MASON CITY - Lois A. (Fish) Holland, 96, of Mason City, and formerly of Fertile, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Mason City at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Alan Sheldon officiating. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to Lois' service on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Lois' name in care of her family.

Lois Amanda Beckett was born on Sept. 8, 1915, in McGregor, to Victor and Leona Beckett. She attended and graduated high school from McGregor High School.

Following high school Lois was united in marriage to Leo Fish; this union would be blessed with three children. After their nuptials, Lois and Leo moved to Mason City where they made their home for many years. Lois worked for many years inside their home and in later years worked for the I.O.O.F. Home in the kitchen.

Following Leo's death, Lois met and wed Elwin Holland. They moved to Fertile where they lived for a number of years.

She enjoyed the time spent with her friends at Good Shepherd Health Center, playing cards, working jigsaw puzzles, and gardening, she especially enjoyed flowers.

Lois was a member of the Mason City Church of Christ as well as a former member of the Rebekah Lodge.

Those grateful in sharing in Lois' life are her children, Shirley (Larry) Herndon, Mason City, Beverly (Ted) Arndt, Nora Springs, and Larry (Lilly) Fish, Palm Bay, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; and her half-sister, Marion McGuire, Rockford, Ill.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Leo Fish and Elwin Holland; her daughter in law, Insuk Fish; her siblings, Oscar Beckett, Barbara Mitchell, and Olive McGuire; a half brother, Bill McGuire; and two great grandsons.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Roland D. Jones, 72, Mason City, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services are pending with Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 1, 2011

DECORAH - Russell L. Kephart, 84, of Decorah, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at his home in Decorah.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 1, at First United Methodist Church in Decorah with the Rev. John Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery in Decorah with full military honors.

Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and will be held today, Saturday, one hour before the service at the church.
Russell is survived by his wife, Lynne; children Russell Jr. - Rusty (Wendy) Kephart, Dubuque, Neal (Kathy) Kephart, Hayward, Wis., James (Ann) Kephart, Decorah; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

On July 1, 1960, Kephart's Music Center in Decorah was founded. They also have stores in Mason City and Dubuque.

Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.fjelstul.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 1, 2011

WESLEY - A. Julia Larsen, 93, formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.
A memorial Mass will be held Monday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. Inurnment will take place at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka with military honors conducted.

Her family will greet friends on Monday one hour prior to the Mass at the church in Wesley.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Wesley is in charge of arrangements.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-679-4453, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 1, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Dr. Donald O. Lomen, 84, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Following the service, his body will be cremated and inurnment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Iowa Music Educators Association.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 1, 2011

BRITT - Velma Bird, 99, of Britt, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Velma Bird will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 2, 2011

MASON CITY - Roland D. Jones, 72, of Mason City, died peacefully early Friday morning, Sept. 30, 2011 at his home, under the care of Hospice, with family at his side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Jeni Bohls and Pastor Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment will be at the Bohemian Cemetery in Plymouth. Military rites will be accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Visitation will continue one hour prior to Roland's service at the church on Tuesday.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Hospice of North Iowa or St. James Lutheran Church, both in Mason City.

Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Roland Dean Jones was born on Nov. 25, 1938, to Fred C. and Mary B. (Wise) Jones in Iowa City. He attended Mason City schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 1957.

Roland was united in marriage to LaVonne A. Conover on June 28, 1959, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City. To this union five children were born.

Roland was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard's 1133rd Transportation Company, where he served as acting first sergeant and as a full-time maintenance technician until his retirement.

Serving his country and his unit were an important part of Roland's life and he was proud that his son, Dean, and grandson, Brian, followed in his footsteps.

Roland was also a skilled carpet layer and owned his own carpet service business.
Roland was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City and also a long-time member of the Moose Lodge in Mason City where he held several positions through the years. He had also been a member of the River City Tri-Club C.B. Club and was involved in many service oriented activities with the club. Roland was an active Boy Scout leader throughout his sons' Scouting years and especially enjoyed teaching the boys winter survival skills and planning the annual Klondike Derby.

After his retirement, a favorite activity involved morning coffee and breakfast where he could be found passing the time with his friend, Dick Bridgeford, and his many coffee buddies.

Grateful for having had the privilege of sharing in Roland's life are his wife of 52 years, LaVonne of Mason City; five children, Mary (Mark) Loden of Forest City, Dean (Donna) Jones of Rockford, Laura (James) Furleigh of Mason City, Amy (Mike) Miller of Floyd and Paul Jones (Angela Ackley) of Mason City; 14 grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Irwin of Evanston, Ill., Brian (Laurie) Walker of Ames, Alexandra Loden, Emily Loden, Johnathon, Theresa and Justice Jones, Patrick Furleigh, Meagan, Benjamin, Emma and Mason Miller, Amelia and Miranda Ackley; and one great-grandchild, Joshua Sande; one brother, Steven Jones of Mason City; and one sister, Lorraine Arhart of Dalton, Ga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Jones and Mary Jones-Shreckengost; step-father, Cecil Shreckengost; brother, Walter Jones and sister, Barbara Jean Jones.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 1 to October 2, 2011

Dr. Donald O. Lomen
U.S. Army (1946-

CLEAR LAKE - Dr. Donald O. Lomen, 84, Clear Lake, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a brief battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Jim Magelssen officiating.

Following the service, his body will be cremated and inurnment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 2, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapels, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Iowa Music Educators Association. Cards may be sent to the Lomen Family at 2212 14th Ave. North, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Donald, the son of Selma (Herrigstad) and C.O. Lomen, is a native of Clear Lake, and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1945.

Donald was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1946 where he played in the military band. After receiving his bachelor's degree in music education in 1950 from St. Olaf College (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa), he earned his master's degree at the University of Iowa in 1951.

Donald married Patricia Hope Stevens on Aug. 11, 1956, in Westby, Wis. They met when he was the choir director and she was the parish education director at Trinity Lutheran Church.
In 1970, he was awarded the Ed. D. degree in music education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo.

His 38 years of teaching instrumental music have all been in the public schools of Iowa: Eldora, two years, Mason City, six years, and Des Moines, 30 years. He has held various offices in the Iowa Music Educators Association (I.M.E.A.), including president, and he has been president of the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association. Lomen was also a vice president of the Des Moines Education Association.

While the instrumental music consultant in the Des Moines public schools, he began the free lesson program, the annual solo and small ensemble festival; and the select All-West Band.
Dr. Donald Lomen received the "Distinguished Service to Music Education" award at the annual banquet of the I.M.E.A. at the Hotel Savery in Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 9, 1990.

Donald was a member of the Arcadia Wind Quintet in Des Moines and the North Stars Woodwind Quintet in Mason City. He was in the Mason City and Des Moines Municipal Band, North Iowa Band and Orchestra, Des Moines Horn Club, the Iowa Veteran's Band, as well as the Des Moines Symphony for 35 years.

After living in Des Moines for 46 years, they moved back to Clear Lake in 2005. He was a devoted community and school supporter, being involved with the Clear Lake Noon Lions, water aerobics, men's morning coffee group, and the senior citizens center in Clear Lake. He had the opportunity to go on the V.F.W. Honor Flight. He was lifelong member of the Windsor Heights Lutheran Church in Des Moines, where he directed and participated in choral and brass groups. Most recently, he was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, where he sang in the choir and played in brass groups. He enjoyed people and was a great encourager and optimist all throughout his life. He said he has had a wonderful life, blessed with great family, friends and God.

Donald is survived by his wife Patricia Lomen, Clear Lake; daughter Kari Carlson and her husband Rod; sons Steven (Karen Webb) Lomen, Minneapolis, and David Lomen, Des Moines; grandchildren: Joshua (Laura) Carlson, Jerame Carlson, Samuel Lomen, Hannah Webb, Nikos Lomen, Twyla Lomen and Ryan Lomen; and sister Helen Olson of Clear Lake.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Gladys Rovang.

His goal was to "Go to Heaven and be with God …… Now!
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 1 to October 2, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Loren "Swede" J. Sadler, 77, 1500 South Shore Drive, Lot 52, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.

Visitation with family will be Monday, 5-7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa.

Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Memorials may be given to Loren J. Sadler Memorial Fund.

Loren "Swede" was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Rockford, Iowa, the son of John E. and Florence M. (Frost) Sadler. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1952 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following the service, he moved back to Rockford and married Marilyn Kay Factor on Aug. 17, 1957, at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Mason City, Iowa.

He worked in the auto parts business for over 45 years. He then worked for Jensen-Klick and G.A. Larson. He retired for one day, then went back to work for Secory Plumbing and Heating Co. until his passing.

Swede enjoyed golfing, boating, the outdoors, fishing and the "After Five Men's Group." In 2010 he went on the Honor Guard Flight. He was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake V.F.W. and Clear Lake V.F.W. Honor Guard.
Swede is survived by his wife Marilyn Sadler, Clear Lake, son Scott Sadler, Clear Lake, special niece Terri Franzen and her husband Bob, Charles City, nephews Steven Sadler and Douglas Sadler, Charles City; mother-in-law Mildred Factor, brother-in-law Ron Factor and his wife Sue, Marksville, La.; other nieces and nephews Max Factor and his wife Michelle, Tallahassee, Fla., Mike Factor and his wife Kathy, Polly Machovec, Rick Factor and his wife Christene and Fara Wisdom and her husband Clint, all of Chandler, Ariz.

Swede was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Earl, Dale and Eldon Sadler, father-in-law Merlin "Max" Factor.

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

BRITT - Velma Bird, 99, of Britt, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Velma Bird will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home.

Velma Sadie, the daughter of Walter and Ida (Marth) Dolphin, was born on Feb. 13, 1912, in Britt. She grew up on the family farm south of Britt and attended country schools.

In 1947, Velma married Fay Bird. Together they formed a family chicken operation in Britt.

Following Fay's death in 1998, Velma continued to maintain her home independently, something she was very proud to accomplish.

Velma loved sewing anything and everything, gardening-especially her flowers and vegetables, cooking, baking and spoiling kids, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her puppy Tippy.

Velma is survived by her son Roger (Yvonne) Bird, of Britt; grandchildren: Shannon Robinson, of Des Moines, Amy Wood, of Britt, and Joel (Katy) Showalter, of Rockwell; great-grandchildren: Levi Wood, Haley Wood, Deven Showalter, Landon Showalter and Nia Robinson; sisters-in-law: Ann Dolphin and family, of Olathe, Kan., Jeanie Dolphin and family of Paso Robles, Calif., and Evelyn Dolphin and family of Polson, Mont.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fay; five brothers: John, George, Donald, Kenny and Bruce; and sister Hazel Belnap.

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

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

MANLY - Mary A. Chisholm, 76, of Mason City, and formerly of Manly, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit 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 October 3, 2011

OSAGE - Gisela Rieman, age 87, of Osage, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at her daughter's home in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will be at the Little Cedar Cemetery. Following services, there will be a time for lunch and fellowship at the V.F.W. Club in Osage.

Gisela was born Aug. 1, 1924, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Michael and Katharina (Rossler) Meister. She married Jule Rieman on Dec. 4, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany. They farmed near Rudd, Sargeant, Minn., McIntire, and Little Cedar before moving to Osage.

Gisela was employed for 52 years by the Cummings/Kratchmer Law Office as a bookkeeper and tax preparer.

She was a member of the Little Cedar United Methodist Church, and most recently attended Grace United Methodist Church in Mason City.

Gisela was also a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary and the David Ladies Aide Church Circle.
Gisela enjoyed needlework, crafts, crocheting, playing cards and games, and bowled for over 50 years. She also enjoyed her German club, camping club, and getting together with her many dear friends. Gisela loved her work and helping others.

Gisela is survived by her daughter, Shirley Stephen, of Mason City; a grandson, Ryan Stephen, of Mason City; and her family, who all live in Germany, Klaus Peter (Hedwig) Meister, Holger Meister, Raimund (Verina) Born, Carola (Hans) Korntheuer, Angela (Klaus Peter) Duewel, Andreas Meister, Guido (Manuela) Born, Anneliese Meister, and Erich Born.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jule Rieman in 2000; a brother, Kunibet Meister; and a sister, Edeltraud Born.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 3, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Darrell "Dean" Tynan, 75, of Charles City, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Dean Tynan will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Darrell Dean Tynan was born Feb. 5, 1936, in Charles City, the son of James and Lettie (Hermen) Tynan. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1954.

On Aug. 14, 1955, he married Lila Crooks. They later divorced. Dean married JoAnn Hartzell on Sept. 5, 1975. JoAnn died on Sept. 17, 1977. Dean began a long time relationship with Victoria Putney, which began on Oct. 9, 1985.

Over the years he was a mechanic at Albaugh Pontiac Buick, which became Jennings Pontiac Buick and later, Duroe's Pontiac Buick. He was then self-employed at T&F Standard in Marble Rock. Dean was parts manager at Bissonnette Chevrolet for several years and then retired from Sara Lee where he was also parts manager. After his retirement, he ran Dean's Repair.

Dean was a member of the Heritage Club. Dean enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, helping with Vickie's Catering and talking with people. His greatest interest, however, was working with cars. Family was always important to Dean and he looked forward to sharing life's experiences with them, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Living family members include his common-law wife, Victoria Putney, of Charles City; four children, Daniel "Jim" (Sandy) Tynan, of Bolingbrook, Ill., Dennis Dean (Virginia) Tynan, of Charles City, Janice (Dean) Miller, of Independence, and Steven (Lori) Tynan of Mason City; three stepchildren, Anthony (Mitzi) Putney, of Lumbard, Ill., Francis (Patricia) Putney, of Spring Grove, Ill., and Beverley (Chris) Havens, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; a step-granddaughter; a brother, Jack (Judy) Tynan, of Charles City; and three sisters, Mary Lou Sprague, of Charles City, Beverly (Larry) Luck, of Plainfield, and Juaneta (Wayne) Miller, of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife JoAnn; two brothers, Leo and his wife Barbara Tynan and Jerald Tynan; a sister and her husband, Rose and Wallace Washburn; and a brother-in-law, Jack Sprague.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Friends of Cancer in care of First Citizens National Bank, 300 N. Main, Charles City, IA 50616.

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 October 3, 2011

Verne Willert

CHARLES CITY - Verne Willert, 82, of Charles City, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 3, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen "Jean" Casey, 92, of Mason City, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center 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 October 4, 2011

MANLY - Mary Ann Chisholm, 76, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Presholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery, Manly, Iowa.

Visitation will be held today from 5- 7 p.m. at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, Iowa, 50456.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Mary A. Chisholm Memorial, that will later be donated in her memory.

Mary Ann Rademaker was born March 6, 1935, in rural Grafton, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Braun) Rademaker. She attended country school and was a graduate of Grafton High School in 1952. Mary was united in marriage to Robert Chisholm; to this union she was blessed with eight children. Mary enjoyed being a homemaker raising her children.

Mary worked for Reblow Ranch Restaurant as a cook. She enjoyed watching baseball especially the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. She loved gardening, playing cards and Bingo, cooking, baking; her favorite to make was her cinnamon apple bars. Her greatest love was spending time and having family meals with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and church circle.

Mary is survived by her children, Cindy Dahl, Sioux City, Neb., Tim (Nancy) Chisholm, North Branch, Minn., John (Lisa) Chisholm, Forest City, Jane Chisholm ( Keith Shortt), Walkersville, Md., Jeff (Lorrie) Chisholm, Nevada, Judy (Ken) Smith, Northwood, Jim (Paula) Chisholm, Ellsworth, Wis., son-in-law Randy Linderman, Mason City; 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren with one, "Little Nugget" on the way, sister Dorothy Hanna, Manly; nephews Mark (Barb) Hanna, Lyle (Terri) Hanna, one niece Janet Hanna; along with many other relatives and friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, daughter and caregiver Sandy Linderman; son-in-law Mark Horning, brother-in-law Jack Hanna, and niece Marsha Davids.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, Iowa 50456, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 3 to October 4, 2011

 Tracie R. Edelen

CHARLES CITY - Tracie R. Edelen, 35, of Clear Lake, formerly of Charles City, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Arrangements are pending with Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www. fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 4, 2011

KANAWHA - Carl Frank, 71, of Kanawha, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Carl Frank will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating.

Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 4, 2011

　
DAVENPORT - Funeral services for Wayland T. Havig, 78, of Davenport, will be held at 11a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Davenport.

The family will greet friends from 4-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary, Davenport. Interment will be at Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery in Rock Island, Ill.

Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 26.

Mr. Havig went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 at his home with his family by his side.

Wayland Thayer Havig was born in Osage, on July 6, 1933, the son of Martin and Olive (Woodiwiss) Havig. He was the youngest of six children. Wayland served in the United States Navy from December 1950 to May 1954. On June 26, 1955, he married Lois Maurine Halverson. She preceded him in death in June of 2001. Wayland was employed as a carpenter and lumberyard worker in Mason City, prior to moving to Davenport in January of 1966. He worked at Alcoa Aluminum Co. before becoming employed at Caterpillar Tractor Company in November of 1967. He retired from Caterpillar on March 1, 1988. On January 5, 2002, Wayland married Anita Bennet.

Wayland was a member of Risen Christ Lutheran Church, American Legion in Osage, the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Fla., the U.S. Naval Institute, and the ILLOWA Good Sam RV Club. He also served as treasurer of the U.S.S. Bataan CVL-29/LHD5 Naval Reunion Association.

He is survived by his Wife: Anita Havig; a Daughter: Laurie Loerzel of Davenport; a son: Russell Havig of Davenport; two step-sons: Brad (Tammy) Buck of Moline, Ill., Thomas (Debra) Bennett of East Moline, Ill.; a sister: Marguerite Tosel of Mason City, five grandchildren: Joseph Loerzel, Jonathan Loerzel, Sara Loerzel, Jessica Havig, Michael Havig; four step-grandsons: Adam Ruiz, Matthew Ruiz, Darrin Bennett, Philip Bennett; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Lois, he was preceded in death by a brother: Marlin Havig; and three sisters: Allene Ludgate, Doris Denning, and Gloria Bucknell.
Memorials may be directed to Risen Christ Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , or to Faith Ministries in Douglas, Ariz.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.Cunnick-Collins.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 4, 2011

MASON CITY - Byrnes Henry Lemke, 89, Mason City died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating.

Inurnment will be held at the Concord Cemetery in Garner with full military honors provided by the Garner VFW 5515.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit or a special organization of your choice.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 4, 2011

CHARLES CITY -Verne M. Willert, 82, of Charles City, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services for Verne Willert will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Janet Dorenkamp, Chaplain for Hospice of North Iowa will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 3 to October 4, 2011

 Michael "Mike" Wilson

ROCK FALLS - Michael "Mike" Wilson, 23, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in San Antonio, Texas, due to injuries received in an automobile accident.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 4, 2011