ELDRIDGE - Dick Jenkins, 77, a resident of Eldridge, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, surrounded by his beloved family.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Faith Lutheran Church of Eldridge, where he was a member. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dick was born March 24, 1934, in Manly, the son of McKinley and Gertrude (Ohland) Jenkins, and was a graduate of Manly High School. He was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Garlock on Dec. 20, 1952, in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Dick was employed by the Continental Baking Co. from 1955 until his retirement in 1995. From 1995 until 2003 he was employed by the North Scott Community School District as a custodian.

He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and in earlier years enjoyed bowling. Dick was a hard worker, a devoted husband, loving dad, grandpa and great-grandpa who always put his family first.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Nancy; his children, Pam (Dean) Engelbrecht of Davenport, and Kevin (Debbie) Jenkins of Eldridge; his grandchildren, Darin (Shelli) Engelbrecht of Davenport, Deena (Phil) Dhuse of Marseilles, Ill., Lindsay (Chad) Holdorf of Grimes, and Kelsey Jenkins of Dubuque; his great-grandchildren, Dylan and Nolan Engelbrecht of Davenport and Lindy Jane and Caston Dhuse of Marseilles, Ill.; his sister, Delores Fredrickson of Northwood; along with several nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

His parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing Dick's obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 6, 2011

OSAGE - Merle Lester Kessler, 87, of Osage died Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Merle was born Dec. 20, 1923, at Belmond, the son of Theodore and Alice (Saatof) Kessler.

Most of his youth was spent on a farm south of Clear Lake near Thornton, with the family later moving to a farm south of Saratoga. He was educated in country schools.

Merle married Hazel Irene Wesp on June 21, 1948, in New Hampton. Two daughters were born to this union, Linda Lou Kessler and Cathy Ann Kessler. They lived in Riceville for more than 50 years. Merle worked for CO-OP Oil, Dale's TV and Larry's TV.

They moved to Osage in 2001. Merle was an accomplished musician, having started playing the guitar and singing at age 16. Cousin Merle and the Maple Leaf Cowboys played at many dances and area events. He made a commercial and recorded numerous records between 1967 and 1980 in Nashville, Tenn.

Private graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Merle is survived by his wife, Hazel Kessler of Osage; a sister, Sylvia Voyna, living in Arkansas; two brothers, Leonard of Lime Springs and Ervin of Riceville; and a sister-in-law, Viola Kessler of Meservey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Cathy Ann; his daughter, Linda Lou in 2004; and nine sisters and brothers.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com; 641-732-3706.

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

Irene Stohr

CHARLES CITY - Irene Stohr, 88, of El Cajon, Calif., formerly of Charles City, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at Grossmont Hospital in Le Mesa, Calif.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - Thelma Leegaard, 89, of Hoffman, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minn.

Funeral services will be held today, Saturday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, rural Donnelly. The Rev. Judy Gelinske will be officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.pedersenfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 7, 2011

BRITT - Genevieve J. Nilges, 74, of Mason City and formerly of Britt, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 9, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m., Monday until service time at the funeral home.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Stephen R. "Papa Sox" Oulman, 61, of Mason City, died Friday morning May 6, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be given to the Stephen R. Oulman memorial fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 7, 2011

Osage - Irene Hanke, 86, of Osage, died Saturday (May 7, 2011) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 702 State St., Box 84, 641-732-3706, www.championbucheitfuneral home.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 8, 2011

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Edith May (Farmer) Johnson, 91, passed away surrounded by her family members on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at the Silvercrest at Deer Creek in Overland Park, Kan.

A Celebration of Life will be held in July 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Osage. A private burial will occur at the Osage Cemetery.

Edith May Farmer was born on Jan. 7, 1920, in Fairfield, to Samuel and Mertie (Sears) Farmer. She grew up on the family farm and attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse. In 1937, she graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Parsons College for two years. She then went to Iowa State College in Ames, and graduated in 1942. Following college she moved to Osage, to become the Mitchell County Extension Home Economist.

On Nov. 19, 1944, May married James Claire Johnson at the Congregational Church in Osage. They farmed in Union Township for 28 years. They were both members of the Union Presbyterian Church and subsequently the United Methodist Churches in St. Ansgar and Osage where she was UMW President. Claire's Norwegian heritage was celebrated through their involvement in Sons of Norway and she served as president of the local chapter. Claire preceded her in death in October 2001.

May was asked to return to the position of Iowa State University Extension Home Economist and later became the Extension 4-H and Youth Agent for Mitchell and Floyd Counties retiring in 1980. Her professional recognitions include Honorary 4-H Club Member 20 years service, Citation for Distinguished Service to 4-H on the behalf of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 1975, The R. K. Bliss Extension Citation in recognition of outstanding educational leadership in Extension 4-H and Youth Programs 1976, and induction into the Centennial Class Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame for Outstanding Service and Dedication to 4-H in 2002.

May Johnson was a talented seamstress, needle worker, and cook. She made her own and her young children's clothing plus curtains and draperies and was known for her yeast breads and pies. In retirement she completed several hand stitched quilts and made counted cross stitch and hardanger items which are proudly displayed in her children's homes. Gardening and playing golf were outdoor activities she enjoyed. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her membership in the Shakespearean Study Club.

Survivors include four children Pamela (Herbert) Haack of Rochester, Minn.; Mary Lynn Johnson (Denise Robertson) of Spokane, Wash.; Lee (Janelle) Johnson of Overland Park, Kan.; Lu Johnson of Apple Valley, Minn.; and five grandchildren Natalie Haack of San Diego, Calif.; Leah (John) Deane of Goodyear, Ariz.; Renee Johnson of Alpharetta, Ga.; Adam Johnson of New Orleans, La.; and Todd Johnson of La Jolla, Calif.; and two step-great grandchildren Samantha and Andrew Deane. Her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Harry Fay, of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; sister-in-law, Helen Johnson of Osage; and four nieces and one nephew also survive.

Memorial contributions to the Mitchell County 4-H Foundation or the First United Methodist Church of Osage, may be sent to 1808 Summit Drive N.E., Rochester, MN 55906, in care of Pamela Haack.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenter KC.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 8, 2011

JOPLIN, Mo. - Charles H. Martin, Jr., age 74, Joplin, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Saturday (May 7, 2011) at Freeman West Hospital.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Charlie King will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Parker Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , in care of Parker Mortuary.

Charles was born March 23, 1937, in Rose Creek, Minn., to the late Charles H. Martin, Sr., and Mabel Waller Martin. He had lived in Joplin since 1973 moving from Osage, Iowa.

He worked as a machinist for Oliver Corporation in Charles City for several years. He had also operated a Gulf Station in Osage for several years. After moving to Joplin, he worked at Vickers, Inc., as a machinist for several years. He then worked at Missouri Southern State College in the custodial department until his retirement in 1996.

Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

He married Sandra Skou in 1960 in Lyle, Minn. She survives at the home.

Additional survivors include his children, Dennis Martin, Lincoln, Neb., Debbie Lindsey, Joplin, Mo., Douglas Martin, Pittsburg, Kansas, Diane Rainey, Joplin, Mo., Donna Boyd, Joplin, Mo.; one brother, Arthur Martin, Fairmont, Minn.; three sisters, Helen Rahnenfehrer, Anna Mae Aaker and Marilyn Nelson, all of Rochester, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Linda Landherr, Rose Creek, Minn.; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Parker Mortuary & Crematory, 1502 S. Joplin St., P.O. Box 2305, Joplin, Missouri 64803, 417-623-4321, parker mortuary.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 8, 2011

Mason City - Stephen R. "Papa Sox" Oulman, 61, of Mason City, passed away Friday morning (May 6, 2011) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, surrounded by his family.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Stephen R. Oulman Memorial Fund.
Stephen R. Oulman was born on Nov. 16, 1949, in Mason City, the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Shovein) Oulman. He was active in sports and Scouting during his school years. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Florida State University.
For many years, Steve was a partner with his father in the Melody Lanes Bowling Alley in Clear Lake. He later worked for McKinness Excavating, Eaton Corporation, in Belmond, and Kraft Foods, in Mason City, retiring in 2008.

On June 24, 1994, Steve was united in marriage to Kathy J. (Jesse) Kollman in Clear Lake.

Steve had a heart of gold; for the last eleven years he and Kathy would welcome numerous children into their home where they would serve as their foster and adoptive parents.

In his free time, Steve loved cheering on the Chicago White Sox. He also enjoyed motorcycling, remodeling, and was a dog lover. But he was his happiest when he was able to be with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Steve was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City as well as Alcoholics Anonymous.

He is survived by, his wife, Kathy Oulman, Mason City; children, Jill Oulman, Iowa City, Casey Oulman, Iowa City, Kelly (Jon) Geerlings, Iowa City, Keri Oulman, Mason City, Beayonka (Tim) Poulson, Fairmont, Minn., Annie (Rob) Moore, Des Moines, Jonathon Kollman, Onawa, BriAnne Kollman, Mason City, Teayona Oulman, Mason City, Nate Oulman, Mason City, Kristin Oulman, Mason City, Dakota Oulman, Mason City, Alonna Oulman, Mason City, and Chris Oulman, Mason City; his twelve grandchildren; his two sisters, Julia Oulman, Clear Lake and Patricia Berge, Clear Lake; his father-in-law, Eugene (Donna) Jesse, Park Falls, Wis.; and a nephew, Carlos Oulman, Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 7 to May 8, 2011

MASON CITY - Alice A. Scharlau, 70, of Mason City, died Friday (March 11, 2011) at the Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. She and her husband, Lynn Scharlau, long-time Mason City business owners, were wintering in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas.

In accordance with her wishes, Alice was cremated.

Memorial services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Fullerton Funeral Home 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Red Haugland and Tom Mitchell. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and again one hour prior to services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Alice Scharlau Memorial Fund. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Alice Ann was born on Aug. 22, 1940, in Osceola, the daughter of Leonard and Evelyn (Rick) Ashford. She was a graduate of Mason City High School, Class of 1958, and then from Hamilton Business School in 1959. Upon graduation, she went to work in the office at Interstate Power Company.

Alice was united in marriage with Lynn Scharlau on Dec. 30, 1959, at the First Christian Church. She was the office manager at Ideal Plumbing and Heating in Mason City, working alongside her husband. This was a third- generation family-owned business and she worked there for 28 years starting in 1983.

Alice was a very thoughtful and kind hearted person to family, friends and customers. She and Lynn enjoyed camping and became full-time RV campers for the last five years. They were very active in the Excel of Iowa camping club.

Alice is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lynn; son, John and his wife, Tina Scharlau, Mason City and daughter, Kay Staley, Meservey; her mother, Evelyn Carroll, Mason City; grandchildren, Brian (JoAnn) Scharlau, Des Moines; Brent Scharlau, Mason City, Brandon Scharlau, Mason City, Stacy Nachazel, Clear Lake, Tyler Staley, Meservey; Toni Hosler, Mt. Horeb, Wis. and her children, Braden and Logan; great-grandson, Jacob Scharlau, LeClaire; and uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Her father, Leonard; step-father, Jesse Carroll; son-in-law, Mark Staley, and brother-in-law, Jay Scharlau, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 8, 2011

Richard Stock

GREENE - Richard Stock, 59, of Greene, died Saturday (May 7, 2011) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 8, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Evelyn M. Zierath, 94, of Charles City, died Saturday (May 7, 2011) at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Evelyn Zierath will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Wesleyan Church. Pastor Dennis Bachman will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Rockford.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Wesleyan Church, 913 South Main, Charles City, IA 50616, or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 8, 2011

Osage - Irene Hanke, age 86, of Osage, died Saturday (May 7, 2011) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Sacred Heart Oratory in Meyer, with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, where there will be a Scripture Service at 5 p.m. and a Rosary at 7 p.m.
Irene was born Jan. 9, 1925, at Mona, the daughter of Walter and Frances (Paulus) Perzynski. Irene graduated from Little Cedar High School in 1944, she then attended the Frances Nystrom Beauty School in Minneapolis, Minn. Irene was united in marriage to John Hanke on June 11, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church in Osage. They farmed in the Stacyville- Meyer area. John died in 1989 and then Irene moved to Osage in 1993. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Christian Mother's Society in Meyer. Irene enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, antiquing, cooking and especially spending time with her family.

Irene is survived by her children, Richard (Joyce) Hanke of Lakeville, Minn., Robert (Rita) Hanke of Little Cedar, Janet (Calvin) Niess of Little Cedar, Randy (Mary) Hanke of Stacyville, Patricia (Patrick) Durkin of Shakopee, Minn., MaryAnn (Harold) Berg of Ahsahka, Idaho; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; her son Ronald in 1966; an infant son, Howard; two sisters, Jeanette Johnson and Lydia Penney; two brothers, Edward and Theodore Perzynski.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 8 to May 9, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Marcella R. "Mark" Hauge, 89, of Lake Mills, died Sunday (May 8, 2011) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 9, 2011

Stoughton, Wis. - Phillip W. Kennedy, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday (May 5, 2011).

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, Wis., with the Rev. Mark Petersen officiating.

Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon in the church fellowship hall immediately following the services. Entombment will take place in Roselawn Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday.
A special thank-you to the staffs of Harbor House, HospiceCare Inc. and Covenant Lutheran Church.

Phillip W. Kennedy was born in Mason City, Iowa, on May 3, 1926, the son of Clarence and Jessie (Skellinger) Kennedy. Phil graduated from Madison East High School. On May 12, 1951, he married Sylvia Johnson in Stoughton, Wis.

Phil worked at Stoughton High School as supervisor of custodians and as a carpenter. He was a member of the Optimist Club and Covenant Lutheran Church of Stoughton. Phil enjoyed fishing on Lake Camelot and his fishing trip to Canada.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; three children, Gary, Barb (Tom) Bollig and David Kennedy; and two grandchildren, Tim Kennedy and Shelby Bollig.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Kennedy; and half-sister, Gretchen Munger.

Cress Funeral Service, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton, WI 53589, 608-873-9244, www.cressfuneralservice.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 9, 2011

ALGONA - Dolores Marking, 88, of Algona, died Sunday (May 8, 2011) at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, May 9, with a rosary at 5 p.m. and a Parish Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 9, 2011

 Richard Lee Stock

GREENE - Richard Lee Stock, 59, of Greene, died Saturday (May 7, 2011) at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Richard Lee Stock will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, with Military Honors Conducted by Tack-Barnette Post 168 American Legion of Greene.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Richard Stock Memorial Fund, 110 Chestnut St., Apt 2, Clarinda, IA 50632.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements; 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

CHARLES CITY - Irene Stohr, 88, of El Cajon, Calif., formerly of Charles City, died Friday (April 29, 2011) at Grossmont Hospital in Le Mesa, Calif.

Funeral services for Irene Stohr will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 6 to May 9, 2011

Osage - Philip Thoresen, 61, of Osage, died Saturday (May 7, 2011).

Services are pending at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Ronald Casto, 66, of Mason City, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 10, 2011

 Dean Alan Dippel

FOREST CITY - Richard Espeland, 78, of Forest City, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 10, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Marcella R. Hauge, 89, of Lake Mills, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. this evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, 50450, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Family would like to suggest memorials be made to the area Food Bank, 215 S. Fourth Street, Forest City, IA 50436.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 9 to May 10, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen F. Martin, 89, of Mason City, died Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 10, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - James K. Morrison, 80, of 712 N. Sixth St., Clear Lake, died Sunday May 8, 2011, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Due to his wishes, he was cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time at Clear Lake Cemetery. Family suggests memorials be given in memory of Jim to Comprehensive Systems, Charles City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 10, 2011

THORNTON - Steven "Westy" Westerman, 48, of Thornton, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton with Mr. Red Haugland presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., today at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Steve Westerman Memorial Fund, in care of First Security Bank, Box 60, Thornton, IA 50479, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 10, 2011