were blessed three children.

The couple moved to Elma in 1966 and to Greene in 1967. He worked for Interstate Power as a lineman until his retirement in 1993.

Myron was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene where he served a term on the church council. He served as District Commander and Vice Department Commander of the State of Iowa for the American Legion.

Myron enjoyed hunting and trapping, word-find books, playing cards, spending time with his grandchildren, stag night at the Legion, wintering in Arizona and going to the casino.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Helen, of Greene; a daughter, Karen (John) Worley, of Greene; two sons, Andrew Nelson, of Greene, Steven Nelson, of Eagle River, Ala.; six grandchildren: Ashley (Steve) Coake, Amy Worley, Jonathan Worley, Sarah Nelson, Hannah Nelson, Joshua Nelson.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marlene Donnenwirth.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Myron Nelson Memorial Fund, 110 S. High, Apt. 3, Greene, Iowa 50636.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 9 to January 10, 2011

MASON CITY - Dr. Dale N. Rosenberg, 82, of Mason City, died Friday at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Mason City. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery, Grafton, Iowa.

A visitation was held from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Dale was born in St. Ansgar, on Dec. 12, 1928, and married Delrose Hermanson on Sept. 10, 1950. He entered the United States Air Force and received a Bronze Star for Valor as a result of action performed while serving in the Korean Conflict.

Dale received his Bachelor of Science degree from Mankato State College in 1956, Master of Education from the University of South Dakota in 1959 and Doctor of Arts in Education from the University of Central Arizona in 1978.

Throughout a nearly 40- year career as author and educator, Dr. Rosenberg served as a guidance counselor, principal and teacher.

He is survived by his wife, Delrose A. Rosenberg of Mason City; daughter, Jean Hartwell and her husband, David; son, Dr. James Rosenberg and his wife, Darla; daughters, Julie Nazar and Lisa Rosenberg; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Gene Rosenberg and sisters Evelyn Fox and Janice Weinschenk.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Ella Rosenberg, and brothers Glenn and Wayne.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa; 641-713-4920.

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

MASON CITY - Joni Smith, a daughter of Cecil and Bessie (Cerny) Armstrong, was born at Clarion, April 21st, in the year of our Lord 1928, and at the age of 82, passed on with Tuesday's sunset at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, at Mason City, Jan. 4th, in the year of our Lord 2011. Following a few weeks of suffering from a fractured pelvis, her departure was untimely and unexpected.

At age seven, in a tent meeting on the north lawn of the Free Methodist Church in Plymouth, she was converted and she left the testimony that she had surrendered her life to the Lord, and was resigned to His will in the year of our Lord 1935. She was reared to young Christian womanhood at Plymouth, attended school there, worked faithfully for all that employed her, one of the first being Peshak Grocery. She was the editor of the high school newspaper, third in her class, and graduated in the year of our Lord 1946.

She enjoyed 48 years with a good God fearin' man named Leo Warner, and cherished her last six years happily united with Kevin Smith.

Joni enjoyed singing spiritual songs, reading the Bible, planting flowers, cooking, calligraphy, and watching the cardinals out her kitchen picture window, she called it her entertainment center. That's where she loved watching God's creation renew itself in the springtime.

Joni will be remembered for her very kind and willing heart. She will be very deeply missed by family and friends alike. To know Joni was to know LOVE. She leaves to mourn her departure, her loving husband, Kevin Smith. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Fran Armstrong; nephew, James D. Armstrong, both of Alamogordo, N.M.; niece, Deborah Muldavin of Albuquerque, N.M.; nephew Michael Armstrong of Florida; aunt, Marguerite Armstrong of Lubbock, Texas; four grandnieces; one grandnephew; and many personal friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Paul F. Faltisek; brother, James D. Armstrong; and a husband from her previous marriage, Leo R. Warner. A private family burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery on Thursday, January 6th, in the year of our Lord 2011.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 10th, in the year of our Lord 2011, at Plymouth Bible Baptist Church, 808 Broad St., Plymouth, with Pastor Paul Schaefer and Pastor Glen Bandel officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Joni Smith Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 6 to January 9, 2011

BURT - Connie Steward, 62, of Burt, died on Friday, Jan., 7, 2011 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt, with Walter Reemtsma officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 9, 2011

KANAWHA - Viola M. Eliason, 83, of Kanawha, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, at Kanawha Lutheran Church, Kanawha, with the Rev. Janelle Siffring officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, IA, 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

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

CLEAR LAKE - Robert "Tyke" Grant Imlay, 76, 414 27th Ave S., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 13 from 10 until 11 a.m. preceding the service. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the charity of your choice.
Bob was born on Jan. 17, 1934, in the family home in Mason City, the son of Grant and Lily (Andersen) Imlay.

Following graduation from Mason City High School in 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS Hornet, the USS Philippine Sea and the USS Oriskany.

After an honorable discharge, Bob came back to Mason City and attended the Mason City Junior College. He later attended the DeVry Institute in Chicago, Ill. He returned to Mason City and began working for Lehigh Portland Cement Co., retiring in 1991 after 34 years.

Bob married Muriel Ann Glawe on June 21, 1958, in Corwith, and moved to Clear Lake in 1967. He thought "Clear Lake was the best place in the world to live." He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Clear Lake V.F.W.

In retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time at the family cottage, discussing politics, playing golf and caring for his yard. He especially loved spending time with family, having family picnics and playing cards.

Bob is survived by his wife Muriel Imlay, Clear Lake, daughter Mary Imlay, Clear Lake; two sisters Sharon Samson, Chatsworth, Calif. and JoDee (Robert) Wilfong, Melbourne Beach, Fla.; brothers-in-law Cecil (Melissa) Glawe, Corwith, and Dennis (Delores) Glawe, Wesley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife's parents, George and Margaret Glawe, brother-in-law John Samson and great-nephew Jonathon Gremmer.

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

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

CLEAR LAKE - Phyllis Cleanora Anderson Jensen, 89, 481 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Oakwood Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 12, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Family suggests memorials to Opportunity Village or Hospice of North Iowa.

Phyllis was born on March 21, 1921, in Garner, the daughter of John and Esther (Olson) Anderson. She grew up helping with farm work and helping her mother cook for their family of nine.

She graduated from Ventura High School in 1938 and moved to Clear Lake where she met her future husband at the Surf Ballroom.

Phyllis married Gerald (Jerry) Jensen on June 8, 1939, in Clear Lake and they were blessed with their only son, Gary Lee, in 1945.

Phyllis worked at the Surf Ballroom (eight years), Kuns' Kitchen, Lake Shore Hotel, and Swift & Company in Mason City. Phyllis started working for Jerry's Meat Market (1938) and then their grocery business which grew into Jensen's Supermarket (415 Main Avenue) where she worked as a grocery store manager for 40 years until she retired and they sold all stores in 1988. Jensen's was proud to be the first business in Clear Lake to hire a Handicap Village resident.

Phyllis was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran church in Miller, Iowa, and was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church most of her life (70-plus years). She helped with ushering and donating Christmas trees.

Phyllis was also an associate member of St. Peter Lutheran church in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., for over 20 years.

Phyllis and Jerry lived for over 30 years on South Shore Drive then moved to North Shore Drive in 1997. She was heavily involved in the Clear Lake community, including being a Charter member and later a two term President of the VFW Auxiliary, a Worthy Matron of OES from 1961-1962, member of Lioness for over 50 years where she was a charter member and past President, and a long-time member of the Zion Ladies Circle.
Phyllis enjoyed her family, golfing, handwork, fishing and traveling, including spending many winters with her husband in Florida and Arizona.

She is preceded in death by her husband (2010), her parents, sister Maruene Coyier, sister Lois Hanson, brother Carroll and brother Robert (Bing).

Phyllis is survived by son Gary Jensen, grandson Nathan and Emily Jensen (Ankeny), granddaughter Shantel and Nicholas Crellin (Omaha), great-grandchildren Brock and Rex Jensen and Isabella and LilyAna Crellin, brother Larry and Pat Anderson (Spencer), brother M. E. (Eddie) and Betty Anderson (Clear Lake), brother-in-law DuWayne and Dorothy Jensen (Sun City, Ariz.), sister-in-law Adelheide "Laddie" and Al Walters (Sun City, Ariz.) and many nieces and nephews.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.

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