Harley Merle Asher
GREENE - Funeral services for Harley Merle Asher, 83, of Clarksville,
will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at St John's United Church
of Christ Pleasant Hill, Nashua with the Rev. Linda Myren and the Rev.
Bob Myren officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
Nashua.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m, Tuesday, June 7, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. Visitation will continue at the Church
one hour before services on Wednesday.
Memorials may be directed to the Harley M. Asher Memorial Fund, 28313
110th St., Clarksville, IA 50619.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, 641-823-4457,
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 6, 2011
Palmer Dahl
MANLY - Palmer Dahl, 88, 3764 Nettle Ave., Manly, died Sunday (June
5, 2011) at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.
Services are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 6, 2011
Lois D. Huenemann
GARNER - Lois D. Huenemann, 95, of Garner, died Saturday (June 4, 2011)
at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Peace Reformed
Church south of Garner with the Rev. Harvey Opp officiating. Burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the
church.
Memorials may be directed to Peace Reformed Church or to the donor's
choice in memory of Lois.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 6, 2011
Roger William Spear
 WODEN
- Funeral services for Roger Spear, age 59, of Woden, will be held at
10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural
Titonka. Interment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, Monday, June 6, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Oakcrest
Funeral Services in Titonka.
Roger William Spear was born Nov. 24, 1951, in Algona, the son of Robert
and Florence (Van Hove) Spear. He grew up in rural Titonka and attended
school in Titonka, graduating from the Titonka High School in 1970.
After his schooling he attended Iowa State University, while also
farming.
On June 23, 1973, Roger was united in marriage to Judy Schmidt at
Immanuel Lutheran Church. After their marriage they lived and farmed on
Judy's family farm near Woden. While continuing farm they also ran The
Barn at Gruis Recreation Area for three years.
One of the favorite things Roger enjoyed doing was spoiling his
granddaughters, which he was very good at. He was also known as quite
the practical jokester and also enjoyed playing golf, cards, woodworking
and his guns. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Immanuel Lutheran
Church where he served on the church council. In the past he served as a
school board member, on the Gruis Recreation Board and the ambulance
crew.
Roger died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his residence near Woden. He was
59.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of Woden; daughter, Amy and Scott
Luedke of Elgin, Ill.; granddaughters, Avery and Tatum; mother, Florence
Spear of Titonka; mother-in-law, Marilyn Schmidt of Mason City; brother,
Kenneth and Debi of Wesley; sister, Sharon and Allen Divis of LuVerne;
nieces and nephews, Brennan and Eric Spear, Philip, Matthew and Wendy
Divis and Brandon Millard; sister-in-law, Tammy and Brian Millard of
Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bob H. Spear; father-in-law,
Ernie Schmidt and sister-in-law, Deborah Schmidt.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, Titonka, 515-928-2735,
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 5 to June 6, 2011
Posted on 6 June 2011
Elizabeth A. "Beth" Alderman
 MASON
CITY - Elizabeth A. "Beth" Alderman, 73, of Mason City died Sunday, June
5, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at
Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.
Beth's family has asked that memorials be directed to Hospice of North
Iowa in Beth's name.
Elizabeth Anna Alderman was born on Dec. 15, 1937, in Charles City, the
daughter of Burnett and Dorothy (Tobin) Alderman. She graduated from
Immaculate conception High School in 1956. She then worked as a nurse's
aide for many years. In 1959 she married Marvin McCain. They moved to
Marshalltown in 1969 where Beth worked at the Iowa Veterans Home for 11
years.
She married Donald Potter in 1980, and they moved to Mason City.
While in Marshalltown Beth attended Marshalltown Community College and
did a business program through Drake and got her B.A. in Business. She
was very proud of this.
She was employed at the North Iowa Chapter of the American Red Cross and
worked at Francis Lauer Youth Services until she became ill. When she
got to feeling better she worked at Cerro Gordo Public Health through
Experience Works, which she really enjoyed as she was inputting data for
them.
In 1988, she married Edwin Scott, they would later be divorced.
Beth is survived by three adopted grandchildren and their parents.
Beth's namesake, Morgan Elizabeth, Ethan and Aaron and Harold and Tammy
Lee of LeMars, Iowa. She is also survived by sisters Gloria Baltes and
Joyce (Joseph) Theilen of Nora Springs, Marjorie, (Don) Weiner of
Rockford and a brother, Jim (Bonnie) Bell of Brighton; and her special
friend, Cyndi Hungerford; as well as many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1949, mother in 2003,
stepfather, Harley Bell in 1980, brother Marvin, two husbands and a
nephew, David Weiner; and a nephew-in-law, John Willsher.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Harley Merle Ascher
 GREENE
- Harley Merle Ascher, 83, of Clarksville, died Saturday, June 4, 2011,
at the Floyd Co. Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at St
John's United Church of Christ Pleasant Hill, Nashua with the Rev. Linda
Myren and theRev. Bob Myren officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant
Hill Cemetery, Nashua.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m, today, Tuesday, June 7, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. Visitation will continue at the church
one hour before services on Wednesday.
Harley Merle Ascher was born on Nov. 28, 1927, in Wellsburg, Grundy
County, a son of John and Martha (Harms) Ascher. He received his
education in the Nashua public schools, graduating from Nashua High
School in 1946.
On June 6, 1948, he was united in marriage to Helen Swinton at the
Methodist Church in Plainfield. They made their home and farmed near
Pleasant Hill where they raised their family. He was a life long member
of St. John's United Church of Christ, in Nashua, where he served on the
church council and was a member of the Brotherhood. Harley enjoyed
spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and
watching TV.
Harley is survived by Helen, his loving wife of nearly 63 years; two
sons: Dennis "Jack" (Jeri) Ascher of Clarksville, Ronald (Netti) Ascher
of Greene; six grandchildren: Lori Ascher, Lisa (Chad) Vance, Bobby
(Stephanie) Ascher, Brett (Emily) Ascher, all of Greene, Brandie (Adam)
Hoffman, Clarksville, and Brock Ascher, Urbandale; seven
great-grandchildren: Peyton Hoffman, Brooklyn Hoffman, Zane, Briggs
Ascher, Dylan Ascher, Dakota and Alexis Vance; two sisters: Evelyn
(Eldon) Hauser, Clarksville, Myrna (Roger) Pope, Mason City.
He was preceded in death by one son, Robert, two infants, Marilyn and
Gary; his parents and grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to the Harley M. Asher Memorial Fund, 28313
110th St., Clarksville, IA 50619
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First
St. Greene, Iowa, 641-823-4457,
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Gilbert Bartman
CHARLES CITY - Gilbert Bartman, 97, of Charles City, died Sunday,
June 5, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main Street in Charles
City. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the
funeral home website at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church Music Fund.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles
City, IA, 641-228-4211.
www.fullertonfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Dr. Arthur F. Benetti
BELMOND - Dr. Arthur F. Benetti, 83, of Belmond, died Monday June 6,
2011, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11,
at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1207 Third Street N.E., in
Belmond. Father Paul Baldwin will officiate. Burial will take place in
the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the Dugger
Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and will continue one
hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
A Scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Dugger Funeral Home 111 Luick's Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421,
641-444-3248.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 7 to June 8, 2011
Grace Cummings
CHARLES CITY -Grace Cummings, 95, of Charles City, died Sunday, June
5, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City.
Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Charles City. A visitation
will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the
funeral home website at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund or Jack & Jill Preschool.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles
City, IA, 641-228-4211.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Palmer Curtis Dahl
 MANLY
- Palmer Curtis Dahl, 88, rural Manly, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at the
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral service for Palmer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June
8, 2011, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 South Street, Kensett, with
Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the Bride
Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be
held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.
The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial
in Palmer's memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to
Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett, Hospice of North Iowa, or to the
Manly Senior Citizens Center.
Palmer Curtis Dahl was born on April 16, 1923, on the family farm in
rural Manly, the son of Arthur and Cora (Orpen) Dahl. Palmer was
baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at
the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. Palmer attended rural country
school in rural Manly, and graduated from Kensett High School. Palmer
was united in marriage to Olga Kathleen Dahl on Aug. 20, 1944, at the
Sion Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, and to this union two children
were born, Dennis and Patricia. Olga preceded Palmer in death on May 18,
2011. Palmer farmed all of his life on the family farm in rural Manly.
Palmer enjoyed the outdoors, farming, fishing, animals, and hunting, but
his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.
Palmer was a very active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, was a former
usher at the church, Isaac Walton League, and Manly Senior Citizens
Center.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dennis (Yolanda) Dahl
of Manly, and Patricia (Paul) Formo of Mason City; three grandchildren,
Kristin (Chadd) Price of Livonia, Mich., Daniel (Jennifer) Formo of
Blair, Neb., and Kelsey Dahl of Minneapolis, Minn.; two
step-grandchildren, Lanie (Joseph) Spence of Waterloo, and John (Angela)
Mensink of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Norene Rod of Mason
City, and Ina Misel of Lake Mills; as well as many other extended family
members and friends.
Palmer was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Olga; two
brothers-in-law, Herbert Rod, and Dean Misel; and a close friend of the
family for many years, Tony Knutson.
Bride Colonial Chapel: 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 6 to June 7, 2011
Josephine C. Eischeid
ALGONA - Josephine C. Eischeid, 100, of Algona, died Sunday, June 5,
2011, at the Good Samaritan Society- Algona.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, at
St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father John Thomas officiating.
Visitation will be today, Tuesday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m., with a rosary
at 4:30 p.m., and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral
Services in Algona. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731,
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Orah Affabelle Cook Greenfield
HAMPTON - Orah Affabelle Cook Greenfield, 93, of Franklin General
Hospital Nursing Facility died Sunday June 5, 2011.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at the
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton
Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday at
the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Pastor John Byrne will officiate the service.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com,
641-456-3232.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Deane M. Harringa
TITONKA - Deane M. Harringa, 91, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at
Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Titonka, with Pastor Robert Wolfert
officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral
Services of Titonka and will continue one hour prior to the service at
the church on Thursday.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com,
515-928-2735.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Lois D. Huenemann
 GARNER
- Lois D. Huenemann, 95, of Garner died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the
Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, at Peace
Reformed Church south of Garner with the Rev. Harvey Opp officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., today, Tuesday, June 7, at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Peace Reformed Church or to the donor's
choice in memory of Lois.
Lois Dorothy Huenemann, the daughter of Wesley and Mathilda (Greimann)
Lenz, was born Dec. 14, 1915, on the Lenz family farm southwest of
Garner where she lived for thirty-four years. She was baptized and
confirmed at Peace Reformed Church where she continued as a member
throughout her life. Lois graduated from Garner High School in 1933 and
continued her education at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
On June 21, 1941, she was married to Elmer Huenemann in a wedding
ceremony officiated by his father, the Rev. William Huenemann at Peace
Reformed Church. Lois was always a homemaker. She was also employed as a
public school teacher in Hancock County for nine years and in
bookkeeping and secretarial work for fourteen years. She lived on farms
the first 53 years of her life. In 1968, the family moved into Garner
where she lived in her own home until 2006 when she moved to Prairie
View Apartments.
Throughout her life Lois was active at her church. She taught Sunday
school and Bible school for many years. She also sang in the choir and
participated in and held various offices in the Women's Missionary
Society.
Community activities included serving on the Hancock County Extension
Council, singing in the Hancock County Chorus, serving as county
chairman for the
American Cancer
Society and serving
as a 4-H leader. Her hobbies included vegetable and flower gardening,
knitting (making 99 afghans), working with houseplants, cooking and
traveling. Lois always loved children and was involved in many ways in
helping others. She was also a prolific writer, poet, record keeper and
family historian. Events throughout her life have been carefully
documented, and she leaves behind many examples of her poetry, histories
and various other writings.
Lois is survived by her three children, Joyce Vogt of Cedar Rapids,
Nancy Witter and husband, David Wilkison, of Santa Fe, N.M., and Kent
(K.J.) Hueneman and wife, Karen, of Garner; nine grandchildren, Daniel
(Gretchen) Graves, Lynette (Greg) Boheman, Jennifer (Mark) Phillips,
Christopher Witter, Victoria Hueneman, Rick Hansen, David (Mollie)
Hueneman, Chastity (Jed) Hemer and Heather Hueneman; 24
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, Sept. 6, 1999; her
parents; three sons-in-law, Allan Taylor, William Witter and Dean Vogt;
four siblings and their spouses, Ruth and Harold Haberkamp, Norma and
Verner Stromer, Clarence and Ruby Lenz, Evelyn and Clifford Anderson;
and an infant brother.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 6 to June 7, 2011
Mae Ferne Wenzel
BELMOND - Mae Ferne Wenzel, 80, of Belmond, died unexpectedly Sunday,
June 5, 2011, at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.
Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home,
Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 7, 2011
Posted on 7 June 2011
Arthur Francis Benetti M.D.
U.S. Marine Corps WWII
 BELMOND
- Arthur Francis Benetti, MD, died Monday, June 6, 2011, surrounded by
his wife and children at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Benetti was born in Ironwood, Mich., on Nov. 30, 1927, to Anton and
Antonia Benetti, the youngest of eight children. After service in the
United States Marine Corps, he graduated from St. Norbert College in
1952 and received his degree in medicine from the University of Michigan
in 1956. He completed an internship at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines
where he met his wife Veronica. He went on to a surgical residency at
the Veterans Hospital. He practiced medicine in Belmond and Clarion,
retiring in 1992 after 30 years of practice.
Dr. Benetti is survived by his wife of 53 years, Veronica (Doyle). He is
father to 14 children and grandfather to 35, and great-grandfather to
one. His children are: Mary (Nick, Danny, Arturo and Genevieve), Ann
(Paul, John, Joe and Mary Emma), Cecilia, Joe and Paula (Jacob and
Caleb), Jeanette and Robin L. Werling (Robin E., Erica, Gabriel and
great-grandchild Memphis), Anton, Paul and Maria (Maggie, Ellen,
Antonia, Sophia), Tim and Barb (Roman, Camille, Evan, Lucy), Carol and
Jeff Gilbert (Zach, Josh, Amelia), Suzy and Chris Chase, Katy and Larry
Long (Colin, Eva, Meredith, Natalie, Charlie), Norie and Bradley Boerner
(Jack, Samuel, Benjamin), Marco and Jodi (Isabella, Vincent, Gianna),
and Emily.
He is survived by his brother, Aldo Benetti, and sisters, Kay Karjala
Johnson and Eleanor Glugla, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11,
at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St.
Francis Cemetery near Belmond.
Visitation will be Friday, June 10, from 4-7 p.m. with Scripture Vigil
at 7 p.m. at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane, Belmond,
641-444-3248.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made in Dr.
Benetti's name to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond or the
Belmond Medical Center.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 7 to June 9, 2011
Deane M. Harringa
 TITONKA
- A funeral service for Deane M. Harringa will be held Thursday, June 9,
at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Titonka, with Pastor
Robert Wolfert officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral Services of
Titonka and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on
Thursday.
Deane Minerva Harringa was born Feb. 17, 1920, in rural Woden, daughter
of Alfred and Amelia (Holland) Swingen. Deane grew up in Woden where she
graduated from high school. She then attended Waldorf College and
Hamilton Business College and worked as a secretary for the Standard Oil
Company in Mason City prior to her marriage.
On Nov. 22, 1947, Deane was united in marriage to Dick Harringa in
Fairmont, Minn. They farmed north of Titonka until November 1976, when
they moved into Titonka.
Deane was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Titonka being
active in the ELCA. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and doing all
kinds of hand work. Deane enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, gardening, and
was an avid reader till her eyesight failed.
Deane M. Harringa died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial
Hospital in Britt at the age of 91. She had been a resident of the
Titonka care for the past two years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dick, on Sept.
28, 1989; two brothers, Vernon and Russell Swingen, and a nephew, Dennis
Swingen.
She is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Online condolences may be left to
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com,
515-928-2735.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 8, 2011
Danny C. Leuwerke
 THOMPSON
- Danny C. Leuwerke, 54, of Thompson died unexpectedly on Monday, June
6, 2011.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial
will take place immediately following the ceremony at Linden Lutheran
Cemetery in rural Thompson, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at Petersen Lund
Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour
prior to service at the church.
Danny Curtis Leuwerke, oldest child of Curtis and Mary Leuwerke, was
born July 28, 1956, in Britt. He attended school in Britt, Crystal Lake
and Ventura, graduating from Ventura High School in 1974. Following
graduation, Danny became involved in farming, a career he pursued and
loved his entire life.
Danny's cousin, Randy Leuwerke, introduced Danny to Kathy in the summer
of 1975. Danny and Kathy were married in 1977 and in April of 2011
celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. They started their life
together living east of Forest City until 1994, at which time they moved
to their current home southwest of Thompson.
Danny had an immense love for farming, experiencing all that a life tied
to agriculture has to offer, enjoying the challenges that each new day
provided. An avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan, Danny had been able
to more recently attend several games with Jeff and Brad, an occasion he
looked so forward to that he insisted on being at the stadium at least
three hours before anything started to ensure he missed nothing.
Danny had a knack for fixing things, whether it be a piece of farm
equipment or the restoration of old tractors and cars. There wasn't much
to be found that he couldn't repair.
Traveling had also become a hobby that Danny took great pleasure in.
Whether it was a cross-country camping trip or a few hours away to meet
with his sons and their family/friends, Danny loved being able to spend
time with Kathy even if it was debating about how to get to where they
needed to go after one of them (her name was the shortcut queen) had
given a wrong direction 50 miles back.
Sadly, Danny and Kathy had several travel plans, along with many other
future endeavors, that were cut short. However, he leaves us knowing
that the years he did have were spent with a loving wife, two sons he
raised well and a wealth of family and friends who cared a great deal
for him.
Danny is survived by his wife Kathy of 34 years; two sons, Brad of
Janesville, Minn., and Jeff and his wife, Beth, of Elk River, Minn.; his
mother, Mary Trappe of Northwood; a sister Kathy Price and husband
Brian; a brother Paul Leuwerke; and numerous nieces, nephews, and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis, and brother, Greg.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA 50436, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 8 to June 9, 2011
Maurice Melvin Narveson
WWII
 MASON
CITY - Maurice Melvin Narveson, 95, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011, at
Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
He was born Aug. 13, 1915, in Forest City, to Ella (Akeson) and Nels
Narveson.
Maury graduated from Austin Minnesota High School. During high school he
enjoyed working as a pinsetter and assistant manager at the bowling
alley and was quite an exceptional bowler. He was an avid reader and had
read nearly every book in the Austin library before he graduated.
He married Georgina (Winkert) in Tulsa, Okla., on June 16, 1945. They
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary before Jeannie's death in
1995.
Maurice served in Italy during
World War II
as a chemical instructor. Following the service, he and Jeannie lived in
Chicago, Ill., for a few years. They then settled in Bloomington, Minn.,
and later moved to Edina. They were both employed at Honeywell in the
Minneapolis area. Maurice came to live at Good Shepherd in Mason City in
early 2009 to be near his closest family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie, four brothers: Richard,
Paul (Ethel), Norbert (Mona) and Howard Narveson, and one sister Ruth
(Donald) Gerdes.
He is survived by one brother, Clayton (Betty) Narveson of Maryville,
Tenn., many nephews and nieces, special nephew Gary (Susan) Gerdes of
Mason City, and best friends Ruth, Jim and Maggie Sobiech of
Bloomington, Minn., and Jim and Maggie Marino of New Brighton, Minn.
Maurice was a charming, witty, intelligent and wise soul, and he will be
dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, with service to follow
at 11 a.m. at Washburn McReavy Edina Funeral Chapel, 5000 W. 50th and
Highway 100, Edina, MN, 55436. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery, 3600
Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis.
Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 8400 France
Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55431, in memory of Maurice.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 8, 2011
Ronald L. Norris
MASON CITY - Ronald L. Norris, 69, of Mason City, Kensett, and most
recently of Tama, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at Good Shepherd Health
Center in Mason City.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at
Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City,
with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Inurnment will follow in the
Kensett Cemetery, Kensett.
Ronald was born on Sept. 20, 1941, to Walter T. Norris and Ida R. Norris
(Dreher). He was the brother of Thomas D. Norris, formerly of Minnesota,
and David A. Norris currently of Georgia.
After graduating from Mason City High School, he enlisted with the
Marines and served his country.
He was married to Doris and they had two children, Michelle and Randy.
Later, he was married to LaDonna and they lived in Kensett.
Ron will fondly be remembered for his enjoyment of collecting antiques
and knowledge of cars.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to prostate cancer research.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 8, 2011
Judy Renee Petersen
GREENE - Judy Renee Petersen, 36, of Greene, died Saturday, June 4,
2011.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter
Lutheran Church, 324 East Traer St., Greene, IA 50636.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 8, 2011
Gloria Rochleau
ALGONA - Gloria Rochleau, 81, of Algona, died on Monday, June 6,
2011, at Good Samaritan Society-Algona.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 9, at Trinity Lutheran
Church in Algona at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Steven Turner officiating.
Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery - Algona.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral
Services in Algona.
Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 8, 2011
MaeFerne Wenzel
BELMOND - MaeFerne Wenzel, 80 of Belmond, died unexpectedly Sunday,
June 5 , 2011, at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, at 10 a.m., at the
Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond. The Rev. David DeKuiper will
be officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Andrews Funeral Home
and one hour prior to the services at church Friday.
Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander. Memorials may be
directed to the family or the donor's choice.
MaeFerne Janssen, the daughter of Herman and Blanche (Kieslich) Janssen,
was born May 26, 1931, in Richland Township, five miles west of Chapin.
She grew up and was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Reformed Church,
Sheffield, and later became a member of the church in her teen years.
MaeFerne attended rural school Pleasantview No. 8 Township School before
attending Chapin High School.
She was united in marriage to Fred J. Wenzel, on Feb. 12, 1950, at the
Reformed Church Parsonage in Alexander. The couple's union was blessed
with six children including Caroline, Leland, Loren, Carlene, Craig, and
Merlin who passed away in his infancy.
MaeFerne and her husband Fred farmed and raised their family for many
years east of Belmond, where MaeFerne was an integral partner in the
farming operations assisting with the raising of the livestock,
operating the machinery and working side by side with Fred in many of
the farming tasks. She was a life long homemaker, devoted wife and
nurturing and loving mother and grandmother. She had worked outside the
home as well for a number of years in the Mellow Maid Cafe in Belmond
and was employed for nine and one-half years at the Belmond Health Care
Center, Belmond.
Following retirement from full time farming in 1980, MaeFerne and Fred
moved into the town of Belmond, where they enjoyed their many years
together surrounded by the many activities and occasions that involved
times with their families. MaeFerne also continued to pursue her
wonderful skills and hobbies of embroidering beautiful hand-crafted
towels, rag rugs, and blankets. Countless hours, patience and loving
hands were spent in this favorite past time.
MaeFerne and Fred also enjoyed travels to visit relatives in Oklahoma,
Wisconsin and various other places, as well as, Sunday afternoon tours
of the countryside. If you saw one of the couple out and about, you
would almost always find the other nearby as they were a very close
tandem. MaeFerne also was fond of animals, especially her cats.
MaeFerne will be remembered for her delicious baking and culinary
skills. He children and grandchildren will miss her famous "Yucky Cake",
which they titled it, with a bit of humor as it truly was quite
delicious. They will miss her "House Specialty" and her frosted graham
crackers and various other delights. All who knew her will also miss her
soft personality, her warm smile, heart warming giggle and the magnetic
twinkle in her eyes.
MaeFerne's memory will live on in the hearts and minds of her surviving
family, including her children: Caroline (John) Menke, Garner, Leland
(Jeanette) Wenzel, Dows, Loren (Laura) Wenzel, Belmond, Carlene (Joe)
Spitler, Belmond, and Craig (Kim) Wenzel, Kanawha; her siblings, Harry
(Kathryn) Janssen, Waverly, Walter (Pearl) Janssen, Iowa Falls, Clyde
(Kathy) Janssen, Mason City, Ralph (Jan) Janssen, Altus, Okla, Rebecca
(Ray) Ellingston), Belmond, and Margaret (Kae) Meyers, Altus, Okla.; 11
grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews, as well as, other extended family and friends. Also surviving
are MaeFerne's in-laws Cathryn Tabert, Osage, Mary (Tony) Savante, Mason
City, George (Mildred) Wenzel and Lily Dippel, all of Belmond, James
(Joyce) Wenzel and Robert (Caroline) Wenzel, all of Alexander, Gladys
(Chuck) Van Cura, Lakefield, Minn., and Phyllis (Donavan) Ash, Grundy
Center.
MaeFerne was preceded in death by her parents, son Merlin on Feb. 4,
1954, three grandchildren, Abbie, Dusty, and Afton, brother Harvey and
his wife, Hope, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fred and Grace
Wenzel.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, IA 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 8, 2011
Iva J. Willert
LAKE MILLS - Iva J. Willert, 91 of Lake Mills died Tuesday, June 7,
2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the
Lake Mills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Erich
Hoeft officiating. Burial will take place in the Lake Mills Synod
Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, June 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral
Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills. and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the Lake Mills Synod Lutheran Church
Cemetery Fund.
You can contact the family with online condolences at
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com,
641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 8 to June 9, 2011
Posted on 8 June 2011
Alvina Brandt
WODEN - Alvina Brandt, 90, of Woden died Wednesday (June 8, 2011) at
the Titonka Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran
Church northeast of Titonka. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the
church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Ivan W. Meyer
LATIMER - Ivan W. Meyer, 86, of Latimer died Wednesday June 8, 2011,
at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Services are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in
Latimer, 641-579-6278.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Harold Norby
NORA SPRINGS - Harold Norby, 86, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at his
home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, at the First
United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev.
Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating.
Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, with full military
honors conducted by members of the American Legion H.D.S. Post 449.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Sheckler Colonial
Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
www.colonialchapels.com,
641-749-2210.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Gertrude A. Oeltjenbruns
MASON CITY - Gertrude A. Oeltjenbruns, 98, of Mason City died
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the IOOF Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Grace
United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., with the Rev. Keith Scott
officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Memorials may be directed to the Gertrude A. Oeltjenbruns Memorial Fund
in care of the family.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-0924. Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Idah Quigley
CHARLES CITY - Idah Quigley, 86, of Charles City died Wednesday, June
8, 2011, at Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles
City, 641-228-2323,
www.hauserfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Ruth Ann Scholl
MASON CITY - Ruth Ann Scholl, 81, of Mason City died Tuesday, June 7,
2011, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ruth Ann Scholl
memorial fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Alice Waters
 CEDAR
FALLS - Alice Waters, 86, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Charles City,
died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar
Falls.
Funeral services for Alice Waters will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
June 13, at Trinity United Methodist Church. 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 3-6
p.m. Sunday, and Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.
Betty Alice Nielsen Waters was born Feb. 28, 1925, at Mason City, the
daughter of Niels and Johanne (Jakobsen) Nielsen. She graduated from
Mason City High School in 1943.
On Nov. 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Merle Waters. They moved
to Charles City where they ran the State Farm Insurance office. She also
worked for Northwestern Bell. Alice was a member of the Trinity United
Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also
taught infant swimming at the YMCA.
Alice enjoyed needlework, family vacations and sharing life's
experiences with everyone. Her home and yard will always be remembered
as favorite gathering places for all the neighborhood children.
Living family members include four children, David (Linda) Waters of
Northwood, Barb Waters of Cedar Falls, Kevin Waters of Cedar Falls and
Jim (Stacey) Waters of Granger; five grandchildren, Michelle (Tim)
Ritzert, Christina (Phillip) Rice, Mike Waters, Nathan Waters and Erica
Waters; four great-grandchildren, Alex and Ben Ritzert and Zoey and
Hayden Rice; a brother, Paul (Marie) Nielsen of Mason City; and a
sister, Edie (Bruce) Meeker of Mason City. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband on Oct. 26, 1996; and a brother, Dane Nielsen.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601
Milwaukee St., Charles City, IA 50616.
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 June 9, 2011
Gerald "Jerry" Yezek
MANLY - Gerald "Jerry" Yezek, 63, of 405 N. Broadway, died Thursday,
Feb. 10, 2011, at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the Manly
Cemetery, Manly, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating.
Jerry is survived by his daughters, Tracy (Harold) Van Sabben,
Carpenter, and Kristie (Kyle Jensen) Yezek, Osage,grandchildren Ashlynn,
Jayme and Emmalee Van Sabben, Ethen, Alyssa and Kaileigh Gerdes,
Maddisen Mausenhund; siblings Dean (Ann) Yezek, Manly, and June (Joe
Brennan) Arickx, Osage; aunts and uncles Marilyn (Gene) Urbany,
Bernadette (Vern) Smith, Vern "Buster" (Floris) Yezek; nephews Jeff
Yezek and Joe (Donna) Yezek, and Brandon (Katie) Arickx; along with
other relatives and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and niece, Laura Marie Arickx.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, IA 50456, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 9, 2011
Posted on 9 June 2011
Alace L. Bohnsack
MASON CITY - Alace L. Bohnsack, 89, of Mason City died Thursday, June
9, 2011, at her home.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
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.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 10, 2011
Alvina Brandt
 WODEN
- Alvina Brandt, 90, of Woden died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the
Titonka Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 11, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church northeast of Titonka. Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the
church.
Alvina Sophia Brandt, the daughter of Nicholas and Charlotte (Geisking)
Heesch, was born April 7, 1921, in Titonka. She was baptized and
confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a graduate of Titonka High
School. On April 17, 1940, she was united in marriage to Irvin Brandt at
Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka. They made their home on a farm
located between Titonka and Woden and farmed for 36 years. They had one
daughter, Carmen Marie.
Alvina loved to help people and so she received her LPN license and
worked at the Blue Earth Nursing Home and Titonka Care Center. She was a
lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Alvina cherished spending
time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. Her hobbies
included cooking, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and circle the word.
Alvina is survived by her daughter, Carmen (Collin) Fjetland of Woden;
three grandchildren: Coke (Shari) Fjetland of Emmetsburg, Crystal (Chad)
Anderson of Mankato, Minn., and Cory (Stacie) Fjetland of Emmetsburg;
seven great-grandchildren: Drew Humphrey, Ashley Fjetland, Alexandra
Fjetland, Caleb Fjetland, Sophia Fjetland and Carsen and Conner Fjetland;
two brothers, Virgil Heesch of St. Cloud, Minn., and Buddy (Marilyn)
Heesch of Titonka; and several nieces and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Charlotte;
husband, Irvin; brother, Melbourne; sister, Wilma; and
great-granddaughter, Calista in infancy.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 10, 2011
Roberta J. Jones
MASON CITY -Roberta J. Jones, 69, of Mason City died Thursday, June
9, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
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.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 10, 2011
Ivan W. Meyer
LATIMER - Ivan W. Meyer, 86, of Latimer died Wednesday June 8, 2011,
at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the
Immanuel United Church of Christ, 204 E. South St., Latimer. Pastor Art
Zewert and Pastor Linda Myren will officiate.
There will be no viewing; the body has been cremated. Inurnment will
take place in the Marion Center Cemetery near Latimer.
Friends may call on the family an hour prior to services at the church
on Saturday.
Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. Latimer is in charge of arrangements.
Dugger Funeral Home, 641-579-6278.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 10, 2011
Harold James Norby
U.S. Army WWII
 NORA
SPRINGS - Harold James Norby, 86, of 1016 S. Hooker, Nora Springs, died
Tuesday June 7, 2011, at his home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, at the First United
Methodist Church, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse
officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, with
military honors provided by American Legion H.D.S. Post 449, Nora
Springs.
Visitation was held Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Sheckler Colonial
Chapel, Nora Springs, and will also take place one hour before the
service on Friday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Harold
James Norby memorial fund.
Harold was born Jan. 3, 1925, in Rudd, Iowa, the son of Tillman and Gea
(Field) Norby. He attended country school in rural Rudd, graduating from
Rudd High School in 1943. Following high school he entered the U.S.
Army Air
Force during
WWII
serving as staff sergeant with the 493rd Bombardment Group-15th as a
ball turret gunner in B17 bombers based in Italy. He was discharged in
1945 and was awarded the Air Medal, two Oak Leaf Clusters and five
Bronze Stars.
Harold married Roberta Ethington on Sept. 14, 1947, in Bethany, Mo. They
farmed in the rural Osage, Rockford and Nora Springs areas.
An avid horseman, Harold loved raising, training and driving ponies. He
and his wife, Roberta, and their dog Sam were participants in numerous
parades in the North Iowa and Southern Minnesota areas. They also hosted
annual spring and fall wagon trains from their Nora Springs acreage to
Rock Falls. Last fall Harold fulfilled a long-time wish and added a
miniature horse, Big Bud, to the farm. On Saturday he had just purchased
a team of Blue Roan miniature horses and a miniature donkey as well.
Harold also enjoyed spending his time woodworking and had built several
wagons for his ponies. He loved working on projects for his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, making each of them a
personalized bulletin board, as well as many book cases and toy boxes.
Harold is survived by his three daughters, Linda Streb Hoover and her
husband, Ed, Iowa City, Deb O'Banion and her husband, Duane, Nora
Springs, and Robin Wagner, Mason City; five grandchildren: Emily
O'Banion, Sarah O'Banion, Matthew O'Banion, Jessica Streb Flannery and
Rachel Evenson; five great-grandchildren: Cory Flannery, Liam Flannery,
Elleigh Flannery, Devon Wagner and Sierra Evenson; two brothers: John
Norby and his wife, Bonnie, Osage, and Raymond Norby and his wife,
Nancy, Rudd; sister-in-law Marvelle Ethington Squier, Rudd; and several
nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his animal companions, Buddy
and Putsy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Roberta; brother Robert
Norby and his wife, Doris; brother-in-laws Gayle Ethington and Eldon
Ethington and sister-in-laws Shirley Page and Eileene Muller.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 110 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa;
641-749-2210;
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 10, 2011
Jack Nutton
MASON CITY - Jack Nutton, 92, of Mason City died Thursday, June 9,
2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
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.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 10, 2011
Gertrude A. Oeltjenbruns
 MASON
CITY - Gertrude A. Oeltjenbruns, 98, of Mason City died Tuesday, June 7,
2011, at the IOOF Home.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Grace
United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W., with Rev. Keith Scott
officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be
directed to the Gertrude A. Oeltjenbruns Memorial Fund in care of the
family.
Gertrude was born Dec. 12, 1912, in Ackley, the daughter of Pete and
Martha (Bodde) Kramer. She attended school in Leonard and Little Falls,
Minn. She was united in marriage to George W. Oeltjenbruns on April 28,
1932, in Owatonna, Minn., and to this union came seven children.
Gertrude enjoyed bowling in her younger years and playing cards at Grant
Village. She was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Gertrude is survived by her children, Kenneth (Elaine) Oeltjenbruns,
Lauretta Radcliff, Harlan (Marge) Oeltjenbruns, Larry (Judy)
Oeltjenbruns, Marge Lerdon, Keith (Julie) Oeltjenbruns; 16
grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; and son,
Duane Oeltjenbruns.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-0924.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 10, 2011
Idah Quigley
CHARLES CITY - Idah Quigley, 86, of Charles City died Wednesday, June
8, 2011, at Ninth Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Hauser
Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City Tuesday from
10 a.m. until service time.
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 June 9 to June 10, 2011
Ruth Ann Scholl
 MASON
CITY - Ruth Ann Scholl, 81, of Mason City died unexpectedly on Tuesday,
June 7, 2011, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Don Preston
of Manly Bethel United Methodist Church officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Friday, June 10, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers memorials may be directed to the Ruth Ann Scholl memorial fund
in care of the family.
Ruth Ann Scholl was born Jan. 28, 1930, in rural Mason City, the
daughter of Wayne and Ruth (Wharam) Coe. She grew up in the rural Mason
City area. After graduating high school, she attended Mason City Junior
College and became a
teacher.
She taught school in Milford and Swaledale, until starting a family in
1954. On May 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to Henry F. Scholl in
Colorado Springs, Colo. In 1957 they built a new home in Mason City
where Ruth has lived ever since. The couple was blessed with four
children, Kevin, Tim, Cindy and the youngest Susan who passed away in
2004. Ruth's husband died in a construction accident on Sept. 14, 1961.
Left with the burden of raising four small children and a mountain of
bills to pay, she didn't let that get her down. Being the hardworking,
strong and determined woman she was, she took many different jobs
through the years to support her family all on her own, which was very
difficult for a single mother in that day and age. None of her family
ever went without and she still had a heart of gold. She worked at
Decker's Packing Plant from 1970 until her retirement in 1984.
Being the devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend she was, her
children, her friends and anyone who knew her, loved and respected her
deeply. Everyone was welcome in the Scholl household and many kids often
called her Mom, and some still do to this day.
Her smile would warm the room and your heart too. She loved to cook and
always had something going on in the kitchen. She really loved cooking
for someone and for family holidays. Many of her recipes will be missed.
Ruth also loved to play cards and was always ready for a game. She also
loved to play bingo - she never won much, but loved to play anyway. The
world lost an amazing woman on Tuesday, but heaven gained a perfect
angel.
Ruth's memory will live on in the hearts of her surviving family, Cindy
and husband, Larry Roberts, Kevin Scholl and Tim Scholl, all of Mason
City; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings Dwayne Coe of
Mason City, Jim Coe of Parkers Prairie, Minn., and Elda Theilen of
Rockford; sisters-in-law Mrytle Coe and Margaret Coe both of Mason City;
numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Susan Scholl in
2004; parents; and brothers Keith Coe, Dick Coe and Ellis Coe.
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.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 10, 2011
Kenneth Harley Seward
 NORA
SPRINGS - Kenneth Harley Seward 93, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the
Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the
First United Methodist Church, 202 North Hawkeye, with the Rev. Wendy
Johannesen officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason
City.
Visitation will be held today, June 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
Kenneth Harley Seward was born Feb. 8, 1918, in Greene, the son of
Harley Edgar and Iva Sylvia (Tucker) Seward. He graduated from Mason
City High School. After high school he started his career in auto body
repair. He owned and operated Seward Auto Body in Nora Springs. On April
15, 1939, he was united in marriage to Jane McDermott; to this union two
children were born.
Kenneth loved spending time with his family. He had a wonderful talent
in auto body repair and loved his job. Kenneth enjoyed dancing with Jane
at the Surf Ballroom, polka music, cooking and gardening - especially
taking care of his tomatoes and rhubarb! He was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, Nora Springs.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Richard (Marilyn) Seward, Santee,
Calif.; daughter-in-law Pamela Seward, Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren,
Victoria, Richard, T.J., Jamie and Brian Seward; one great-grandchild,
Ciara Seward; sister-in-law Nancy Price and brother-in-law Bill Rapelje;
along with other relatives and friends.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane Seward; son John
Seward; and sisters Bea Ellis and Edna Hinman.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, IA 50458;
641-749-2210;
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on June 10, 2011
Iva J. Willert
 LAKE
MILLS - Iva J. Willert, 91, of Lake Mills, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011,
at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the
Lake Mills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Erich
Hoeft officiating. Burial will take place in the Lake Mills Synod
Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Mittelstadt
Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour
prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the Lake Mills Synod Lutheran Church
Cemetery Fund.
Iva Junore Willert was born on March 11, 1920, in Worth County, Iowa, to
Edwin and Hilda (Troe) Hagen. She was baptized and confirmed at the
rural Somber Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Iva married Carl Willert on Feb. 24, 1946, at the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Lake Mills. Iva and Carl farmed around this area for many
years before they moved into Lake Mills. Iva worked at Compact
Industries for 11 years and then was the first cook for the congregate
meals program, where she cooked delicious lunches for much of that 11
years.
Iva enjoyed vegetable gardening and her flower beds. She was very active
at the Lake Mills Evangelical Lutheran Church and with the ladies aid.
She was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary in Lake Mills.
Following her retirement, Iva took some painting classes which really
started her passion for oil painting. Iva enjoyed making oil paintings
for her family. She and Carl also spent time making crafts, taking both
the paintings and crafts to shows around the state.
Iva is survived by her three children: Ruth Furness of Lake Mills, Amy
Tweed of Albany, N.Y., and Edward (Deb) Willert of Shell Rock; seven
granddaughters: Jody (Glenn) Thada of Garner, Cathy (Randy) Jensen of
Harlan, Debbie Willert of Metairie, La., Karla (Pat) McKilligan of
Waterloo, Teresa Moore and fiancé Bill, of Stout, Staci Willert and
fiancé Greg of North Liberty, and Erin (Eric) Wood of Albany, N.Y.; two
step-granddaughters: Lori (Eric) Risius of Hampton, Ill., and Mindy
Hauser of Nashua; 16 great-grandchildren: Danielle (Cory) Graham of
Garner, Jeremy Schulze of Mason City, Josh (Heather) Schulze of Clear
Lake, Andrew Jensen and Victoria Jensen of Harlan, Taylor (Kenny)
McClelland of San Diego, Calif., Christian Chapman and Connor Chapman of
Baton Rouge, La., Ryan (Heather) Richard of Cedar Falls, Danny (Myranda)
Richard of Waterloo, David Moore of Afghanistan, Jade Moore and Josie
Moore of Washburn, Macayla Willert of Waterloo, and Kirstin Wood and
Hailey Wood of Albany, N.Y.; and two step-great-grandsons: Jack Risius
and Will Risius of Hampton, Ill.
She is also survived by nine great-great-grandchildren: Morgan, Jared,
Trevor and Kyle Graham, Scyler Schulze, Ellie and Brook Schulze, Reagan
Richard and Riley Richard; a sister, Marilyn Stevens of White Bear Lake,
Minn.; brothers, Lyle (MaryLou) Hagen of Cedar Falls, David (Helen)
Hagen of Charles City, and Ervin (Linda) Hagen, of Osage;
sisters-in-law, Ruby Hagen of Ragley, La., Ardella Hagen of Northwood,
Agnes Thompson of Cambridge, Minn., Irine Peterson of Thompson, and Emma
Knapper of Thompson; and many nieces and nephews.
Iva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl, in 2007;
daughter Barbara; two sons-in-law, Jerry Furness and Vince Tweed; a
sister Elaine Olson; and three brothers, Leo, Clarion and Merle Hagen.
You can contact the family with online condolences at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com,
641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 8 to June 10, 2011
Gerald "Jerry" Yezek
MANLY - Gerald "Jerry" Yezek, 63, of 405 N. Broadway, died Thursday,
Feb. 10, 2011, at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the Manly
Cemetery, Manly, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating.
Jerry is survived by his daughters, Tracy (Harold) Van Sabben,
Carpenter, and Kristie (Kyle Jensen) Yezek, Osage,grandchildren Ashlynn,
Jayme and Emmalee Van Sabben, Ethen, Alyssa and Kaileigh Gerdes,
Maddisen Mausenhund; siblings Dean (Ann) Yezek, Manly, and June (Joe
Brennan) Arickx, Osage; aunts and uncles Marilyn (Gene) Urbany,
Bernadette (Vern) Smith, Vern "Buster" (Floris) Yezek; nephews Jeff
Yezek and Joe (Donna) Yezek, and Brandon (Katie) Arickx; along with
other relatives and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and niece, Laura Marie Arickx.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, IA 50456, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 10, 2011
Posted on 10 June 2011
by Marie Thompson
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