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Patrick R. "Pat" Balek MASON CITY - Patrick R. "Pat" Balek, 62, of Mason City, passed away
Sunday, June 19, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Published in Globe Gazette on June 21, 2011 John Erickson BELMOND - John Erickson, 45, of Belmond, died Sunday, June 19, 2011,
at the Belmond Medical Center. Addison Piper Miller GARNER - Addison Piper Miller, infant daughter of Paul and Amy Miller
of Garner, was born silently Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Mercy Medical
Center- North Iowa in Mason City. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www. cataldofuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette on June 21, 2011 Donna R. Nelson LELAND - Donna R. Nelson, 77, peacefully passed away Friday, June 17,
2011, in her home in Lakeville, Minn. Grace Ann Nielsen GREENE - Grace Ann Nielsen, 91, of Greene, died Sunday, June, 19,
2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. Published in Globe Gazette from June 20 to June 21, 2011 Catherine Mae (Jones) Opkis
A funeral service for Catherine will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, with Pastor Gary Gonnerman of the St. Ansgar Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the chapel. Should friends desire, memorial contributions should be made to the Cerro Gordo County Humane Society in her memory. Catherine Mae (Jones) Opkis was born on Jan. 27, 1919, in Charles City, Cedar Township, Floyd County, the daughter of Charles and Cora (Meyers) Jones. Catherine attended rural school to the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to Everett Opkis, and to this union they were blessed with one son, Allen. Everett and Catherine farmed in the London, and Meltonville area all their life. Catherine enjoyed her flowers, music, small children when they came to visit the residents at the Lutheran Retirement Home, birds, gardening, loved participating in all the activities at the Lutheran Retirement Home especially ceramics where she won numerous blue ribbons at the Worth County Fair, and bingo. Catherine had a great love for animals, and she loved raising goats, orphaned lambs, and dogs. Catherine also loved to cook and watch TV, especially watching "The Price Is Right." Catherine was a wonderful kind, and caring woman. She attended the Otranto Community Church in Otranto. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved dog Corky; sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, as well as many other extended family members and friends. Catherine will be missed by all. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Everett who died on Jan. 7, 1988, her son Allen who died on Nov. 15, 2007; her brothers, Cecil, Dean, Art, and Gordon Jones; and her sister, Helen Crane. Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com. Published in Globe Gazette on June 21, 2011 Marsha E. Paske BROOKLYN, N. Y. - Marsha E. Paske, 58, of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of
Mason City, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2011, at
Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., from complication of pneumonia. Published in Globe Gazette on June 21, 2011 Jannethe E. Solyst LELAND - Jannethe E. Solyst, 104, of Leland, died Saturday, June 18,
2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City. Published in Globe Gazette from June 19 to June 21, 2011 Posted on 21 June 2011 Patrick R. "Pat" Balek
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Roger Katz, the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka as Con-Celebrants. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association. Visitation will be held tonight, Wednesday evening, June 22, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 4-7 p.m. where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Patrick R. Balek Memorial Fund. Patrick Ray Balek was born on Feb. 12, 1949, in Mason City, the son of Leonard and Ruth C. (Stork) Balek. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School. Following graduation, Pat was inducted into the United States Army where he honorably and faithfully served his country in Korea during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1972. On April 26, 1969, Pat was united in marriage to Marsha Andersen in Mason City; this union would be blessed with three children. For a few years Pat owned and operated "Pat's Gulf", a gas station in Mason City. He then began working for the Milwaukee Railroad, where he worked for nearly 25 years until his retirement. Pat also had a hobby shop where he worked on many cars over the years. He loved spending time out in the shop and spent countless hours visiting with his friends or working in his restored 1962 Chevy Corvette. Pat also enjoyed woodworking, deer hunting, target shooting, camping and fishing. He was quite the handyman and was always working on a remodeling project around the house. For many years Pat donated his hair to "Locks of Love" and gave blood whenever he had an opportunity. Pat cherished every moment he was able to spend with his family. He delighted in taking Marsha to the Knight of Columbus on Friday evenings for their fish fries and loved ever moment he was able to spend with his grandchildren; Pat shared a very special bond with his grandson, Tyler. Those grateful in sharing in Pat's life are his wife, Marsha, Mason City; his three children, Brenda (Eric) Abundis, Plymouth, Christopher (Nicole Bengtson) Balek, Mason City, and Mike (Danelle Stadtlander) Balek, Mason City; his grandchildren, Tyler Abundis, Keelie Balek, Kayden Balek, Isabelle Balek, Ellie Balek, and Gunner Balek; his sibling, Mike (Judi) Balek, Sacramento, Calif., Becky (Lloyd) Knutson, Albert Lea, Minn., and Jenny Ann (Robert) Speakar, Mason City; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marla Gaubatz; several aunts and uncles; and many friends. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 21 to June 22, 2011
Jean Brouwer
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., today, Wednesday, June 22, at First United Methodist Church in Sheffield with Pastor Janet Reickhoff-Faris presiding. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Edna R. Eberline
According to her wishes, Edna was cremated. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at the First Baptist Church in Osage with Pastor Paul Brown officiating. Inurnment will be at the Wayne Cemetery in McIntire, Iowa. Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the church. Edna was born June 20, 1931, in Gibbstown, N. J., the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Wright) Stackhouse. She attended high school in Barnesboro, N.J. She was united in marriage to Samuel Eberline on Aug. 10, 1951, in Orange County, Calif. They lived in California until the winter of 1956 when they moved to a farm near McIntire. After Sam's death in 1975, Edna moved to Osage where she was employed at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital. She retired from the hospital after 17 years. Edna was a member of the United Methodist Church in McIntire. She enjoyed sewing, baking, canning, reading, shopping, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family. Edna is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Roger) Loden of Osage, and their daughter, Dena (Joe) King, of Osage; her daughter, Shirley Thome of Mount Joy, Pa., and her children, Joshua (Heather Reisinger) Thome of Elizabethtown, Pa., Jayme (Robert) Thome-Murch of Mount Joy, Pa., Mandy (Jesse) Lentz of York, Pa., John Thome of Mount Joy, Pa., Shane Thome, serving in Iraq, Nicholas Thome of Mount Joy, Pa.; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bob (Pat) Stackhouse of Riverside, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam; two sisters, Martha and Dorothy; and six brothers, Ray, Bill, Frank, Charlie, Ron and Joe. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on June 22, 2011 John R. Erickson BELMOND - John R. Erickson, 45, of Belmond died Sunday, June 19,
2011, at the Belmond Medical Center. Charles F. Holmes MASON CITY - Charles F. Holmes, 80, of 1323 S. Virginia, Mason City,
died Tuesday morning, June 21, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient
Unit. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401-3904, 641-423-8676. Published in Globe Gazette on June 22, 2011 Dale Katz MASON CITY - Dale Katz, 73, of 19 12th St. S.W., Mason City, died
Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his home. Published in Globe Gazette on June 22, 2011 Grace Ann Nielsen
Memorial services will be held 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, June 22, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First Street, Greene, with Rev. Gary Hatcher, St. Peter Lutheran Church presiding. Inurnment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, at a later date. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today at the Funeral Chapel. Those wishing to express their sympathy may send memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Greene in Grace's memory. Grace Ann Olson was born at Hudson, Iowa, in Black Hawk County, on March 24, 1920, a daughter of Emil and Lydia (McCurdy) Olson. Grace spent her childhood and early years in the Hudson and Reinbeck vicinities. She attended the Zaneta District School through the fifth grade, the Reinbeck Community High School until her family moved to Eagle Center, southwest of Hudson. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, Eagle Center, in May 1938. Grace was baptized and confirmed April 19, 1935, by the Rev. H.W. Seifkes at St. John's American Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Grace was united in marriage to Harold H. Nielsen of Cedar Falls Sept. 29, 1938, at St. John's American Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls by the Rev. Arthur Holm. They lived in Cedar Falls in the home they purchased until November 1942, when they moved to the farm west of Greene, in the Bristow-Aredale area where they farmed for 23 years before moving into their home in Greene in November 1965. Harold H. Nielsen passed away April 20, 1977. Grace was employed at Dralles Department Store for 25 years before her retirement in 1981. She became a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Greene in 1943, where she had been a faithful and active member, serving on the church council, chair of the education board, and chair of the missionary committee for several years, she served on the altar guild and was active in the church women's organizations, serving on various committees and boards. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in Bristow chapter No. 506 in 1961. She enjoyed cooking and baking, socializing with family and friends, figuring crossword puzzles and scrapbooking. Harold and Grace were parents of three daughters: Garnetta Ann (Phil) Snyder, Tripoli; Leanne Lydia (Robert) Butzlaff, Indio, Calif.; Juliene Kay (Martin) Bramer, Greene; proud grandparents of eight grandchildren: Stacey Ann Snyder, Dawn Marie Snyder, Allyson Kaye (Bruce) Mueller, Troy Linn Butzlaff, Trent Lee (Kathy) Butzlaff, Michael Lyn (Erica) Bramer, Jeffrey Harold (Dana) Bramer and Matthew Jon (Cricket) Bramer; 20 great grandchildren: Joel Conrad Butzlaff, Paige Deanne Butzlaff, Aimee Suzanne Butzlaff, Dustin James Bramer, Kyle Bramer, Erica Ann Newbrough, Austin Newbrough, Megan Newbrough, Grace Elizabeth Bramer, Ainsley Allison Bramer, Ryan Michael Bramer, Trent Andrew Butzlaff, Jared Michael Butzlaff, Sierra Marie Chapman, David Logan Chapman, Conner Blake Mueller, Cameron Charles Mueller, Cade Parker Mueller; Madelyn Jordan Bramer, Colin David Bramer; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Leslie Olson, sisters, Viola Bedard and Isla Wellmann and son-in-law, Phil M. Snyder. Arrangements entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel,519 N. First St., Greene, IA, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 20 to June 22, 2011 Gertrude "Gert" (Meyers) Pruisman BELMOND - Gertrude "Gert" (Meyers) Pruisman, 95, of Belmond, most
recently a resident of the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, died
Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Posted on 22 June 2011 June Bell Allen CLARION - June Bell Allen, 96, of Cooper City, Fla.,
died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233. Published in Globe Gazette on June 23, 2011 Lawrence J. Badje BUFFALO CENTER -Lawrence J. Badje, 79, of Buffalo
Cente, died at his home in Buffalo Center on June 22, 2011. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858. Published in Globe Gazette on June 23, 2011 John R. Erickson
Memorial services for John R. Erickson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation for John R. Erickson was held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. There will be no viewing. Memorials may be made in John R. Erickson's name toward his children's, Amber and Logan, education. John Robert, the son of Jerry and JoAnne Andrich Erickson, was born March 23, 1966, in Fort Dodge. John grew up in Fort Dodge, where he attended school. He moved to Belmond in 1984 and graduated from Belmond High School in 1985. John began working for the Eaton Corp. in 1988. John was united in marriage to Dulcie Kruszka on April 11, 1992, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. The couple made their home in Belmond where John continued working for Eaton. John and Dulcie were blessed with two children, Amber and Logan. John is remembered as being as avid sports fan and a devoted father and husband. When it came to his teams, John was never at a loss for team apparel. Whether it was Boston Celtics, Minnesota Vikings, Iowa State Cyclones, USC Trojans, Belmond-Klemme Cheer Squad or any of Amber and Logan's teams, he was a well-dressed fan. Amber and Logan completed John and Dulcie's world. John's kids meant the world to him and he would never miss any of their activities no matter what. He enjoyed golfing at the Belmond Country Club. John belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, where he served in several capacities. John is survived by his wife, Dulcie; kids, Amber and Logan, at home; mother, JoAnne and her fiancé, Verlyn; father, Jerry and his wife, Laura; grandmother, Margaret Hasty; grandfather, Andy Andrich; mother and father-in-law, Alan and Candice Kruszka; Dulcie's grandmothers, Avonelle Glasbrenner and Helen Kruszka; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ethan and Nicki, Erika and Rob, Courtney and Ryan, Quinten and Rochelle, Jordan; step-sisters, Brandy and Tyler, Courtney and Mark; numerous other aunt, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and a host of friends. Last but not least a faithful pet dog, Bruiser. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-3248. Published in Globe Gazette from June 21 to June 23, 2011 Charles R. "Chuck" Hahn DES MOINES - Charles R. "Chuck" Hahn, 63, passed away
Sunday, June 19, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after a
short battle with cancer. Survivors include: his mother, Lula Hahn, Mason City; son, Brian (Heather) Hahn of Kensett; brother, Jacob Hahn of Boulder, Colo.; sister, Sandra (Dan) Flugge of Mason City; brother, Michael (Bonnie) Hahn of Fargo, N.D.; long-time best friend, Bob Robson; and nephews, nieces and a great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister-in-law. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family at 664 10th St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Published in Globe Gazette on June 23, 2011 Charles F. Holmes
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 24, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. A gathering for family and friends will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and again one hour prior to services at the church. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Charles Frederick Holmes was born the youngest child of eight to Charles F. and Lucille Violet (Shea) Holmes in Mason City on Dec. 5, 1930. He was educated in the Mason City Community School System. On June 30, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lois Welch at the Wesley United Methodist Church. At the end of this month they would have been celebrating their 62nd year of marriage. To this union was born three children. For 30 years he was engaged as a mechanic at Decker's and later Armour Meat Packing plants. As a child he worked with his mother in her garden, which became a lifelong hobby. He worked in more gardens in Mason City than most people, even up until two weeks prior to his death. He was considered a master gardener who many referred to for his gardening advice. Another longtime activity was bowling, which he taught to his entire family. His additional hobbies included: basketball, football, horseshoes, and he was an active participant in front-yard volleyball games. Charles enjoyed tinkering in the garage on small engines. In his later years he very much loved to babysit the grand- and great grandchildren, often teaching them life's lessons. They lovingly called him "Pops." He and his family often traveled to Minnesota to fish and he was an avid hunter. Nothing was better than sitting on the porch and feeding the birds while watching and waving to passers-by. Those celebrating a life well lived include his wife, Lois; two children, son Jody and his wife Dixie Holmes, Mason City; and daughter Shellie and her husband Randy Knapp of Manly; three grandchildren, Travis (Amber) Knapp, Manly, David (Jessi) Holmes and Amber (Ray) Stearns, all of Mason City; and seven great-grandchildren, Michael, Mitchell, Jordynn, Jaidynn, Kathrine, Parker, and Mackenzie. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Charles Michael Holmes in 1967 at the age of 16; three brothers, Dale, William "Bill" and Gerald along with four sisters, Lucille White, Delores Abby, Charlotte Bartlett and Opal Livingston. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401-3904, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 22 to June 23, 2011 Dale Katz
To honor Dale's wishes, he has requested family and friends to dress in their favorite sports team attire and wear it with pride just as he always did! The family will greet friends Friday, June 24, from 4-7 p.m. There will be a scriptural wake held at 6:30 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, IA 50401. A private family graveside inurnment will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Dale Katz Memorial. Dale was born to Harold and Louise (Nugent) Katz on April 28, 1938. He attended and graduated from St. Joseph School in 1956. While in school he participated in baseball and basketball. After graduation he was drafted into the United States Army and served overseas until he was honorably discharged. Dale was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Johnson of New Hampton in July of 1961; to this union two sons were born, John and Paul, (referred to by Dale as No. 1 and No. 2). Dale worked for Oliver Tractor/White Farm Equipment in Charles City for more than 22 years until the plant closed. He began performing odd jobs at Hy-Cross Hatchery in Mason City and quickly worked his way up to manager. Dale's free time was spent with family and friends, camping, playing cards, bowling and working in his yard. On Nov. 9, 1990, his wife, Sandra, passed away. Dale was so blessed to have met and was united in marriage to Sandy Sue Rapp on March 10, 2000. Every day was a new adventure for them laughing and enjoying each other's company. Dale LOVED the Green Bay Packers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. He was an avid Nascar fan and looked forward to their yearly trips to the Knoxville Nationals. In nice weather, Dale and Sandy could always be found sitting on their deck enjoying a beverage and a fire. They spent Saturdays watching the "big game" with their friends at Sallee's. Over the years, many discussions were had and decisions were made "at the big table" under the shade tree in his yard. He loved spoiling his grandkids at Christmas, always having the best, most unique and usually the loudest gifts for them. He did the daily crossword puzzle and watched the Western channel every afternoon. He was an at-home Jeopardy champion, celebrating the right answer by saying, "it's common knowledge!" In his later years he could be seen around town driving his truck with his faithful companion Flash sitting on his lap, hanging out the window. He was the most generous son, husband, father, grandpa and friend to us all. He will live on forever in our hearts; we miss you. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sandy; son John and wife, Angie Katz, of Boise, Idaho, and their children Taylor Trealor, Colton and Danny Katz; son Paul and wife, Marcy Katz, of Mason City and their children Alyshia, Samuel and Kaylin Katz; daughter Bobbie Medlin of Nevada; along with numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, Harold and Louise, and first wife, Sandra. Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 22 to June 24, 2011 Lillian Locke IOWA FALLS - Lillian Locke, 96, of Iowa Falls, died
Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Marsha E. Paske BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Marsha E. Paske, 58, of Brooklyn,
N.Y., formerly of Mason City, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Methodist
Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., from complications of pneumonia. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-0924. Published in Globe Gazette from June 21 to June 24, 2011 Marlys Irene (Fahrmann) Picht IOWA FALLS - Marlys Irene (Fahrmann) Picht, 82, of
Iowa Falls died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Gertrude "Gert" (Meyers) Pruisman
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 First St. S.E. The Rev. Michael Druhl will be officiating. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery, Kanawha. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. The family suggests those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Gert's name consider Hospice of Wright County, the Belmond United Methodist Church or to their own choice. Gertrude was the second child of 14 children born to Henry H. and Florence (Gerdis) Meyers. She was born May 18, 1916, at Buffalo Center. When she was 4 years old her family moved to Titonka, Iowa. She attended Titonka Consolidated School and graduated with her class of 1935. On July 11, 1938, she married Frank Pruisman at the Methodist Church in Bethany, Mo. They made their home in Kanawha. To this union three children were born, Dean, Wilma and Lois. They moved to Goodell and then to Belmond, where she raised her family and has resided ever since. She was employed at the Belmond Bakery for 28 years. She was a beautiful seamstress, making most of her own clothes and those of her children. She loved to bake and is remembered for her lemon and banana cream pies and angel food cakes. She was a matriarch of her family, caring much about her own family and siblings. She was a warm and loving person. She always had a positive attitude - never spoke badly of anyone. She always said, "If you can't say something nice about someone don't say anything at all." She loved visits from all family members, would walk you to the door, saying, "Be sure to come back soon," and wave goodbye until you were out of sight. Her favorite food was ice cream. She and Frank would ride around town every night and had an ice cream cone before going home, and when we took her for a ride we also had to stop for ice cream and had to drive through main street before going back home. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, rarely missing a Sunday service. She was a member of the Rebecca Circle, willing to help at funerals, dinners, pie and ice cream socials on the 4th of July. She taught vacation Bible school and chaperoned at church camp in Okoboji. Her motto was , "Live one day at a time," and this was her favorite hymn. She move to the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond on Sept. 1, 2006, after dimentia made it impossible for her to stay in her own home. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dean & Marlys Pruisman, Mason City, Wilma & Keith Nuehring, Webster City, and Lois & Richard Eliason, Kanawha. Twelve grandchildren, Marlyn (Angela) Pruisman, Lyle (Debbie) Pruisman, Dan (Dawn) Pruisman, Jim Nuehring, Larry (Margaret) Nuehring, Andy (Jennie) Nuehring, Mark Nuehring, Mindy Henry (Jim Bensen), Phyllis (Randy) Jordanger, Peggy (Dennis) Dallman, Curtis (Deb) Eliason; 21 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Four sisters: Ida Mae Boyd, Shirley (Robert) Kvale, Thelma Pals and Ardis Quandt. One brothers, Merle (Marjorie) Meyers. Sister-in-law Arlene Meyers and brother-in-law John Just. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Pruisman, in 1998; twin great-granddaughters in infancy; four sisters, Helene Meyers, Ruth Steenblock, Amy Just and Geraldine Steenblock; four brothers, Harm Meyers, Lawrence Meyers, Allen Meyers and Henry Meyers; a cousin that resided with Frank and Gert, Larry Kramer; sisters-in-law, Minnie Meyers and Kathy Meyers; and brothers-in-law, Murland Steenblock, Bill Meyer, Ronald Steenblock, Orville Boyd and Gordon Quandt. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, IA, 641-444-4474. Published in Globe Gazette from June 20 to June 23, 2011 Elvie Leona Rose Reetz CHARLES CITY - Elvie Leona Rose Reetz, 96, of Charles
City died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center
in Charles City. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Health, 807 Fifth St. in Charles City on Friday, June 24, at 2 p.m. to celebrate Elvie's birthday. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette on June 23, 2011 Jannethe E. Solyst
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. Jannethe E. Solyst was born on March 4, 1907, in McCallsburg, the daughter of John E. and Minnie (Holm) Solyst. She was baptized in the Bethel Lutheran Church in McCallsburg. As a small child she moved with her family to Belmond, where she attended kindergarten. The family later moved to Forest City where she attended grade school and high school, graduating from Forest City High School. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. She continued her education at Waldorf College. Upon graduation, she attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., graduating with a BA Degree in English. She took additional business classes at Waldorf College and a library science course at the University of Minnesota. Jannethe taught in high schools in Minnesota and Iowa as a Drama Coach and Music Director. She coached plays, directed high school girls chorus and trained speech students. During World War II, she worked in Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis, Minn., where she held business positions in several places. Following her teaching career, she worked for a time at City Hall in Forest City. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was active in Circle and WELCA and belonged to the Twentieth Century Club in Forest City. Jannethe is survived by a sister, Wilma Belsheim of Leland; two brothers, Jalmer Solyst of Leland and Ephraim Solyst of Kerkhoven, Minn.; seven nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Holm, and a sister, Harriet. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette from June 19 to June 23, 2011 Kenneth Dale Stromley ST. ANSGAR - Kenneth Dale Stromley, 76, of St. Ansgar
died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his home. Steven Alan Thompson
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with the Rev. Linda Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar. Steven Alan Thompson was born Oct. 14, 1953, to Esther and Orville Thompson at Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Iowa. On Aug. 29, 1975, he married Peggy Polsdofer and together they raised two sons. Steven enjoyed NASCAR, working on the house and fixing it up, and gardening, and adored his grandchildren. He retired from George A. Hormel on June 14, 2004. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Steven is survived by his wife, Peggy, of St. Ansgar; son, Jason (Abbie) Thompson and their children, Tyler and Katelyn, of Ankeny; son Brian (Samantha) Thompson and their sons, George and Jacob, of Mason City, Iowa; brothers, James (Sheryl) Thompson of Manly and Jeff (Sandy) Thompson of Sheffield; and nephews and niece. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920. Published in Globe Gazette on June 23, 2011 Lillian Rose Tolzman NORA SPRINGS - Lillian Rose Tolzman, 87 formerly of
Havana, Ark., died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care
and Rehabilitation Center. Posted on 23 June 2011 Betty Elman BUFFALO CENTER - Betty Elman, 83, of Buffalo Center died Thursday at
the Titonka Care Center in Titonka. Published in Globe Gazette on June 24, 2011 John Howard Holt MASON CITY - John Howard Holt, 86, of 2715 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason
City, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at his home. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-0924. Published in Globe Gazette on June 24, 2011 Candy L. Nugent FOREST CITY - Candy L. Nugent, 48, of Forest City died Thursday, June
23, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City. Published in Globe Gazette on June 24, 2011 Posted on 24 June 2011 Harlan W. Bigger NORA SPRINGS - Harlan W. Bigger, 79, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday,
June 22, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center. Howard Bless ST. ANSGAR - Howard Bless, 87, of St. Ansgar, died June 23, 2011, at
his home. Frank W. Bronsema GREENE - Frank W. Bronsema, 89, formerly of Greene, died Thursday,
June 23, 2011, at the Forest City Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. Robert William Buehler
Raymond "Ray" Eskildsen CLEAR LAKE - Raymond "Ray" Eskildsen, 85, of Clear Lake, died
Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City. Paul R. Hahn GARNER - Paul R. Hahn, 50, of Garner, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011,
at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City. John Howard Holt
Lawrence Perry Hull Sr. MASON CITY - Lawrence Perry Hull Sr., 75, of Mason City, died
Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Sylvia B. Kuns CLEAR LAKE - Sylvia B. Kuns, 95, of Clear Lake, died Friday, June 24,
2011, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Marsha E. Paske
Arvil L. Stille GARNER - Arvil L. Stille, 84, of Garner, died Friday, June 24, 2011,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. Fern Tidman HUBBARD - Fern Tidman, 93, of Hubbard, died Thursday, June 23, 2011,
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GARLAND,
Texas - Robert William Buehler, 78, of Garland, Texas, passed away on
June 22, 2011.
MASON
CITY - John Howard Holt, 86, of 2715 S. Jefferson, Mason City, died
Thursday, June 23, 2011, at his home, with family by his side.
BROOKLYN,
N.Y. - Marsha E. Paske, 58, of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Mason City,
Iowa, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Methodist Hospital,
Brooklyn, New York, from complication of pneumonia.
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