Robert C. Askildson

Mason City - Robert C. Askildson, 80, Mason City, died Sunday (March 13, 2011) at his home in Mason City.

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

Bernince Bohning

CHARLES CITY - Bernice Bohning, 95, of Charles City, and long-time resident of Belmond, died Saturday (March 12, 2011) at Cedar Health Care Center in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

Darryl D. Borchardt

MARION - Darryl D. Borchardt, 75, departed this life Saturday (March 12, 2011) at his home surrounded by his family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Military rites provided by American Legion, Post No. 298, Marion.

The family will greet friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Darryl was born on May 17, 1935, the son of Lloyd and Esther (Schmidt) Borchardt, in Worth County. He married JuaNita Annis on Sept. 17, 1981, at the Hiawatha Zion Lutheran Church. He worked at Rockwell Collins for 37 years and Farmers State Bank for 10 years. Darryl served in the United States Army as a communications specialist and was a member of the Marion Legion. Darryl's hobbies included gardening, fishing, photography, coin collecting, woodworking, traveling, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and family gatherings. He was an avid blood donor.
A memorial fund has been established in Darryl's memory.

Survivors include his wife, Nita; his children, Deanna (Ron) Holtzman of Hiawatha, Bill (Carrie) Borchardt of Manchester, Robin (Kelly) Despain of Summit, Utah, Valerie (Dave) Williams of State Center, Kent (Paula) Fuessley of Wheatland, Wyo., Doug (Diane) Fuessley of Wheatland, Wyo., and Cindy (Randy Possehl) Spray of Central City; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Delbert (Betty) Borchardt of Riceville.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Arliene Walk; a brother, Delwin Borchardt; a daughter, Teresa DeSotel; and a grandchild, Jarad Spray.

Please sign the online guest book for Darryl at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Murdoch Funeral Home, Marion, 319-377-1553, www.murdochfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

W. Dale Brayton

SHEFFIELD - W. Dale Brayton, 83, Sheffield, was born on July 9, 1927, and passed away on Thursday (March 10, 2011) at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Dale was the son of Roy and Grace (Amsden) Brayton.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield with veterans honors.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., today, Monday, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church.

Dale's first love was his high school sweetheart, Ruth Ann (Gronbach) Brayton. They were married on September 1, 1946, in LuVerne.

Through this love, Dale's greatest and most enduring loves were created in seven children, twenty grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. They include Jeanne Weber and family, Bobby and Sarah Weber (Cole, Abby, Amanda, and Cory); Joe Weber and Leigh Jensen; Matt and Cindy Weber (Makayla, Hannah, Haden); Kati Weber (Brenden); Dale and Kathy Brayton, and family, Andrew and Laura Brayton, Valerie Brayton and Michael Baker, Alex Brayton; Max and Diane Wenck and family, Nathan and Emily Wenck, Jacob Wenck, and Grace Wenck. Bill and Patty Binger and family, Ty Jae Kelley (Zayne), Brian and Tara Truex (Tessa, Isaac, and Norah), Traci Kelley. Jason and Becky Harper and family, Colten Harper and Jaelynn Harper. Jon Brayton and family, Zach Garner and Olivia Brayton. Jim Brayton, Kris Ellertson and family, Zach Brayton, Megan Brayton, and Maura Brayton.

Dale was born on July 9, 1927, in Hardy. He graduated from LuVerne High School in 1945 and joined the Navy on July 22 of that year. He enlisted in the Navy SeaBees and was stationed on the island of Samara during World War II. He was discharged on June 29, 1946. After leaving the service and marrying Ruth Ann, Dale worked in meat lockers in LuVerne, Fort Dodge, What Cheer, and Nevada before purchasing Sheffield Frozen Foods in 1956.
Aside from Dale's wife and family, his other passion was serving his community. He was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield for 55 years, serving as part of the church council and later as the council's president. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He served on the Sheffield City Council from 1976 to 1978, and was Mayor of Sheffield from 1978 to 1985 and again from 1990 to 1993. He was a 50-year member of both the Sheffield Lions Club and the Sheffield Fire Department. He was also a member of the Sheffield Community Club and a member of the Franklin County Civil Defense as a storm watcher. He was proud to have served on the original board of the Landfill of North Iowa. Dale was a member of the committee that started Little League in Sheffield.

Whether it was coaching, umpiring, or watching, one of Dale's hobbies was baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals was his favorite team. He also enjoyed watching college basketball and playing cards.

Dale is survived by his wife Ruth Ann of 64 years; his sister Ione (Melvin) Kemberling; two brothers Wes (Norma) Brayton and Harley Brayton; sister-in-laws Doris Blair, Ellen Berryhill, Bert Gronbach, Georgia Brayton; and brother-in-law Earl Gronbach.
Retz Funeral Home, 641-892-4241, retzfh.com.

 

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

 Edna R. Eberline

Osage - Edna R. Eberline, 79, of Osage, died Sunday (March 13, 2011) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

According to her wishes, Edna was cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneral home.com.  

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

 

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

Ray E. Hill

LAKE WALES, Fla. - Ray E. Hill, age 92, passed away on Friday (Feb. 25, 2011) due to heart failure.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday March 1, 2011, at Crisp-Coon Funeral Chapel, Winter Haven, Fla. Burial took place at Rolling Hills Cemetery, Winter Haven, Fla.

Mr. Hill was born on Aug. 2, 1918, to Harry Wilbur Hill and Mary Ellen Harry. He handled machine/maintenances for North Central Community School and recently worked at Winn-Dixie until he was 90. Ray was a dual member of the Masonic Lodge No. 39 and Northern Lights No. 266, Northwood, a 50-year member of the Eastern Star No. 262 and Travelers Lodge in Lake Alfred, Fla., and a member of Manly Lions Club in Manly, for 20 years. Mr. Hill was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Lake Alfred, Fla.

Ray is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Hill, Lake Wales, Fla.; son Ray E. Hill, Jr., Menahga, Minn.; daughters Glenda Cline, Greensboro, N.C., Karla Dickman, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Londa Levey, Fernley, Nev.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Hanford Community Church, Mason City, and Hospice of North Iowa.
 

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

 Joseph "Bill" Hopley

KLEMME - Joseph "Bill" Hopley, 82, of Klemme also known in the North Iowa area as "Bill the Barber" died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond with his family at his bedside.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Joseph Wilmot Hopley, the son of Joe and Esther (Hetland) Hopley, was born on Nov. 18, 1928 in Thornton. He graduated from Thornton High School in 1947, where he was a standout athlete in basketball, baseball and boxing. He went on to compete in boxing at the Golden Gloves Tournament in Des Moines.

On June 18, 1950 he married Donna Stevens at the Thornton Methodist Church. In his early years, Bill farmed and worked at Allied Feed Mill. He then attended Iowa Barber College in Des Moines graduating in 1961. Bill interned in various barbershops in North Iowa before opening his own shop in Garner, "Bill's Barbershop." In 1986, he retired back to his roots on an acreage east of Klemme. Bill raised hogs, a dairy cow named Daisy, chickens and his faithful dog, Toby. He was an avid Hawkeye basketball fan, loved reading western books and watching John Wayne movies. Bill also loved the outdoors going hunting and, especially, fishing. He and Donna spent many days fishing on Clear Lake and also took fishing trips with the family to Minnesota. During his later years, he could be found sitting outside on his patio smoking his pipe, throwing a tennis ball for the dog and occasionally "shocking the worms" for the bait shop.

Bill is survived by his wife of sixty years, Donna, of Klemme; two daughters, Coleen (David) Rosendahl of Mason City and Wendy (Bill) Thompson of Klemme; four grandchildren, Jamie (Amanda) Rosendahl of Mason City, Melissa (Rusty) Noland of Mason City, Mike (Celina) Thompson of Belmond and Matt (Sara) Thompson of Mason City; seven great-grandchildren, Syndi, Ashlee, Alexis, Nathachia, Allison, Claire and Grant; one great-great-grandson, Alix; two sisters, Bonnie Christians of Klemme and Mary (Jim) Jackson of Rockwell; a brother, Douglas (Gina) Hopley in California; two sisters-in-law, Doris (Fred) Flores of Mason City and Delores Frohling of Meservey; many nieces and nephews; and a great- grand-dog, Duke.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Lloyd and Hattie Stevens; three brothers-in-law, Lawrence Walrod, Merle Frohling and Clarence Christians; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Walrod; and a niece, Debbie Jackson.

To Dad and Grandpa on the farm: We will miss the aroma of Prince Albert and your pipe, your jokes and songs and the whir of electric clippers signaling the beginning of another haircut. Sleep well grandpa, we love you and miss you!!! "The Group"
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

 

Published in Globe Gazette from March 14 to March 15, 2011

Daniel S. Kelley

MASON CITY - Daniel S. Kelley, 94, of Mason City, formerly of Springfield, Mo., died Sunday, March 13, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, Chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.

Memorials may be directed to the Daniel Kelley Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Daniel was born on April 11, 1916, in Ash Grove, Mo., the son of Fred and Ethel (Shinkle) Kelley. In 1934, he graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Mo.
Daniel married Ora Faye Stradley on April 11, 1946, in Hood River, Ore. Daniel proudly served in the United States Navy for over 20 years, specializing in Naval Communications. Daniel was aboard the USS Curtiss during the Pearl Harbor attack. He was also involved in Guadalcanal, the formal surrender of Japan at the end of World War II, and special assignments in China. Daniel was offered Junior Commissioned Officer, but respectfully chose to remain a Senior Serviceman. Daniel had a great love for the Navy and his country. Daniel was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and a former Secretary for the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

He was also a member of Greene County Genealogical Society and the Central Christian Church in Springfield, Mo. (Builders Sunday School Class), where he never missed Men's Coffee Club. Daniel enjoyed woodworking, photography, fishing, genealogy, and crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his gardening skills. Daniel loved riding his Snapper lawn mower (whether the grass was needing to be cut or not).

Daniel is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Ora Faye Kelley of Mason City; daughter: Alice Iverson and husband Greg of Clear Lake; son: Bob Kelley of Albany, Ga.; three grandchildren: Amy Jaynes and husband Tim of Hudson, Wis., Jacob Iverson and wife Christina of Fairfax, Va., and Nicholas Iverson of St. Paul, Minn.; one great- granddaughter: Kylee Jaynes of Hudson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings: Kathleen Smallwood, Don Kelley, and Wilma Kelley.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 14 to March 16, 2011

Jack F. McClain

CHARLES CITY - Jack F. McClain, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday (March 8, 2011) in Anaheim, Calif.

Funeral services for Jack McClain will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of the Colwell United Church of Christ and Jordan River will officiate. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Promise City Cemetery. Pastor Linda Reida of the Seymour United Methodist Church will officiate.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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 March 9 to March 14, 2011

Johanna T. Morgan

MASON CITY - Johanna Katrina Thiessen Morgan, 90, of Mason City, passed away on March 10, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 1 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Charles H. MacNider Museum, First United Methodist Church, or Hospice of North Iowa.

Johanna died as she had lived, with grace, dignity, and kindness towards others. She had time to say goodbye to her loving extended family, her friends and neighbors, and the skillful staff at Good Shepherd Health Center and Hospice of North Iowa, who took care of her lovingly during the last days of her life. Johanna will be remembered for her inner strength, and for surrounding herself with circles of vivacious friends who did community projects, celebrated landmarks in their lives, swam at the YMCA, practiced tai chi, and played cards together. She loved entertaining her friends, and her door was always open. Her trusting, loving nature inspired kindness in return, which was never more apparent than at the end of her life when she depended on the help of her friends and her family to see her through.

Born on Nov. 16, 1920, in the town of Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Johanna immigrated to Sutherland, Iowa, with her family in 1928. She graduated from Sutherland High School in 1939; and from the University of Iowa School of Nursing in 1942, where she met her beloved husband Paul, who at the time was a medical student and also her patient. After their marriage on Oct. 12, 1942, Johanna worked as a nurse in civilian hospitals during Paul's military service. They moved to Mason City in 1949 and made it their home for the rest of their lives.

Johanna served in leadership positions in many community organizations, including YWCA, PTA, Red Cross, Board of Senior Citizens, P.E.O. Chapter IW, Women's Club, Scouts, and the United Methodist Church. She was named Outstanding Woman by the YWCA in 1979. An ardent supporter and appreciator of the arts, she was a founding member of the Charles H. MacNider Museum and served for many years on the museum's Board of Trustees. She rarely missed a performance at the NIACC Performing Arts Center or Mason City Community Theatre. For many decades, a highlight of every summer was the annual weekend with friends and family at the Des Moines Metro Opera in Indianola, Iowa, and her family knew not to call on a Saturday afternoon during Metropolitan Opera Live Radio Broadcasts.

Three generations of children will treasure her memory: Douglas P. Morgan (Daniela) of Comstock, Wis.; Jan Morgan Zeserson (Kenneth) of Ithaca, N.Y.; and William Morgan (Nancy) of Fairfield, Iowa. Her grandchildren: Andrew Morgan (Lisa), Peter Morgan (Avra), Eli Zeserson (Melissa), Johanna Z. Stebbins (Thomas), Annalisa Morgan, and Eli Morgan; and great-grandchildren: Zachary, Jasper, Gustavo, Samuel, Lyla, Declan, Grayson, and Owen.

Johanna is survived by her younger sister Anna Katrine Meyer, sister-in-law Dorothy Thiessen, brother-in-law Kenneth W. Morgan, and beloved nieces and nephews with whom she stayed in friendly and loving touch throughout her life.
 

She is pre-deceased by her devoted husband Paul W. Morgan, her brothers George and Claudius Thiessen, and her parents Claudius and Bertha (Maasen) Thiessen.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 11 to March 16, 2011

Wilhelmina "Minnie" Penney

OSAGE - Wilhelmina "Minnie" Arndt Penney, age 93, of Osage, died Friday (March 11, 2011) at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 16, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 833 Ash St., in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery at Little Cedar.

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

The family requests that memorials be given to Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Minnie was born on Dec. 9, 1917, near Riceville, the daughter of Adolph and Mary (Hohn) Arndt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. Minnie was united in marriage to Howard Penney on July 26, 1943, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. While Howard was still in the armed services, Minnie worked at Rath in Waterloo. In 1945, they started farming together near Little Cedar. Minnie was a good wife and partner to Howard. She was also the cook at the Little Cedar Gun Club. Howard and Minnie moved to Osage in 1993. In 2003, she became a resident of the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Minnie is survived by her husband, of 67 years, Howard Penney of Osage, and many nieces and nephews.
 
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; her four brothers, Arthur, Albert, Walter, and Edward Arndt; her four sisters, Gertrude Rieken, Eda Rieken, Martha Timmermann, and Hedwig Fouts.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 13 to March 14, 2011

Karen Ann Pfeffer

Algona - Karen Ann Pfeffer, 57, of Algona, died Saturday (March, 12, 2011) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
 

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

Dora Laura Roberts
 

PLYMOUTH - Dora Laura Roberts, age 89, passed away peacefully at Relais Bonne Eau, Hospice of Southern Illinois in Edwardsville, Ill., on Saturday
(March 12, 2011).

Private services were held with the Rev. Mitchel Schuessler officiating. Mrs. Roberts was buried in the Manly Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Relais Bonne Eau, Hospice of Southern Illinois, 7325 Marine Road, Edwardsville, IL, 62025.

Mrs. Roberts was born on Dec. 4, 1921, in Plymouth. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Roberts; parents, Edward and Florence (nee Fluhrer) Borchardt; brother, Wilbert Borchardt, and sisters, Mabel Hesse and Lorraine Rusley.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by her son, Ronald J. (Sue) Roberts of Burmingham; daughter, Bonnie L. (James) Diemer of Troy, Ill.; grandchildren, Cynthia Holcomb, Randy Diemer, Sandra Willtrout, Chad Roberts, and Meredith Grier; great- grandchildren, Ryan and Brooke Holcomb, Tyler Willtrout, Sasha Diemer, Eli, Jake and Amelia Grier; brother, Donald Borchardt of Manly; and sister Donna Bowling of Marshalltown.

Laughlin-Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill.
 

Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2011

John "Jack" Schisel
 

GARNER - John "Jack" Schisel, 78, of Garner, died Saturday (March 12, 2011) at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Father Joseph Mirowski of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Mason City officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or to the donor's choice.
John "Jack" Phillip Schisel, the son of John and Galya (Walkner) Schisel, was born on Aug. 13, 1932, at Garner. He graduated from Garner High School in 1950 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge, he continued his education at Central Missouri State in Warrensburg, Mo. On March 11, 1962 he married Bessie Hasapopoulos at the Greek Orthodox Church in Mason City. Jack was a CPA for Ernst and Ernst in Des Moines and later a controller at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minn. In 1978 they moved to Portland, Ore., where Jack was employed at Brim and Associates as a manager of hospitals in Montana until his retirement. In 2000, Jack and Bessie moved to Garner. He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports.

Jack is survived by his wife, Bessie, of Garner; two sisters, Mavis Peterson of Belmond and Betty (Eddie) Anderson of Clear Lake; four brothers, Larry (Linda) Schisel of Garner, Bob Schisel of Garner, Gary (Jean) Schisel of Garner and Elling Lee Schisel of Thompson; many nieces and nephews; three brothers-in-law, George (Shirley) Hasse of Mason City, Ted (Audrey) Hasapopoulos of Mason City and Sam (Marilyn) Hasapopoulos of Clear Lake; and many nieces and nephews-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, John Peterson.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 13 to March 14, 2011

Robert C. "Bob" Askildson

MASON CITY - Robert C. "Bob" Askildson, 80, Mason City, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, at his home in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard and members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, March 21, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel from 4-7 p.m. where a Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Robert C. "Bob" Askildson memorial fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 14 to March 17, 2011

Bernice Bohning

BELMOND - Bernice Bohning, 95, of Belmond, passed away Saturday March 12, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Bernice Bohning will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday March 17, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Mike Druhl will officiate. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 16, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to to the services at the church on Thursday. The family suggests that memorials be made to the United Methodist Church and/or Hospice of New Hampton.

Bernice was born on May 2, 1915, on an 80-acre farm in Wright County, three and one-half miles west of Belmond. She was the youngest of five children, one of whom died in infancy, born to Frank J. and Cora (Harvey) Davenport. Bernice, and her three older siblings, Ammon, Beatrice and Bernard, attended country school together. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1933. Bernice married Edward Alfred Bohning, son of Simon and Carrie (Steenblock) Bohning, on Feb. 11, 1934, in Belmond where they raised their family of three girls, Nyle, Karen and Alta.

Bernice spent the first years of their marriage raising her family and helping with farm. In 1955, she went to work at Hensel Bros., working in the office and candling eggs. After spending several years at this job, she decided to try something different and began working as a nurse's aide at the Belmond Community Hospital, a position which she held for approximately seven years. Around 1966 she began working as a bookkeeper for the Belmond Chevrolet Garage. Her job as bookkeeper for the garage was a dream come true. She enjoyed this job so much that retiring was difficult. She retired in 1990 at seventy-five years young. Bernice became very fond of the owners of the garage, Joe and Steve McLaughlin and continued to make goodies for the garage's coffee break every Friday for many years.

Bernice enjoyed cooking, reading, playing cards, using the computer, and spending time with her family.

Her husband Ed had a heart attack at the age of 60, after which they moved into town. In 1981 they, along with 13 other individuals, built a privately owned condo addition to the retirement home. Bernice lost her husband on Jan. 31, 1996, from complications of hip surgery.

Bernice is survived by her three daughters, Nyle (Bradley) Jenison of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; Karen (Don) Kusian of Belmond; Alta (Randall) Barkema of Charles City. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Nyla (Paul) Schaefer of Belmond; Kevin (MaryAnn) Jenison of Florida; Brad Jenison of Florida; Donita (Roger) Anders of Marshalltown; Tami Kusian of West Des Moines; Kim (Perri) Draisey of Keota; Todd (Renee) Barkema of Monticello; and Kevin (Gayle) Barkema of Conrad. Seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, one sister and one great-grandchild, Zachary Draisey.

Bernice had a young spirit, great sense of humor and is loved by all of her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 
Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond,50421, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 15 to March 16, 2011

Constance M. Brainerd

LAKE MILLS - Constance M. Brainerd, 80 of Lake Mills, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March, 18, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Family will greet friends at Salem Lutheran Church Friday morning one hour prior to service time.

Inurnment will take place at 3 p.m., Friday, March 18, at North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge, with Pastor Nathan Peitsch officiating.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 15 to March 16, 2011

Martha Sandvig Carson

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Martha Sandvig Carson, 93, formerly of Forest City and presently residing in San Antonio, Texas, died Monday, March 14, 2011.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

A Gathering Time for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be held from noon until time of service at the church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Martha Sandvig Carson was born on a farm near Thor on June 1, 1917. She was the seventh of nine children of Jens and Emily (Maage) Sandvig. Jens was a Norwegian immigrant and Emily was the daughter of Norwegian immigrants.

Martha graduated from Webster City High School in 1936. She attended Waldorf College in 1936 and 1937. In December 1937 she was hired by Waldorf College as bookkeeper.

On Feb. 22, 1944, Martha was married to David H. Carson at Ullensvang Lutheran Church in Thor. Together they lived on and farmed the family farm northwest of Forest City, Iowa, where they raised their two children, Paul and Kathy. In 1968 Paul married Joyce Colby and made plans to farm with David and Martha. However, Paul's death in Vietnam in 1970 profoundly changed the family's life journey.
Martha returned to work in the Development Office at Waldorf College from 1969 to 1981. Martha and David retired in 1981 and moved to Forest City while at the same time Kathy, Breck and Joshua (and later Elly) moved onto the family farm. After retiring, Martha worked as the treasurer for the Winnebago County Republican Party for several years.

Martha had been an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church since coming to Forest City. In 2007, Martha moved to Onalaska, Wis., to be with her daughter and son-in-law. Martha died on March 14 at 93 years of age.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Breck McHan of San Antonio, Texas; her grandchildren, Joshua and Megan McHan of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and the Rev. Elizabeth McHan of Jerusalem; her daughter-in-law, Joyce and Noel Holtan of Forest City, and their children and grandchildren, Kevin and Lisa Holtan and son, Kyle; Brad and Kristen Holtan and daughter, Avery; Ryan and Kayla Holtan; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Arthur and Mary Sandvig and Delphian Sandvig; three brothers-in-law and their spouses, John and Nita Carson, Caroll and Janell Carson and James and Mary Carson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jens and Emily Sandvig; her husband, David Carson; her son, Paul Carson; and her siblings, Louise (Albert Gunderson, Cliff) Larson, Edith (Elmer) Saboe, Irene (Bert) Norem, Bertha Sandvig, Judith (Delmar) Hill, Stanley (Faye) Sandvig and John Sandvig.

Memorial gifts for the memory of Martha and given to the family will be directed to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and to the Holy Land Libraries Project, which was instituted through the work of Martha's granddaughter, the Rev. Elly McHan, who is presently serving as a missionary to this church body and who presently resides in Jerusalem. To read about this project go to www.elcjhl.org and click on "Support Our Ministries" on the left panel, then select ELCJHL Libraries Project.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, IA 54036; 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 15 to March 17, 2011

Mary Louise Esche

TEMPE, Ariz. - Mary Louise Esche, 90, of Tempe, Ariz. went to be with the LORD on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at her home.

She was a former resident of Ivanhoe, Va., Mason City, Iowa, and Emmaus, Pa. Mrs. Esche was

After attending Mary Washington College in Fredricksburg, Va., she moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the federal government during World War II. She met Lt. George Hannaman and after a six week whirlwind romance, they were married in 1942.

After WWII, she resided in Mason City with her husband and children. While she was very active in many organizations such as P.E.O., OT study group, League of Women's Voters, Women's Club, and church activities, her primary love was supporting her husband and raising her family.

1964 brought a move to Emmaus, Pa., for her husband's job change where she quickly became part of her new community's active women's groups. She was also an avid bridge player and talented seamstress, even making her daughter's wedding gown. In 1970, her husband George, passed away and she entered the work force working a variety of jobs.

In 1974, she married Richard Esche and enjoyed extensive travel, including a three-week trip to China. Throughout her life, Mary Louise had a large circle of friends who were drawn to her sunny disposition and sense of fun. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver for her mother-in-law until she passed away at age 94 in 1985. Richard passed away in 1993. She continued her love of travel by visiting her children and grandchildren across the country. She was able to attend many of their milestone moments to create special memories.

In 1998, she moved to Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz., where she enjoyed the vast array of activities provided.

She is survived by her children; George W. Hannaman, Jr. of San Diego, Calif., Louise Eaton of Suwanee, Ga., Curt Hannaman of Tempe, Ariz., and her brother James Early of Ivanhoe, Va., five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The family plans a future memorial service to be determined.

Donations may be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2011

Stanley Franzen

MASON CITY -Stanley Franzen, 78, of Mason City, formerly of Cresco and Protivin, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Funeral Home in Protivin, where there will be a Scripture Service at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Stanley Baptist Franzen was born on Nov. 11, 1932, at Auburn, Fayette County, Iowa, the son of Leo and Clara (Panos) Franzen. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas. Stan also graduated from St. Luke's High School with the Class of 1951.

On Feb. 15, 1954, Stanley was united in marriage to Wilma Bruess at St. Luke's Church in St. Lucas. They became the parents of eight children, Carol, Carole, Ruth, Ron, Mary Ann, Janet, Wayne and Cheryl. Wilma died on Nov. 10, 1978. Stanley then married Alma Hemesath on July 12, 1980, and they later divorced.
Stanley farmed in the Protivin and Lime Springs area, and in 1970 purchased the farm by Schley. He was actively engaged in farming until 1991. Stanley later sold his farm and moved into Cresco in the fall of 1992. In the fall of 2004, he sold his house in Cresco and moved to Protivin. In 2005 he moved to Howard Residential Care and then due to declining health and partial leg amputation, he became a resident of the Good Shepherd Health Center in the spring of 2008. Stanley then had a short stay at Mercy Hospital in Mason City where he received very good care and at the time of his death was moved to Hospice of North Iowa.

Stanley's hobbies included RACING, fishing, camping, the card club and social activities with family and friends. In later years, Stanley greatly enjoyed getting together with his "coffee group" at Hardee's discussing the local and world events. If we need to get a hold of Stanley we could always call him at Hardee's.

Stanley served on the ASCS and REC Board of Directors for many years. He served on the Holy Cross Parish Council in Schley and beside farming he also was a DeKalb Seed Dealer.

Stan is survived by his children and their families: Carole Bolchen and daughter Kristen Franzen of Arvada, Colo.; Ruth and Kevin Hart and daughter Rachel of Mason City; Ron and Rynonda Franzen and sons: Michael and Sam of Protivin; Janet and Steven Ryberg and sons, Michael, Adam and Dustin of Mauston, Wis.; Wayne and Kenda Franzen and daughters: Lindsi, Sara, and Rebecca of Calmar; and Cheryl Franzen. Also surviving are one sister: Leona (Francis) O'Regan of Waukon; two brothers: Kenneth (Mary Jane) Franzen of Apple Valley, Minn. and Donald (Elsa) Franzen of Haines City, Fla. and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wilma, two infant daughters: Carol Ann and Mary Ann; two infant brothers: Norbert and Dennis; and several brothers and sisters in law.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2011

Leonora M. "Tudy" Grunhovd

LAKE MILLS - Leonora M. "Tudy" Grunhovd, 85, of Lake Mills, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March, 17, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Mark Decker officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA 50450, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

She will be cremated after the funeral service and inurnment will take place at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Vinje, Iowa, at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 12 to March 15, 2011

Helen M. Henderson

MASON CITY - Helen M. Henderson, 97, 501 S. Kentucky, Mason City, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 18, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave, S., Clear Lake, IA 50428, with Monsignor. Joseph Slepicka officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Helen M. Henderson Memorial Fund.
Helen was born on April 8, 1913, in Wesley, the daughter of Gustav and Ellen (Uhlenhake) Brandt. She attended schools in Wesley. Helen married Howard W. Henderson on April 15, 1934 in Wesley. They lived in Clear Lake, moving to Mason City in 1969. She enjoyed gardening, raising houseplants and cooking. Helen was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
Helen is survived by five children: John J. (Cleo) Henderson, Rochester, Minn., Sharon (Robert) Hadacek, Forest City, Mary (Gary) Malfero, Mason City, Dan (Bonnie) Henderson, Ireton, and David (Laura) Henderson, Mason City; 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; one sister Mary Lou Hannafan, Clinton; sister-in-law Naomi Brandt, Clear Lake, and several nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband (1974), two sisters Verna Mae Beeler and Catherine Fluhrer, three brothers Louis Brandt, John Brandt and Gustav Brandt Jr.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641 357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 15 to March 16, 2011