MASON CITY - Laura L. Austin, 54, of Mason City died Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A time of remembrance will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 22, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling presiding. Inurnment will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Laura's family will host a public gathering at the funeral chapel from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, Jan. 22.

Memorials may be given to the Humane Society of North Iowa.

Laura L. Austin was born Dec. 30, 1956, at Mason City, the daughter of Charles and Donna (Freudenberg) Swanson. She was united in marriage to Roger Austin in 1978 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City.

Laura attended Mason City schools. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1975 and attended NIACC and Hamilton Business College, Mason City.

For several years she worked at the former North Iowa Hospital as a medical secretary, and at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa as an admitting clerk.

Laura loved spending time with Carsyn. She was fond of all animals, especially her cat, Miles. An avid sports fan, she followed the Hawkeyes, Vikings and Twins. She enjoyed playing tennis and fishing. She looked forward to day trips along the Mississippi River near the Prairie du Chien area.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristy Holland, and her husband, Chris, Clear Lake; her brother, Steven C. Swanson, Mason City; devoted friend, Marta Sheldon, Mason City; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

LAKE MILLS - Joyce M. Evjen, age 72, of Lake Mills, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, in Lake Mills.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Graveside services will be held in July at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Troy, S.D.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, is in charge of the arrangements.

The family requests that memorials and donations be directed to the Lake Mills Senior Citizens Club in Joyce Evjen's name.

Joyce Marie (Nelson) Evjen was born on Feb. 16, 1938, in Summit, S.D., to parents Clarence and Etta (Adolphsen) Nelson. She was baptized at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Shore, S.D., and was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown, S.D. She grew up in the Watertown area and graduated from Watertown High School in 1956.

On Aug. 4, 1956, Joyce was united in marriage to John Evjen. The couple moved to Lake Mills where Joyce found work at Monk's Grill when it first opened. In 1958, she began working at Deluxe Products (Fleetguard/Cummins) and spent 37 years as a loyal employee. Joyce stayed active at Salem Lutheran Church with the Altar Guild and her circle's work. She especially enjoyed preparing the baby layettes, the school kits and the health kits.

Family vacations took them back to South Dakota often where she enjoyed visiting as many family members, friends, and classmates as she could in the time allowed. Reading, antiquing, and flower pot gardening were her hobbies. She also spent many years on bowling leagues with friends and was an avid fan of the Twins and the Vikings.

After her retirement, she was happy to travel more to see friends and family. Time each winter was spent in Texas and California to see her children, grandchildren, and long-distance family and friends. They made many new friends at their adopted church, Grace Lutheran, in Mathis, Texas. In Lake Mills, she enjoyed meeting friends at the monthly Fleetguard retirement breakfasts as well as the weekday Congregate Meals at the Senior Center. She also loved her weekly breakfast with the girls and visiting with friends over coffee, treats, and maybe a game of dice or cards.

When they joined the Lake Mills Senior Citizens Club, she became an active board member serving as secretary, vice president, president, and trustee over the years. She had high hopes that the club would pick up new members and that the club would thrive in the future.

She will be missed by her family including her husband of 54 years, John, daughter, Janice (Tom) Ramthun, Lake Mills, and son, Jim (Rose) Evjen, Portland, Texas; four grandchildren, Matthew Ramthun, Lake Mills, Jennifer Ramthun, Ames, Taniesha Evjen and Dakota Evjen, Portland, Texas; sisters, Delores Roberts, Watertown, S.D., Donna Miller, Watertown, S.D., and Barbara (Dennis) Meseberg, Ontario, Canada; brother, Jerry (Deb) Nelson, Lawrence, Kan.; sisters-in-law, Vivian Larson, Watertown, S.D., Joyce Evjen, Strandburg, S.D., and Dorothy Barck, Marshall, Minn.; brother-in-law: Raynard (Marilyn) Evjen, Stockholm, S.D.; two aunts, Blanche Hoepner, Atwater, Minn. and Naomi Klucas, Watertown, S.D.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters-in law and nine brothers-in-law; many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

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

MASON CITY - Gerald "Gary" Francis Grimmond 78, of 304 Third St. N.E., died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Neb. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Gerald Francis Grimmond was born on Sept. 22, 1932, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Paul James and Alice Evelyn (Roche) Grimmond. After high school, Gary continued his education graduating with his bachelor's degree in journalism from The University of Nebraska. Gary served in the United States Navy from Jan. 22, 1952, until his honorable discharge on Dec. 18, 1954. Gary was united in marriage to Katie Larsen on April 4, 1959, in Omaha, Neb.; to this union four daughters were born. Gary worked for several small newspapers in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. He joined the Globe Gazette in 1968, first as a reporter and later the editor of the RuraLife, retiring after 20 years. Gary purchased the Nashua Reporter in 1988 and owned and operated that newspaper until 1992.

Gary enjoyed bicycling, traveling, books and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Over the years Gary was involved in the River City Barbershop Chorus, Mason City Community Theatre and was a hospital and library volunteer. He will be remembered for having a thirst for knowledge.

Gary is survived by his four daughters Jeanine (Michael) Strong, Carmel Valley, Calif., Mary Lee (Tom) Kreger, Brainerd, Minn., Carol (Marty) Ramaekers, Mason City and Elizabeth (Carl Allendorf) Grimmond, Cooper Landing, Ark.; grandchildren, Samantha Freese, Brainerd, Minn., Steven Fisher, Phoenix, Ariz., Andrew Ramaekers, Decorah, Madilyn Ramaekers, Cedar Falls, Sam Strong, Edinburgh, Scotland; one brother John (Phyllis) Grimmond and one sister Kathleen Krejci, all of Omaha, Neb.; seven nieces and nephews; along with numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Alice Grimmond.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 21 to January 22, 2011

NORTHWOOD - Harold Joseph Mathahs, 83, of Northwoood, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Harold will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, with the Rev. Tom Martin of the Bethany and Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Kensett officiating. Burial will be in the South Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday, Jan. 24, at the chapel.

Harold Joseph Mathahs was born on June 25, 1927, in West Bend, the son of Antone and Estella (Ludwig) Mathahs. Harold received his education in the Thornton Community School system. After his schooling Harold worked on the family farm near Thornton. He was united in marriage to Ruth Cleveland on Aug. 24, 1950, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. In 1945, Harold began working at Decker's Meat Packing Company in Mason City until 1950, when he began working at Boyette Construction Company in Kensett, until 1960, when he started his own trucking business working for over 40 years until his retirement.

Harold loved helping people, working, running his equipment, farming, and visiting with his friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Patrick (Nancy) Mathahs and Daniel Mathahs both of Northwood; two grandchildren, Brock Mathahs of Northwood, and Shana (Bradley) Brunsvold of Ventura; sister-in-law, Delores Mathahs of Manly; two brothers-in-law, James Lee of Fort Dodge, and Travis (Becky) Cleveland of Dorchester; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth who died on Dec. 13, 1985, daughter, Rebecca Mathahs who died in infancy, brother, Richard Mathahs, sister, Mary Ann Lee, and a great-grandson, Aidan Brunsvold.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 21 to January 22, 2011

GARNER - Shirley Sheimo, 82, of Garner, formerly of Fertile, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile with Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Brush Point Cemetery in rural Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Shirley Jean Sheimo was born on a farm in Tenold Township in Worth County, near Hanlontown, Iowa, the daughter of Amos and Edna (Tvedt) Gilbertson. She attended rural school near her home and graduated from Hanlontown High School in 1945. She furthered her education at Waldorf College in Forest City, graduating in 1947.

She worked at the Hanlontown Elevator until her marriage to Franklin Sheimo on March 25, 1950. She became a full-time farm wife and mother of three. In 1966, she began working in the Purchasing Department at Winnebago Industries. She retired in 1990 after nearly 24 years with the company.

Shirley was a longtime member of Fertile Lutheran Church. For many years she led the church women's group as they made beautiful quilts and blankets for families in need. She was a wonderful cook and baker and each of her grandchildren has a favorite treat they remember her making. She loved to decorate her home and as a passionate collector she had more than enough to make her house special - including a collection of more than 800 snowmen.

She was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the Hawkeyes and the Twins. She loved spending time with her family and treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, Debra (David) Haugen of Cloquet, Minn., and Kevin (Jill) Sheimo of Forest City; son-in-law Michael Hall of Omaha, Neb.; seven grandchildren: Ben (Connie) Haugen, Andrew (Megan) Haugen, Jodi (Arthur) Alt, Jackie (Scott) Keenan,Tony, Sally, and Bailey Sheimo; seven great-grandchildren: Cale and Sam Haugen, Jack and Mia Haugen, Amelia and Arthur Alt, Zachary Keenan and baby Keenan to join the family very soon. Also surviving are two sisters, Lorraine Bakke of Forest City and Darlene Ziesmer of Garner, a brother, James (Judy) Gilbertson of Ackley, sister-in-law Ardis Sheimo of Fertile and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2000 and her daughter Bonnie Hall.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City, Iowa, www.petersenlundfh.com.

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

CHAPIN - Kenneth L. Ubben, 71, Chapin, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at Desert Palm Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, Calif., following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell with the Rev. James Dubert presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, with a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m.

Ken was born July 1, 1939, in Geneva to Martin and Olive (Gamble) Ubben. He attended school in Sheffield. Ken was married to Charlene Marzen on June 25, 1960, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dougherty. To this union four children were born: Alan Lee, Lisa Ann, Mark Louis and Paula Jo.

Ken later married Connie Olsen on Dec. 29, 1979, in Chicago, Ill. To this union one child was born, Carrie Lea.

Ken was first employed by Sheffield Brick and Tile where he worked for 25 years until the plant closed. Ken then started his own business, Ken's Electric & Repair, where he continued to work until his health declined. Ken also worked with Gene Smit and Kim White installing furnaces and air conditioning units. Ken had many skills and tried to help anyone who needed assistance.

At the age of 16, Ken and his childhood friend, Larry Zimmerman of Sheffield, started a band called, Kenny Ubben and the Roustabouts. Ken was lead singer and played lead guitar. Larry played rhythm guitar and later switched to steel guitar. Kenny Ubben and the Roustabouts was known for decades as the best country-western band that played in North Iowa. Larry is still entertaining and carries on the name, The Roustabouts.

Ken loved life, music, fishing and camping. For many years, Ken and Connie enjoyed relaxing in their camper along the Shell Rock River in Rock Falls. He enjoyed playing cards and being with his family and friends. Ken will be missed by all who knew him.
Ken is survived by his wife, Connie, Chapin; daughter Lisa Ann (Eric) Hildreth, Olivia, Minn., and their children Grant and Molly; son Mark Louis Ubben, Greene, and his children Paul, Diane, Jayne and Logan; daughter Paula Jo (Tom) Treiber, Eden Prairie, Minn.; daughter Tonya (Michael) Heier, Humboldt, and their children Abbie, Ellen and Jacob; daughter Carrie (Chad) Potts, Klemme, and their son Cameron; Lance, Nicole and Amy, children of his late son, Alan Ubben; and great-grandchildren Alan and Brayden.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Olive Ubben, brother Martin Jr. (Bud) Ubben, sister Ilene Oehlert and a son, Alan Ubben.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

CHARLES CITY - Anthony "Tony" Novak, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Tony Novak will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, and Tuesday an hour prior to the Mass at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 23, 2011

GARNER - Betty L. Hejlik, 78, of Garner died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Donald Hertges officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with a parish rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural Wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Betty Louise Hejlik, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Arnold) Daubs was born on Feb. 20, 1932, in Niantic, Ill., and was proud to be a leap-year baby. She attended school in Illiopolis, Ill. On March 25, 1950, she was married to Gilbert L. Corrick in Niantic.

They lived in several towns in the Midwest before moving to Garner in 1975 where they operated the Longhorn Cafe until 1981. In 1986, Gilbert passed away. On Feb. 12, 1988, she was married to Arthur Hejlik at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner. Betty was employed at Concord Care Center until her retirement in 1994. She enjoyed her family, having coffee with friends, cooking and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Betty is survived by her husband, Arthur Hejlik of Garner; four children, Jerry (Karla) Corrick of Idaho Springs, Colo., Tom (Donna) Corrick of Oklahoma City, Okla., Rita (Gerald) Urich of Austin, Colo. and Rick (Dawn) Corrick of Garner; ten grandchildren: Tammy Corrick, Teri Corrick, Tim Corrick, Amy Corrick, Ryan Corrick, Josh Urich, Jeremy Urich, Jake Urich, Barb Corrick and Teresa (Corrick) Hockett; seven great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Bob Daubs, Harold Daubs and Sharon Woodward.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gilbert; brother, Kenneth Daubs; and a granddaughter, Mindy Rae Corrick.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 24 to January 25, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Harriet Holzer, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Harriet Holzer will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at 6 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 24, 2011

MANLY - Thomas R. Kockler, 63, of 197 West South Street, died Sunday, Jan, 23, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 24, 2011

MANLY - Betty L. Milbrath, 80, of Mason City, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Manly Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Pastor Ed Bard, Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Gathering of friends and family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Arrangements: 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 24 to January 25, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Thomas Murray, 78, of Charles City, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 24, 2011

OSAGE - Paul R. Nicholson, 89, of Osage, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating.
Inurnment will be at the Little Cedar Cemetery in Little Cedar with military honors at the grave by Orchard American Legion Post 641. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 until 8 p.m., today, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Paul was born on May 2, 1921, in Little Cedar, Iowa, the son of George and Cora (Bird) Nicholson. He attended school at Little Cedar. Paul served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He married Clarise (Brown) Gosselin on June 16, 1946, in New Hampton. Paul was employed by Oliver in Charles City, Frudden Lumber Company in Floyd, the Orchard Elevator, and the Mitchell County Highway Department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osage and was later a member of the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard. Paul served as the mayor of Orchard for several years. He enjoyed babysitting his grandchildren, collecting old cars, tinkering in the garage, gardening, traveling and rock collecting.
Paul is survived by his wife, Clarise Nicholson of Osage; children, Michael (Susan) Nicholson of Osage, Theresa Martin of Fort Smith, Ark., Allen Gosselin of Stillwater, Minn.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandson, Cody Martin; a great-granddaughter, Anna Kleckner; a son-in-law, Steven Martin; brothers, Franklin, Clifford, George, and Glen Nicholson; and sisters, Alice Dunn, Esther Squier, Lillian Bakkum, Ruby Taber, and Clara Bessman.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 24 to January 25, 2011

CHARLES CITY - LaVern Schwickerath, 73, of Charles City, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at his home.

A funeral Mass for LaVern Schwickerath will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, where there will be a vigil scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. followed by the rosary led by the Knights of Columbus.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from January 24 to January 25, 2011

CEDAR RAPIDS - John Edward Baumann died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, six days after his fifth birthday. John died at home of complications from congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) after spending four days in the hospital and six days at home under the care of hospice.

John's contagious giggle and dimpled grin spread joy everywhere he went. He taught people how to love. Although John was nonverbal, he knew what he wanted and was known for pursing his lips and kissing when he liked something. The two words John spoke clearly were, "all done," which he said when he wanted more and shouted when he wanted a change.

John rode the school bus to preschool at Monroe in Cedar Rapids, he was cared for by several loving respite workers, he attended Arc-sponsored events, and he was loved-up by everyone he met. John loved to listen to music at Mass. John listened intently and kissed for more anytime someone sang to him, especially his big sister, Anne. John's favorite songs include the "ABCs", "Twinkle Twinkle", "Bah-Bah Black Sheep", and "Bumble Bee". John delighted in rough-housing and having his brother, Will, crawl on him.

John will now serve as an angel for his parents, Matt and Teresa Baumann; his seven-year-old sister, Anne; and his one-year-old brother, Will. He will also watch over his grandparents, Rich and Donna Baumann (Carroll) and Duane and Roberta Schlichting (Clear Lake). John was deeply loved by aunts and uncles: Mark Baumann and Leah Shafer (Trumansburg, N.Y.), Tara Schlichting (Mason City), Shonna and Chris Smith (Carroll), and Casey and Teresa Schlichting (Mason City). He has four cousins to watch over: Jay Baumann and Kelly Smith (Carroll), and Jack and Josie Schlichting (Mason City). He is survived by seven great-grandparents and was preceded in death by two great-grandpas.

In lieu of flowers, John's family will accept memorial gifts to support any one of three organizations that were important in John's life: The Arc of East Central Iowa, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, or the CMV Research Fund, Baylor College of Medicine.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church from 4 until 7 p.m. where a vigil service will be begin at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church by the Rev. Neil Manternach. Inurnment: Private.

Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please leave a message for the family on our web page www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 25, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Myrtle D. Hanson 72, of 6382 320th Street, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428.
www.colonialchapels. com, 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 25, 2011

CHARLES CITY -William "Bill" S Hart, 81, of Charles City, died Monday morning, Jan. 24, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for William Hart will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 25, 2011

MASON CITY - Zell Karamitrios died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at the IOOF Home, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 25, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Lavon "Bonnie" Miller, 84, of Sheffield, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on January 25, 2011

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Norman Jasen Osslund, 94, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.

Norman was born in Mason City, Iowa, the youngest child of John and Dena (Pederson) Osslund. He was baptized into the Christian faith as an infant and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, as a young adult. He joined the Navy after graduation from Mason City High School and served four years as a corpsman on the sub tender, the USS Holland. He remembered his years in the Navy with affection throughout his life. After leaving the Navy, he intended to become a dentist and to rejoin the Navy. He majored in predental sciences at Long Beach State College.

During this time he met Audrey Alene Hauser at a Lutheran student activity. Audrey was studying nursing. They were married on April 5, 1944. Norman and Audrey are the parents of five children and grandparents of ten granddaughters. They lived in the San Fernando Valley until 1964 when they moved to Thousand Oaks. Norman worked at Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank for 39 years and was proud of his association with Kelly Johnson and especially his work on the SR-71, still the fastest aircraft ever built. It was his strong desire to return to the Navy in World War II, but Lockheed required that he remain employed in building aircraft for the national defense. He assisted in the construction of the famous P-38 used in the Pacific theater of the war. He is being buried with models of the P-38 and SR-71 on his coat lapel.

In their retirement Norman and Audrey enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. They remembered their days traveling in the motor home as some of the most special times shared together.

Norman was a member of the Lutheran Church throughout his life joining Lutheran congregations in Mason City, Hollywood, Reseda, Sepulveda, and Thousand Oaks. In his later years he enjoyed talking about his faith and his confidence in his salvation by grace, through faith, for the sake of Christ, alone. He has requested that the following be placed on his grave marker:
"Almighty God my maker, Jesus my Savior. Amen"

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Leland and Marvin, his sisters Leona Penney and Bertha Duggan.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey, his children Richard (and Anne), Larry (and Evette), John (and Lisa), Timothy (and Lynn), and Denajean (and Bradley Voigt), his grandchildren Bethany, Shannon, Christina, Erica, Leah, Elana, Elyse, Heather, Camille and Andrea, and his great grandchildren Aaron, Joshua, Garrett, Ian, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Maegan, Angelica, Raelynn and Wyatt. He often commented on his gratitude that his children and grandchildren were blessed with all that they needed for full and happy lives.

Visitation will be from 12 until 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 30, in the historic Chapel of the Islands, located at the entrance to Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo. A service of remembrance will begin at 1:30 p.m. Burial including U.S. Navy military honors, will follow in the park.

Arrangements are under the direction of Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012, 805-482-1959. Please visit our website at www.conejomountain.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on January 25, 2011