MASON CITY - David L. Graff, of Mason City, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Upon his wishes his body was cremated and services will be held at a later date.

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, Iowa 50401; 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Julie Rae Haberkorn, 54, of Clear Lake, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, with her parents and the staff at Wildwood Cottage (Opportunity Village) by her side.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Opportunity Village, 1200 N. Ninth St. W., Clear Lake, with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

Upon her wishes, her body was cremated and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village.

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, Iowa 50401; 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 5 to November 11, 2011

BRITT - Elizabeth "Betty" Kahl, 93, formerly of Britt, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Services are pending at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center St. W., Britt, Iowa 50423; 641-843-3839; www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2011

WHITTMORE - Gary Weber, 62, of Whittemore, died on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore, with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. at St. Michael's Parish Center in Whittemore, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 5 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2011

MASON CITY - Robert C. Wisman, 30, of 20722 Poplar Ave., Mason City, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2011, in Franklin County following a motor vehicle accident on his way home from work.

Bob was born on Oct. 13, 1981, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, with his entire family present for his arrival. He was the son of Ted and Lynne (Pearson) Wisman. He was a member of the graduating class of 2000 from Mason City High School, and then attended NIACC. Later he moved to Seattle where he continued his education at Bellevue Community College. He worked in the telemarketing and media field for a short while until he went to work for his brother-in-law Karl doing remodels and new home construction.

Just prior to his mother's death in May 2010, he returned home to Mason City where he has lived ever since. He worked as a machinist in Sheffield and just this year began planning to open his own company, Wisman Builders LLC.

He enjoyed shooting trap and skeet, bicycling, rock climbing and anything to do with the outdoors. He was a good friend to many and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He always enjoyed traveling, especially his trips to the Caribbean last January, Hawaii, Times Square in NYC on New Year's eve, and attending Cardinals games. Bob read a lot and enjoyed gaming on the computer, was a movie buff and was excellent at tinkering and figuring out how things worked. Bob helped his dad with a labor of love building the log cabin on his dad's property.

Bob had just recently become engaged to Selina Heilscov and had been in the process of remodeling a farmhouse in Hampton where they were planning on living. Bob had told many people recently how happy he was with his life, and how he was looking forward to the best years of his life. He died a happy and hopeful man.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Lynne Wisman.

Bob is survived by his father, Ted Wisman, and Ted's fiancee, Linda Davis; his brother John (Allie) Wisman, Seattle, Wash.; his sister Holly (Ken) Sagar, Des Moines; his sister Mary (Karl) Maiwald, Kent, Wash.; and his fiancé, Selina Heilskov.; nieces and nephews, Nick (Larissa) Mennen; Max, Jonathan, and Hayden Wisman; Jessie, Charlie, and Molly Maiwald; and Celene (Paul) Bornhoft, Cari, Matt and John Sagar. Bob is also survived by his great nephew and niece, Keaton and Khloe Mennen, and many aunts and uncles; Nancy Gunther and Marsha Bailey, Camarillo Calif., Frank and Nancy Pearson, Mason City, Ione and Dennis Barron, North Mankato, Minn., and Carol and Ira Merritt, Huntsville Ala.; many cousins and his dog, Benny, who will miss Bob greatly.
A gathering for family and friends will be from noon-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. At 3 p.m. a time of sharing will be held, and those attending are asked to join with the family in recounting memories and stories of Bob.

Following this time of sharing, cookies and coffee will be served in the fellowship area of the funeral home. Bob's body will be cremated prior to services. Bob also donated his tissues to help others in need.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make memorials to the Robert C. Wisman family.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401-3904, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 9 to November 11, 2011

MASON CITY - Teressa K. Anderson, 101, Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-237, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Taryn Peggy Budach, 29-day-old infant daughter of Brian and Jill Budach of Lake Mills, was born on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, and died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA, 50450.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2011

VENTURA - Jacqueline Schuldt Calkins, 68, of Ventura, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Private graveside services will be held at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be given in her name to ALS Research (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in care of her sister, Judith Ann Hoppes 15484 Bayberry Ave., Ventura, IA 50482.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements; 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2011

HAMPTON - Shari Lee Irwin, 45, of Washington, Texas, formerly of Hampton, died Nov. 11, 2011 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2011

HAMPTON - Rita D. Oehlert, 78, of Hampton, Iowa, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011,at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery following the service on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2011

MASON CITY - John Salz, 75, Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 12, 2011

MASON CITY - Rose A. Boyd, 93, a lifelong resident of Mason City, passed away Thursday Nov. 10, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City with her family by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Keith L. Scott officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to Rose's service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa in Rose's name.

Rose Adella Eau Claire was born on April 22, 1918, in Mason City, the daughter of George and Regina (Thompson) Eau Claire. She attended Mason City High School until she was needed to care for her mother at home.

On May 21, 1939, Rose was united in marriage to Harvey I. Boyd in Lake Andes, S.D.; this union would be blessed with two daughters.

Rose was a lifelong caregiver and always displayed unconditional love; she was the rock of her family. Rose loved to play cards, cribbage was her favorite. She also enjoyed reading and sports. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Rose was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Those grateful in sharing in Rose's life are her two daughters, Linda (JoAnne Myers) Kavars, Kingston, N.Y. and Kathy (Bill) Gardner, Ankeny; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; her brother, Walter (Ruth) Eau Claire, Mason City; and her sister in law, Edna Boyd, Rock Falls.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey; two sisters and three brothers.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 13, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Taryn Peggy Budach, 29-day-old infant daughter of Brian and Jill Budach of Lake Mills, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Vicar Melinda McCluskey and Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Family will greet relatives and friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Taryn Peggy Budach was born on Oct. 12, 2011, to Brian and Jill (Nelson) Budach, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., at 24 weeks. She was baptized at Saint Marys Hospital. Taryn may have been a little girl, but she was full of beauty and fight. In her short time on earth she touched many people and will always be remembered and loved by many.

Taryn is survived by her loving parents, Brian and Jill Budach and her very proud, big sister, Makenzie Budach; her maternal grandparents, Fred and Beth Nelson, all of Lake Mills; paternal grandfather Ken Budach and Deb Giesking of Washington, Iowa; uncles and aunts, Rob Nelson and Nicole Charlson of Scarville, Chris and Christine Budach, John Budach all of Lake Mills; Craig and Lindsay Budach of Mason City; cousins, Bryce and Jersey Budach, Brett, Dominique and Raven Budach and Gavin Budach; maternal great-grandpa, Roger Nelson of Forest City; along with many other relatives and friends, especially her NICU nurses and staff at Saint Marys.

She is now in heaven in the loving arms of her paternal grandmother, Peggy Budach, and also alongside her great-grandparents, Robert and LaVonne Quame, Ardys Nelson, Ed and Lydia Tonne and Charlie and Betty Budach.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to November 13, 2011

KANAWHA - Margie Burras, 83, of Kanawha, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center in Belmond.

Funeral services for Margie Burras will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, west of Belmond, with Pastor James Harbaugh, Jr., officiating. Burial will be at Norway Township Cemetery, south of Kanawha.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2011

SPIRIT LAKE - Elizabeth "Betty" Kahl, 93, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Britt, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake, surrounded by her family and care center friends.

Funeral services for Betty Kahl will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the funeral home, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wedneday.

Betty had been living in Spirit Lake, but was a long time resident of Britt, later Clear Lake, and Minnetonka, Minn.

Betty was born on June 13, 1918, in Wendelin, Ill. She later moved to Britt with her parents, Chris and Sophia (Desch) Nix, her sisters and her brothers. She attended schools in Britt and graduated from Britt High School in 1936. She also attended Britt Junior College.

In 1938, she married Ervin Kahl from Britt. Together they made their home and farmed in the Britt community for over 50 years. They were members of First Lutheran Church in Britt, where Betty was a very active member, and Galilean Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

Betty lived her life showing us how to appreciate the inherent goodness in everyone through her gentle, non-judgmental acceptance.

She worked hard and made sacrifices with grace and love. Betty and Ervin were lifelong advocates for educating and enhancing community life for people with developmental disabilities.

Betty gave beauty and joy to herself and others through her artistic talents. She loved road trips, visiting brothers and sisters, dancing, picnics, golfing, and playing dominos.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Karmon Amsler and husband John of Okoboji, and Mona Jean Kahl of Spirit Lake; granddaughter Shonda Warner of Clarksdale, Miss.; grandson Trenton Warner and Susan Stone and great-granddaughter Ridley Stone Warner of Oakland, Calif. Betty is also survived by her sisters, Geneva King, Mildred and Lyle Phillips; brothers, Bill Nix, Chris and Dorothy Nix, all of Evansville, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews from the Nix side of the family; step-grandchildren, John and Mary Amsler of Austin, Texas, Greg and Chell Amsler of Stevenson Ranch, Calif., and Paige and Mike Sampson of Libertyville, Ill., and their families. She is also survived by niece and nephews, Marsha Peterson and husband Paul of Britt, Gary Kahl and wife Katie of Clear Lake, Bob Kahl and wife Lavonne of Florida, and their families.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband Ervin; son Lon; her parents Chris and Sophia Nix; sister Mary Ann Higgens; and brothers, Morris, Matt and John Nix, all of Oregon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Neil and Lorraine Kahl of Britt.

Betty will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Thank you to the Hilltop Care Center staff- you became our extended family! Thank you to Lakes Regional Hospice staff and volunteers.

Memorials may be directed to: Opportunity Village, P.O. Box 622, Clear Lake, IA 50428, or the Hancock County Agricultural Museum in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 13, 2011

HAMPTON - Rita D. Oehlert, 78, of Hampton, passed away Nov. 10, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery following the funeral service.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Please direct memorials to the Hampton Senior Center or the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton.

Rita was born Feb. 18, 1933, in Hampton, to Clinton "Toon" Murphy and Maye Addison. Rita graduated from Hampton High School and attended Hamilton Business School in Mason City.

On June 25, 1954, Rita was united in marriage to Ron Oehlert in Hampton. She worked at home raising their children and also worked at Montgomery Ward for several years. Ron and Rita enjoyed wintering in Las Vegas for 16 years during their retirement.

Rita was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ where she was a member of the Women's Fellowship. She was a very active member of the Hampton Senior Center, where she was a board member and a volunteer. Rita delivered for meals to the shut-ins for many years for the Senior Center and enjoyed helping elderly family members. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family.

Rita is survived by her husband, Ron Oehlert; three children, Randy (Lucy) Oehlert, Tim Oehlert and Zoe (Mel) Brown, all of Hampton; three grandsons, Chad (Amy) Oehlert of Urbandale, Chris Oehlert of Sheffield and Blake Brown of Hampton; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Kaelen Oehlert of Urbandale; and a sister- in-law, Alice Mae Maassen of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant grandson; mother-in-law, Edna Allinson; brother-in-law, Robert Oehlert; and several aunts and uncles.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to November 13, 2011

THOMPSON - Opal Olson, 93, of Thompson, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the West View Care Center in Britt.

Services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences and personal e-mails to her 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 November 13, 2011

MASON CITY - John Peter Salz, 75, Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial Mass for John will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. on Sunday (today), with a public scriptural wake service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday (today) at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that should friends desire, memorial contributions should be made to Muse-Norris Hospice, Mason City Community Kitchen, or to the Mason City Food Bank in his memory.

John Peter Salz was born on March 13, 1936, in Stacyville, the son of John and Anne (Wiesbrock) Salz. John received his education in the Stacyville and Osage Community School, graduating from Osage High School. Throughout his career, John worked for IMI Cornelius, retiring in 1995 due to ill health.

John enjoyed fishing, repairing rod and reels, camping, teasing his grandchildren, loved to play cards with his family, and claimed he never lost a game of solitaire
John was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Arlene Salz of Mason City; his children, David (Linda) Salz of West Des Moines, Brian (Laurie) Salz of Urbandale, Mark (Terry) Salz of Lakeville, Minn., and Scott (Jacki) Salz of Des Moines; his grandchildren, Jason Salz and special friend, Sarah Behrens, Heather (Kyle) Fine, Michael Salz, and Thomas (Rachel) Salz, Karen Kolb, and Keith (Tina) Kolb; his great-granddaughter, Autumn Salz; his sister, Francis Kratoska of Waterloo; as well as many, many nieces, nephews, many other extended family members and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers and sisters: Marie Walsh, Al Salz, Norbert Salz, Veronica Miller, Arthur Salz, Joan Toye, and Germaine Albrecht.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to November 13, 2011

MASON CITY - Sylvia M. Boelman, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Sharon Brackey, 71, of Lake Mills, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Services are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Nina Corine Peterson, 100, of Lake Mills, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place at Sale Memorial Cemetery in Lake Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 13 to November 14, 2011

CRYSTAL LAKE - Duane A. Pigman, 63, of Crystal Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 13 to November 14, 2011

 Stanley W. Pringnitz

OSAGE - Stanley W. Pringnitz, 83, of Osage, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at Faith Lutheran 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 14, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Richard "Dick" Young, age 67, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Hickory Hills Woods near Bassett.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City.

Richard Glen Young was born Nov. 21, 1943, in Charles City, the son of Glen and Eva (Roethler) Young. He received his education in Charles City, graduating in 1962.

On Aug. 23, 1964, at First Congregational Church in Charles City, he was united in marriage to Kay Perrin. To this union, two children were born.

Dick and Kay were lifelong residents of Charles City. He worked construction for Bud Moltz, and started Young Construction, LTD., after Bud's retirement. He owned and operated the company with his wife until the time of his death.

Dick was an avid deer and turkey hunter. He captured many wildlife photos on his trail cameras and loved sharing them with his friends and family. He maintained a very large garden. The family spent many weekends camping, having bonfires, fishing, and hunting in the woods.

Dick enjoyed ballroom dancing with Kay, performing magic tricks, clowning, and listening to his favorite gospel musicians, The Gaithers and Lynda Randle.

Living family members include his wife of 47 years, Kay; two children, Brian (Heidi) Young of Ionia, Jill (Bill) Eckenrod of Waverly; four grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, Haley, and Trey; two sisters, Betty Attleson of Rochester, Minn., Mary (Joe) Koenigsfeld of Dakota City, Neb.; a brother, Bill (Shirley) Young of Gladbrook; a sister-in-law, Julie Young of Oakland, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter in infancy, Faith Eckenrod; and a brother, Don.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Museum, 500 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

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 14, 2011

MASON CITY - Wayne A. Erland, 69, of Mason City, died after a long illness, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

At his request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. His body has been cremated.

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 South Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401, or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

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 15, 2011

 Jesse Flores
WWII Veteran

MASON CITY - Jesse Flores, 89 formerly of Mason City, passed away Nov. 8. 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jesse owned and operated U.S. Office Machines for many years. He was a World War II veteran.

Besides immediate family, he has many relatives in the Mason City area and a brother Tony in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Services will be Nov. 15 (today) in Los Angeles.

Condolences may be sent to the Flores Family, 5815 Piedmont Ave, Los Angeles, Calif. 90042.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2011

KLEMME - James M. Fosnaugh, 88, passed away Nov. 11, 2011, about 1 p.m. at the West View Care Center in Britt.

Funeral Services will be held at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, Wednesday Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Donna Buckman will be officiating the service.

There will be a visitation held the night before on Tuesday (today) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home 528 E. Main St. Klemme, Iowa.

Jim was born on Jan. 8, 1923, to Edward and Anna Mae (Simerl) Fosnaugh in Halbur. He attended country schools and finished the eighth grade in Algona.

Jim worked for many farmers in the Algona area and in August of 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was transferred to the Air Corps where he was an aerial gunner. He was stationed at Kimbolton, England. During his tour, he flew 35 bombing missions as a Ball Turret Gunner over German- occupied territory with the 379th Bomb Group.

He returned to the States in January of 1945 and on Jan. 15, 1945, he married Ruth Mannes of Thompson. This union was blessed with one son, David James.
Jim was discharged from service at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nev., in October 1945 at the end of the war.

He and his wife returned to Iowa. Jim then resumed working for farmers. In August of 1958, the family moved to Klemme, where they resided since. He worked much of his life for Hancock County Oil and for Larson Oil Company.

James is survived by his wife Ruth; son David and his wife peg (boyd) Fosnaugh of Oak Harbor, Wash.; granddaughter Kelli Jo Terrill of Sedro Woolley, Wash., and Terri Jo (Wallace)Forslof of Arlington, Wash.; great- grandchildren Jacob Hummel, Joshua Terrill and David Forslof; three sisters-in-law Jean Pearson of Klemme; Ethel Mannes of Lake Mills and Zita Fosnaugh of Bancroft; also, many beloved nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Anna Mae; four brothers Gilbert, Wilbert, Albert (Joe) and Earnest; sisters Myrtle Schaffer, Velma Waltman, Aarriet Foster and Stella Pratt; step-great-grandson Mathew Terrill.

Arrangements are being completed by Andrews Funeral Home Klemme, IA, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 12 to November 15, 2011

FOREST CITY - RetaMae Lewis, 90, of Forest City, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2011

CRYSTAL LAKE - Duane A. Pigman, 63, of Crystal Lake, died Saturday Nov. 12, 2011, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Hospice of North Iowa officiating.

Inurnment will be at a later date in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel.

Duane Arnold Pigman was born Feb. 12, 1948, at Sioux City. He graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1966 and continued his education at a technical college in Des Moines.

On June 21, 1975, he married Julie Gouge at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. They lived in Garner until moving to their home in Crystal Lake in 1977.

Duane farmed the home farm located south of Crystal Lake, drove delivery trucks, then worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City for ten years until health issues caused him to retire.

He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, motorcycles, horses and participating in and going to rodeos. Duane also enjoyed doing things with his grandkids and holiday family get-togethers.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden and the Odd Fellows.
Duane is survived by his wife, Julie, of Crystal Lake, and their three children, Justin Pigman of Crystal Lake, Renae (Ryan) Welhousen of Titonka and Rhonda Pigman of Crystal Lake; two children from a previous marriage, Rob Pigman of Lake Mills, and Sheila Michelson of Swea City; grandchildren, Anthony, James, Kyle, Dalten, MacKenzie, Riley, Reese and Rowan; his mother, Lois Bauer of Garner; and siblings, Hal (Cindy) Bauer of Kanawha, Dallas Bauer of Garner, Connie Bauer of Garner, Janelle Smith of Garner, Dean Bauer of Forest City and Mark Bauer of Garner.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Alta Pigman; and his favorite hunting dog, Rosie.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 13 to November 15, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Dorothy L. Schmidt, 89, formerly of 1708 Owen St., Charles City, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag, senior pastor.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., today, Tuesday, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.

Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Charles City. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullerton fh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2011

BRITT - Carol "Toots" Youngwirth, 73, died Sunday at the Hancock County Hospital in Britt.

Arrangements are pending with Oakcrest Funeral Services, Wesley, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2011