Julie R. Frascht-Zweck

Karen Kay Reindl

Thomas Richardson

Jack Smithe

Duane DeVary

James R. "Dick" Mettler

George A. Pappas

Larry Dale Warren

Gladys Allen

ST. ANSGAR - Gladys Allen,91, of St. Ansgar, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Good Samaritan Society Center, St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, at St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar with Rev. Peter Chang officiating.

Burial will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 28, 2011

Orla A. Nelson

Thomas Earl Richardson

Larry Dale Warren

PLYMOUTH - Larry Dale Warren, 59, of Plymouth, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, at 14th St. Gospel Place Church, 1401 N. Washington Ave., with Rev. Ken Quintas officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

A visitation will be held from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Larry D. Warren memorial fund in care of the family.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

Gladys Edria Allen

ST. ANSGAR - Gladys Edria Allen died Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar. She was 91.

Services for Gladys Allen will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, conducted by the Rev. Peter Chang at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minn.

Visitation will be an hour before the service. Memorials may be directed to the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, 510 W. Fourth St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472.

Gladys was born June 19, 1919, in rural Carpenter, to Elmer and Eva (Thomas) Heard. Gladys graduated from Carpenter High School in 1937.

On Dec. 18, 1940, Gladys was united in marriage to Lewis Allen of London, Minn.
Gladys and Lewis spent most of their married life at first farming, and then residing in and around the Carpenter and St. Ansgar areas. They also lived in Mesa, Ariz., for three and a half years.

Gladys was employed by the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital and later the United States Postal Service. Gladys had many interests and hobbies and volunteered many hours in service to the Goodwill Industries, the Carpenter Cemetery Association, and her church. She was a member of the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, where she served as long time chairman of the missions committee. She and Lewis were caretakers of the Carpenter Cemetery and were custodians at the church for many years.

She is survived by two nieces, Bonita Heard Bakker (Meint), and Jean Heard Byl (Vern); cousins, Martha Chancellor (Denis Boerjan), and Phyllis Levendusky (Don); and by many additional cousins, great-nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her two brothers, Orie Heard and Kenneth Heard; and two nephews, Gary Heard and Floyd Heard.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 28 to May 29, 2011

Ruth L. Corlew

NEWTON - Ruth Lorraine Corlew, 80, of Newton, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, in the Monarch Wing at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.

Funeral services for Ruth will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The Rev. Gary Marzolf, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will be conducting the services. Burial will be around 3 p.m. Wednesday, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

A visitation with the family will be held 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, and 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ruth's name are being designated to Willowbrook Adult Day Care or Hospice of Jasper County.

Pence-Reese Funeral Home, 310 N. Second Ave. E., Newton, 641-792-5125.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2011

MASON CITY - Duane G. DeVary, 75, of Mason City, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania, with the Rev. Brent Hamilton officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors performed by the Clear Lake Veterans Memorial Association.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, May 30, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Duane G. DeVary memorial fund in care of the family.

Duane G. DeVary was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Staples, Minn., the son of Frank and Dorothy (Evans) DeVary. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1954. After high school he enlisted in the Army and served as a military police officer in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Duane was married to Barbara Burhite on May 28, 1960, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. Through the years, he worked for the Mason City Parking Department, Fingerhut, Lehigh Cement Co., E.F. Johnson and Delstar Auto Body before owning and operating Duane's Auto Body for over 15 years until he retired. He enjoyed working part-time for Community Motors after retirement.

He was an avid sports fan and especially loved the Minnesota Vikings. He also loved going to the stock car races at the I-35 Speedway. He enjoyed watching NASCAR as well as westerns on TV, and building homes with his family. He also enjoyed having coffee in the morning with his friends. He was a long-time member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Duane loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and friends. He was so proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attended all activities they participated in including sports, music, church and hobbies. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Duane is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Mason City; daughters, Laura Rinnels and husband Randy, of Ventura, DeAnn Halligan and husband John "Tex", of Mason City; grandchildren, Nick Rinnels and wife Amy, of Ventura, Jake Rinnels and wife Holly, of Mason City, Hilary Zrostlik and husband Seth, of Ventura, and Kennedee Halligan, of Mason City; great-grandchildren, Talan Rinnels and Reese Rinnels; three step-great-grandchildren, Cain Luger, Gavin Alexander and Jalyn Alexander; brother, Virgil DeVary and wife Dorothy, of Garner; sister-in-laws, Dorothy DeVary, of Rockwell, Delores Berneman, of Mason City, Phyllis Muller and husband Bob, of Nora Springs, Joan Polsdofer and husband Duane, of Rockwell; former exchange student son Arnd Kaiser from Germany; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Eldon and James DeVary.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2011

William Ehling

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. - William Ehling, 91, of New Brighton, Minn., died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Brightondale Assisted Living in New Brighton, Minn.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2011

Dorothy C. Gannon

FOREST CITY - Dorothy C. Gannon, 89, formerly of Forest City, died May 23, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2011

Werner H. Hobbiebrunken

CLEAR LAKE - Werner H. Hobbiebrunken, 88, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at his home in Clear Lake.

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 29, 2011

Roger Christie Johnson

BELMOND - Roger Christie Johnson, 85, of Belmond, died Friday, May 27, 2011, in Belmond.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Belmond United Church of Christ Congregational. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit will be in the Belmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the service at church Wednesday.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2011

Jerry L. Kelly
U.S. Air Force (1950-1954)

JESUP - Jerry L. Kelly, 79 of Jesup, and formerly of Mason City, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at the Long Term Care unit of the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the First United Methodist Church, Jesup, with Pastor Ruth Ann Melick officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Crest Cemetery, Jesup, with military rites conducted by Pump-Scheer American Legion Post No. 342 of Jesup. Visitation will be from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, and for an hour before services Tuesday at the church.

Memorials will be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice.

Jerry was born Oct. 15, 1931, at Garner, the son of Floyd Thomas Kelly and Mabel Inez (Williams) Kelly. Following graduation from Garner High School he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950- 1954.

On May 9, 1954, he was united in marriage to Patsy Ann Kasik in Mason City. They made their home in Jesup, and Jerry worked 30 years for the Illinois Central Railroad and then six years for the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad before he retired in 1991. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jesup.

Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Patsy Kelly of Jesup; two sons, Michael (Terri) Kelly and Timothy (Diana) Kelly all of Jesup; also, seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Thomas (Karen) Kelly of Madison, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be made at www.White-MtHope.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2011

Orla A. Nelson

FOREST CITY - Orla A. Nelson, 89, of Forest City, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and continue an hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 28 to May 29, 2011

MASON CITY - George A. Pappas, 82, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 30, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a scriptural wake at 5:30 p.m., at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the George Alex Pappas Memorial.

George Alex Pappas was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Mason City, the son of Alex P. and Rose (Metz) Pappas. George graduated from Mason City High School in 1947. He enlisted into the United States Air Force serving from 1948, until his honorable discharge in 1952.

George was united in marriage to Marguerite Holmes on Dec. 22, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly; to this union four children were born.

George worked 47 years for Northwestern States Portland Cement Company and retired on Feb. 1, 1994. In addition to working at the cement company, he drove truck for 20 years for Roger Wyborny.

George was a great conservationist he loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, V.F.W. American Legion, Y.M.C.A., charter member of the Mason City Kennel Club, National Wild Turkey Federation and the N.R.A.

George is survived by his wife Marguerite Pappas, Mason City, children Teresa (Emory) Anderson, Mason City, Tony (Kim) Pappas, Mason City, Murray (Norma) Pappas, Mason City, and James (Sandy) Pappas, St. Cloud, Minn,; grandchildren Allissa Anderson, Ashley (Dustin) Anderson-Janning, Nicole, Olivia, Ben, Greg and Anthony Pappas, Jody (Daniel) Mateo and Ted Pappas, great-grandchildren Serrina and Angelo Mateo, brother Alex John "A.J." (Audrey) Pappas, brothers and sisters-in-law Mary Lois Alitz, Murray Holmes and Jack (Diane) Holmes; along with several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Yota Elwood, granddaughter Kirby Pappas and grandson David James Pappas.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2011

Eugene "Gene" Retterath

GRAFTON - Eugene "Gene" Retterath, 59, of Grafton, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2011

Larry Dale Warren

PLYMOUTH - Larry Dale Warren, 59, of Plymouth, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, at 14th St. Gospel Place Church, 1401 N. Washington, with the Rev. Ken Quintas officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

A visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. today, Sunday, May 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Larry D. Warren Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Larry Dale Warren was born Nov. 5, 1951, the son of Lloyd and Irma (Swain) Warren. He attended and graduated from Corning High School in Corning.

Larry enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and many hours of beanbag toss, gardening, and his best buddy Jasper, his dog. He loved the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Larry is survived by the love of his life, Suzie Cuellar; his children, Jessica and Mike Alexander of Bedford, Lloyd and Katie Warren of Elkton, S.D, Katie and Joe Lovestad of Sioux Falls, S.D, and Alicia Warren of Sioux Falls, S.D; brother, Kenny and Vicki Warren, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., sister in-law, Eleanor McManis of Corning.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Erma Warren; sisters, Joyce Means, Peggy Armstrong; brother, Allen McManis; uncle, William Hepler; and nephew, Clifford Haley.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924. Online concolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2011

Randall "Randy" Wreghitt

UNION CITY, N.J. - Randall (Randy) Wreghitt, 55, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken, N.J.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Central Gardens, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Visitation with family will begin at 1 p.m. Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale, at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Randall L. Wreghitt Memorial Fund in care of Leona Wreghitt, 15062 Hill St., Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Randy was born September 20, 1955, in Mason City, the son of Lloyd F. and Leona M. (Ewing) Wreghitt. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1974 and Iowa State University in 1978 with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity. After graduating he worked in Spencer, for the Northwest Iowa Shopper selling advertizing and in 1980 moved to the Minneapolis area and worked as the Marketing Director at Chanhassen Dinner Theater in Chanhassen and the now closed Chimera Theatre in St. Paul until 1986. Randy then took a job with Walt Disney World as a Senior Marketing Representative in Orlando, Fla. In 1990 Randall moved to New York City to work as the Director of Marketing and Promotions for The Big Apple Circus. While working for the Big Apple Circus, Randy created his first company, ProMarketing, a marketing and promotions company specializing in entertainment. This led him to establish his first production company. The Iowa native was so proud of his home state that he named it Iowa Boy Productions, LLC. This later became Randall L. Wreghitt Productions, LLC., producing an array of musicals and plays on Broadway, Off-Broadway, tours, regionally and on London's West End.
His 2001 production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" starring Gary Sinise received the Tony Award for Best Revival. Randall had many successful Broadway shows including "Miracle Worker," "Grey Gardens," "Lieutenant of Inishmore," "Little Women The Musical," "Electra," "Hedda Gabler," "Golda's Balcony," and "Beauty Queen of Leenane." A full list of his work can be found at www.RandallWreghitt. com.

In addition, he received the 1996 Robert Whitehead Award for "outstanding achievement in commercial theatrical producing." He served on the Board of Directors of Early Stages for over 10 years.

Aside from the spotlight of Broadway Randy never forgot his Iowa roots, always in Iowa with family for the 4th of July celebration in Clear Lake and over the Christmas holidays. Randall has gathered friends throughout his lifetime and invited one and all to his annual Christmas party. One of his favorite times of the year served as the backdrop for hosting over 100 friends in his home in New Jersey. Randall so enjoyed the bustle of New York City and was thrilled when friends and relatives from the Midwest planned trips to New York City so he could spend time with them and help them get around the city and enjoy the best that Broadway had to offer.

Randall loved to travel, enjoying time in the United Kingdom, Paris and southern France, Greece and Italy. As well he made annual trips to Maine, Florida and the West Coast always connecting with friends to enjoy an adventure, dinner and lots of laughter.

Randall was a member of St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church, The Actors' Chapel in New York City, N.Y.

Randy is survived by his mother, Leona Wreghitt, Clear Lake, and sister, Sherri Wreghitt, Eden Prairie, Minn. He is preceded in death by his father Lloyd, his paternal grandparents, Bill and Margaret (Borton) Wreghitt and his maternal grandparents, Sam and Agnes (Kopitar) Ewing.

Randall signed off all of his communications on Facebook and Twitter with the phrase "On we go." So On we go … but on we go without our son, brother, and friend.

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 29, 2011

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Christopher G. Anderson

LAKOTA - Christopher G. Anderson, 39, of Lakota, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St Paul Lutheran Church, Lakota, with Pastors Judy Junkermeier and Ron Wheeler officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Online condolences and personal e-mails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

Joanne Anderson

MASON CITY - Joanne Anderson, 74, of Mason City, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at her home in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

 Irmgard A. "Irm" Becker

CHARLES CITY - Irmgard "Irm" A. Becker, 88, of Charles City, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irm Becker will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor David Werges will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

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

Irmgard Anna Knock Becker was born on May 8, 1923, in Allison, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Siefkes) Knock. She graduated from Shell Rock High School and attended Wartburg College, Waverly.

Irm worked at the Lutheran Children's Home in Waverly and served as a parish worker at First Saint John Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio.

While serving in Toledo, she met Erwin "Erv" Becker, and they were married on Aug. 6, 1946, at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Irm and Erv moved to Charles City where she became involved in church and community. A member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Irm loved her church and served in many ways. Her faith in Christ shaped her identity and her life.

Irm served as an auxiliary volunteer "Pink Lady" at the hospital and volunteered with Heart to Home Hospice, receiving the Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award in 1995.
She also enjoyed her involvement with the Charles City Women's Club. Irm's vocation as a homemaker was important to her, as was her work for 23 years as office manager for the family business, Becker Home Improvement.

Irm is survived by a son, Mark (Judy) Becker, of Woodbury, Minn.; two daughters, Karen (Max) Brandau, of Nora Springs, and Kathy (Monte) Waldorf, of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Amy Becker, Katy Becker, Daniel (Bryce) Becker, Justin Brandau, Dawn (Clint) Harrell, Renae (Greg) Adams, Susanne Waldorf and Correne (Todd) Larsen; six great- grandchildren; and a brother, Sike Knock of Lakeland, Fla.

Irm was preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 59 years, Erv, on June 17, 2006.

Memorials may be directed to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City, IA 50616 or to ELCA Disaster Response through Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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 31, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Kenneth Arnold Borrill, 78, Clear Lake, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

A funeral service for Kenneth will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the United Methodist Church in Swaledale, with Pastor John P. Scherb officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, with military graveside honors conducted by members of the Clear Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m today, (Tuesday), at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

The family of Kenneth Borrill has requested that those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the Kenneth Borrill Memorial Fund.

Kenneth Arnold Borrill was born on July 29, 1932, in Little York, Ind., the son of George Earl and Verna Mae (Arnold) Borrill. Kenneth graduated from Ventura High School with the Class of 1950.

Kenneth was inducted into the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 2, 1951, in Mason City, and served his country honorably and faithfully until his honorable discharge on Feb. 2, 1955.

From 1955 until 1982, Kenneth worked for the Clear Lake Bakery, and worked at the bakery for Hy-Vee East and West in Mason City from 1985 until his retirement.

He was united in marriage to Mary Carmody on Aug. 10, 1958, at the Evangelical United Brethren, (United Methodist), in Ventura, and to this union they were blessed with four children; Pam, Kevin, Jeffrey, and Tim.

Kenneth loved fishing, hunting, golfing and shot a hole in one at the Clear Lake Golf course. Kenneth also liked to talk about his service in the Air Force, listening to inspirational music, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Vikings fan, but his great love and enjoyment was his family and grandchildren.

Kenneth's faith and his church family were very important to him. He was a very active member of the United Methodist Church in Swaledale, teaching Sunday school in Ventura, and was Sunday school superintendent in charge of the Christmas program. Kenneth was also president of the fishing club in Clear Lake from 1986 until 1990, and he and Bob Jensen were instrumental in starting the Walleye Classic fishing tournament.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Borrill, of Clear Lake; his children, Pam Skaanning of, Madison, Wis., Kevin (Robin) Borrill, of Clear Lake, Jeffrey (Sandy) Borrill, of Ames, and Tim (Mindy) Borrill, of Ames; six grandchildren, Elysia Skaanning, Amanda, Brittany, Sidney, Selena, and Caleb Borrill; his mother-in-law, Bernice Carmody, of Mason City; three brothers-in-law, Denny (Mary) Carmody, of Clear Lake, Pastor Mike (Janis) Carmody, of Fort Dodge, and Elton Miller, of East Alton, Mo., two sisters-in-law, Sharon Carmody, of Mason City, and Clarice Borrill of Clear Lake; as well as nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Harold Borrill; two grandchildren, Jason Skaanning, and Taylor Borrill; a sister, Barb Miller, and his father-in-law, Lloyd Carmody.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

 Jean Brouwer

SHEFFIELD - Jean Brouwer, 75, of Sheffield, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at First United Methodist Church in Sheffield with burial at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

DES MOINES - Thorald Edward Davidson, Jr. (Ted), 83, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Scottish Rite Park Health Care Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, May 31, at Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Ave., in Des Moines.

Visiting time with the family and a light lunch will be served immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center, Men's Garden Club of Des Moines, Iowa Arboretum, Russ O'Harra Hosta Society or the American Cancer Society in memory of Ted's grandson, Ryan Davidson.

Ted, was born on July 23, 1927, in Mason City, to Dr. Thorald Edward Davidson, Sr., and Gertrude (Kreimeier). He thoroughly enjoyed time with family and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He attended Drake University and graduated in 1950. He enlisted in the Navy and was called to serve near the end of World War II.

Ted started his career as secretary of the Sac City, Iowa, Chamber of Commerce. He was instrumental in the economic development for the state of Iowa back in the 1950s when he was appointed by Gov. Beardsley to serve as executive director of the Iowa Development Commission. He went on to spend 15 years in Cedar Falls as treasurer of the Viking Pump Co.

Throughout his career he was an advocate for Iowa's youth and schools, serving on the Cedar Falls School Board for nine years and as president of the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) prior to becoming the executive director for IASB in 1973 - a position he held for 23 years until his retirement in 1996.

One of his favorite pastimes was working in his beautiful gardens, and he served as president of the Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center, member of the board of directors for the Iowa Arboretum, and president of the Men's Garden Club. He was also a very active member of Central Presbyterian Church and Rotary International.

Ted is survived by Ann (Townsend) Davidson, his wife of 58 years; his children, Jayne Ann (David) Thompson, Todd (Carolyn) Davidson, Kirby (Amy) Davidson; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Lois (Robert) Sweaney, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Ryan Davidson.
Online condolences may be made to www.ilesfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

William K. Ehling

CHARLES CITY - William K. Ehling, 90, of New Brighton, Minn., and formerly of Charles City, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Brightondale Assisted Living in New Brighton, Minn.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 2, at Grace United Methodist Church, 701 First Ave. in Floyd, with Pastor Martha Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Floyd Grace United Methodist Church.

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, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 29 to May 31, 2011

 Harriet Foster

WEBSTER CITY - Harriet Foster, 94, of Webster City, formerly of Eagle Grove, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, at Samuel Lutheran Church, 201 N. Lincoln, in Eagle Grove, with Pastor Rich Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, from 10-11 a.m. at Samuel Lutheran Church, in Eagle Grove.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

Werner Hobbiebrunken

CLEAR LAKE - Werner Henry Hobbiebrunken, 88, Clear Lake, formerly of the Thornton area, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at his home in Clear Lake.

A funeral service for Werner will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the St. Paul American Lutheran Church, 413 Elm St., Thornton, with the Rev. Milton Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

Those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to the St. Paul American Lutheran Church.

Werner Henry Hobbiebrunken was born on Sept. 22, 1922, in Mason City, the son of Henry and Ida (Hagen) Hobbiebrunken. Werner attended and graduated from Swaledale High School.

Werner was united in marriage to Mavis Thada on Aug. 15, 1945, in Thornton, and to this union three children were born: Lexe, Lana, and Kim.

After their marriage, Werner farmed in the Thornton area all of his life, until he retired and moved to Clear Lake. Werner was also a successful DeKalb and Kruger Seed Corn salesman.

Werner loved farming, his family, and was an avid Hawkeye fan.

Werner was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, township trustee, and was on the board of directors at the Farmers Co-Op elevator, all in Thornton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mavis Hobbiebrunken of Clear Lake; three daughters, Lexe (Howard) Chambers, of Bemidji, Minn., Lana Lee, of West Des Moines, and Kim (Bill) Mainprize, of Charles City; three grandchildren, Jennifer Lee (Brad) Prugh, of Chicago, Ill., Matthew (Heather) Mainprize, of North Liberty, and Megan Mainprize, of Ames; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Werner was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alvin and Henry Hobbiebrunken, Jr.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 29 to May 31, 2011

Roger Christie Johnson

BELMOND - Roger Christie Johnson, age 85, a lifelong resident of Belmond, died unexpectedly, on Friday, May 27, 2011, in Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Belmond United Church of Christ Congregational, 116 W. Main St., Belmond. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating. Burial, with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit, will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 31, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to the services at church on Wednesday.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Roger's name may wish to consider the Belmond United Church of Christ Congregational, the Belmond Historical Society, or the Talbot Belmond Public Library.

Roger Christie Johnson, son of Elmer Adolph and Goldie (Christie) Johnson, was born in rural Belmond on Aug. 12, 1925. Roger attended Belmond Community Schools and graduated in 1942. He then attended Teacher's College in Cedar Falls, and summer school at Iowa State University prior to being drafted into the military service in 1943.
Roger served his country in the United States Army from 1943-1945. He spent a period of his tenure in New Guinea and also in Manila, Philippines. His duties were in the ship supplies area and Roger was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of technical sergeant.

Upon returning to civilian life, Roger continued his education at The California Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 1949 with a degree in chemistry. He then returned to Belmond where he worked for his father in the custom corn shelling and trucking business.

Roger was united in marriage to Connie Benson on July 26, 1953, at the old United Methodist Church in Belmond. Their union was blessed with six children: Christie, Gregary, Jamie, Bradley, Wade and Eric.

In 1956, Roger went to work for General Mills Corporation in Belmond and continued in this role when Central Soya purchased the company in 1964. He remained there until early 1983. In May of that year, Roger accepted a position with Eaton Corporation. He became certified as a Qualified Environmental Professional and continued in this position until retiring from the company on June 30, 2004, at age 78.

Roger was always proud of his family heritage and the deep roots that many generations had in Belmond and the surrounding area. He was passionate about preserving and sharing the family history with his own family and the greater community. In recent times Roger had enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge of local history with the Belmond Historical Society and Museum.

Roger adored his wife Connie and cherished times spent with her, their children and families. He looked forward to the annual family reunions and playing games with the grandkids.

In previous years the couple looked forward to times spent with friends at card clubs, and, in more recent times, Roger was always ready for a friendly, competitive afternoon spent around the cribbage or Scrabble board with his friends and family. He enjoyed spending some time in what had been titled Roger's Three Hour Garden raising produce and flowers.

He was an avid reader and boasted his own personal library collection of more than 2,500 books. Roger enjoyed music throughout his life and was especially fond of classical and music from the era of the '30s and '40s.

He was a long-time member of the Belmond United Church of Christ Congregational where he had served in numerous roles including the Stewardship committee, usher and greeter. He also shared his knowledge and interest in education through his serving a term on the Belmond-Klemme Schools Board of Education.

Roger's legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife and life partner of nearly 58 years, Connie Johnson, Belmond; his daughter, Christie (Matthew) Clark, Wausau, Wis., and their sons, Andrew, Nicholas, Harrison, and Arthur; son, Jamie Johnson, Forest City, and his daughters, Erin and Ashley; son, Bradley (Sharon) Johnson, Mountain Home, Ark., and their children, Anthony Johnson and Rebecca Hanson and her daughter, Adrienne Hanson; son, Wade Johnson and his fiancee, Dana Joachim-Motoc, Minneapolis, Minn,; brother, Eugene R. Johnson, Pueblo, Colo., and other extended family and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Eric and Gregary; a sister, Lois; and sister-in-law, Minnie Johnson.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 29 to May 31, 2011

 Eugene Larson

FENTON - Eugene Larson, 90, of Fenton, died on Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery in Burt.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time today at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

 Eugene E. "Gene" Retterath

GRAFTON - Eugene E. "Gene" Retterath, 59, of Grafton, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as Celebrant.

Visitation will be held this evening, (Tuesday), May 31, from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Eugene E. Retterath Memorial Fund.

Eugene Edward Retterath was born on Jan. 7, 1952, in Osage, the son of Joseph and Effie (Buringa) Retterath. He was the youngest of eleven children. He attended Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville.

On Oct. 11, 1969, Gene was united in marriage to Cindy M. Venechuk, of Grafton, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton; this union would be blessed with four children.
Throughout their marriage, Gene and Cindy made their home in many different places, but had spent the last 25 years together in Grafton. Gene owned and operated Tri Spray Drywall for nearly 40 years.

Gene was the definition of a family man. He cherished every moment he was able to spend with Cindy and his children. He loved attending his boys' sporting events and never missed an opportunity to cheer them on. In more recent years he delighted in spending time with his grandchildren and especially enjoyed working on crafts with them. Gene had a heart of gold and was always willing to help his family and friends in a time of need.

He enjoyed tending to his flower gardens, traveling the United States with Cindy in their RV, watching NASCAR, playing cards, taking family fishing trips to Canada, and gambling - he was especially fond of the slot machines.

Those grateful in sharing in Gene's life are his three sons, Bill (Keri) Retterath, Mason City, Buck (Jolene) Retterath, Mason City, and Ben (Jennifer) Retterath, Sioux Falls, S.D.; his grandchildren, Carter, Megan and Zoey, Jenna, Rayna, and Lilly, and Anna; his siblings; Rosann (Clayton) Meyer, Austin, Minn., Beverly (Del) Theobald, Stacyville, Jim (Jan) Retterath, Austin, Minn., Dorothy Crooks, Rudd, Joe (Lynda) Retterath, Minneapolis, Minn., Mary (Ken) Crooks, Charles City, and Martha (Ron) Kos, Austin, Minn.; his father and mother-in-law, Jack and Clarice Venechuk, Grafton; his brother-in-law, Sam (Shelly) Venechuk, Northwood; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Preceding Gene in death are his parents, his wife of 41 years, Cindy; an infant daughter, Jennifer Jo; his sister, Phyllis Retterath; his brothers, Mike and John Retterath; and two brothers-in-law, Alden Crooks and Steve Hovet.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 29 to May 31, 2011

 Laura M. Saunders

BELMOND - Laura M. Saunders, 86, of Belmond, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services for Laura M. Saunders will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2, at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 116 W. Main St., in Belmond. Pastor Donna Buckman will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation for Laura Saunders will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be made in Laura Saunders' name.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

NEWTON, N.C. - Geraldine V. Stout, 93, of Newton, N.C., formerly of Belmond, Iowa, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at the Hospice House in Newton, N.C.

According to her wishes, Geraldine is to be cremated. A memorial service for Geraldine Stout will be held at a later date in Belmond.

Local arrangements are under direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011

Dorothy M. Weaver

BUFFALO CENTER - Dorothy M. Weaver, 101, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Services are pending.

Online condolences and personal emails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2011