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Burdette A. "Burt" Kinseth
Gladys Krischbaum Marjorie Peterson
John Henry Swanson Nettie O. Thorson Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Scarville. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again at the church one hour prior to the service. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221. Max Trousdale Mary Jean Ziller
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jean Ziller will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond. Visitation for Mary Jean Ziller will be held from 5- 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. There will be no viewing at the church on Wednesday. A parish rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service with a time of sharing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dugger Funeral Home. Mary Jean was born July 22, 1936, in Dougherty, to Glen and Fran (Cunningham) Klatt. She attended various country schools, graduating in 1954 from St. Joseph High School in Mason City. She then attended Hamilton Business College and obtained a job working with Standard Oil Company in Mason City and later in Des Moines. In February of 1959 she wed the love of her life, Lawrence (Joe) Ziller. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together two years ago. Mary loved reading, collecting recipes, cooking and baking. A family favorite was "Mom's Brownies." Some of Mary's favorite things were enjoying nature, listening to the birds and the smell of lilacs and other flowers in the spring. She especially enjoyed making the holidays special for her family, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas. She enjoyed attending plays, concerts and her grandchildren's various activities. Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She was a long-time member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and belonged to the Rosary Society. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Joe Ziller of Belmond; five children, Lori (Andrew) Watson of Portland, Ore., Linda (Jeff) Stewart of Iowa City, Jean Potthoff of Clive, Robert (Nickie) Ziller of Rochester, Minn., and Steve Ziller of Belmond; nine grandchildren, Malaika Watson, Jared, Ryan and Rachel Stewart, Austin Potthoff, Andrew, Matthew and Claire Ziller and Sloan Ziller; a brother, Bob (Phyllis) Klatt of Eagan, Minn.; a sister, Margaret (Jack) Lang of Mason City; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Fran Klatt, and a brother, Jerry Klatt. Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248, Belmond. Posted on 26 March 2011 Margaret Mary (Johnston) Eichinger  MASON
CITY -Margaret Mary (Johnston) Eichinger, 88 years and 11 months, of
Mason City died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice
Inpatient Unit in Mason City.A funeral Mass for Margaret will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. followed by a Rosary on Tuesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Her family has requested that those wishing to give a memorial may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, the American Heart Association or to the Holden Cancer Center in Iowa City in her memory. Margaret Mary Johnston was born on April 29, 1922, in Benson, Minn., the daughter of John and Mary (Gallagher) Johnston. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, John and Mary moved with their two children, Margaret and Connell, to Minneapolis, Minn. Margaret attended schools in Minneapolis and was a beauty operator during World War II. When war ended, Margaret met a returning ship's pharmacist's mate, Richard E. "Dick" Eichinger, who was employed at a local drugstore. They married Feb. 28, 1946, in Minneapolis. Their first two sons, Daniel and Harry, were born in Minneapolis. Dick then obtained employment with Abbott Laboratories Pharmaceutical Co. This required Margaret and Dick to move to Galesburg, Ill., where daughter Anita, was born. Margaret and Dick always wanted to be closer to Minneapolis so Abbott transferred the family to Waterloo, where their third son, Richard, was born. Eventually, Margaret and Dick were transferred by Abbott to Mason City, where they retired. Margaret was a stay-at-home mom until her four children were in high school. Margaret then worked many years at Penney's and Bergo's Clothiers in the boys department. In the early retirement years, Margaret and Dick traveled with a travel trailer across the United States. Health issues retired their travels and they resided full-time in Mason City. Dick preceded Margaret in death on March 14, 2000, after 54 wonderful years of marriage. Later in 2000, Margaret was preceded in death by her brother, Connell. Margaret is survived by her four children, Dan (Linda) Eichinger, Marion; Harry Eichinger, Mason City; Anita (George) Patrick Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio; and Richard (Jean) Eichinger, Tucson, Ariz. Margaret is also survived by her grandchildren, Dan's children Paul Eichinger, San Diego, Calif., and Mark (Theresa) Eichinger, Marion; Anita's son, Dr. Wesley (Miki) Cavanaugh, Lafayette, Colo.; and Richard's children, Jason Eichinger, Atlanta, Ga., and Stacie Eichinger, Tucson Ariz. Margaret is also survived by four great- grandchildren, Mark and Theresa's children, Michael, Ellissa, Vivian and Samantha. Margaret is also survived by a nephew, David (Patty) Eichinger, Fridley, Minn., and her sister-in-law, Dorothy Johnston, Andover, Minn., and Dorothy's children Carol (Gary) Grover and Connell Johnston Jr. "Family" also are Margaret's "Church Angel," St. Joseph Church Ministry, who visited Margaret with Holy Communion each week for 10 years. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com. Published in Globe Gazette from March 27 to March 29, 2011 Frances M. Helmers FARIBAULT, Minn. - Frances M. Helmers, 93, formerly of Rudd and Rockford, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home, Faribault, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, with the Rev. Elden Eklund officiating. Interment will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services Saturday at Boldt Funeral Home. Frances Mary, the daughter of William B. and Mary Ellen (Boyer) Smith, was born on Oct. 22, 1917, in Nashua. Following graduation from Nashua High School in 1935, she taught rural school until her marriage to Claude Hastings. They were later divorced. On Sept. 16, 1950, she married Norman Helmers. She was a homemaker, a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, a 30-year member of the Red Cross, an avid reader and sports fan, and she loved Palomino horses. She was Rice County, Minn., Homemaker of the Year in 1975. She was inducted into the Palomino Horse Breeders of America Hall of Fame in 1991. She is survived by three daughters, Joan Peterson of Stratford, Judy (and Dan) Schulte of Plymouth and Kathy (and Gary) Hersom of Jesup; three step-children, Dennis (and Mary) Helmers of Charles City, Ron (and Ruth) Helmers of Rochester, Minn., and Judy (and Larry) Oeltjenbruns of Rapid City, S.D.; seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 15 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Helmers; her parents, William and Mary Smith; and one brother, James Smith. Visit www.boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book. Boldt Funeral Home, 300 Prairie Ave., Faribault, MN 55021; 507-334-4481. Published in Globe Gazette on March 27, 2011 Catherine M. Johnston CLEAR LAKE - Catherine M. Johnston, 81, of Clear Lake and Waterloo, died Friday, March 25, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Chaplain Doreen Dorenkamp officiating. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Ward Van Slyke and will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or Opportunity Village in Catherine's name. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 27, 2011 Gladys Kirschbaum  CRYSTAL
LAKE - Gladys Kirschbaum, 83, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, March
25, 2011, at Westview Care Center in Britt.Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 28, at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake with the Rev. Jerald Swanberg officiating. According to her wishes, Gladys has been cremated. Burial will be at a later date in St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. Ewing Funeral Chapel of Britt is assisting the family with arrangements. Gladys Frieda (Henken) Kirschbaum, the daughter of Fred Sr. and Della (Spear) Henken, was born on Oct. 25, 1927, in Titonka. She was raised in the Titonka area, attended school and graduated from Titonka High School. Gladys began working as a waitress at the Bungalow in Forest City after graduation and worked there for a number of years. On Feb. 14, 1955, Gladys was united in marriage to Vincent John Kirschbaum at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. The couple made their home on a farm east of Crystal Lake and they were blessed with two children, Paula and Perry. Gladys helped on the farm and continued to waitress at the Bungalow. Vincent passed away in 1978 but Gladys stayed on the farm and began working at Winnebago Industries. In 1988 Gladys moved into Crystal Lake. She continued working at Winnebago for a total of 19 years before retiring in 1991. Gladys was a member of the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. Gladys enjoyed gambling, eating out, playing cards with friends, shopping, going to coffee and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Gladys is survived by her two children, Paula (Kent) Kluver of Manchester and Perry Kirschbaum of Forest City; two grandchildren, Brad Kluver of Mount Vernon and Kellie Kluver of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Katie Helland of Sioux City; sister-in-law, Janice Henken of Crystal Lake; along with nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vincent in 1978; infant daughter Nancy; two brothers, Gerd and Fred Jr.; and sister Ruth Wheeler. Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 27, 2011 Sandra J. Linderman  MASON
CITY - Sandra J. Linderman, 48, of Mason City died Friday, March 25,
2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E. in Mason City. A private family service will be held at a later date. Thoughts, condolences and stories may be shared with the family through the www.Fullertonfh.com website. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Sandra was born on April 8, 1962, in Mason City, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Rademaker) Chisholm. She was raised in Manly and graduated from North Central High School in 1980. Sandra was united in marriage to Randy Linderman on Oct. 3, 1981, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. The couple moved to Mason City where they would raise their family. Sandra was employed in nutrition services at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Sandra was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. She also liked to read and looked forward to grilling outside. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Randy; children, Holly (Chris) Farghum and Matthew (Alicia) Linderman; granddaughters, Emma and Ava Farghum; mother, Mary Chisholm; father, Robert (Margaret) Chisholm; brothers, Tim (Nancy) Chisholm, John (Lisa) Chisholm, Jeff (Lorrie) Chisholm and Jim (Paula) Chisholm; sisters, Jane Chisholm, Cindy Dahl and Judy (Kenny) Smith; mother-in-law, Margaret Linderman; sisters-in-law, Sue (Todd) Shipman, and Laurie Linderman; brother-in-law, Mike (Nancy) Linderman; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and John Rademaker and Truman and Maysel Chisholm, and her father-in-law, Robert Linderman. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette from March 27 to March 28, 2011 Mildred L. Mikkelsen  BRITT
- Mildred "Mid" Mikkelsen, 95, of Britt died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at
the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Upper Flat Evangelical Free Church north of Britt. The church is located five miles north of Britt on Highway 111 and then one mile west. A lunch reception will be held immediately following the service at the Britt Municipal Building, 170 Main Ave. in Britt. There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt is in charge of arrangements. "Mid" is survived by her daughter, Mona Furnberg of Livermore, Calif.; two sons, Philip of Clarinda, and Dan and his wife, Chris, of Dover, Del.; and 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 27, 2011 Alice A. Scharlau MASON CITY - Alice A. Scharlau, 70, of Mason City, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. Memorial services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Fullerton Funeral Home 123 Second St. SE., Mason City. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 27, 2011 Posted on 27 March 2011 Russell Peter Jensen COULTER - Russell Peter Jensen, 74, of Bristow and formerly of Coulter, passed away Jan. 11, 2011. at the Community Living Center at the Vets Complex in Des Moines. In honor of his 75th birthday, a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor David Bernhardt will officiate the service. Inurnment will take place in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232. Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2011 Evelyn Klinetop  CHARLES
CITY -Evelyn Klinetop, 85, of Charles City and formerly of Mason City,
passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 11th Street Chautauqua Guest
Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St. in Charles City. The Rev. Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Osage Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. Evelyn was born on July 22, 1925, in Grafton, the daughter of Max and Emma (Kirchgatter) Runge. She grew up on her family's farm in Grafton. She would later move to St. Ansgar, and after her marriage to Loren E. Weaverling on Dec. 18, 1942, the couple moved to Osage. In 1945 they again moved to Mason City, where she would live for nearly 40 years. Evelyn was employed at Mode-O-Day for many years where she sewed garments. Loren passed away in 1977. She would remarry on Feb. 24, 1989, to Howard James; however, Howard passed away later that year. Evelyn was united in marriage to Allan Klinetop on Sept. 16, 2000. They moved to Charles City, where she has resided since. Evelyn enjoyed sewing and created many quilts. Loren and Evelyn took pride in tending their garden, specializing in all varieties of roses. Evelyn also created special flower arrangements for weddings. They also played a large part in starting the rose garden in State Center. Loren and Evelyn traveled extensively around the United States, and even took a trip around Europe while their son was in the service. They were members of the Camping Club, the Citizen Band Radio Club, the Garden Club and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. Evelyn's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, and she especially took pleasure in seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands, Loren Weaverling and Howard James; her parents; brother, Virgil Runge; and sister, Arlene Klinetop. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Allan Klinetop; son, Larry (Mary) Weaverling of Des Moines; step-son, Marvin (Sheryl) Klinetop of Floyd; grandchildren, Shawn Weaverling, Ryan (Heather) Weaverling, Nicholas Klinetop, Amber (Jeremy) Deverell, Howard "Jay" James II, Mark (Linda) James and Kim (Bill) Lewande; great-grandchildren, Tristan and Sydney Weaverling, Elijah and Gabriella Deverell, Josh James, Lauren and Carly James and Ashleigh and Meghan Lewande; and sisters, Hazel Wirtjes of Britt and Vivian Gallup of Sparta, Ill. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA. (641) 228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette from March 28 to March 29, 2011 Patricia Jean Krager  MASON
CITY - Patricia Jean Krager, 84, of Mason City passed away Saturday,
March 26, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Paul Collier of First Presbyterian Church officiating Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Horan Funeral Home, 420 Bay St., Chippewa Falls, Wis. 54729. Burial will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, Wis. Memorials may be directed to the Patricia J. Krager Memorial Fund in care of the family. Patricia Jean Krager was born March 12, 1927, in Mason City, the daughter of Arthur G. and Pearl (Robarge) Krager. She attended nursing training at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1948. She worked as a nurse in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Nevada. She left nursing for approximately 10 years and enjoyed dealing roulette in casinos in Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nev. In 1951 she married Harry Riordan who was involved in casino security. She returned to Mason City where she was employed by the Kemper Insurance Co. She resided at the Manor in Mason City and she took great pleasure in being the librarian. She also enjoyed all types of crafts and researching the history of the Hanford Hotel. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her brother, William Krager and wife Jo of Kenai, Ark; an aunt and uncle, Isabel and Richard Krager of Chippewa Falls, Wis. and a very special friend, Nancy Paine of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harry Riordan. 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 March 28 to March 29, 2011 Charles Truex GREENE - Charles E. Truex, 95, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the United Methodist Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene with military honors conducted by Tack-Barnett Post 268 of the American Legion of Greene. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the United Methodist Church, Greene. Memorials may be directed to the Charles E. Truex Memorial Fund, 110 S. High St., Apt. 5, Greene, IA 50636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457. Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2011 Posted on 28 March 2011 Dennis and Rusty Baker
Rusty Allen Baker, 35, of Mason City died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011. Memorial services for both will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 2, at Open Bible Church, 609 S Eighth St., Clear Lake
Iowa, 50428, 641-357-3217. Wynton Peter Christians
The funeral service for Wynton Peter Christians will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at the United Methodist Church 20 First St. N.E. and in Dodge Center, Minn., with the Rev. David Westlake officiating. Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Dodge Center, Minn., and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Wynton Peter Christians was born on May 30, 1922, the son of Peter Elmer and Vernie Margaret (Johnson) Christians in Garner. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1939. Wynton attended Hamilton Business College for one year. His Army service was from December 1942-1945. He worked for Standard Oil for 10 years, including service time. Wynton and Muriel Wagner were joined in Holy Matrimony on July 16, 1950, at the Methodist Church in Rockford. They farmed in Hayfield, Garner and Britt, finally moving to Minnesota. Wynton worked for OMC at Owatonna and Fold Craft in Kenyon, Minn. He retired in 1989. Wynton is survived by his children, Gary (Martha) Christians, Lehigh; Michael (Signe) Christians; one daughter-in-law, Kim Christians, Rochester, Minn,; and six grandchildren, Lee, Jay, Meg, Danny, Jennifer and Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sons, Lynn and Paul Christians; one daughter, Linda; his sister, June Mott; and one grandson, Thomas Christians. Blessed be his memory.
www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com. Czaplewski Family Funeral
Home, Dodge Center, Minn. Stephen Henry Crowell Jr.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the United Methodist Church, 202 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, IA 50458. Stephen was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 4, 1922, to Stephen and Opal Crowell. Following high school, he served with the Marine Corps, which was instrumental in his choice of careers. His communicaion career with 20 years in Civil Service and years in engineering and sales in privaste industry resulted in many moves. He married Helen Nartwell in 1947 after a shipboard romance while they both were being deployed to Okinawa, where Steve was wire chief in communications and Helen was secretary to the headquarter commandant and also a court reporter. Helen and Steve married in the Philippines. After Okinawa they moved to Nora Springs, Iowa, to be close to Helen's parents, Percy and Charlotte Hartwell, and her siblings, Leland, Gilbert, Gerald, Charlotte, Vaughn, Dan and Paul. Their daughter, Colleen, was born in December 1949. Then they moved to Wyoming, Panama, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraksa, Maryland, Illinois, California, Arizona and finally to Thousand Oaks, Calif., to be close to their daughter and son-in-law, Gary and Colleen Wolfson. While in Panama, Steve recieved a Department of the Army
commendation for Meritorious Civilian Service for outstanding
preformance of duty in resolving complex electronics and installation
problems peculiar to the tropics toward the successful installation of
the first microwave project in the Panama area. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, S. Michael Marek; and his aunts, Margaret, Rosalie and Mae. Condolences may be sent to: Helen Crowell, 2177 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd., Apt 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-2904. Burdette A. "Burt" Kinseth
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association. Burial will take place at a later date in the Bode Cemetery, Bode. Visitation will be held from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the service Saturday afternoon, April 2. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Burdette Kinseth Memorial Fund in care of Dean Kinseth. Burdette Arvin Kinseth was born on Jan. 9, 1933, in Livermore to Andy and Nellie (Hauck) Kinseth. He grew up in Bode and in later years lived in the communities of Renwick, Longmount, Colo., and Joice. As a young man, Burt served in the United States Army.
Burt was a hard worker all of his life, he mainly worked in farming,
dairy and elevators. He was an avid horseman and raised a menagerie of
animals over the years. Burt was a "horse trader" of sorts, always
buying, selling and searching for the latest bargain. Those grateful in sharing in Burt's life are his sister, Irene Irving, formerly of Algona; children, Burdette Arvin (Donna) Kinseth Jr., Lincoln, Neb.; Ronda (Paul) Elbert, Marne, Iowa; Ramona Kinseth, Joice; Dean (Kathy) Kinseth, Joice; Dale Kinseth, Roy, Utah; and Barbara Kinseth, Lake Mills; grandchildren, Matthew, Danny, Jacqueline and her significant other, Cole Oldfather, Avery, Brad, Michael, Everett, Katelyn, and Tressa; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn; parents; two sisters, Lela Jacobson and Elou Rich; and an infant son, Gary Kinseth. Hogan-Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com. Richard D. Schriver
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The family suggests memorials be given to a charity of the donor's choice in lieu of flowers. 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. Posted on 29 March 2011 Charles August Behr
There will be no gathering or services. Per his wishes he has been cremated. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. Charles August Behr was born July 1, 1927, in San Diego, Calif. He was married to Jean Greenfield on March 26, 1950, until her death in March 3, 1992. Charles was known for his 20-plus years of volunteer work in the community working with the Charlie Brown Day Care, MacNider Art Museum and the Lime Creek Nature Center. Sympathy gifts can be sent to East Town Charlie Brown Preschool & Child Care (Charles Behr Memorial Fund) at 326 Fourth St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Survivors include his sister, Lorraine Neal of St. Paul, Minn.; and children, Jeff Behr of Auburn, Calif., Kevin (Sue) Behr of Corpus Christi, Texas, Barbara Behr of Iowa City, Marcia Behr of Iowa City and Gail Behr of Spring Valley, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sanke and Ida Behr, and his sisters, Helen Tyler and Eleanor Meeker. Online condolences may be left at
www.iowacremation.com or sent
to Kevin Behr and family at 1400 Ocean Drive, No. 201a, Corpus Christi,
TX 78404. Alex Bellender
Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral
Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676,
www.fullertonfh.com. Albert J. "Al" Bormann A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with his nephew Father Paul D. Bormann and Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Algona, with military honors conducted. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, (515) 295-3731. Marlys I. Davis
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
April 2, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St., N.E.,
Mason City, with the Rev. Kent A Mechler officiating. Inurnment will
follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Marlys I. Mestad was born on Jan. 24, 1927, the daughter of Olaf and Alma Mestad. She attended country school in Highlandville and was confirmed in the Big Canoe Lutheran Church in 1940. She later moved with her family to the Clear Lake area and graduated from Ventura High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Dean H. Davis in 1946 and
lived in the Clear Lake and Mason City area until 1993. They moved to
Apache Junction, Ariz., permanently in 1993 after many years of
snowbirding in their Winnebago. Marlys is survived by her husband, Dean; two sons, Clifford and Carroll Lee and their spouses; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Walter Grindland; three brothers, Carl, Orville and Herbert Mestad; and two grandchildren, Peter T. and Trisha L. Davis. Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.,
Mason City; 641-423-2372;
www.colonialchapels.com. Kathryn M. Klein Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Joyce Garton-Natte officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Oakcrest Funeral Services - Algona, 515-295-3731,
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. Thomas L. Place M.D.
According to Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Tom was born April 27, 1930, in Janesville, the son of Earl and Hazel (Hanawalt) Place. He grew up on rented farms in Bremer and Butler counties. He graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1947 and from Iowa State Teacher's College (now UNI) in 1953 with a Bachelor's degree and in 1956 with a Master's degree. After graduation, he taught high school science at Humboldt, Davenport and Vinton. Tom married Beverly Miller, a registered nurse, in 1950, in Waterloo, and had three children, Sonja, Scott and Mark. In 1964, he received an M.D. degree from the University of Iowa. After completing a rotating internship at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, he came to Osage on July 1, 1965, and joined Doctors Eiel, Spencer, Isham and Crossley at the Osage Medical Group. A significant factor in choosing Osage was the hospital. Mitchell County Memorial Hospital had an excellent reputation at that time. Through the years, other doctors came to join the group, including Dr. Boeke, who he had known while in Davenport where they were neighbors. Dr. Place said, "Although I had other opportunities through the years, I never seriously considered leaving Osage. My years of practice here were very rewarding." Tom enjoyed golf and sailing. Tom is survived by Beverly Miller Place of Osage; his children, Sonja (Darryl) Linzy of Tidewater, Ore., M. Scott (Deb) Place of Vancouver, Wash., Mark A. (Janet) Place of Minneapolis, Minn.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Elliott of Waverly, Delores (Robert) Kraai of Vancouver, Wash., Dianne Nagen (special friend, Gordon Carolus) of Waverly; a brother, Don (Barbara) Place of Gresham, Ore.; a special aunt, Verna Place of Janesville; a special cousin, Helen Gallup of Fairbank; and his dog, Kattie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond Elliott and Dave Nagen. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage. (641) 732-3706. Carlton J. "Pete" Rauk
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City. Inurnment will be a private family ceremony held at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Carlton James Rauk was born on a farm northeast of Forest City on Jan. 18, 1918, the son of Carl and Julia (Rollefson) Rauk. He was baptized and confirmed at the Synod Lutheran Church in Forest City. He attended a rural school in Mt. Valley Township. Carlton "Pete" was a farmer all his life until he
retired and moved to Forest City. He had special memories of farming
with his son, Brian. He will always be a farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years,
Ruby, and their children, Diane Rovang (husband Bob) of Prior Lake
Minn.; Pat Formanek (husband Doug) of Forest City; Pam Hertel of
Janesville, Wis.; and daughter-in-law, Jan Rauk (Brian) of Forest City.
Carlton enjoyed his eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, Iowa, 50436,
641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com. Vaughn Ross
Funeral services are pending at Ewing Funeral Home in
Kanawha. Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, Iowa
50423, 641-843-3839. Dean Sunde
Sevices are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Online condolences and personal emails may be left for his family at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St.
N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858. Genevieve M. Weitzel
Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Kent A. Mechler of Good Shepherd. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral
home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.
641-423-8676. Posted on 30 March 2011 Darlene Adams  OSAGE
- Darlene Adams, 77, of Osage, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the
Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m. Darlene was born Oct. 3, 1933, in Lowry, Minn., the daughter of Clayton and Amanda (Anderson) Anderson. She attended schools in St. Ansgar. On Sept. 17, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald C. Adams in Stacyville. Darlene worked at the Co-op Oil as a bookkeeper and as a seamstress making draperies. She was known for the cakes that she made for all occasions. Darlene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Guild. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Darlene enjoyed dancing, playing cards, shopping, cooking and baking, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Darlene is survived by her three sons, Brian (Jan) Adams of Osage and their children, Roxanne Peoples and her children, Karleena and Eric, Kristi (Doug) Feldmann and their children, Liberty and Vinton, Jason (Stacey) Adams and their children, Isabella and Lily, Chad (Jen) Adams; Marty Adams and his fiancée, Karla Hutchins of New Born, Ga., and his children, Jamie and Nicole Adams; Terry (Tonya) Adams of Osage and their children, Madison and Cole; and a brother, Kenneth (Jane) Anderson of Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald, in 2009; and a son, Scott. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 Alex John Bellender  MASON
CITY - Alex John Bellender, 91, of 1025 N. Pierce Ave., Mason City, died
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the Rockwell Care Center.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. James William Dubert of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockwell. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Alex Bellender memorial fund. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. Alex was born on Jan. 28, 1922, in Sterling, Colo., the son of Alex and Susan (Monheiser) Bellender. He was raised among a family of 16 in which he had 12 brothers and three sisters. He was baptized into the Catholic faith in Sterling and attended school in Padrini, Colo. He was engaged in farming for many years and from those skills he moved to Denver and worked in brick and cement work, for the 7UP bottling company, as a welder and on dairy farms. While driving for the Tramway bus line he became interested in a gal working in the coffee shop, who later became his wife. On Dec. 19, 1954 he was united in marriage to Bernadene Garrett in Greeley, Colo. To this union was born two daughters. They celebrated their 56th Anniversary last December. They moved to Iowa in 1966. He joined the Schwann Co., being a route builder for the company all across Iowa. For the pleasure of it, they would take the kids and grandkids camping and fishing almost every weekend, often traveling to bluegrass festivals. One of their favorite trips was to Hawaii. Alex was an avid "rock hound" and cut and polished stones from all over. He was a consummate volunteer, working with Meals On Wheels, delivering commodities for the North End Center, cooking and running errands for people, helping with Habitat for Humanity and building stands at the fairgrounds. In 1972 he received the Governor's Award for his participation. He was very much a do-it-yourselfer. He was a dotting Denver Broncos fan living in Vikings territory. Alex and Bernadene were "snowbirds" in Boulder City, Nev., with his favorite mother-in-law Irene. Surviving is his wife Bernadene; two daughters, Alexis Bohman, Clear Lake, and Bernadette and her husband Darrell Ginapp, Rockwell; mother-in-law, Irene Baird, Boulder City, Nev.; six grandchildren, Kristen Buseman, Heather Roth, Wyatt, Katelin and twins Trevor and Keegan Ginapp; four great-grandchildren, Cain Roth, Zachery, Olivia and Samantha Buseman; two sisters, Annie Fowler, North Glen, Colo., and Catherine Bellendir, Sterling, Colo.; two brothers, Robert Bellendir and Joe Bellendir, both of Sterling, Colo., and a host of nieces and nephews. His parents, one sister Mary Loos, and 10 brothers, Tony, Jake, Andrew, John, George, Phillip, Lawrence, Adam, Pete and Steve Bellendir, preceded him in death. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette from March 30 to March 31, 2011 Leon A. Hugeback CHARLES CITY - Leon A. Hugeback, 76, of New Hampton died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 206 N. Broadway in New Hampton, with Father Mark Osterhaus as celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the church and again one hour prior to the service. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 641-228-4211. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 Gladys J. Greeley Jacobus  OSAGE
- Gladys J. Greeley Jacobus, 98, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011,
at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Conway Funeral Home in Riceville. There will be a 4:30 p.m. Prayer Service on Friday, April 1. On July 6, 1912, Gladys was born the daughter of Stephen and Ellen (Fox) Wagner near New Haven. On Oct. 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to William Greeley. On Nov. 16, 1974, William passed away. On Aug. 9, 1975, Gladys was married to Ray Jacobus, making their home in Riceville. Ray passed away on Sept. 30, 1991. She leaves to mourn her loss her children: John and Bev Greeley; Richard and Dawn Greeley; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; and one brother, Glenn Wagner of Osage. She was preceded in death by one son, James; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Agnes Anderson; and two brothers, Leonard and Robert Wagner. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 Hilda Josephine (Wacha) Kucera  WATERLOO
- Hilda Josephine (Wacha) Kucera, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 30,
2011, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Traer, with Father David G. Kucera as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, rural Clutier. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Traer, with a public rosary at 7 p.m. Arrangements are by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. On Feb. 20, 1950, Hilda was united in marriage to Vitus Kucera at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, rural Vining. They lived for a short time east of Traer before moving to a farm west of Clutier. They farmed until 1984, when Vitus retired from farming. They later divorced. Preceding Hilda in death were her parents, George and Louise (Chaloupek) Wacha; two brothers, Edwin and George; three sisters, Esther (Anton) Hlas, Edna (Ed) Buresh and Rita (Charles) Hlas; and one daughter, Kathy, and two sons, Loren and Gerard, all of whom died in infancy. She is survived by 12 children, Ron of Traer, Richard (Marlene) of Cedar Falls, Father David of Parkersburg, Dennis (Gayle) of Traer, Barbara (Don) Hulme of Denver, Michael (Karen) of Des Moines, Martin (April) of Traer, Betty Devine of Des Moines, Janice (Jack) Halupnick of Traer, Brian (Susan) of Cedar Rapids, Kevin (Pam) of Toledo and Julie (Al) Nuzum of Baxter. Hilda is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene (Milo) Dvorak, Traer, and Marcella Dvorak, Toledo; two sister-in-laws, Rose Wacha and LeNora Wacha, both of Toledo; and a brother-in-law, Ed Buresh, Traer. A memorial fund has been established. Please sign the online guest book and share a memory about Hilda at www.stewartbaxter.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 Alice Lamfers CLARION - Alice Lamfers, 83, of Britt, formerly of Clarion, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, with Pastor Daniel Lindley officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Kanawha. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, IA 50447, 641-762-3211. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 George J. Parkhurst OSAGE - George J. Parkhurst, 91, of Osage died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Faith Home in Osage. Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage; 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 Alfred J. Perrott MASON CITY - Alfred J. Perrott, 72, of 809 N. Jackson Ave., Mason City, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Condolences may be shared with the family at the funeral home website at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA, 50401, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2011 Vaughn R. Ross  BRITT
- Vaughn R. Ross, 60, of Des Moines and formerly of Britt, passed away
unexpectedly at his home Wednesday March 23, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Visitation will be one hour before the service, at 1 p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha. Vaughn will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his brother, Vincent (Armon) Ross, and sister, Vicki (Stuart) Peterson; six nieces and nephews, and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews. Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Opal (Hall) Ross. www.ewingfh.com. Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, IA 50447, 641-762-3211. Published in Globe Gazette from March 30 to March 31, 2011 Richard D. Schriver  MASON
CITY - Richard D. Schriver, 79, of Mason City, died Sunday, March 27,
2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City. A celebration of life service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The family suggests memorials be given to a charity of the donor's choice in lieu of flowers. Richard "Rich" Schriver was born on May 26, 1931, in Mason City, the son of Dale and Lucille (Long) Schriver. He received his education in Mason City schools, graduating from Mason City High School in the class of 1949. Rich was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason City. He had a very good bass voice and sang in the choir for many years, and worked on property committee projects. On July 10, 1954, Richard and Carlyn (Steltzner) Schriver were married at the First Methodist Church in Rice Lake, Wis. They have one son, Kirk Schriver. At the age of 16, Rich enlisted in the Iowa National Guard, rose through the ranks and was commissioned a second lieutenant in May of 1959 after graduating from OCS in Fort Benning, Ga. He was the first Iowa Guardsman to graduate from Fort Benning OCS. He was proud to have been the first company commander of the 1133rd Transportation Co. He then served on the staff at Camp Dodge until he retired in March of 1973 to devote more time to his business. Rich and two partners started North Iowa Plastering Co. in 1962. He later became sole owner and operated the business until his retirement in 1999. He liked to reminisce about some of the challenges he encountered in those years and especially the restoration of the Johnson County Courthouse. A lifelong outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish and particularly enjoyed his hunting/fishing trips to Alaska with his boyhood friend, Bill Krager. He was a member of the River City Rifle & Pistol Club and the NRA. In retirement Rich enjoyed morning coffee at Pro's, traveling with Carlyn, winters in Florida, reading WWII history and spending time with his granddaughters. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carlyn Schriver of Mason City; son, Kirk Schriver of Mason City; two granddaughters, Mandy (William) Schmidt and Megan Schriver; aunt, Arlene Higgins; his cousin/son, Jerome Myers; nephews, Douglas and David Donovan; and his sisters-in-law, Marjorie Davis and Betty Steltzner. He is also survived by many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, sister, Marilyn Donovan, and niece: Deb Polton. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.; Mason City, Iowa 50401; 641-423-0924; www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Published in Globe Gazette from March 29 to March 31, 2011 Dean Sunde  BUFFALO
CENTER - Dean Sunde, 78, of Buffalo Center died Monday, March, 28, 2011,
at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.His memorial ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. His visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, in the Social Hall at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center, Iowa. Dean Lowell Sunde was born Oct. 28, 1932, in Buffalo Center to Jonas and Isalene (McCrady) Sunde, the youngest of four sons. He grew up and lived all of his life on the family farm. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55. He started farming in partnership with his father after the Army and continued farming grain and livestock until his retirement. Dean married Joan Brue June 2, 1956, at Linden Lutheran Church in rural Thompson and the couple raised two children, Alison and Doug. Dean was a continuous member of the American Legion for 53 years, including terms as commander and adjutant. He was a 47-year member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served as a member of the church council. Dean was active in politics, serving as co-chairman of the Winnebago County Democratic Party. Highlights of his political passions included two invitations to the White House, one as a guest of President Jimmy Carter for the 1978 State of the Union address and also as a member of the agriculture advisory committee in 1980. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing at Tuttle Lake, area Iowa and Minnesota lakes as well as prize fishing in Canada. Dean loved fun, games and coffee. He won many cribbage championships both at home and in Arizona where they spent the winters for many years. He was always open for a new joke and was known as an infamous tease. The armistice in Korea was signed a month before he was to be deployed "because they heard he was coming," he often touted. He reminded the grandchildren he was the first Buffalo Center Homecoming King in 1949. And everyone in the family knew chicken pox couldn't clear up until an egg was laid. He believed life is short so laugh as much as you can. Dean died March 28 from complications following a car accident Jan. 17. With his past health issues, he and his family learned that every day is a gift; make every word and hug count as though it could be the last. According to his wishes, Dean's body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic. Dean is survived by Joan, his wife of 54 years; daughter Alison and Garland Hofland, Eric and Amber of Oceanside, Calif.; and son Doug and special friend Laura Bezdicek, Evan, Alex and Chance of Buffalo Center. Extended family includes Ann Sunde, Beverly and Larry Sunde, Tom Sunde and family, Mavis Johnson, Elaine Hetland and Laverne and Judy Brue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and Isalene, and brothers Donald, Eldon and Duane Sunde. Online condolences and personal e-mails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com. Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858. Published in Globe Gazette from March 30 to March 31, 2011 Nettie O. Thorson  LAKE
MILLS - Nettie O. Thorson, 96, of Lake Mills and formerly of Scarville,
died Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake
Mills.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scarville with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, 50450, and again at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Scarville. Nettie Opal Thorson was born March 23, 1915, the daughter of Nels and Agnes (Gulbertson) Bergland. She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Leland. She attended country schools through the eighth grade. On May 1, 1934, she married Selmer Thorson at the parsonage in Scarville. They farmed in the Scarville area all their lives. They had four children, Arden, Sharon, Roger and Nancy. Nettie was a farmer's wife and homemaker. She was active in her church, participating in circle, Ladies Aid and Altar Guild. After her family was grown, she loved to embroider, knit and make quilts. She also embroidered baptism towels for the church. She and Sam put together many puzzles, did latch hook rugs and tied quilts together. She made the most delicious apple and lemon pies. Her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She is survived by son Arden (Delores) Thorson and their children Allen Thorson and Beth (Don) Flannery and grandchildren Patty, Jessica and Michael Flannery; daughter Sharon (Leroy) Brackey, and their children Natalie (Mike) Fell, Lois (Mike) Jamtgaard, Wayne Brackey, grandchildren Joe, Samantha and Christopher Jamtgaard and Evan Fell; son Roger Thorson and Lynn Kleveland; daughter Nancy (Richard) Helland and their children Matt (Blanca) Helland, Scott Helland and Amy (Shane) Taylor, grandchildren Maya and Lily Day and Madeline Helland, Austin and Brody Taylor. She is also survived by sister Thelma Hall and brother Arden Bergland; sisters-in-law Gladys, Margaret, Pat and JoAnn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Sam Thorson; a granddaughter in infancy; and her parents, sisters and brothers, Verna, Norma and Wilma, Ole, Helmer, Truman, Johnnie, Wallace and Marvin. You can contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221. Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 31, 2011 Genevieve M. "Gen" Weitzel  MASON
CITY - Genevieve M. "Gen" Weitzel, 88, of 300 Second St. N.E., Mason
City, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Kent A. Mechler of Good Shepherd. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Gen Weitzel memorial fund. Genevieve Mabel was born on May 14, 1922, in Kirksville, Mo., the daughter of Arthur and Erma (Lloyd) True. She was the eldest daughter in a family of nine and spent her early years in Missouri, later moving with the family to Mason City where she attended school and graduated from LaJames Cosmetology School. Her early working career was at J.B. Decker and Sons meat packing plant working on the processing line. After graduating from LaJames, Gen opened her own beauty parlor called Gen's Beauty Shop on North Federal. She was on the cutting edge of hair styling and was always dressed stylishly. She was very protective of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a loyal friend. Gen loved to cook and everyone relished her homemade chicken and noodles along with her canned pickles and, later in life, Korean food. She was united in marriage to David Weitzel in 1938. In their younger years they loved to dance and would do so anywhere, including the beauty shop after rolling up the rugs. Some of their favorites were at the Surf, The Barn and the VFW. She lost her husband in 1980 and later married Roger Kingland in 1982 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. She and Roger, as husband and wife and later as best friends, enjoyed taking long drives together to have lunch or even just to check the crops. Gen enjoyed traveling to places like Phoenix, Washington, the Black Hills, California and Branson with David and later with Roger. Gen was an entertaining storyteller, infusing her stories with her unique sense of humor. She often ended social visits commenting, "Well, we didn't solve anything, did we?" She had a sharp sense of humor, a strong sense of family and a keen sense of right and wrong. Surviving Gen is her son, Les, and his fiancé Billie Kellogg, Mason City; special niece Sherry Despenas, Mason City; four grandchildren, Lisa Tiedeman, Mason City; Laurie and husband Tony Nash, Iowa City; Daniel and wife Amy Weitzel; and Deena Weitzel, all of Mason City. Gen has 10 great grandchildren: Laurel Tiedeman, Jackson and Julia Nash, Zachary, Blake, and Brandon Weitzel, Michael Weitzel, Aftin Waite, and Michael and Jason Weitzel, and five great-great-grandchildren. Her siblings, Mary (Floyd) Johnson, Pat Bickley, Gordy (Karen) True and Sandy Weaver, all of Mason City, and Larry True and his fiancé, Sharron Holtz, Phoenix, along with a host of nieces and nephews also survive her. Gen was preceded in death by both husbands David and Roger; her son David Eugene; grandson Randy Weitzel; her sister, Rama DeWitt with whom she shared everything; two brothers, Don and Eldon True; and a special niece, Terry Smith. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com. Published in Globe Gazette from March 30 to March 31, 2011 Posted on 31 March 2011 |
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MILLS - John Henry Swanson, 96, of Lake Mills and formerly of Lawrence,
Kan., died Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in
Lake Mills.
ALDEN
- Max Trousdale passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of
Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the age of 94.
BELMOND
- Mary Jean Ziller, age 74, of Belmond, passed away Friday, March 25,
2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
HAYFIELD,
Minn. -Wynton Peter Christians, 88, died Sunday evening, March 27, 2011,
at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minn.
THOUSAND
OAKS, Calif. - Stephen Henry Crowell, Jr., 88, of Thousand Oaks, Calif.,
and formerly of Nora Springs, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, in
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
JOICE
- Burdette A. "Burt" Kinseth, 78, of Joice passed away early Tuesday
morning, March 22, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident
several days earlier.
MASON
CITY -Marlys I. Davis, 84, of Apache Junction, Ariz., and formerly of
Mason City, died Jan. 27, 2011, in Apache Junction, Ariz.
OSAGE
- Thomas L. Place, M.D., 80, of Osage, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at
his home near Osage.
FOREST
CITY - Carlton J. "Pete" Rauk, 93, of Forest City died Monday, March 28,
2011, at Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.
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