CHARLES CITY - Robert Eggert, 88, of Charles City, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City.
www.fullertonfh.com, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 1, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Robert D. "Click" Henderson, 83, of Lake Mills, formerly of rural Northwood, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA 50450.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 1, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Brian Anderson, 49, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 4, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth. Brian's family requests casual attire be worn to the service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4 until 6 p.m. at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Brian C. Anderson memorial fund.

Brian Charles Anderson was born on April 8, 1961, in Mason City to Charles and Virginia (Blakely) Anderson. He attended school at Mason City High School.

For nine years Brian worked at IMI Cornelius in Mason City until he decided to open his own landscaping business, Anderson Acres. For the past 17 years Brian has worked at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake in maintenance.

Brian greatly enjoyed being in the outdoors, whether he was out fishing or just going for a drive around the lake. He also loved to cook and grill, especially his homemade jerky. Brian's favorite TV show to watch was "The Red Green Show" but he also liked watching NASCAR and cheering on his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers.
Brian was very proud of, and loved spending time with his son, Mitch. He also liked spoiling the dogs, Emily and Muffin.

Throughout his life, whenever Brian found himself in times of struggle or sadness he would find comfort in praying and reading the Bible.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his fiancé, Deb Kopp, Clear Lake; son, Mitch Anderson, Plymouth; mother, Virginia, Mountain Home, Ark.; grandmother, Lucile Wyborny, Moutain Home, Ark.; sister, Dawn (Jim) Lieser, Iowa Falls; half brothers, Chris Rowson and Marty Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many friends.

Preceding him in death are his father, Charles Anderson and his grandfather, Don Wyborny.

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

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

MASON CITY - Vern "Rusty" W. Clausen, 83, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at his home.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m.. on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Everyone is invited to join the family for a time of lunch and fellowship at the Willow Run, 2821 Fourth St. S.W., following the committal service.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rusty Clausen Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Vern was born on July 16, 1927, in Mason City, the son of William and Rose (Fencl) Clausen. He graduated Mason City High School in 1945 before attending Mason City Junior College. He enlisted in the Army in September of 1946 where he earned the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan and the World War II Victory Medal. When he returned, Vern earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Drake University. He was married to Terry Torgeson in 1954 in Sioux Falls, S.D., and to this union came seven children. Vern was a member of the VFW and enjoyed listening to Vikings and Twins games on the radio and watching NASCAR races on TV following retirement. He will always be remembered as being a great carpenter and a great friend to his friends and family at the Willow Run, where everyone knew his name.

Vern is survived by his children, Jodie (Brad) Harrigle of Manitowoc, Wis., Ginger Clausen of Mason City, Brenda Clausen of Hampton, Iowa, Mindy Brunner of Mason City, Denise Diraimo of Williamsburg, Va., Bill (Teresa) Clausen of Mason City, Tracy (Victor) Melhus of Mason City; grandchildren, Spencer and Felicia Clausen, Shawna (Jake) Frank, Aaron Miller, Keela Clausen, Jason "Jay" Clausen, Ryan and Amanda Pobiak; three great-grandchildren, Azek and Ezra Frank, Ava Clausen; former wife, Terry Beavers of Mason City; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents; two brothers, Dale and Paul Clausen.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 27 to March 2, 2011

CHARLES CITY -Robert J. Eggert, 88, of 103 Kelly St., Charles City, died Monday morning, Feb. 28, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church will be delayed due to family illness.

Arrangements will be announced as they are completed.

Condolences, thoughts and messages may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA, 50616, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com.

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

She was born on Nov. 24, 1914, to Clyde C. and Orcelia (Culp) Dilling in Grand Meadow, Minn. She grew up in Albert Lea and married John Henry Farlinger on Jan. 10, 1935, in Northwood. They made their home in the London area until 1943 when they moved to a farm near Lyle and St. Ansgar. John passed away on Feb. 11, 1979. A homemaker and farmwife, Alta was very involved in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle, teaching Sunday School, Bible School and singing in the choir. She also held many offices in WELCA and mission circles. She spent much of her time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved to cook, travel and work in her flower garden. Alta went to the nursing home in October of 2007.

Survivors include one son, Earl (Marlene) Farlinger of St. Ansgar; four grandchildren, Craig (Pat) Farlinger of West Liberty; Carlton (Lisa) Farlinger of St. Ansgar; Curtis (Lori) Farlinger of Sheridan, Wyo.; Clinton (Amy) Farlinger of Cresco, Iowa; eight great-grandchildren, Clare (Beth) LeMay, John (May) Farlinger, Caleb Farlinger, Marisa Farlinger, Melissa (Russell) Miller, Katie Farlinger, Amy Farlinger and Mark Farlinger; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Pat Dilling of North Carolina; Alta (Norman) Joynes of Austin; brother-in-law, Clifford Medina of Florida; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; great grandson, Lucas; nine brothers and two sisters.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www. worlein.com. The family prefers memorials in lieu of flowers to donors choice.

Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. NW Austin, MN 55912, 507- 433-5000 (phone), 433-6579 (fax), website www.worlein.com, e-mail worlein1@charter.net.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 26 to March 2, 2011

FOREST CITY - Vivian M. Fox, 96 of Forest City, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, at First Congregational Church in Forest City with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Vivian Mae Fox was born on Nov. 24, 1914, on the A.D. Nelson farm in Mt. Valley Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, the daughter of Cheney and Thressa (Bower) Nelson. She received her education in country school near her home and graduated from Forest City High School in 1933.

On Aug. 20, 1934, she was united in marriage to Earl W. "Toad" Fox Jr. Vivian and Toad had eight children, Beverly, Marsha, Ron, Tom, Mary Jane, John, Clifton and Craig.

Vivian was a busy homemaker, caring for her husband and children. She was a talented seamstress and wonderful cook. She did her own upholstering and worked for Ralph Aulich for a time. When the children were a little older, she began working at Stitchcraft, eventually retiring after 20 years with the company. She liked traveling and visited Hawaii, Bermuda, California and Arizona. She treasured time spent with her family and enjoyed a good card game with her loved ones gathered around the table.
Vivian is surived by her children: Marsha, Ron, Tom, Mary Jane, John, Clifton and Craig; 23 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Beverly, a granddaughter, Gail, brothers Kenneth, Vernon and Donald Nelson and two sisters, Evelyn Green and Mary Nelson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to March 2, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Robert D. "Click" Henderson, 83, of Lake Mills, formerly of rural Northwood, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn. with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday evening, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450, and again at the church one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons, Minn.

You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

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

MASON CITY - James George Kantaris of Mason City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.

A memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller, officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed towards the VFW Honor Guard or the Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association, in care of Gail Kantaris, 404 22nd St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

James George Kantaris was born on Oct. 31, 1930, in Mason City to Ann Margaret (Olson) and George James Kantaris. He graduated from Mason City High School.
Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by: National by Products, Briggs Transportation, retired from Yellow Freight Systems and then work part time for IOOF Home where he enjoyed socializing with the patients.

James was united in marriage to Gail Fieselman. They had five children, Pamela, Michael, Robert, Lynn and James.

He was a member of the following organizations: VFW Post 733, Moose Lodge, Disabled American Veterans, Masonic Temple-Harding Lodge, 32nd Degree Mason-Scottish Right, Military Order of Cooties, AHEPA Lodge and Mason City Veteran's Memorial Association.

Jim was a patriot with a heart for people, especially those who have faithfully served their country. He coached Little League Baseball, served on the Mason City Civil Service Commission, helped raise money for a van for speech impaired children for the March of Dimes, taught gun safety classes and flag etiquette to all fourth- graders throughout the public and private school systems in Mason City, organized and helped run free Halloween and Valentine's Parties for the mentally challenged adults held annually at the VFW and participated for many years in the Bank of America's Giving Tree.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Gail, children Pamela (Wayne) Benbow, Chanhassen, Minn., Michael (Patricia), Chelsea, Ala., Robert (special friend Sandy Boyd) Mason City, Lynn Ann Anderson , Eden Prairie, Minn., James (DeeDee) Mason City; Grandchildren, Tom Benbow, Cate (Patrick) Quinteros, Courtney Decker, Brenna Benbow, Kaely and Alexis Kantaris, Joshua, Zane (Angela), and Quentin Kantaris, Briana (Steve) Anderson Roberson, Tanner Anderson, Zachary and Kalliope Kantaris; Jim was also the great-grandfather to five young children: Kellen and Elena Kantaris, Owen Decker, and Mena and Parker Quinteros; special uncle, Leanord Olson; brother-in-laws Robert and Lawrence Fieselman; family friends, Jessica Brooks and Will Hickman.

Jim was preceded in death by his sisters Darlene Holmes and Phyllis Kantaris and a grandson, Joshua Kantaris.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 25 to March 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen Marie Maassen, 95, Mason City, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 2, 2011

BRITT - Richard Savoy, 76, of Britt, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services are pending at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Mindy S. Westendorf, 38, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Sid Bohls of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating.

A visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 2, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mindy S. Westendorf Memorial Fund in care of the family, 1021 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Mindy Sue Westendorf was born on Sept. 22, 1972, in Mason City, the daughter of Dale Westendorf and Mary Adams. She attended schools in Mason City and Marble Rock. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, and local racing, bowling and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a former member of the Women of the Moose.

She is survived by her special friend, Charles Freerksen; grandchildren, Zachariah and Tyller Marzen; her parents, Mary Adams and special friend Don Hutzell of Marble Rock, Dale and Jean Westendorf of Marble Rock; brother, Dennis Westendorf and his wife Jeanette of Mason City; grandparents, Richard "Dick" and wife Bonna Matson of Mason City; niece and nephew, Halie and Nick Westendorf; and also numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Zachary Marzen in 2008 and grandparents, Paul Adams and Marie Hasty; step-grandfather, Pat Hasty and uncle, Marvin Adams.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www. majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to March 2, 2011

OSAGE - Dale E. Goodale, 72, of Osage died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2011

HAMPTON - Connie Sue (Nelson) Lampkin, 59, of Hampton, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2011

Along with her parents, Francis and Mary Shane, Viola was also preceded in death by her husband, Ehrhardt Marquardt; four brothers,Roy, Floyd, Bob and Frank Jr.; and her sister, Effie Calkins.
www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2011

HILLS - Evelyn Lucile Miller, 96, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Atrium Village, Hills, Iowa, where she had lived for the past 15 years.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Sharon Center United Methodist Church, 2804 520th St. S.W., Kalona, Iowa, with Pastor Doug Cue officiating. Burial will be in the Sharon Center Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Peterseim Funeral home, 201 Ave. B, Kalona, Iowa.

Evelyn Lucile Smith was born April 27, 1914, in Upham, N.D., the daughter of Tillman and Cora May (Ressler) Smith.

She attended schools in Akeley and Park Rapids, Minn., graduating from high school in 1931 from Iowa City High School, Iowa City.

She received her bachelor of arts degree from the State University of Iowa, Iowa City, in 1934. She was an honor student, cum laude, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
She taught high school at Percival and Lisbon, Iowa, before her marriage on Dec. 2, 1937, to Delbert R. Miller of Sharon Center. They farmed in the Sharon Center area for over 40 years. For many years she enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She gave piano lessons to many of the neighborhood children. She enjoyed traveling, visiting all of the states except the state of Maine.

After the last child was in high school, she taught at Mid-Prairie Junior High School in Kalona.

She was a member of the Sharon Center United Methodist Church; Rose of Sharon United Methodist Women; former Sharon Center Corona Eastern Star chapter, now Iowa City Jessamine Eastern Star chapter; and Phi Beta Kappa.

She served as treasurer of the Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church building committee in 1959. She was formerly active in the Sharon Women's Club, Sharon Card Club, Octagon Barn Questers, Iowa City Hospice, Iowa City Genealogical Society and Iowa City Historical Society.

Surviving Lucile are her son, Robert E. and wife Karen (Kobes) Miller, rural Riverside; their children, Dawn (Jeff) Hays of Iowa City, and their daughter Sara Nightingale of Chicago, Ill.; Thomas Miller and his son, Eric Miller of Denver, Iowa, and his daughter Katelyn Miller of Cedar Rapids; son, Russell A. Miller of rural Iowa City and his children Scott Miller of rural Columbus Junction, and his son Jesse Miller of Coralville; Deborah (Tony) Cashin and their children Kasey Miller and April Cashin of Virginia Beach, Va.; Rustin (Sonya) Miller and their children Dallas and Dalton Miller of rural Kalona; and daughter, Ann L and husband Glenn Butcher of Mason City, Iowa; step-grandchildren Jodi Boone of Wellman and Jill (Jake) Ressler of Swisher; sister-in-law, Marjorie (Schwimley) Miller of rural Iowa City; and five nieces and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Delbert on Nov. 23, 1983; sister Helen I. Park; brothers-in-law, Glenn H Miller and James Park; step-grandson, Travis Jennings; granddaughter-in-law, Sarah (Serbousek) Miller; and special friend, Eldon C. Stutsman.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to Atrium Village, P.O. Box 220, Hills, IA 52240; Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240; Sharon Center United Methodist Church, 2804 520th St. S.W., Kalona IA 52247.

Thank you to the personnel of Atrium Village, Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County and Iowa City Hospice; Doctors Nyle Kauffman and Frederick Ovrom; and the many friends who have touched Lucile's life and that of her family.

Peterseim Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Robert L. "Bob" Paulson, 86, of Mason City died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Burial will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 1216 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service will follow.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa in Bob's name.

Robert Luverne Paulson was born on Dec. 26, 1924, in Joice to Arthur W. and Mabel J. (Halverson) Paulson. He attended school in Clear Lake. On April 10, 1944, he was united in marriage to Margaret Jean Phalen; it was love at first sight. He and Jean were best friends for 64 years until her death in 2008.

For many years Bob worked at and eventually owned Phalen Dry Cleaners.

As an avid outdoorsman, Bob cherished his time hunting, fishing and canoeing. He was also a talented woodcarver and even taught a woodcarving class for the Boy Scouts. Amongst Bob's other hobbies were photography and taking up collections, especially the first editions of the Zane Grey books and antique tractor seats.

Bob also donated countless hours to the Boy Scouts of America, having made several trips to Philmont Scout Ranch.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City and the Knights of Columbus, and was a former Scout leader of Boy Scouts of America for the Winnebago Council.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his daughters, Sheila Paulson, Des Moines, and Janine (Burt) Hendricks, Great Falls, Mont.; two grandsons, Tim (Trina) Suchan and Robbie Suchan; siblings, Roger (Rosalie) Paulson, Mason City, Ardys Koller, New Mexico, Charlene Leonard, New Mexico, and Inez Krekoa, San Diego; as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Preceding Bob in death are his parents; wife, Jean; and a grandson, Jacob Suchan.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2011

FOREST CITY - Clara B. Pederson, 87, of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2011

BRITT - Richard Savoy, 76, of Britt died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt.

Private family funeral services will be held at a later date.
www.ewingfh.com

Ewing Funeral Chapel,178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839.

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

SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. - Craig E. Boutelle, 69, formerly of Northwood, Iowa, pased away in his home on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation at Faith Lutheran Church, 4805 W. 67th St., Prairie Village, Kan., on Saturday, March 5, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. with the memorial service following at 1 p.m.

Craig was born on Dec. 31,1941, in Northwood, Iowa, the son of Donald and Gayle Boutelle.

After his retirement as comptroller from Systems Material Handling in 2005, Craig enjoyed extensive traveling, visiting his son and mother, and golfing with friends.
Craig is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandy; son Steve and his fiancée Pam; daughter Tina; mother Gayle; and brother Ron. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, and two infant granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Craig's memory be made to Mission Endowment Fund of Faith Lutheran Church or Saint Luke's Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO 64111.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenterKC.com.

KANAWHA - Edward J. Engstrom, 92, of Kanawha passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services for Edward Engstrom will be today, Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at the Kanawha Lutheran Church with Pastor Geoffrey White officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 4, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha and will continue today one hour prior to services at the church.

Edward Justus Engstrom was born on March 25, 1918, in Kanawha, to Elmer and Cora (Heckerson) Engstrom. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1935 and from Iowa State University in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in agronomy.

After graduation, Ed served in the Army 84th Cavalry in the European Theatre during World War II and was honorably discharged with the rank of captain in 1945.

On Jan. 30, 1943, Ed was united in marriage to Bessie J. Nelson in Roland. The couple made their home on a farm southwest of Kanawha. To this marriage, three children were born. The couple continued to farm until Ed's retirement at the age of 78, and they continued to live on the farm until November 2010.

Ed served on the boards of several farm organizations, including the Iowa Farm Authority, Farm Bureau, Experimental Farm, the Farmer's Co-op, and served on the board of the REC, Kanawha School Board, and Kanawha Lutheran Church Board. He also was named an Iowa Master Farmer by Wallace's Farmer.

Ed was a lifelong member of Kanawha Lutheran Church, and served as president, treasurer, delegate, and as a Sunday school teacher for several years.

Ed's hobbies included golfing, fishing, and traveling with his family. Ed and Bessie visited 49 states and six continents. He also took a great interest in the lives of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ed is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bessie Engstrom of Kanawha; daughter Mary Beth (John) Smith of Elk River, Minnesota; son John Engstrom of West Des Moines; daughter Sarah (Don) Abbas of Worthing, S.D.; grandchildren David (Tracy) Smith, Mark (Kelly) Smith, Julie (Andrew) Larson, Matthew Abbas, and Stephanie Abbas; seven great-grandchildren; one sister Maurine Enge of Green Valley, Arizona.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Paul Engstrom.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha, IA 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 4 to March 5, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Sandra D. Fischer, 74, formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Galilean Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Randy Nielsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will be at a later time in the Eldora Cemetery, Eldora. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Sandra was born May 27, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wis., the daughter of Willard and Jeanne (Minnich) Rabe. She attended school there before moving to Clear Lake in 1952, where she graduated from high school. She worked at Unisys for 13-plus years. She then attended NIACC and earned her certified nurses aide degree. She then worked at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, for many years.

She was a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City. She was honored as one of the first recipient of Giving Yourself Award. She was well known for her giving of herself and going well beyond.

She enjoyed the coffee group that met at the Back Yard Delhi. She was a member of Galilean Lutheran Church, were she was served in many different capacities.

Sandra was married to Donald Chadwell. To this union their son Steven was born. She later married John E. Haxton and to this union Marcus and Todd Haxton were born. In 1968 she married Simon Fischer.

Sandra moved to Apple Valley Assisted Living in Aug. 17, 2005. She then moved to Concord Care Center in Garner in 2008.

Sandra is survived by three sons, Steven Chadwell, Yuba City, Calif.; Marcus Haxton and his fiancé, Becky Kofron, Clear Lake; and Todd (Marie) Haxton, Santa Maria, Calif.; five grandchildren, Claire, Alex, Vanessa, Todd Jr. and Shawn; one great-grandson, Anthony; two special nieces, Robin Ames and Jody (Kevin) Weiss; great-nephews Kyle and Jacob Weiss; and extended family Scot and Stephaine Kofron and their children Colby, Kyle and Colin, and Stephanie Kofron and her son, Jacob.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, husband Simon and a brother, Barry Rabe.

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

OSAGE - Dale E. Goodale, 72, of Osage died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Dale was born Oct. 14, 1938, at Colwell, the son of Burl and Lillian (Wagner) Goodale. He attended country school and graduated from high school in New Haven.

Dale was united in marriage to Gertie Orvedal on Jan. 6, 1968, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven. They made their home in Brownsville, where Dale farmed and raised dogs. Dale loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and extended family.

Dale is survived by his wife, Gertie Goodale of Osage; five children, Daisy Huffman (friend, Scott Bell) of Garner, and children, Josh and Aleesa Huffman, Kenny and Allison Bell; Dale (Jill) Goodale of Osage and children, Destinee and Tyler Goodale; Dawn (Mike) Adams of Osage and children, Trisha and Nathen Adams; Dana (Earl) Kiefer of Marble Rock and children, Nicole and Noah Kiefer; and David (Tami) Goodale of Osage and children, Chloe and Justin Goodale; five brothers and sisters, Kenneth Goodale of Osage, Viola (Matt "Junior") Klassen of Adams, Minn., Arlene (Curt) Fox of Elma, Dean (Joan) Goodale of Plymouth and Irene (Chuck) Johnson of Cedar Rapids; two sisters-in-law, Veronica Goodale of Manly and Marlene Goodale of Little Cedar; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Vernon Goodale; a nephew, Bob Goodale; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Goodale.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 3 to March 4, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen Marie Maassen, 95, Mason City, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Helen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Jim Stiles officiating. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18, West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

The family of Helen Marie Maassen has requested that those wishing to give a memorial may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church in her memory.

Helen Marie Maassen was born on Dec. 3, 1915, in Traer, the daughter of Jacob and Wilhelmina (Frahm) Kammerer. Helen grew up in rural Traer and attended rural country schools near Traer. In 1939, she was united in marriage to Walter Maassen. Helen worked in Waterloo before moving to Mason City in 1939, moving to Rock Falls in 1941. Helen moved to Texas in 1946, to Clear Lake in 1953, lived for a short time in Dougherty in 1954, and than moved to Cartersville in 1954, and back to Mason City in 1974. While living in Cartersville, Helen worked as a seamstress for Mode-O-Day in Mason City from 1958 until 1963. Helen earned her high school diploma from North Iowa Area Community College and also completed her nursing degree from NIACC. Helen worked as an LPN at the I.O.O.F. in Mason City for several years until her retirement in 1984.

Helen enjoyed fishing, and enjoyed traveling with her family, cooking, and was very good at baking pies. Helen also was an excellent seamstress, but her great love and enjoyment was her family.

Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, KB Circle, Rebekah Circle, loved going to her Bible study group at the church, and also was a member of Age Wise, and was a former member of the camera club in Mason City, and the Silver Advantage club.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Michael "Mick" (Sherry) Maassen of Mason City, Dr. Martin (Marlene) Maassen of West Lafayette, Ind., Cary (Betty) Maassen of Mason City, and Ramona (Robert) Jeffrey of Mason City; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Frances Holden, Lorna Kruger, and Nadean Witte, and two brothers, Walter and Loren Kammerer.

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

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

ROCKWELL - John C. McLaughlin, Sr., 59, of Rockwell, died March 3, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services Monday at the funeral chapel.

John Clifford McLaughlin, Sr. was born on July 19, 1951, at Mason City, a son of Daniel M. and Betty (Englet) McLaughlin, Sr.

John was united in marriage to Doreen M. Smidt on March 21, 1977, at Sioux Falls, S.D.

He attended Mason City schools and Waverly High School.

John worked at White Farm Equipment, Charles City; Holiday Motor Lodge, Clear Lake; Woodharbor Cabinetry, Mason City and was a delivery driver for DHL.

John was very proud of his garden and yard. He looked forward to going on fishing trips with his sons and friends. In his spare time, he collected lighters and built dream catchers, bird houses and butterfly houses.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, going to the casino, and his dogs. He especially loved going on road trips with Doreen.

John is survived by his wife, Doreen McLaughlin, Rockwell; his mother, Betty Schumacher, Rockford; five children, John C. McLaughlin, Jr. and special friend Taylor, Mason City, Sherry (Alejandro) Gonzalez, Clear Lake, Martin McLaughlin, Grafton, Christine Paulson, Grafton, Tracy McLaughlin, Grafton; seven grandchildren, Alex, Ericka and Ian Gonzalez, Maximus and Brittany McLaughlin, Weston and Aundraya Paulson; four sisters, Patricia (Lyle) Boehmer, Mason City, Mary (Bob) Paulus, Rockford, Vonnie McLaughlin and special friend George, Elma, Vicky Paulus and special friend Pat, Rockford; three brothers, Daniel (Wanda) McLaughlin, Jr., Hanlontown, Mike McLaughlin, New Hampton, Robert McLaughlin and special friend Shelly, Fredricksburg, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel McLaughlin, Sr.; brother in-law, Dennis Paulus, Sr.; and his mother-in-law, Sharon Rittenhouse.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 4 to March 6, 2011

FOREST CITY - Clara B. Pederson, 87, of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church near Joice with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Humboldt.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., Sunday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Clara Bertina Pederson, the daughter of Bernard and Anna Marie (Torkelson) Pederson, was born on Feb. 11, 1924, at Ringsted. She attended country school near Bode and helped her family on the farm. She later moved with her mother to Forest City and lived with her sister, Pauline Kleveland and her husband, Leonard. Clara was employed at a bowling pin manufacturer in Forest City and in the housekeeping department of the Forest City Hospital. After retiring from the hospital she continued to live in Forest City. In 2009, due to ill health, she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society. Clara enjoyed baking cookies and banana bread.

She attended Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church near Joice.

Clara is survived by her brother, Art (Esther) Pederson of Kiester, Minn.; a niece, seven nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; a brother, Johnny; a sister, Pauline Kleveland; an infant nephew; and an infant great-nephew.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685 www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 3 to March 5, 2011

MASON CITY - James A. "Jim" Riekens, 76, of Mason City died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa following a short illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to KCMR Radio.

James was born on Dec. 10, 1934, in rural Kanawha to Ed and Martha (Jurgens) Riekens and moved to Belmond at age 7. He graduated from Belmond High School in 1952. After graduating, he attended one year at Cornell College in Mount Vernon and then transferred to Iowa State College in Ames. He graduated with a BS in dairy industry in 1956 and then obtained an MS in Dairy and Food Industry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1957.

He spent two years in the Army and worked with the Quartermaster Food & Container Institute in Chicago, Ill. He worked as a plant supervisor for the Carnation Co. in Waterloo from 1959 until 1963.

Jim was married to Dorothy Wilimek in Waterloo on Feb. 12, 1961, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2011.

Jim and Dorothy moved to Clarion in 1963 where Jim began work for the Wright County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service as the county executive director. In 1983, Jim became district director in North Central Iowa for ASCS. He retired after 34 years of service in 1997, at which time he and Dorothy moved to Mason City.

While in Clarion, Jim served on the Library and Hospital Boards and served as mayor of Clarion from 1972 through 1978. He served in many leadership areas while a member of the First United Methodist Church at Clarion and has been an active member of the First Methodist Church in Mason City.

He was an active member of the North Central Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. This included being Chapter Treasurer for six years and President for one year.

Jim became a Real Estate Agent for Johnson Real Estate in 1998, for Joyce Schulting Realty in 2002 and for Hildebrand Real Estate in 2003.

Jim enjoyed volunteering at the KCMR, 97.9 FM, radio station and spending time with his pets and family.

Jim is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Greg of Edina, Minn., and Michelle of Greenwood Village, Colo.; and sister, Gladys Wessels of Klemme. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Martha Riekens, and his brother, Henry.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 2 to March 4, 2011

BRITT - Richard "Dick" Savoy, 76, of Britt, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, in Britt. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Richard Thomas Savoy, known to most as Dick, was born on June 29, 1934, in Winona, Minn., to Alzier and Marie (Nepper) Savoy. Dick grew up in Morrisonville, Wis., and attended college in Madison, Wis.

Dick excelled in athletics both in school and in the army. He participated in all sports, but he particularly loved gymnastics, football and throwing the hammer in track.

Dick enlisted in the Army in 1955 and was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, where he met the love of his life - Helga. Corporal Richard T. Savoy was honorably discharged in 1963. Dick and Helga married in De Forest, Wis., and made their home in Britt in 1963.
Dick enjoyed hunting in his younger years, especially with his boys. He also had great pride in each of his seven grandchildren. His work installing carpet, his sense of humor and his friendliness gave Dick the opportunity to know most folks in the area. Five years ago Dick lost most of his vision; however, he never complained, but it bothered him that he could not recognize and greet his many acquaintances.

Those lucky to share in his life are his wife of 52 years, Helga; son Thomas (Rita) Savoy, Prior Lake, Minn., son, Henry (Shelly) Savoy, Clear Lake, son, Steven (Roxanne) Savoy, Britt; his loving grandchildren: Betsey, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Alicia, Brookelyn and Jordan; his brothers Ron (Joann) and Don (Barbara) Savoy; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his mother and father; and his brothers: Nicholas, James and Phillip Savoy.

Ewing Funeral Chapel,Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 2 to March 6, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Col. Sydney J. "Sid" Wilkins, 75, of Nora Springs and formerly of Harpers Ferry, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse as officiant. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Sid's name.

Sydney John Wilkin, III, was born on Feb. 9, 1936, on a farm near Nora Springs to Sydney J. Wilkins, II, and Engel (Rieman) Wilkins. He attended school in the Nora Springs school system and graduated in the Class of 1954. Following high school, Sid attended Auctioneering College.

For many years Sid farmed and worked as an auctioneer. He was very involved in swap meets and was well known for founding and coordinating Sportsman's Exchange since around 1956, an annual swap meet held near Osage.

In his earlier years, Sid enjoyed trail riding, bowling, and raising horses. For many summers he also set up and operated the Nora Springs Roller Rink. Sid always had a passion for coon hunting, and was one of the founding members of the Iowa State Coon Hunters Association. He also liked fishing, canoeing, and camping; he was also an excellent dog trainer. Sid will be greatly missed by his many hunting companions.

Those grateful in sharing in Sid's life is his brother-in-law, William Ingersolln, Grinell; sister-in-law, Alice Wilkins, Nora Springs; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Preceding Sid in death are his parents and siblings, Verniece Wilkins, Verdean Ingersolln, Lorain "Bud" (Margaret) Wilkins, Alva Wilkins, Harold Wilkins, and (Jan) Wilkins.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com.

MASON CITY - Edward D. Edwards, 89, of Rudd, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky Ave., with the Rev. Miles Grismore officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Baptist Church.

Edward D. Edwards was born on Feb. 8, 1922, in rural Williamsburg, the son of Charles A. and Carro Collingworth. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Ed farmed in his earlier years on the family farm.

He was married to Dorothy M. Hansen on Aug. 31, 1968, in Curlew. They lived in Waterloo from 1976 to 1986 where Ed managed apartments for R.C. Realtors. They moved to Rudd in 1986.

Edward was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he enjoyed fellowship, and also enjoyed attending the mission trips to Equador. Ed will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his brother, Ivan and wife Verna Jean Edwards; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Dorothy in 1996.

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.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 5 to March 6, 2011

MASON CITY - Marie Gazes, 83, of Mason City, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

A Trisagion prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Holy Transfigura-tion Greek Orthodox Church.

Marie was born on Jan. 2, 1928, in Mason City, the daughter of Louis and Julia (Drascovich) Gazes. She attended and graduated from Mason City schools. She worked for Qwest Communications for over 34 years until her retirement.

Marie enjoyed volunteering for numerous organizations in Mason City over the years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; and brother, Michael A. Nikolich in 2000.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

CHARLES CITY - Mary V. Lovrien, 77, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church and Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

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 March 5, 2011

HAMPTON - Marvin Joseph Meints, 83, of Hampton passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

Per Marvin's wishes, his body has been cremated. Memorial services are pending, arrangements by Iowa Cremation.

Marvin was born on May 1, 1927, in Ackley, the son of Joseph and Nancy (Freese) Meints. Marvin married Dorothy Evelyn (Brown) Klousia on Oct. 24, 2003, in Nashua.

Marvin owned and operated Marv's Pluming and Heating in Hampton for 24 years. Prior to this time Marvin worked for Carson Brothers in Ackley for seven years and for Hampton Heating and Plumbing for 13 years. His church affiliation was with the United Methodist Church in Hampton, he was a member of Hampton Country Club for 48 years and a volunteer firefighter for many years in Hampton. Marvin enjoyed watching golf, football and westerns on TV, reading, fishing, bird watching, gardening, and traveling.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy; stepchildren Kevin (Debra) Anway of Seattle, Wash., Darla (Ronald) Consalvo of Wilmington, N.C., and Christina (John) Schumacher of Marshalltown; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Marvin was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois J. (Kuper) Meints, parents, a sister Marsella Beasley, a brother Vance Meints, and a brother-in-law Larry Finnell.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 5, 2011