OSAGE - David Butner, 37, of Charles City and formerly of Osage, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. John Moser officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 17, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Evelyn J. DeBell, 87, 112 N. 12th St., Clear Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA. with the Rev. Randy DeBell and the Rev. Duane Bull officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake and then one hour prior to service on Thursday. A private interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Evelyn J. DeBell Memorial Fund.

Evelyn was born Aug. 30, 1923 in Clear Lake, the daughter of Leroy and Ethel (Foster) Ebaugh. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1941. She married Edwin M. DeBell on March 8, 1943, in her parents' home. After Ed returned home from World War II, they were blessed with four children. Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.

Evelyn is survived by daughters Jan (Ron) Jennings, Carolyn (Rod) Kickbush, Kristi (Rev. Duane) Bull, and a son Rev. Randy (Helen) DeBell, four grandsons Andy Bull, Ben DeBell, Brad (Amy) DeBell, Dan (Leslie) DeBell, and a brother Don (Betty) Ebaugh.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ed in 2006.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 16 to May 17, 2011

CLEAR LAKE -Raymond G. DenHartog, 86, 305 N. 11th St., Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Oakwood Care, Clear Lake.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., May 19, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave N., with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.

Visitation will be at Ward-Van Slyke, Wednesday from 5-7 p.m., May 18. Inurnment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Hospice of North Iowa or Opportunity Village in memory of Raymond G. DenHartog.

Raymond was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Leighton, the son of John C. and Josie (DeJong) DenHartog. Raymond graduated from Pella High School in 1940. He worked for his dad in the hardware store in Leighton. He entered the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart. Following the service, he attended Central College in Pella. He then went to the University of Iowa where he graduated with a B.S. degree.

Raymond married Jean Louise McLean Aug. 14, 1948, in College Springs. They lived in Mount Pleasant, moving to Council Bluffs in 1949, where he worked at Omar Baking Co. They moved to Des Moines, working for Solar Air Craft until 1958 when they moved to Clear Lake. He worked for General Adjustment Bureau as an insurance adjuster and later Federated Insurance, in Owattona, and American Family. He taught business classes and economics at Hamilton Business College until he retired in 1988.

Raymond enjoyed gardening, hunting and traveling, which included camping. He especially loved being with his grandchildren and following their sports. He enjoyed his English bull- dogs, and attending the Drake Relays. He was a member of the Clear lake United Methodist Church, Men's Garden Club of North Iowa and the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Raymond is survived by his wife Jean DenHartog, Clear Lake; three children: Glenda Evenrud, Minneapolis, Minn., Michael John (Elizabeth) DenHartog, Clear Lake, and Jerry (Tammy) DenHartog, Clear Lake; eight grandchildren: Elise (Lt. Col. Donald) Chipman, Daman DenHartog, Neal DenHartog, Kelsea DenHartog, Rachael Ewing, Ryan (Courtney) Willis, Dustin DenHartog, and Katy (Nate) Clapham; seven great grandchildren: Hunter, Tyler, Ashley, Asher, Ashton, Ivy and Cosette; and one brother-in-law Ken Glewen, Waupun, Wis.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Betty Glewen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 16 to May 17, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Barbara Heuberger, 86, of Sheffield, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, at First United Methodist Church, Sheffield with interment at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., today at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Memorials may be directed to the Barbara Heuberger Memorial Fund for the benefit of First United Methodist Church, the Sheffield Fire Department or the Sheffield Library.

Barbara Ruth Heuerman was born in Hampton, March 31, 1925, a daughter of William and Agnes (Early) Heuerman. At a young age her family moved to her grandparents' farm south of Hampton where, working very close with her father, she learned many of her best traits. Barbara graduated from Hampton High School and attended Drake University for a short time.

Barbara was united in marriage with Clarence "Casey" Heuberger on Sept. 9, 1947, at her parents' farm. They made their home two miles north of Chapin and as farmers raised their four children.

In 1978, Casey and Barbara moved one mile east to a house they built and started the Greentree Ridge Christmas Trees and Landscaping business.

Barbara was always active in her church and was known as an excellent cook. With the help of her children she always had a large garden, enjoying fresh and home canned produce all year round.

Barbara placed high importance on family, hosting hundreds of picnics while the children were growing. With Casey and their family, Barbara made many wonderful trips and gained many lifelong friends, including a pair of twins from Mexico and their families whom they visited many times during the past 40 years.

Barbara was an excellent swimmer that made sure her children learned to swim about the same time they could walk.

Her family includes: daughter; Jean Ann (Glenn) Hartman and daughter Holly Hoffman; son: John (Sally) Heuberger and their children, Katie (Jay) Ketelsen and Josh Heuberger; Son: Jim (Becky) Heuberger and their children Jessica (Brad) Tendall and children Tyler and Adam, Jared Heuberger, Joel (Christal) Heuberger and son Saige, Dave (Jill) Hill and children Autumn and Hunter, Cathy Robinson (Josh) and her children McKenna, Austin, Raquel and Lexus; Ann (Nathan) Peterson and daughter Layla.
She is preceded in death by her husband Casey, son William, parents, and two sisters, Nancy Hansman and Dr. Dorothy Heuerman.
Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 17, 2011

GARNER - James A. "Jim" Howie, 87, of Garner died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner from complications of cancer.

Graveside committal services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with Justin Asche officiating. A celebration of life fellowship will follow the service at the United Presbyterian Church, 475 Maben Ave. in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., today at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church in Garner.

James Alton Howie, the son of Olin and Margaret (Maire) Howie, was born April 23, 1924, at Monticello, Iowa. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1942. On Dec. 26, 1953, he married Dorothy Mae Baack Rae at Mason City. Jim opened "Howie Farm Supply," his first John Deere dealership in Monticello in November 1948. He relocated that dealership to Garner in 1951 and in 1975 changed the business name to "Circle H Inc." Jim's wife, Dorothy and sons Jay and Jeff operated the dealership until the company franchise termination in 2002. Circle H was one of the longest standing single proprietor John Deere dealers in the region. He enjoyed community service, gardening, fishing, talking to all kinds of people and time spent with family. Jim was well known in North Iowa for his sense of humor and knowledge of people, places and events.

Jim was very active in the United Presbyterian Church in Garner where he served as an elder and trustee. He was involved in the Garner community as a past member of the Jaycees, Lions Club, Rotary Club and Garner Chamber of Commerce serving as board president in 1958. Jim also helped with the Garner FFA and Avery Theatre.

He is survived by his children, Barbara (Keith) Lembo of Charlotte, N.C., Jay Howie (special friend, Renee McClellan) of Hampton, Jeff (Jolene) Howie of Garner and Beth (David) Delagardelle of Waterloo; seven grandchildren, William, Jesse and Morgan Howie, Amanda and Alex Howie and Michael and Daniel Delagardelle; and a daughter-in-law, Roberta Howie of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, Jan. 25, 2001; granddaughter, Maggie Mae Howie; his parents; and a brother, Olin, Jr. Howie.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Donald Eugene Kimball, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away on April 18, 2011.

Don was born on Feb. 20, 1930, on a farm South of Ventura to Walter and Alice Kimball. Don had one brother and two sisters. After graduating from Boone High School, he married the love of his life, Betty, in January 1949. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-1952. Don and Betty moved their family from Denver, Colo. to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1960. Don was a member of the Phoenix Fire Department from 1960-1983, where he retired as a battalion chief.

Don is survived by his wife Betty, sons Bruce, Rick (Marti), and Kelly (DawnMarie), as well as many grandchildren an great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held at the Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale, Ariz. in April and graveside services were held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz. also in April.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the "Gary Pykare Cancer Fund," United Phoenix Fire Fighters - Local 493, Attn: Ray Maione, 61 E Columbus Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012.

Please share memories and condolences by visiting the online Guest Book at www.obits. azcentral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 17, 2011

ALGONA - Ernest A. Kramer, 79, of Algona, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society-Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation was held Monday, May 16, from 4-7 p.m. with a rosary at 4:30 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 17, 2011

ROCKFORD - Carol Parcher, 96, of Rockford, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 21 Third Street N.W. in Rockford on Thursday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m.

A visitation will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave. in Rockford on Wednesday, May 18, from 5-7 p.m. and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Carol will be cremated following the funeral service and burial will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or to the Carol Parcher Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave., Rockford, IA 50648, 641-756-3311.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 16 to May 17, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Dena H. Peterson, 98, of Lake Mills, formerly of Emmons, Minn., died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at Lime Creek Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Erich Hoeft officiating. Burial will take place at Somber Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 17, 2011

MARSHALLTOWN - Truman W. Warner, Sr., 94, of Toledo and formerly of Manly, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Marshalltown Medical Center in Marshalltown.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly, with Monsignor John W. Hemann as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, May 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Truman W. Warner, Sr. Memorial Fund.

Truman William Warner was born on June 16, 1916, in Lineville, the son of George Warner, Jr. and Almeda (Elston) Warner. He was raised in southern Iowa.
On Oct. 15, 1938, Truman was united in marriage to Dorothy Arlene Leslie in Mason City; this union would be blessed with 5 children.

For nearly 15 years Truman worked for National By-Products Rendering Plant in Mason City. He would also work for many other packinghouses in various states before his retirement.

In his younger years, Truman enjoyed woodworking, fishing, coon hunting, playing cards and cribbage, gardening and traveling.

Those grateful in sharing in Truman's life are his wife, Dorothy, Marshalltown; children, Sharol Jean Cain, Albuquerque, N.M., Truman W. Warner, Jr., Toledo, David E. Warner, Pine River, Minn., and Carol A. Warner, Gardner, Kan.; 19 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his step- father; his daughter, Patty Jo McConnell; and his three brothers, Gerald, Audrey, and Floyd.

Bride Colonial Chapel. 641-454-2241, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

LAKE MILLS - Mavis Kathleen Lande, 90, of Lake Mills, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 18, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - On Sunday, May 15, 2011, Carol Parcher, 96, entered eternal rest at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

A funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W. in Rockford, on Thursday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Judy Wooten officiating.

A visitation will be held at Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Ave. in Rockford today, Wednesday, May 18 from 5-7 p.m., and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Carol will be cremated following the funeral service and burial will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the Carol Parcher Memorial Fund in care of the family. Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Carol Winnifred Woelfer was born on Oct. 28, 1914, in rural Rockford, Iowa, the eldest daughter of Erwin and Nellie (Smith) Woelfer. She received her education in the Rockford area and graduated from Rockford High School in 1932. She taught two years in rural schools. She was united in marriage to Wayne Parcher on June 12, 1935. They farmed for five years in the Greene, Iowa, area before purchasing a farm southwest of Rockford. In 1971 they moved into Rockford. Wayne passed away on Jan. 31, 1995. Carol continued living in Rockford until November 2009 when she moved into the Nora Springs Care Center.

She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church of Rockford. Carol was a member of Eastern Star, Esser Ladies Aid, the Rockford Women's Club and the "Sisters Club." She loved the farm life and especially liked to take care of her chickens and tend the garden. She liked to knit and was an avid reader. Carol and Wayne enjoyed traveling and had visited all 50 states plus a trip to Europe.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dennis (Kathy Mullen) of Rockford, Morris (Leona) of Rockford, Dick (Cheryl) of Elkhorn, Neb., and Jill (Gene) Schlueter of Willmar, Minn.; sister, Betty Schwarck of Charles City; brother-in-law, Donald Parcher of Rockford; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson, nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; sisters, Roberta Inman and June Lokenvitz; and a great-great-granddaughter Elora Grace Parcher.

Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main Ave., Rockford, IA 50648, 641-756-3311, www. Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 16 to May 18, 2011

ALGONA - Verona Schmidt, 91, of Algona, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with the Rev. Henry Friedrich officiating.

Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. The Lentz Funeral Home is serving the family.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 18, 2011

MASON CITY - Glennis E. Signs, 84, of Mason City, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health 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 18, 2011

FOREST CITY - Harry T. Tjelta, 81, of Forest City, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at his home in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City with graveside military rites provided by Forest City American Legion Post 121.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 18, 2011

MANLY - Olga K. Dahl, 88, of Manly died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Springs St., Manly. 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

LITTLE CEDAR -Nicholas Bradley Duryee, 27, of Little Cedar died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from a sudden illness.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Liberty Cemetery in Little Cedar with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating.

Nick was born July 15, 1983. He was the son of Leslie Duryee of Little Cedar, Bruce Abben of Mason City and his step-father, Lonnie Conrad. Nick thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and especially his mom. He enjoyed fishing, campfires, playing video games, lounging in the swimming pool and being with family and friends. Nick will be greatly missed by everyone.

He is survived by his mother, Leslie Duryee; his sister, Natasha Duryee; his father, Bruce Abben; and his step-father, Lonnie Conrad.

Survivors also include his sister, Ashley Abben; his brothers, Adam and Travis Abben; his grandparents, Marian and Wayne Duryee and Bud and Dixie Abben; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his little dog, James.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

MASON CITY - Lillian E. Eller, 97, of Fort Worth, Texas, and formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the Green Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

LAKE MILLS - David A. Heitland, 69, of Lake Mills died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating.

Visitation will take place an hour prior to services at the church. You may contact the family with online condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

 Delores Edith Helms Hollander

ANAMOSA - Genevieve (Foell) Wolf Koester, 100, of Anamosa died May 16, 2011, at the Anamosa Care Center of natural causes.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the Goettsch Funeral Home in Anamosa. The Rev. Clinton Wolf will officiate. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday May 19, at the Goettsch Funeral Hone in Anamosa. Internment will be at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa, at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.
Surviving is a son, the Rev. Clinton (Doris) Wolf of Des Moines; a daughter, Bessie (Alan) Tapper of Anamosa; a stepson, Robert (Marcia) Koester of Clear Lake; and 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; seven brothers Glenn, Clem, Perry, Francis, Raymond, Robert and Cecil; and two sisters Violet Smedley and Julia Meyer.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Darlene D. "Dawn" Myers, 86, of Clear Lake died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Clarence Prange, 92, of Charles City, died Wednesday morning, May 18, 2011, at Windsor Nursing and Rehab Center in Cedar Falls.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

ALGONA - Beulah Mae Richardson, 93, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Algona. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Other arrangements are incomplete. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Randall "Randy" Wreghitt, 55, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in New York.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 19, 2011

ALGONA - Roger W. Brandow, 85, of Algona died on Wednesday evening, May 18, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Algona with Pastor Karen Dearchs officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 20, 2011

MANLY - Olga Kathleen (Kaasa) Dahl, 88, Manly, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A funeral service for Olga will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 South St., Kensett, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

The family of Olga would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett or Hospice of North Iowa.

Olga Kathleen (Kaasa) Dahl was born on April 29, 1923, in rural Lake Mills, the daughter of Oscar and Inger (Sorbo) Kaasa. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Northwood.
Olga attended rural Lake Mills School and graduated from Lake Mills High School. After completing her schooling, Olga worked at the American Gas Co. in Albert Lea, Minn. She was united in marriage to Palmer Dahl on Aug. 20, 1944, at the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. After their marriage, together they farmed in rural Manly. Olga was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Olga loved cooking, family gatherings, canning and baking, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and spending time with them.

Olga was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett and the Martha Circle.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Palmer Dahl of Manly; two children: Dennis (Yolanda) Dahl of Manly and Patricia (Paul) Formo of Mason City; three grandchildren: Kristin (Chadd) Price of Livonia, Mich., Daniel (Jennifer) Formo of Blair, Neb., and Kelsey Dahl of Minneapolis, Minn.; two step-grandchildren: Lanie (Joseph) Spence of Waterloo and John (Angela) Mensink of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters: Norene Rod of Mason City and Ina Misel of Lake Mills; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Olga was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers-in-law: Herbert Rod and Dean Misel; and a close family friend for many years, Tony Knutson.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 19 to May 20, 2011

LAKE MILLS - David A. Heitland, 69, of Lake Mills died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 20, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with Pastor Jerry Robertson officiating.

Visitation will take place an hour prior to services at the church.

David Aldean Heitland was born on Aug. 21, 1941, in Thompson to parents Edward and Marion (Smith) Heitland. He attended and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in Buffalo Center, Iowa, with the class of 1959.

Following his schooling, Dave worked in Des Moines for Lehigh Cement until 1962, when he moved back to North Iowa. Dave was employed at Deluxe/Fleetguard Industries. At the time of his retirement, Dave had worked there for 33 years, and was a plant supervisor.

On Nov. 28, 2008, David was united in marriage with Gescha Berhow. The couple made their home in Lake Mills and always enjoyed the company of their family and friends.

David was an avid (and competitive) golfer, and he loved to watch the Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers play ball. Dave was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Gescha Heitland of Lake Mills; three children: Scott (Kim) Heitland of Cedar Rapids, Shelly Simmons of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Brad (Kandace) Heitland of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; three step-children: Cory (Emilie) Gregor of Des Moines, Dallas (Karen Ziegler) Gregor of Des Moines and Andy Gregor of Britton, S.D.; and grandchildren Trevor Heitland, Drew Heitland, Alisha Simmons, Khaila (Matt Stephens) Simmons, Elijah David Heitland (due July 4, 2011), Gaven Gregor, Graysen Gregor, and Lucas Ziegler. Dave is also survived by his siblings, Shirley (Jerry) Higbee of Lake Mills, Donna (Allan) Gilbertson of Forest City, and Paul (Jean) Heitland of Lake Mills; aunts and uncle, Dorothy Heitland of Buffalo Center and Bill (Elsie) Smith of Buffalo Center; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marion Heitland; a wife, Betty Heitland; step-daughter, Dawn Lunning; and a brother and sister-in-law, James (Marilyn) Heitland.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 19 to May 20, 2011

LYLE, Minn. - Jean "Jeannie" Nelson, 71, of Lyle died on Wednesday evening, May 18, 2011.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 23, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn., with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

The family requests that memorial gifts be designated for rheumatoid arthritis research or donor's choice.

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Published in Globe Gazette on May 20, 2011

MASON CITY - Glennis E. Signs, 84, of Mason City died Monday, May 17, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Upon her wishes her body was donated to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy.

There are no services scheduled at this time and inurnment will take place in Iowa City at a later date.

Glennis was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Mason City, the daughter of Ivan and Bertha M. (Lange) Wendt. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1945.

She was married to Donald Signs on Feb. 14, 1961, in Chicago, Ill. She lived in Des Moines until moving to Mason City in 1975. She was employed at the United Home Bank and also Fareway Grocery Store. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and also the First Assembly of God Church in Mason City.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Glennis is survived by her brother, Gene Wendt and wife, Marvyl, of Vail, Ariz.; two nieces, Marjorie and Deborah, and many cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Donald, in 1999.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 18 to May 20, 2011