ALGONA - Brett A. Benson, 52, of Crystal, Minn., formerly of Algona, died Friday at his home in Crystal, Minn.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday, Jan. 14.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 11, 2011

ALGONA - Leone Salisbury, 105, died on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. The Rev. Russell Reimers will officiate. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral time.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 11, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Hans Jacob Schroeder, 86, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at his Clear Lake home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 13, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, from 5 until 7 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Hans Jacob Schroeder Memorial Fund.

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

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

MASON CITY - Robert Louis "Bob" Smith, 88, Mason City, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A funeral service for Bob will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson of St. John's Episcopal Church in Mason City. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 12, and one hour prior to service time on Thursday, Jan. 13, at the chapel.

The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial may wish to consider Hospice of North Iowa in his memory.

Robert Louis Smith was born on Oct. 16, 1922, in Charles City, the son of William M. and Anna Della (Rodamaker) Smith. Bob attended school in Charles City. During his life Bob worked at Davey and Moen Construction Company, Morgain Feeds and Armor Meat Packing all in Mason City. Bob also worked until his retirement in 1984 in the Maintenance Department for the County Care Facility in Mason City.

Bob was united in marriage to Grace Boelman on March 21, 1943, in Albert Lea, Minn., and to this union three children were born: Norma, Robert, and Ralph.

Bob enjoyed gardening tinkering with anything, and hard work, but his great love and enjoyment were his grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Bob enjoyed attending services at the Calvary Alliance Church in Mason City.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ralph Smith of Mason City; daughter-in-law, Marci Smith of Nora Springs; three grandchildren, Brad (Mikki) Smith of Wabasha, Minn., Renee (Todd) LaBarge of Reinbeck, and Matt (Leslie) Smith of North Little Rock, Ark.; four great-grandchildren, Rachel Smith, Ashley LaBarge, Jordan LaBarge, and Murphy Smith; his sister, Ruby Della Kruger of Charles City; special friend, Marjorie Swann of Mason City; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Grace who died on Feb. 26, 2001, two children, Norma and Robert, a sister, Erma King, and a brother, John William Smith.

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

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

CHAPIN - Kenneth Ubben, 71, of Chapin, died Jan. 10, 2011 at Palm Springs, Calif.

Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 11, 2011

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

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

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" G. Burke, 84, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2011

WESLEY - Lucille "Lucy" Hirner, 87, Wesley, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the Hancock County Hospital in Britt.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley, with Rev. Randy Schon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Wesley, where there will be a rosary prayed at 4:30 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 12, 2011

WESLEY - Margaret Ann "Marge" Becker, 78, of Wesley died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley with Father Randy Schon officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley with a parish vigil service at 4 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Wesley, 515-679-4453, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2011

GARDNER, Kan. - Doris Jean Craighton, 88, of Gardner, Kan., AND formerly of Hampton, died Jan. 12, 2011, at Medicalodge of Gardner.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, Hampton.

The Rev. Edward R. Peterson will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hampton Senior Citizen Center.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2011

DUMONT - Geraldine Jean Day, 82, of Dumont, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Pastor Mark Young will officiate the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Leo G. Formanek, 75, of Clear Lake died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan with the Rev. Dennis W. Miller as celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Private inurnment will take place at a later date this spring.

Leo George Formanek, the son of Frank Cyril and Rose Marie (Schoun) Formanek, was born July 28, 1935, at Mason City. He received his education at Garfield Township Country School and Garner High School, graduating in 1955. Leo served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves.

On June 12, 1961, he married Mary Pat Tarr at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They made their home in Duncan until 1991 when they moved into Garner. Leo had farmed, worked for Zrostlik Tire Service, Glen's Auto Sales, Ollenburg Motors and Pritchard Auto Co.

On July 23, 1999, he married Eddie Lee VerSteeg Peterson at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.

He enjoyed auto detailing, card playing, gardening and playing the German accordion. He was member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Catholic Workman's Lodge 51.

He is survived by his wife, Edwina Formanek of Clear Lake; three sons, Randy Formanek (Chris) of Garner and their two children, Ashley and Chelsey; Steve Formanek of Garner and his two children, Kortney and Rachel; and Rick Formanek (Renae) of Clear Lake and their three children, Kelsey, Sara and Andrew; step-children, Eric Peterson (Amy), Kurt Peterson and Stacie Peterson; and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Tusha (George) of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Pat Tarr Formanek on Aug. 19, 1993, his parents and a brother, Raymond Formanek on Feb. 25, 1991.

Cataldo Funeral Home Garner, Iowa, 50438; 641-923-2841; www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

MASON CITY - Marjorie M. Hansen, 84, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd Street SE in Mason City. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
641-423-8676

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2011

BRISTOW - Russell Peter Jensen, 74, of Bristow and formerly of Coulter, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the Community Living Center at the Vets Complex in Des Moines.

In honor of his 75th birthday, a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate the service. Inurnment will take place in the St. John'd Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church.
www.sietsemavogel-funeralhomes.com, 641-456-3232

Published in Globe Gazette on January 13, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Hans Jacob Schroeder, 86, of 101 S. 20th St., died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Memorials may be given to the Hans Jacob Schroeder Memorial Fund.

Hans was born in northern Germany on April 13, 1924. At the age of 4, Hans' parents took him to start a new life in Iowa. First with his parents and later on his own, Hans farmed near Clear Lake until 1998. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. The Army gave him a chance to improve his skiing during his time in Colorado.

During his service time, he met Harold Schipull, who years later would introduce him to his sister, Nora. Hans and Nora were married Dec. 29, 1957.

Hans loved going to sales. His daughters, Marie and Helen, spent a lot of time at sale barns. At his own farm sale in 1998, nearly 50 mowers went on the auction block along with his last Oliver tractor. Although he had many kinds, Oliver was his favorite. He had an 1800 Oliver put on his grave marker many years ago.

Hans loved to play cards, swim, fish and travel throughout the U.S.A. as well as several trips back to his homeland, including a 1980 visit to his son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Hans Christian, while they were stationed with the Air Force in Germany.

Most recently he participated in a World War II Winnebago Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Back on the farm, life was never dull, with the occasional tractor, ditch or building fire - none devastating. His ability to strike up a conversation is legendary, a product of hours at farm sales, McDs, the VFW, the Senior Citizens Center, selling his treasures, around the card table and at the church where he and Nora brought their family up in the Lord, Bethlehem Lutheran.

Those left to cherish the memories of this gentle man include his wife of 53 years, Nora Schroeder of Clear Lake; four children, Angie Plainte of Kent City, Mich., Charlie (Kathy) Schroeder of Mason City, Helen (Kurt) Mackey of Ames and Marie (Dennis) Roberts of Clive and their families, including six grandchildren - Ben, Patty, Aaron, Adam, Nicole and Molly, as well as three great-grandchildren - Christian, Rowen and Weston Hans. Also left to cherish his memories are brothers-in-law, Harold Schipull and Otto Jagels.

Waiting to receive him are his parents, Christian and Margarete; a son, Richard, who left us in June 1959; and a grandson, Hans Christian, who passed away in 2010. This grandson and Hans did one thing in common - flying an airplane at the Mason City airport, and now together they will soar on wings like eagles (Isaiah 40: 31).

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

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

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" G. Burke, 84, of 3461 19th Street S.W., died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held for Robert at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 16, from 3 until 6 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus rosary being said at 3 p.m. and a scriptural wake and sharing of memories at 5:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to Newman Catholic School or Make A Wish Foundation in Bob's memory.

Robert George Burke was born on April 24, 1926, in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of Eugene and Letitia (Roach) Burke. He graduated from Cathedral High School. Bob served in the United States Army during World War II and was later honorably discharged. After returning from World War II, he attended Augustana College.
Bob was united in marriage to Rosaila Huse on Sept. 15, 1956, at the Christ the King Catholic Church; to this union four children were born.

Bob worked for O'Conner Printing and the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, S.D. In 1962, Bob and Rosie moved to Mason City where they owned and operated the Scott's Motel. Bob worked at Crystal Sugar, Park Hospital and Shipley's Printing. He worked for Stoyles Printing Company and retired after 36 years of service.

Bob loved spending time with his children and granddaughter. He was a "Jack of many trades"! Bob was a huge sports enthusiast enjoying the Twins, Vikings, Iowa Hawkeyes and Notre Dame. Bob was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years Rosalia Burke, Mason City, children John Burke, Cedar Rapids, Cathy (Marty) Burke-Irving, Woolstock, Pat Burke, Holdenville, Okla. and Dennis "Chuck" Burke, Mason City; one granddaughter Keely Burke, Ames; brother and sisters-in-law Theresa (Donald) Miller, Emery, S.D., Dorothy Deters, Sioux Falls, S.D., LaVonne Guentert, Niles, Mich., Rick Huse, Cedar Rapids and Larry Huse, Sioux Falls, S.D.; along with numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, siblings John Burke during World War II, Rosemary Lugenbeel, Margaret Chapman, Wilma "Billie" Burke and Eugene Burke.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 12 to January 15, 2011

MASON CITY - Marjorie M. Hansen, 84, of Mason City died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, with Father Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Marjorie was born on Dec. 2, 1926, in Kewanee, Ill., the daughter of Leslie McKinnley and Ruth Irene (Higgins) Portwood. She was raised in Clear Lake, but had been a resident of Mason City for nearly 65 years. She was united in marriage to Robert R. Hansen in Mason City on May 7, 1946. The couple met while she was working at the Globe Gazette, where she was a proofreader for the newspaper. After her retirement in 1987, the couple began wintering in Arizona until Robert's death in 1999.

Marjorie was active at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and looked forward to when her grandkids came to visit. She was also a very good cook and liked cooking meals for her family. She always managed to maintain a good sense of humor, enjoyed a simple lifestyle and dealt with everyone fairly and without judgment.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and siblings Phillip Portwood, Helen Compton and Dixie Dankbar.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Steven (Tammy) Hansen of Mankato, Minn., William (Kay) Hansen of Urbandale, Susan (Daryl) Hiatt of Mason City, R. Thomas (Denise) Hansen of Mason City and Jean (Rob) Arnold of Mason City; 19 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Leslie "Bud" (Pat) Portwood of Harlan; sisters-in-law, Patsy Portwood of Mason City and Helen Rankin of Green Valley, Ariz.; brother- and sister-in-law, Gene and Katie Payne of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401-3904; 641-423-8676; www.Fullertonfh.com.

ST. ANSGAR - Arthur William Janzow of St. Ansgar, passed away on Thursday (Jan. 13, 2011) of lung cancer. He died peacefully at his home in St. Ansgar surrounded by his children.

The memorial service for Arthur will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, at Immanuel Lutheran in St. Ansgar.

The visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 16, at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

Memorials will be made to The Lutheran Hour Ministries, Lutheran Seminarian sponsorship, Lutherans for Life, Iowa District East, and The American Legion.
Art Janzow was born on April 25, 1920, the sixth of seven children to August and Elizabeth (Wiegner) Janzow, of St. Ansgar.

He attended public school and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1938. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, and furthered his education specializing in engineering while stationed in Boston, Mass. Art served his country on board a destroyer repair ship named the Altaire, as a Special Articifer Optical First Class. Following his four years of service to his country, he returned to St. Ansgar and joined his father August, in the construction business. This partnership changed the course of the business from mainly agricultural and residential construction to commercial building.

In 1953 he married Dorothy Tiemann and three children were born to them. He was active in the community for many years serving on The Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, City Council, and in many other capacities. Art treasured his time with family and friends. His interests included music, business, travel, politics, religion, world affairs, golf and community service.

Art lovingly served his Lord and Savior in a variety ways at his home church of Immanual Lutheran in St. Ansgar. He especially enjoyed teaching Bible Class with young adults in his home. Art was a strong witness of his Christian faith throughout his entire life. He continued this even through his final illness, eloquently professing the saving grace of Jesus Christ to his health care providers, family and friends.

Arthur is survived by his three children, Judy Bader, and her husband Pat, of Agoura Hills, Calif., Jeanne Houchins and her husband Mike of Spencer, Ted Janzow and his wife Denise of Rochester, Minn. His spirit lives on through his four grandchildren, Teddy Bader, Mitchell Houchins, and Lauren and Steven Janzow. He is also survived by his sisters Adele Dieterich of St. Ansgar, Clara Meyerhoff of Davis, Calif., and brothers Bert Janzow, of Yorba Linda, Calif., and Richard Janzow of Chicago, Ill.; as well as the congregation of fellow believers in Christ.

Art was preceded in death by the love of his life, Dorothy Janzow (Tiemann); as well as his brother Ludwig Janzow of San Leandro, Calif., and Frieda Crouch also of St. Ansgar.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the Rev. Northwick, the Rev. Porisch, and the Rev. Heidorn, along with a host of friends and family who supported Art and his family in his final days, and throughout his long life. We also want to thank his health care providers and especially Good Samaritan Center and Mercy Hospice for their kind patience in supporting Art with dignity and respect throughout his brief illness.

These selfless acts of kindness are an enormous source of strength and comfort. Art enjoyed teaching young people throughout his life and continued this after death by donating his body to Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minn.

Internment will commence later this year upon return of his remains to St.Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 14 to January 16, 2011

BELMOND - Gerald "Jerry" W. McNulty, 94, of Belmond died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 1st St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, Jan 15.

There will be a Knights of Columbus rosary at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home and a Christian wake service and time of sharing at 7 p.m. at the funeral home Friday, Jan. 14.

The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Jerry's name consider Belmond-Klemme Schools Scholarship Foundations One, B-K Scholarship Foundation Two, Hospice of Wright County or to their own choice.

Gerald "Jerry" Wilfred McNulty was born on Jan. 7, 1917, in Belmond. He grew up in Belmond and graduated with honors from Belmond High School. While in school he excelled in football and basketball. After graduation, Jerry attended the University of Iowa for one year, receiving straight A's. He then returned home to help his father on the family farm.

Jerry married MaDonna Hofer on May 6, 1939. They briefly lived in town while Jerry operated a local service station. They then moved to the family farm north of Belmond where they spent the next 60 years raising their family. They later moved into a condo in Belmond.

Jerry farmed his entire life and also worked as a hail adjuster for 25 years. He visited many places and always returned home having met new friends.

Jerry was a kind man who took great pride in his hometown of Belmond. He served as a member and president of the the Belmond School Board for several years and was instrumental in the decision to buy the land where the current schools are located.
He enjoyed being a member of the Gridiron and supported Belmond sports throughout his entire life. For many years he could be found in the bleachers cheering on the Broncos.

Jerry served on the Belmond Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Eagle Grove and later in Belmond. He was an active lifelong member of the of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Jerry was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and had season tickets for more than 30 years. He looked forward to attending games with his children, grandchildren and many friends. As a proud Irishman, he was also an avid fan of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Jerry will always be remembered for his dedication to his family and friends, his sense of humor and his hearty laugh.

Jerry's legacy will live on in the lives and hearts of his surviving children, sons, Tom (Diane) McNulty, Napels, Fla., Mark (Marcia) McNulty, Clear Lake, Dennis McNulty, Belmond, daughter, Shannon McNulty, Santa Fe, N.M., and son, Edward McNulty, Belmond; a daughter-in-law, Cyndy McNulty, Belmond; his grandchildren, Maureen (Scott) Dockstader, Ames, Michael (Lisa) McNulty, Zimmerman, Minn., Monica (Jeff) Gribben, Mason City, Matthew (Theresa) McNulty, Polk City, Mitchell (Melissa) McNulty, Ankeny, Meagan (Kyle) Rolfes, North Liberty, Kathleen (Chad) Pliester, Belmond, Lisa Alexander, Lincoln, Neb.; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, MaDonna, on Dec. 3, 2005; three sisters: Marian McNulty, Donna Castle and Patricia Rowe; and three brothers: Donald McNulty, Father Edward McNulty and Paul McNulty.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from January 12 to January 14, 2011

MASON CITY - James Edward Shinn, 70, of 16142 300th St., Mason City, died Wednesday Jan. 12, 2011, at the Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for James Shinn will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at the St. John's Episcopal Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. Burial will be in Ventura Cemetery, Ventura, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 16, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City and then one hour before the service on Monday, Jan. 17, at the church. The family suggests memorials to James Edward Shinn Memorial Fund.

James was born on June 1, 1940, in San Diego, Calif., the son of James Burton and Beatrice (Anderson) Shinn. He moved with his family at an early age to Mason City, where he attended Mason City High School.

Following high school in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the destroyer USS Evans.

He moved back to Mason City and worked for Interstate Power as a power line mechanic for forty-one years retiring in 2002 as a power line foreman. After retiring from Alliant he drove school bus for the Mason City Schools.

James was very involved in Scouting for over 55 years. He served as Scout- master of Troop 151 in Central Heights in the 1960s and later was scout- master of Troop 14. He was awarded the Silver Beaver from the Boy Scouts of America, a national Scouting award. He was very involved in the Order Of The Arrow. He was awarded the Man Of The Year by the Mason City Elks Club.

He married Sharon Kaster on Sept. 30, 2006, in Ventura.

He was a rock hound, made jewelry, raised exotic birds and homing pigeons. He enjoyed researching genealogy and tracing his family tree. He did volunteer work at the V.F.W. He was known as the flagman of Mason City and was an instructor of flag history and etiquette. He was the creator of the Avenue of Flags for the Ventura Cemetery and also Mason City retired flag drop-offs. He was the liaison between Veterans and the Boy Scouts of America for the State of Iowa. He was a member of Hardee's Morning Coffee Club and the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association Honor Guard.

James is survived by his wife Sharon, Mason City; children Amber (Jesse) Koch, Houston, Texas, Angela Shinn, Mason City, and her significant other Joe Bartusek, and James D. (Robyn) Shinn, Mason City; step-children Jeff McIlrath, Decorah, Joe McIlrath, Mason City, and his significant other Chris Lacy, Tracy (Roger) Hennigar, Hanlontown, and Dawn (Bruce) Wasenius, Mason City; two grandchildren Haley Jo Shinn and Jayden Lynne Shinn; and step-grandchildren Julian and Anthony Wasenius, Danielle Dirkson, Justin, Samantha and Dan Hennigar, Joshua McIlrath, Taylor, Morgan and Erin Lacy; one step-great- grandson Dawson Dirkson; two sisters Gloria (Bob) Austin, Hot Springs Village, Ark. and Rosanna Bariekman, Des Moines, and a "little brother" George Trent, Mason City. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

MASON CITY - Marvin D. Bomgaars, 79, of Mason City, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City, with Rev. Paul Collier officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank or Hospice of North Iowa.

Marvin was born on Nov. 29, 1931, in Boyden, the son of Arie and Cornelia (Vander Poel) Bomgaars. He graduated from Boyden High School before graduating from the University of South Dakota with a degree in accounting. He was united in marriage to Anna Dekkenga on June 7, 1957, in Matlock. They moved to Des Moines when Marvin began working for the IRS before moving to Mason City. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the VFW and YMCA.

Marvin is survived by his two sons, Craig Bomgaars of Chicago, Ill., Clark (Monica) Bomgaars of Helena, Mont.; grandchildren, Arie and Benjamin Bomgaars; brother, Lee (Judy) Bomgaars of Libertyville, Ill; sister-in-law, Ruth Bomgaars of Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna; brother, Marion Bomgaars.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 15 to January 18, 2011

ALGONA - Leona Dixon, 91, of Algona, died on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Chicago, Ill.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 15, 2011