CORTEZ, Fla. - William H. Barnett, 82, of Cortez, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 in Bradenton after a very short illness of acute leukemia.

Born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Bill received his M.D. Degree from the University Of Iowa College of Medicine in 1954. He did his internship at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, Ill., and a Surgery Residency at The Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, where he operated with cardiovascular surgeons Dr. Michael DeBakey, Dr. Denton Cooley, and Dr. E. Stanley Crawford. Bill served two years as a medical officer at Luke Air Force from 1957 to 1959 during the time of the Suez Crisis. He finished his residency training in 1961 and moved his family to Ames, Iowa, where he practiced surgery in Ames at The McFarland Clinic. The next 35 years were spent in general, vascular and thoracic surgery in Ames. He was the first doctor to perform vascular and thoracic surgery at Mary Greeley Hospital. His ability and care touched thousands of loving patients during those years. He also served as a doctor for sports teams at Ames High School and at Iowa State University. Bill remained very active in athletics throughout his life. Bill was also a water color artist over the last 25 years. In 1996 Dr. Barnett retired, and he and his wife, Margaret "Peg" (MacLeod) Barnett from Greene, Iowa, moved from Ames to Anna Maria Island in Florida. The Barnett family has summered in Clear Lake, Iowa, for the past 34 years.

Bill and Peg were married for 57 wonderful years. Their children are Mark Barnett (Robin) from Cedar Rapids; Linda Day (John) from Mission Viejo, Calif.; and William D. Barnett (Bernard Simbari) from Salt Lake City, Utah. They have five grandchildren. Bill has one brother, Dr. Robert Barnett, from Minneapolis, Minn. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Sylvester W. Barnett. M.D., and Francis (Spence) Barnett, and his sister Marian Barnett.

There will be a private family service. Please direct your memorial gifts in Bill's name to Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton, Florida or to your local hospice.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2011

NORTHWOOD - Claris G. Delyea, 89, of Northwood, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A memorial service for Claris will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the St. Luke United Methodist Church, 100 West Linden, Frederic, Wis., with Pastor Freddie Arvada Kirk officiating.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service and until 4 p.m. on Friday at the church.

The graveside committal service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont, Minn., with Pastor Kevin Bradley of the First Congregational church in Fairmont, Minn., officiating.

The family of Claris's has requested that should friend's desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

Claris G. Delyea was born on August 20, 1922, in Wilmer, Minn., the daughter of Leo and Lillian (Havam) Coyour. Claris graduated from Fairmont, Minn. High School. After completing her schooling, she moved to California and worked at Douglas Air Craft Corporation during World War II. After the war, Claris moved back to Minnesota and was united in marriage to David Delyea and to this union a daughter was born, Debbie (Delyea) Rustad. Claris moved to Frederic, Wisconsin, in 1967. Claris began here career working at the hospital for many years and then later working in the bank until her retirement. Claris enjoyed her many years there and the daily trips to the local bakery for socializing. Her years in Frederic were full of treasured memories and wonderful friends.

In 1997, she moved to Northwood to live near her daughter and grandchildren. Claris became ill in June 2011, and went to the assisted living and then to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Left with many stories and cherished memories are her daughter Debbie and her husband Roger of Northwood, Iowa; granddaughters, Lisa Rustad of Rochester, Minn., Lynn and her husband Bruce Hemann of St. Ansgar, Susan and her husband Kevin McNutt of Osceola, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Annika, and Derek Hemann, Karter and Kylie McNutt; Claris is also survived by Scott Coyour of Springfield, Minn., Cindee and her husband Jim Clausen of Burnsville, Minn., and Lee Coyour of Wilmer, Minn.; as well as other extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Norma Jean Coyour; niece, Marsha Coyour, sister and brother-in-law, Nita and Marion Rankin and a nephew, Grant Coyour; and her brother, Howard Coyour.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2011

FOREST CITY - Kenneth Katz, 73 of Forest City, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
www.petersenlundfh. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2011

STACYVILLE - Albert Andrew May, 97, died Oct. 30, 2011, at Stacyville Community Nursing Home after a long and full life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Jack McClure, C.P.P.S. officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military honors conducted by Hale Penney Fuller Post No. 569 of the American Legion.

Visitation is Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., with parish prayer service at 7 p.m. at the church.
Albert (Al) was born May 30, 1914, to John P. and Margaret (Hackenmiller) May on the family farm northwest of Meyer. He grew up with a sister and six brothers. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Meyer through eighth grade, continued his education at Hemphill Diesel School in Chicago and correspondence courses, and in 1974 earned his GED certificate. Life on the May farm included much music; his father ordered musical instruments for his children from Sears Roebuck and organized an at-home band. Al played saxophone and clarinet and learned the basics of the piano keyboard from his sister. As a teenager, Al played with area dance bands. His interest in music continued throughout his lifetime: as a founding member of and 40 years with the Forte Milers barbershop chorus, choir director at Visitation Church in Stacyville, playing with the Rollo Sissel and the Henry Charles dance bands, and delighting audiences with old-time melodies at area banquets and events.

Al's other talents included a passion for working with machines. He was most proud of the half-scale Reeves replica steam engine he designed and built. The engine chugged through Main Street parades in Lyle, Stacyville, and other locales, and delighted young and old demonstrating portable sawmills, corn shellers and hay balers at area fairs and engine shows. Al also restored a massive diesel engine for the Cedar Valley Engine Club. In his early 20s, Al managed the diesel generators at St. Labre Indian Mission in Ashland, Montana.

Al served in the U.S. Navy in 1943-1945 aboard Yard Mine Sweeper 113 and on the attack transport USS Rockingham in the South Pacific.

Al was blessed with two devoted families. He married Angela Pitzen on Aug. 5, 1944, at Visitation Church in Stacyville. They lived in California while he was stationed in the Navy, and upon return to Stacyville, they purchased Falk's Hardware Store and operated it as May's Hardware for 20 years. He was a member of Visitation Parish, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Stacyville volunteer fire department, Stacyville City Council and Commercial Club, and the American Legion. They built a home northwest of Stacyville after the sale of the hardware store, where they lived until after Angela's death from cancer in 1975.

On Oct. 10, 1980, Albert married Elizabeth (Betty) Halbach Brown and gained a new family of four daughters and a son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Al and Betty continued their involvement with Forte Milers, American Legion, and Visitation Parish, and enjoyed many sightseeing trips. In 2007, Al and Betty began residence at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. Betty passed away in 2009, while Al lived out his final two years under the compassionate and loving care of the staff at the Home. In 2009, Al made one final grand trip on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., with World War II veterans. He collected many wonderful memories through his long and interesting life. He enjoyed the visits from friends and family at SCNH, reading his stack of daily newspapers and nonfiction books, and sharing a glass of beer or wine at the end of the day.

He will be missed by his May family: son Dennis (Elizabeth) May of Ankeny, daughters Sherilyn (Bob) Thome of Little Falls, Minn.; Paula (David) Prescott of Walker, Minn.; and Marcia (Jack) Seip of Woodinville, Wash.; nine May grandchildren, their spouses, and five great-grandchildren, and his Brown family: stepson Tony (Sharon) Brown of Stacyville; stepdaughters Carol (David) Hopkey of Grinnell; Eileen (Dan Palmer) Rosenberg of Belleville, Wis.; Marian (Mike) Hegland of Cedar Rapids; 10 Brown grandchildren, their spouses, and 13 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Julia Koenigs (age 104) who resides at SCNH and brother Ernest May (age 100) of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by his wives, Angela May and Elizabeth Brown May, infant son Leslie Albert, and stepdaughter Paulette Brown (Bob) Harrar, and his brothers Roman, Ray, Alois, William, and Joseph.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2011

Patricia Ann O'Hara

MASON CITY - Patricia Ann O'Hara, 65, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 South Kentucky, with the Rev. Miles Grismore officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. A private family burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery near Titonka.

Memorials may be directed to Faith Baptist Church or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street S.E., Mason City, 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Patricia was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Mason City, the daughter of Merle Wesley and Vera Estella (Mechler) Schwietert. Patricia's early childhood years were lived at her Titonka family farm and then in 1951, her parents moved to their farm in Burt. Patricia lived there until she graduated from Burt High School in 1964. After graduation, Patricia attended and graduated from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines.

Over the years, Patricia worked as a Registered Nurse at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a Public Health Nurse (for many years) in Newton, and most recently - working part-time as a Patient Escort, at Good Shepherd Health Center. She loved being a nurse. Patricia was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she often enjoyed Bible study. She enjoyed crocheting, taking care of her cat, Clint, baking pies (especially pecan), taking trips to visit her sister out east, and spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren. Patricia has great faith in Jesus Christ - a vital part of her life.

Patricia is survived by her children: Jim Zimmerman of Clearwater, Fla., Kelli Hommer and husband Dave of Minnetrista, Minn., Faith Bayeur of Minneapolis, Minn., Shane Zimmerman and wife Keri of Urbandale, and Eric Zimmerman and wife Angie of Mason City; her grandchildren: Jamie, Madeleine, Gabriella, Johnathan, Annabelle, Nathaniel, Ethan, Aidan, Marci, and Jahmen. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Dana and husband Paul of Waynesboro, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother in childhood, Gary Schwietert.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2011

BRITT - Robert Swift, 73, of Britt, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at his home near Britt.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2011

GRAFTON - Thomas Vernon Walk, 69, Grafton, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

As per his family's wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date, and his cremains will be scattered on the family farm that has been in the Walk family since 1892.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Vernon Walk was born on April 8, 1942, in Mason City, the son of Vernon and Pearl (Koehler) Walk. He received his education in the North Central Community School in Manly, graduating in 1960.

Thomas was united in marriage to Violet Ellingson on Nov. 15, 1963, in Mankato, Minn., and to this union two boys were born, Michael and Scott.

In 1968, Thomas began his career in the field of Non-Destruction Testing (Radiography) working for various industries for 30 years until his retirement in 1998.
Thomas and Violet enjoyed riding their bikes together and in the year of his 60th birthday he not only rode in Ragbrai, but he completed the entire Ragbrai route from the Missouri River to the Mississippi. Thomas also enjoyed restoring his 1952 Farmall C tractor.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Osage.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Violet Walk of Grafton; his two sons, Michael and Scott Walk both of Grafton; a brother-in-law, Howard Dorman of Belmond; a sister-in-law, Linda Ellingson of Lake Mills; nephews and nieces, Joel (Lori) Dorman of Pella, Todd (Katherine) Dorman of Marion, Wendy (Kris) Haugebak of Thompson, Dawn (Karl) Westrum of Rake, Michelle (Steve) Aukes of Boxelder, S.D., Samantha (Derek) Friest of Mason City; many grand and great-grandnieces and nephews; and his best buddy, Spencer; along with other extended family members and friends.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Pearl Walk; father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Esther (Olson) Ellingson; his sister, Uralee "Lee" Dorman and his brother-in-law, John Ellingson.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2011

MASON CITY - LaVern A. Warner, 87, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:30-7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Memorials may be directed to the LaVern A. Warner Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2011

HUMBOLDT - Robert Adams, 91, of Humboldt, died on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the Careage Care Center in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt, with the Rev. Walden Paige officiating. Burial will be in Union Township Cemetery in Humboldt.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the Faith United Methodist Church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

ALGONA - Dolores D. (Devlin) Bormann, 79, Algona, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at her residence.

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with her nephew, the Rev. Paul D. Bormann officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, with a C.D. of A. rosary beginning at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Online condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com or 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

GARNER - Lawrence A. Engstler, 82, of Garner, died Monday (Nov. 1, 2011) at his home north of Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

GARNER - Dorothy J. Winters Jeter, 84, of Garner, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Pastor Justin Asche officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a later date in Ogden.

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

Dorothy Jeanette Winters Jeter, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Stewart) Quintus, was born Dec. 30, 1926, on a farm east of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner. Dorothy graduated from Garner High School in 1944. Following graduation, she moved to Des Moines and was employed at a dental office. On Oct. 25, 1946, she was married to Merle Winters in Garner. They lived in Ogden where Dorothy worked at the Ogden Locker, City State Bank, Ogden Community Schools and then returned to City State Bank where she worked until her retirement. Dorothy was also the church secretary and custodian with her husband, Merle, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ogden for many years. After Merle's passing in 1990, Dorothy met and married Harold "Dean" Jeter of Urbandale on April 17, 1993, in Ogden. They lived in Des Moines, Lake of the Ozarks and Ocala, Fla., until 2006 when they moved to Garner. She enjoyed attending church and volunteering.

She was a member of the Garner United Presbyterian Church, UPW and O.E.S.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Parker Winters of Boone and his friend, Annie Appenzeller; grandson, Jared "J.D." Winters of Boone; three step-sons, Michael Jeter, Mark (Laurie) Jeter and Marlin Jeter; a sister, Virginia (Harlan) Haberkamp of Garner; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Quintus of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Phyllis Quintus of Hampton, Verneil Quintus of Garner and Lynne Quintus of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Merle in 1990; second husband, Dean in 2009; a sister, Margaret Allen; and four brothers, Dean, Jim, Jerry, and Don Quintus.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 2, 2011

CLARION - Robert W. Post, 90, formerly of Boone, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at Careage of Clarion in Clarion.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at First Lutheran Church in Clarion with Rev. Dan Nelson officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

A time of fellowship and visitation will follow the memorial service at the church until 7 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen J. Ristau, 89, of Mason City, died Tuesday, (Nov. 1, 2011) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

FOREST CITY - Sharon Sprau, 73, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.

Services are pending at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

CLARKSVILLE - Velma Wilken, 92, formerly of Plainfield, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at First United Church of Christ-Pleasant Valley in rural Clarksville. Burial will be held in Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, 319-278-4245, and will continue for one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or Pleasant Valley Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2011

GARNER - Lawrence A. Engstler, 82, of Garner died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at his home north of Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service.

Memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Lawrence Alfred Engstler, the son of Harvey and Anna (Dankbar) Engstler, was born April 11, 1929, on a farm north of Garner. He attended Garfield No. 1 rural school and graduated from Garner High School in 1946. After graduation, he worked for farmers in the area. Lawrence served his country during the Korean conflict as a sergeant in the U.S. Army.

On May 28, 1953, he married Carole Monson at St. Boniface Catholic Church. They lived on a farm west of Garner until 1953, when they moved into town. In 1962 they moved to their farm north of Garner. Lawrence worked at the Garner Creamery and the Hancock County Road Maintenance Department until his retirement. He also farmed for many years. Lawrence enjoyed working, playing sports in his younger years and visiting with family and friends.

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Men's Society, Knights of Columbus and the Garner VFW Post 5515.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Carole, of Garner; four sons, Bruce Engstler of Huntington, W.V., Kenny (Teri) Engstler of Garner, Larry (Denise) Engstler of Lawndale, Calif., and Dave (Deb) Engstler of Garner; 11 grandchildren, Bryan (Hannah) Lunning, Ben (Nicole) Follman and their son, Cayden, Mitch Lunning, Alyssa Haaker, Whitney (Trevor) Urich and their soon-to-be-born son, Jade Engstler, Jace Engstler, Nick Engstler, Zach Engstler, Joshua Engstler and Carter Engstler; two sisters, Helen Severson of Garner and Joanne Nedved of Gladstone, Mo.; a brother, Marvin (Elizabeth) Engstler of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Kevin in 1975 and Doug in 2010; a granddaughter, Kayla Engstler; a grandson, Justin Lunning; and a brother-in-law, Duane Severson.

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Michael Dean "Mike" Krutsinger, 47, Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at his home, following a year-long battle with leukemia.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Evangelical Free Church, Highway 18 West, Clear Lake, with Pastor Randy Vaage officiating.

A visitation and viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 4, 4-7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Inurnment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Be the Match Foundation or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Mike was born Oct. 16, 1964, in Mason City, the son of Richard and Harriet (Stangler) Krutsinger. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1983. While in high school he was in the marching band, choir, speech, drama and musicals. Following high school he attended NIACC.

Mike worked at various places in sales, working his way up to sales manager and district manager, and ended up as sales manager for Nebraska Furniture Mart in Kansas City, Kan.

He loved spending time with family, nieces and nephews, and friends, "extended family." He enjoyed traveling, going to the mountains of Colorado and Yosemite National Park. He liked being outdoors and hiking.

Mike is survived by his parents, Richard and Harriet Krutsinger, Clear Lake; three siblings, Linda Gutschmidt and her husband, Roger, Gackle, N.D., Doug Krutsinger and his wife, Kelli, Marengo, and Jeff Krutsinger and his wife, DeAnn, Forest City; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Rensink, Mason City; nieces and nephews John and Sarah Gutschmidt, Gackle, N.D., Ian and Emma Krutsinger, Marengo, and Madelynn and Micaiah Krutsinger, Forest City; special uncle and aunt, Bob and Joanne White, Ventura; special friends Stephen and Krista Wright, Kansas City, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, maternal grandparents and paternal step grandfather.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 1 to November 3, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Floyd "Glenn" Miller, 89, of Nora Springs passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Nora Springs First United Methodist Church, 202 North Hawkeye Ave, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Michael Daley officiating and Michael Pederson giving the eulogy.

Interment will be at Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell, with full military honors provided by the Goodell American Legion Post 420.

Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Nora Springs American Legion to be used to add Glenn's name to the Veterans Memorial in Nora Springs or to the Nora Springs First United Methodist Church.

Glenn was born March 23, 1922, in Merrill, the son of Reverend Park E. Miller and Hazel (Jamieson) Miller. Glen graduated from Belle Plaine High School in Belle Plaine in 1941.
After high school, Glenn owned and operated The Sportsman in Belle Plaine. He was the chef and was known for handing out cards that read, "I may own the place but I take orders from everyone."

Glenn then joined the U.S. Navy and served from Dec. 22, 1942, to March 11, 1946. He served on the NTS, Great Lakes, Ill., NATTC, Norman, Okla., and NTS T.I. CA. He was on the tanker USS Kennegabgo AD-81 and USS PC 1224. He received the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged from the Navy.

After serving his country, Glenn worked until retirement as a meat scaler at Decker Packing House.

Glenn loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, trapper and wildlife artist. He loved to share his art projects, which never failed to make you smile. Glenn loved the Lord and read his bible daily. Glenn lived a simple life, asked for very little and loved to share a good story.

Left to cherish Glenn's memory are his friends: John (Sue) Pederson, Nora Springs, Michael (Melissa) Pederson, North Liberty, Luke Pederson, Fort Campbell, Ky., Allison (Christian) Schiff, Mason City and Don Kock, Nora Springs.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Park Miller and Hazel Miller; brothers, Hubert Miller and Victor Miller; and his nephew, Michael Miller.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458; 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 2 to November 3, 2011

DUMONT - Ann Charlotte Reed, 83, of Dumont died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont with burial in the Dumont Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. The Rev. Mark Young will officiate the service.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 3, 2011

STACYVILLE - Allison "Ally" Marjie Smith, 17, of Stacyville, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7:30 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Allison Smith Memorial Fund.

Ally was born Oct. 10, 1994, in Osage, the daughter of Paul and Lesa (Penney) Smith. Ally was a junior at St. Ansgar Community High School. She loved sports and was involved in volleyball and softball. Ally was also a member of FFA. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and riding her horse. Ally loved animals and was considering going to college for veterinary medicine.

Ally was most comfortable wearing jeans and a t-shirt. The family would like those attending the visitation and funeral to know that Ally would have wanted everyone to feel free to dress in casual attire.

Ally is survived by her parents, Paul and Lesa Smith; her brother, Cole Smith; her grandparents, Earle and Beverly Penney; uncles and aunts, Kathy Sonne, Kenneth Smith, Dale and Mary Smith, Vance and Joyce Krebsbach, Dennis and Carrol Smith, Todd and Sherry Brandt, Roger Smith, Mike and Julie Smith, Joe and Karla Smith, Glen Smith, Larry and Donna Adams, Steve and Shirley Penney; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Marjorie Smith.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 3, 2011

FOREST CITY - Sharon Kay (Hill) Sprau, 73, of Forest City died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City.

Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Friday and continue until time of service.

Inurnment will be at a later date at Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery in Meservey.

Sharon Kay Sprau was born on a farm south of Ventura on Dec. 29, 1937, the daughter of Virgil and Elsie (Hoyt) Sprau. When Sharon was a year old her father died and she was raised by her mother and grandparents. She received her education in the Ventura school system.

Sharon was united in marriage to John Hill on April 2, 1955. The couple made their home in Forest City where Sharon was a homemaker and cared for her family. They were divorced in 1985.

Sharon worked as a nurse's aide for six years at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. After moving to Mason City in 1988, she continued working as a nurse's aide by providing private in-home care to clients.

She loved animals - horses, dogs and cats. She enjoyed motorcycles, riding her moped and most of all going shopping. She treasured time spent with her family, friends and her cat, Sassy.

Sharon passed away at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City on November 1, 2011 at the age of 73 years. She was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by her family.

She is survived by three daughters, Roxanne Melby of Mason City, Laurie (Robert) Hill Viaene of Marshall, Minn., and Carrie (Bruce) Bruckhoff of Forest City; a sister, Kathleen McConkey of Sacramento, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Jennie Melby, Philip Melby, Jason (Jessica) Bruckhoff, Joshua (Kristen) Bruckhoff, Jenna Bruckhoff and fiancee Ben Roisen, Ryan (Tara) Viaene, Jessica (Shawn) Laleman and Rob Viaene, and a great-grandson, Austin.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father Harry Frandsen and her son-in-law Brad Melby.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 50436, 641-425-5136, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 2 to November 3, 2011

BUFFALO CENTER - Col. Roy B. Johnson, 91, of Buffalo Center, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the church.

Online condolences and personal emails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First Street N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2011

LONE ROCK - Lucille M. Seegebarth, 86, formerly of Lone Rock, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at Palo Alto County Health System, Emmetsburg.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Lone Rock, with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday at Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Lone Rock, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Oakcrest Funeral Service of Bancroft is in charge of arrangements; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2011

MASON CITY - Doris Lucille Vestal, 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A private family service will take place. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Doris Lucille Mix was born on Jan. 15, 1922, on a farm near Jackson, Minn., the daughter of Harry and Anna (Egge) Mix. She grew up in Jackson and Mason City.

Doris was united in marriage to Charles F. Vestal on Sept. 19, 1942, in Sioux City; to this union two children were born. Doris enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting.

Doris is survived by her children, Verna (Don) Askildson, Mason City, and Charles "Tom" Vestal, Hill City, Minn.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one brother Vern Mix.

Doris is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; husband Charles Vestal; brothers Gordon and Norman Mix; sister Alvina Kingsbury; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Mix and Minna Mix; brothers-in-law, Merle Kingsbury and Danny Rowe.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Lila Funk, 83, of Charles City, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Jason Boyd of Faith Bible Chapel will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Monday and an hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2011

MASON CITY - Rick L. Lundquist, 62, died on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, at Riverside Friends Church, 527 N. Kentucky Ave., with Pastor Paul Martin officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Rick L. Lundquist memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 4 to November 5, 2011

DUMONT - Loretta Lorraine Viet, 90, of Dumont, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Reformed Church in Dumont. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery.

Friends may call on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 3-6 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2011

OSAGE - Dean Wetherell, 79, of Osage, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the Faith Home in Osage.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2011

MASON CITY - Ronald E. Young, 71, of Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at his home in Mason City.

According to Ron's wishes, cremation will take place and no formal services are planned at this time.

Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to Berti Young, 1006 N. Fillmore Ave., Mason City, IA, 50401, in Ronald's name.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2011