MASON CITY - Joanne J. Anderson, 74, of Mason City, died peacefully Monday, May 30, 2011, at her home in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Joanne J. Anderson Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 31 to June 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Frances M. Harbacheck, 83, of Mason City, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Scriptural Wake Service. Memorials may be directed to the Frances Harbacheck 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 Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 1, 2011

ALGONA - Marilyn Moore, 77, of Algona, died on Monday, May 30, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Edward Girres officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery- Algona. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, from 4-8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona with a rosary at 4:30 and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 1, 2011

FOREST CITY - Orla A. Nelson, age 89, of Forest City, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 1, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark Street in Forest City and continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Orla A. Nelson, the daughter of Albert B. and Amanda (Roslien) Holstad, was born Feb. 15, 1922, on a farm in Bristol Township, Worth County. She was baptized and confirmed at Elk Creek Church, rural Kensett. She attended rural schools and graduated from Joice High School in 1942. Orla was chosen by the school students to represent the school and community as their queen at the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City on June 16, 1942.

After graduation Orla worked at the Joice Post Office one year followed by employment with the U.S. Office of Price Administration in Mason City, where she worked until the end of rationing. She then worked one year for the Fisher Typewriter Company.

On Sept. 3, 1948, Orla was united in marriage to Gordon P. Nelson at Elk Creek Church. They made their first home in Denver, Colo., where Gordon attended the University and Orla worked for Jeppeson and Co., a company that published a flight operations manual for airline pilots.

Following a year at graduate school at University of Minnesota for Gordon when Orla worked for an automobile dealer, Gordon was recalled to active duty in the Air Force and stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio. Their children, Steven and Gregory were born during the years they lived in Ohio.

Subsequent tours of duty took them to Los Angeles and Edwards Air Force Base in California. Gordon retired from the Air Force in 1969 and the family moved to their farm near Joice, which they had previously purchased.

Orla helped raise her two children and maintain the household while the family farmed from 1973 to 1979. She enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing and helped remodel the farm house. She and her family, accompanied by her sister Berniece and husband Edward, vacationed in Western Europe during the summer of 1972 and visited some of the early family's homesteads in Norway. In 1998, she and Gordon moved to a new home they had built where she lived until she passed away. During this time she and Gordon took many trips in their motor home to visit friends and children in different parts of the county, and enjoy retirement.

Orla is survived by her husband, Gordon; sons Steven Nelson of Joice, and Greg Nelson of Golden, Colo.; four grandchildren: Derek Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Eric (Amie) Nelson and Jennifer Nelson and a great-granddaughter, Scotlyn Nelson. Also surviving is a sister, Lorette Kroneman of Mason City; brothers Arnold Holstad of Mason City, and Harlan (Virginia) Holstad of Hampton, brother-in-law Alvin (Karen) Albertus and sister-in-law Eldora Holstad.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Berniece (Edward) Rodemeyer, Alva (Fredrick) Reetz, Marcella (Donald) Picken and Loraine Albertus; a brother Sophus Holstad; daughter-in-law Rachel Nelson, brother-in-law Merle Kroneman and sisters-in-law Viola Holstad and Amy Holstad.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 28 to June 1, 2011

BUFFALO CENTER - Dorothy M. Weaver, 101, of Buffalo Center, died on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Bill Peake officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center.

Online condolences and personal emails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First Street N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 31 to June 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Joanne J. Anderson, 74, of Mason City died peacefully Monday, May 30, 2011, at her home in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Joanne J. Anderson Memorial Fund.

Joanne Jean Burgess was born on Sept. 25, 1936, in Mason City, the daughter of Roscoe and Elsie Burgess.

Joanne married Daniel D. Anderson on Aug. 15, 1953, in Glenville, Minn. Together they had six children, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Joanne loved garage saleing, playing cards and visiting with her friends and relatives. Joanne and Dan enjoyed 58 years together, the last 24 years wintering in Apache Junction, Ariz. Joanne rode many miles behind Dan on their motorcycle in their younger years.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Dan; her sons, Andy of Apache Junction, Ariz., Dan Jr. (Kathleen) of Swaledale, John of Apache Junction and Doug of Mason City; her daughter, April Peterson of Clear Lake; her buddy Hobo and brother Jack Burgess of Swaledale; her grandchildren, Christie (John) of Cedar Rapids, Heidi of Kingman, Ariz., Travis (Karitta) of Clear Lake, Krista (James) of Mason City, Andrea of Iowa City, Elizabeth of Garner, Erica of Las Vegas and Jason of Phoenix, Ariz.; and her great-grandchildren, Makenna, Hunter, Jordan, Donevan, Landon, Levi, Davey and Matthew. She is also survived by many relatives and friends.

Joanne is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Danette; her grandson, Bradley; and her siblings, Rock, Dale, Jerry, Bob and Shorty Burgess, Lola Boomgarden, June Eden and Betty Steece.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 31 to June 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Frances M. Harbacheck, 83, of Mason City died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center with family at her side.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake Service. Memorials may be directed to the Frances Harbacheck memorial fund in care of the family.

Frances was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Humboldt, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Grandon) VanHorn. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1946. On Sept. 24, 1951, Frances married Leo J. Harbacheck at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. She worked for Gamble Robinson, later know as Food Services of America, for over 25 years before retiring in 1993. Frances was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where she was a circle member and led a small faith group.

She enjoyed dancing with Leo, auctions, garage sales, gardening, reading, listening to music, playing bingo, planning family reunions and most of all spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. Family was very important to Frances and she was very important to them. Her nieces and nephews could always count on her and they would refer to her as "Beloved Aunt Franny."

Frances is survived by five children and their families: Joseph Harbacheck and wife Teresa and children: Katie Harbacheck and Kyle Harbacheck, all of Boise, Idaho; Paul Harbacheck of Mason City and his daughter Kelly Harbacheck of Dallas, Texas; John Harbacheck and wife Deb Friest and children: Derek Friest and wife Samantha, Mindy Winters and husband Matt, all of Mason City; Mary Hodson of Luverne, and children: Sarah Hodson of St. Louis, Mo. and Nick Hodson of Dubuque; Pat Harbacheck of Glenville, Minn., and children: Eric Harbacheck of Albert Lea, Minn., and Jennifer Olveda and husband Leonel of Albert Lea; great-grandchildren: Leonel Jr. and Jenessa Olveda, Cydney Shackleton, and Caleb and Alexys Winters; brother: John VanHorn and wife Doris of Humboldt; sisters-in-law: Jane VanHorn of Germantown, Tenn., Ann Stark of Madrid, and Joan Gibb of Denver, Colo.; brother-in-law: Mark Harbacheck of Mason City. She is also survived by numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leo in 2002; and her siblings Agnes Tish, Edith Soppeland, Ed VanHorn, Gene VanHorn and Mary Smith.

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 50401. 641-423-0924.

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

SPENCER - Robert E. Jensen, 88, of Spencer, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Riverview Terrace Assisted Living Center in Spencer.
Per his wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy for scientific purposes.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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 50401; 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Donne L. Seible, 79, of Mason City died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. The visitation will continue Sunday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Donne L. Seible Memorial Fund.

Thoughts, condolences, and stories may be shared with the family through the www.Fullertonfh.com website.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401-3904, 641-423-8676.

MASON CITY - Bonnie Y. Dickes, 86, of Mason City died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel as celebrant.

Visitation will be Monday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Catholic Charities in care of St. Joseph's Parish, Mason City, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Ruth Mary Hildman, 90, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wesley.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruth Mary Hildman Memorial Fund in care of Ann Lampe, 3940 Scenic Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701.

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 June 3, 2011

GARNER - Robert D. Hoyt, 73, of 1995 Apple Ave., Garner, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Concord Care Center, Garner, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 301 S. Main St., Ventura, Iowa, with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Garner, with military honors. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association .

Robert D. Hoyt was born Sept. 11, 1937, in rural Klemme, the son of Emmett D. and Ruby (Halfpop) Hoyt.

Bob started school at Ell Township country school and was transferred to Ventura Community Schools in the fourth grade. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1955. He was active in music, football and track where he held the record for the 100-yard dash for many years and was selected for the Drake Relays.

Bob lived in Hancock County all of his life, living on the same farm since age 9.

Bob served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. He was stationed in Korea for 13 months as a medic in an evacuation hospital.

He married Patricia McGowan on July 3, 1959, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa. They farmed the family farm until 2007 when his Alzheimer's prevented him from work. The farm will be a Century Farm in 2013. Bob loved fishing and especially loved camping at the Mississippi River. He loved the outdoors.

He was baptized and confirmed his faith at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Garner, Iowa. Bob was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake where he worked in the Sunday School for many years. Most recently he became a member of Redeemer Lutheran.

Robert & Patricia had one daughter, Suzanne. He loved his family, playing cards with his granddaughter and playing outdoor games with family.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Ruby and Emmett Hoyt and in-laws Keith and Ruth McGowan.

Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia, Garner; daughter Suzanne (Tim) Copas, Ventura; granddaughter Krystal (Steven) Thoe and great grandson Edan Thoe all of Ventura; sister Dixie Boehnke, Clear Lake; and brothers-in-law Bill (Judi) McGowan, Des Moines, Ted (Pamela) McGowan, Huntsville, Ala., and many relatives and friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Donne L. Seible, 79, of Mason City died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. The visitation will continue on Sunday at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Donne L. Seible Memorial Fund. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the family through the www.Fullertonfh.com website.

Donna Lee (Miller) Seible was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Elmore, Minn., the daughter of Arthur M. and Beatrice (Weiler) Miller. She received her education and graduated from Austin High School, class of 1949. Donne met her future husband, DuWayne, on a blind date. The couple dated about six months and on July 15, 1950, Donne was united in marriage to DuWayne M. Seible in Austin, Minn. Donne and DuWayne moved to Mason City in 1950. She was employed at Deckers, Shepherd Abstract and Security Abstract. She later went to work at the Cerro Gordo County Treasurers Office in Mason City, where she was employed as a clerk, retiring in 1993 with 22 years of service.

Donne was active throughout her life in Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. She was a private person who enjoyed her work, crossword and jigsaw puzzles and above all her faith. She also liked the companionship of her cat, Nubbin.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Donne's life are her two sons, Steven W. Seible of Evansdale and Stuart L. Seible of Clear Lake; her three grandchildren, Brian, Eric and Olivia Seible; great granddaughter Avery Seible; and her best friend, Donna McLaury.

Donne was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, DuWayne, in 1989.

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

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

TITONKA - Gary E. Sleper, 70, of Titonka died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Titonka Care Center.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with the Rev. Wayne Garman officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Titonka.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Friday, at Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
515-928-2735; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2011

MASON CITY - The family of Bonnie Jordan Dickes is saddened at the passing of their wonderful and loving wife, mother, beloved grandmother and sister. Bonnie departed her earthly bond on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Remember her as a good and decent woman taken to her rest; blessed be her memory.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel as celebrant.

Visitation will be held on Monday evening, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

The daughter of the late Elmer and Ada Jordan was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Coleridge, Neb., and was raised on a Nebraska farm. She met Raymond Dickes on Easter Sunday 1940 at the Dickes Family farm in Osmond, Neb. They married Sept. 5, 1942, and she has been his beloved wife for 68 years. While Raymond served his country as a U.S. Marine in the South Pacific during World War II, Bonnie joined the war effort from home supporting the troops at the Martin Aircraft plant in Omaha, Neb. Their first child, Allen, was born shortly after Mr. Dickes was deployed to active duty.

Bonnie was active in raising their children who now reside in Kansas, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Minnesota. Her legacy of dedication, devotion and love lives on in their six children along with her gift of joy through family love and unity.

Mrs. Dickes was active in the Republican Party, volunteered for many charities, school activities, the Mason City Public Library and, quite fittingly, received awards and honors for her service. Bonnie also was a talented vocalist and guitarist. Upon moving to Mason City, Bonnie developed a passion for golf which she enjoyed with Raymond.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was predeceased by her beloved grandson, William Dickes, and brother, Wendell Jordan.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond N. Dickes of Mason City, her sister, Beverly Jordan Johnson, her six children, Allen, Barbara, Lawrence, Bruce, Raymond, and Steven, and daughters-in-law Colleen, Janis, Cathleen, Sharon and Loretta Dickes. She also is survived by her eleven adoring grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bonnie's remarkable life stands as a testament to her hard work, leadership and the unlimited potential of her loving spirit. We deeply mourn her passing.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Catholic Charities in care of St. Joseph's Parish, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

Mason City - Stanley John Fountas, 73, of 1417 N. Hampshire Ave., died Friday (June 3, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W. Mason City; with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with full military honors conducted by members of the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 6, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, where a Trisagion service will be held at 6 p.m.

Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Stanley Fountas Memorial in care of Kelli Fountas.

Stanley John Fountas was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Mason City, the son of John and Cynthia (Schick) Fountas. Stan attended Mason City Schools. He enlisted into the United States Army Air Force on Aug. 19, 1955, serving until his honorable discharge on July 26, 1960. Stan was united in marriage to Eileen M. "Kelli" Carlson on May 9, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City; to this union a daughter, Sheila, was born.

Stan worked for AMPI for 39 years until his retirement in 2000.

Stan's greatest love was spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, vegetable and flower gardening, feeding the birds and cooking for the Greek Church dinners and Greek Festival. Stan was a lifetime member of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Mason City. His other memberships included Teamsters Local 828 where he served as president for several years, V.F.W. and D.A.V.
Stan is survived by his wife Kelli Fountas, Mason City; daughter Sheila (Larry) Lehman; grandchildren, Olivia, Madeleine, Aaron and Esther Lehman, all of Oswego, Ill.; siblings, James (Joyce) Fountas, Mason City, Florence (Bob) Larson, Clear Lake, Stella Rodemeyer, Pharr, Texas, Mona (James) Hennigar, Fort Madison, Thomas (Beverly) Fountas, Racine, Wis., along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Stan is preceded in death by his parents, John and Cynthia Fountas; brothers, Nick and George Fountas.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

Mason City - Ruth Mary Hildman, 90, of 302 Second St. N.E., died Thursday (June 2, 2011) at Good Shepherd Health Care Center.

A funeral service will be held for Ruth at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wesley.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruth Mary Hildman Memorial Fund in care of Ann Lampe, 3940 Scenic Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701.

Ruth Mary Hildman was born May 30, 1921, in Wesley the daughter of Joseph and Isabel (Matz) Hildman. As a child she lived with her family on farms near Britt, Clear Lake, Ventura and Rockwell. In 1955, Ruth and her family moved to Plymouth where they raised cattle and chickens and farmed the land.

Ruth loved her animals, yard work, writing letters, crocheting, knitting and baking; her greatest love was spending time with her family. She also was a great dancer and loved spending time at the Surf Ballroom. Ruth was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church.
Ruth is survived by her niece Ann (Douglas) Lampe and their children Marcus and Allison, all of Waterloo; nephew Jerry Hildman; sister-in-law Lois Hildman, Mason City; along with several cousins and other relatives.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Donald (Marie) Hildman and Raymond Hildman; and niece Jean Hildman.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 3 to June 5, 2011

Spencer - Robert E. Jensen, 88, of Spencer, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday (June 1, 2011) at the Riverview Terrace Assisted Living Center in Spencer.
Per his wishes, he deeded his body to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy for scientific purposes.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 2 to June 5, 2011

Bancroft - George Kockler, 78, passed away peacefully Friday (June 3, 2011) at his home after extended hospitalization in Mason City and Algona.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Paul D. Bormann officiating, with burial in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Bancroft American Legion.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft with a Scripture Prayer Service beginning at 7 p.m. followed by a Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary.

Born Sept. 3, 1932, he was the eldest of eight children born to Walter and Lucille (Kollasch) Kockler, who maintained a family farm north of Bancroft that is still farmed by brother Art. George graduated from St. John High School in 1950 and after brief stints of employment for Richard Menke and LeRoy Schiltz, he served the residents of northern Kossuth County grading secondary roads, clearing all surfaces during inclement weather, and for several summers, assisting at the sanitary landfill near Burt. Sick days and vacations were rare occurrences as the needs of his rural patrons were imperative, many nights sleeping at the county shed to ensure that he could get his "V"-plow or better yet in later years, his new tandem snow plow out on the roads early the next morning.

But just as he cherished working for the people of Kossuth County for over 50 years, evenings and weekends, George helped good friends like Jim Doyle, a local excavator, Kenny, "Jiggs," Billy, Tommy or next-door neighbor Francis Menke, local truck line owners, and Lester Polzin and Harvey Heyer, area truckers as well. Upon retirement from the county on Christmas Day in 2004, George found new resolve by helping Tom Antoine with seasonal field work, even with this fall's past harvest.

George served his community as a city council member during three decades, his country by enlisting in the Army during the Korean War, and continuing his patriotic allegiance as a member in the American Legion for the past 50 years.

Perseverance and commitment were stalwarts of George's nature, but none could be further testament to that of his future family. After an initial date, the then Annette Mae Becker cancelled a scheduled reservation with a different young man because she knew after her first date with George that he was something special. Following a year-long wooing while Annette wanted to teach, the couple married on June 1, 1957, and the two have since been faithful, life-long mates ever since, keeping the faith as exemplification to their children.

Left sharing the memory are his wife of 54 years, Annette; daughter Kathryn (Daniel)
Studer of Titonka and their children Danielle, Amie, David, Katie, Alyssa, Krista and Anne, and three Studer great-grandchildren, Timothy, Jerritt and Gracie; Jeanne (Brian) Rippentrop of Woden and their children Anthony and Christopher; Susanne (Jim) Wesselmann of Remsen and their children Jason, Sara, Michael, Matthew and Jacob; Tom (Shelia) Kockler of Remsen and their children Holly, Tanner, and Joseph; Carol (Jeff) Lowe of Bellevue and their children Brian, Lauren, and Marissa; and Tony (Ann) Kockler of Clear Lake and their children Amanda, Andy, Jacob and Jared. He is also survived by five brothers and one sister, Paul (Arlene) of Pleasantville, Barbara (Roger) Meyer of St. Paul, Minn., Harold (Pat) of San Jose, Calif., Allen (Kathy) and Don (Deb) of Nevada, Art (Janette) of Bancroft, and Bill (Carol) of Saint Jacob, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding George in death were his parents Walter (May of 1999) and Lucille (April of 2011).
To him and them be the glory forever and ever.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-885-2521, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

 Harriet B. Mork

DRESSER - Harriet B. Mork, 90, of Dresser, died Friday, June 3, 2011, at the St. Croix Good Samaritan Center.

Harriet was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Northwood, to Gay and Valborg Lum. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1939. She then attended LaJames College. On Feb. 27, 1944, she married Lloyd K. Mork. The couple lived in Rockford. Lloyd did farm work and Harriet was a hairdresser in Mason City. She also owned a restaurant for a time. Harriet and Lloyd moved to Dresser where she had her own beauty shop. In her free time Harriet enjoyed crocheting baby blankets and afghans and was active in the Dresser United Methodist Church and enjoyed her dog, Pinka.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lloyd in 1995, and sister Ilah Christianson, and nephew Leonard Christianson.

She is survived by nephews Gary Christianson, Howard Christianson, CK Christianson, nieces Cheryl and Kathy and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, at the Osceola United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola and also one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be in the West Immanuel Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

Donald Edgar Nelson
U.S. Marine Corps WWII

GOLDFIELD - Donald Edgar Nelson, passed away Saturday, May 28, at Careage of Clarion at the age of 86 years.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Goldfield Presbyterian Church with Pastor Sara Hill officiating.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Donald Edgar Nelson, the son of Alfred and Clara (Ulvin) Nelson, was born July 5, 1924, in Humboldt County. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Goldfield High School in 1942.

Don served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, serving from 1944 until 1946.

On Jan. 21, 1951, Donald was united in marriage with Janice Little in Goldfield. The couple resided and farmed west of Goldfield for 60 years.

Donald was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Goldfield, the American Legion Post No. 370 for 67 years, the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years and served as a 4-H leader. He also served on the boards and held offices of the Goldfield Elevator, Goldfield Creamery, AMPI and Federal Land Bank.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Nelson of Goldfield; three daughters, Debra Stevenson and husband Don of Tempe, Ariz., Denise Schick and husband Steven of Cedar Rapids and Diane Culver and husband David of Iowa City; six grandchildren, Ryan Stevenson, Cameron Stevenson, Erin Stevenson, Sally Schick, Polly Schick and Emily Culver and sister, Eleanor Arends of Humboldt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Curtis and Milt Nelson; brother-in-law, Merle Arends and sister-in-law, Ida Nelson.

Foust Funeral Home, 103 N. Cadwell Ave, Eagle Grove, 515-448-3674.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

FARGO, N.D. - The Reverend Orville Theodore Olson, 89, of Fargo, N.D., died on June 3, 2011, at Elim Rehabilitation and Care Center of Fargo, N.D.

Services for Orville will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Holmes Lutheran Church officiated by the Rev. Joel Rolf. Burial will take place at Holmes Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church.

Orville was born Sept. 28, 1921, on the family farm northwest of Clarion, the son of Ole Sirenus and Anna T. (Huus) Olson and was baptized and confirmed at Holmes Lutheran Church in Holmes.

Orville is survived by his four sons, David (Margaret Cotroneo) of Reston, Va., Dennis of Hastings, Minn., Joseph of Minneapolis, Minn., and James (Linda Erickson) of Fargo, N.D.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Signora (Kenneth) Stolhammer of Hibbing, Minn., and Selma Lee of Bloomer, Wis.; brothers, Stanley Olson of Mason City, Arnold Olson of Clarion, Luther (Beverly Songer) Olson of Webster City, Donald Olson of Dawn, Mo.; and Philip (Connie Davis) Olson of Urbandale. Orville is also survived by a numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; parents, Ole and Anna Olson; sisters, Arlene Nelson and Jeanette Klooster; brothers, Merle, Paul, Joseph, and Stanley in infancy.

Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, 301 E. Washington, Fergus Falls, Minn., 218-736-7064, www.glendenilson.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

GREENE - Robert G. Ross, 61, of Greene, Iowa, died Friday, June 3, 2011, at the Liebe Care Center, Greene, following an extended illness.

Memorial gathering: 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011 at Reid's Funeral Home, Greene, Iowa. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.

Survivors include his daughter, Katie Turner of Wildwood, Ill.; son, Dan (Nikki) Ross of Greene; grandchildren, Jade and Jarrett Turner and Max Ross; sisters, Nancy Boehmer of Waterloo and Susan Rath of Malakoff, Texas; Brothers, Gary Ross of Rolla, Mo., Gene and Dennis Ross, both of Greene.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert Glen Ross was born December 4, 1949, in Greene, Iowa, the son of Clifford and Dorothy (Esser) Ross. Robert was in the plumbing and heating business for many years in the Greene area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him and knew him.

Memorial fund: Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Robert G. Ross Memorial Fund in care of the family at 610 N. First St., Greene, IA 50636.

Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

ROCKWELL - M. Mildred Schissel, 90, of Rockwell, formerly of 218 Third St., Rockwell, passed away on Friday (June 3, 2011) at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m., Monday, June 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Elm St. E., Rockwell. The Rev. Fathers James William Dubert and Richard Ball will concelebrate the Mass. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart School with a parish prayer service at 5 p.m. and the rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the school.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to family. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

M. Mildred (Washington) Schissel was born on Aug. 7, 1920, in rural Rockford, the daughter of John P. and Eva B. (Carle) Washington. On July 3, 1944, at the former St. John's Catholic Church in Cartersville, she married Butch Schissel. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage. The couple made their home for many years in the rural Rockford and Rockwell area. She was an active member of the church, teaching CCD. In her spare time she loved gardening and spending time outside watching birds. She was a very caring mother who dedicated her life to taking care of her family.

She is survived by five children: Mary Jean and Jerry Ball of Glidden, Bob and Sue Schissel of Rockwell, Kay Sanders of Mason City, Ron and Mary Schissel of Doughtery, and Chris and Fred Lundt of Rockwell, along with 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Martin and Bob Washington; one son, Gary; one son-in-law, John Sanders; one grandson, Jeff; and one great-granddaughter, Makayla.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www. Fullertonfh.com.

WODEN - Roger Spear, 59, of Woden, died Saturday (June 4, 2011) at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011

Lake Mills - Mark C. Syverson, 61, of Columbia, S.C., formerly of Lake Mills, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at his home in Columbia, S.C.
Dean R. Syverson, 59, of Lawrence, Kan., formerly of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at a residence in Lawrence, Kan.
Memorial service for the two brothers will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Inurnment will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.
Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2011