Published in Globe Gazette on October 6, 2011

Hans Pierre Revaux

Robert E. Treanor

MASON CITY - Robert E. "Bob" Treanor was born Aug. 30, 1930, and raised in Mason City. He attended school in Mason City and Ventura. He died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at the I.O.O.F. Home. He was the son of Tom and Mildred Treanor, oldest of four children: Bob, Dick, Jerry and Patty.

Bob worked for years at Boyer Grocery and other grocery stores cutting meat. He married Patricia (Patach). They had three children: Mike of Mason City, grandson Eric (Jenn) and great-grandson Joey Treanor of Virginia Beach, Va.; Dan (Evie) of Chattsworth, Ga.; and Amy (Dan) Weitzel of Mason City, and grandsons Zach, Brandon and Blake Weitzel.

Pat Treanor passed in 1976 and Bob married Betty Martinez and moved to Cedar Rapids and worked at Midland Forge and retired after 20 years. He moved back to Mason City and resided here the last 15 years.

Bob was a huge fan of the Vikings, Twins and Hawkeyes. He spent the last 1-1/2 years of his life at the I.O.O.F. Home. As per his wishes he was cremated and will have a graveside memorial at a later date.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 6, 2011

KANAWHA - Elsie Berhow, 88, of Kanawha, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Funeral services for Elsie Berhow will be held on Monday, Oct. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha Lutheran Church, 124 West Fourth St., Kanawha, with Pastor Charlotte White officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2-4 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second S., Kanawha, and will continue one hour before services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, Iowa 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

CRYSTAL, Minn. -Funeral services for Michelle Kay Bettin-Bren, 37, of Crystal, Minn., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at First Lutheran Church in Glenville. The Rev. Jim Rushton will officiate. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Michelle died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Michelle Kay Bettin-Bren was born on April 25, 1974, to Mike and Jan (Tarrence) Bettin in Mason City. She graduated from North Kossuth Schools in Swea City in 1992. Michelle went on to graduate from McConnell Travel School in 1994. On Oct. 14, 2000, Michelle was united in marriage to Joe Bren in Burt.

Michelle was employed by Marriott for two years and then went to work for the Hilton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis where she worked the front desk as supervisor, PBX operator, and was proud to work with the Minnesota Vikings at the hotel.

Michelle and Joe adopted their daughter, Amanda, at the time of her birth on June 20, 2005. Amanda was the light of her life. They would cuddle and Michelle always told Amanda she loved her to the moon and back.

Michelle enjoyed doing crafts of all kinds. She called the Vikings "her guys" and followed their games faithfully. Michelle was a planner and organizer with a happy and outgoing personality. She loved being around people and always saw the good in everything. Michelle loved spending time with her family and going on camping trips. Joe and Michelle especially loved going on several cruises to the Caribbean. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Blessed be her memory.

Survivors include her husband, Joe; daughter, Amanda; mother and step-father, Jan and Dennis Baseman; brother, Dan (Lori) Bettin; nieces, April and Michaela Bettin; uncle, Scott (Terri) Bettin and their children Benjamin, Genevieve and Nathaniel Bettin; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family; in-laws, Jim (Pat) Bren; sister-in-law, Michelle Hopkins and her children Megan and Sydney; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Mike Bettin; grandparents, Glenn (Juanita) Bettin, Pearl Zimmerman and Clyde (Cecil) Tarrence; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 7, 2011

NORA SPRINGS - Beverly Phyllis Coffey, 80, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, following a blessedly brief battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Dr. Jack Gannett officiating. Inurnment will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the St. Luke Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa or the American Cancer Society to honor Beverly's memory.

Beverly was born March 11, 1931, the daughter of John and Eva (Hofler) Hartwig. She was raised on the family farm five miles northeast of Nora Springs. Beverly was active in 4-H and many school and church activities. After graduating from Wartburg College, she taught elementary school in Fort Dodge, and later she enjoyed substituting.

Beverly Hartwig was united in marriage to Neil Coffey on Aug. 15, 1954, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, and they had a joyous marriage. The couple farmed the home place and delighted in their four daughters and their active lives.

Beverly loved to work with children at St. Luke's Bible school and Sunday school. She volunteered with the American Cancer Society for 23 years and recently volunteered at the Nora Springs Library.

She is survived by four daughters: Marlene (Bob) Greve, Jennifer (Jerry) Henry, Judy (Dan) Rottinghaus and Colleen (Tracy) Young; four grandchildren: Eric (Rose) Rottinghaus, Nicole Rottinghaus, Kaitlin and Keith Sutcliffe; one great-grandson: Hunter Rottinghaus.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband and three sisters.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 6 to October 7, 2011

　Maurine Froning

SHEFFIELD - Maurine O. Froning, 85, of Sheffield, went home to be with her Heavenly Father with her family by her side on Oct. 4, 2011. Maurine was in hospice care for the last month.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at First United Methodist Church in Sheffield with Pastor Sandi Gobeli presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Maurine was born March 9, 1926, the daughter of Walter and Felicitas (Lauritzen) Nielsen at Latimer. She attended grade school in Latimer and Hansell. In 1939 Maurine and her family moved to Sheffield, attending high school at Sheffield, graduating with the class of 1943. After graduation she taught school two miles west of Aredale.

On Oct. 6, 1944, Maurine was united in marriage with Richard Froning. They have been married 67 years. To this union three children were born. Maurine was a stay-at-home mom until her children were older. In 1972 she went to work at Lahner Electric, working there for seven and one-half years as a bookkeeper.

Maurine had many favorite things to do in her free time, mostly spending time with her family. She also loved to play cards, especially Bridge and 500. She loved reading, bowling and fishing. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, UMW, Eastern Star and the Birthday Club.

Maurine was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James Lee, in infancy in 1958; grandson Jason Froning in 1994; a brother and sister and brother-in-law.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Richard; son Greg (Julie) Froning; daughter Susan (Michael) Ibeling; granddaughter Kimm Froning; grandson Jon Marzen; stepgrandchildren Brock (Lauren) Niebuhr, Mikel Niebuhr, Rachael (Adam) Dreyer, Rebecca (Clint) Perry and Renee (Jeremiah) Johnson; step-great-grandson Landry Johnson; nieces and nephews.

Retz Funeral Home, retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 5 to October 7, 2011

FOREST CITY - Sharon Hadacek, 69 of Forest City, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at her home in rural Forest City.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Fr. Dennis Miller and Fr. Jerome Verdict officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, with a family-led rosary service from 4-4:15 p.m. and a Scripture service from 6:45-7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 6 to October 7, 2011

OSAGE - Barbara A. Markham, 70, of Osage, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.

Visitation will be from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Online condolences for Barb's family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com and www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Victoria J. "Nicky" Nickles

MASON CITY - Victoria "Nicky" J. Nickles 90, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the funeral chapel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 7, 2011

MASON CITY - Funeral services for Hans Pierre Revaux, 49, of 600 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Father Ken Gehling officiating.
The family will greet friends at the viewing from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Burial will be at Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery in Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the family in care of Hogan-Bremer-Moore.

Hans passed away unexpectedly Monday Oct. 3, 2011, in Mason City.

Hans Pierre Revaux was born in St. Jean d'Angely, France, on July 1, 1962, the son of Ginette Revaux and Hans Warren. He immigrated to the United States in June of 1963. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1980. He attended NIACC and later on, the University of Iowa, living and working in Iowa City.

Hans served in the Marines for eight years, as an embassy guard in Helsinki, Finland, Nairobi, Kenya and Yemen, as well as other places in the world. He was always proud to be a Marine. For the past six years, he had been working at Best Buy in Mason City.

Hans loved to cook, play rugby, politics and photography. Above all, he loved his family and attending family functions. He will be missed by us all. The family would like to recognize and thank the staff of the Mason City Clinical VA Office for the wonderful compassionate care that they provided for Hans.

He is survived by his mother, Ginette Revaux, Mason City, sister, Michele Huntley-Larsen (Gene), Nora Springs, sister, Danielle Willson, Mason City, niece, Caroline McManigal (John), Mason City, nephew, Pat Bright, Mason City, nephew, Tom Huntley, Rochester, Minn., nephew, Michael Huntley, Andover, Minn., nephew, Dominic Glenna, Missoula, Mont., niece, Noella Peterson (Brian), Lake Mills, niece, Lisa Corr (Andy), West Branch, niece, Nancy Dank (Scott), Newton, nephew, Seth Hickman, a Marine serving in Japan, and niece, Kate Hickman (Lee), Iowa City. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Will Hickman, and by several grandnieces and grand-nephews, and a great-grandniece.

Hans was preceded in death by his father, the youngest of his sisters, Pamela Hickman, and his grandmother, Madeleine Grabé, his uncle, Jacques Revaux, and aunt, Louisette Revaux.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 6 to October 7, 2011

David G. Richards

MASON CITY - Warren D. Tyler, 83, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Per Warren's wishes, his body will be cremated and no services will be held.
Warren was born Feb. 18, 1928, in Garner, Iowa, the son of Willard and Blanche (Carothers) Tyler. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1946. He was united in marriage to Barbara J. Burton on Aug. 20, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, and to this union came three sons: Ken, Ben and David.

Warren serviced his country in the Army from March 1945 to November 1947. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and operating his ham radio.

Warren is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Tyler of Mason City; three sons: Ken (Kathy) Tyler of Mason City, Ben (Terry) Tyler of Bolivar, Mo., David (Ann) Tyler of Mason City; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Catherine Garrity of Elephant Butte, N.M., and Mary (Lewis) Bratz of Omaha, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 6 to October 7, 2011

Joyce M. Anderson

BRITT - Joyce M. Anderson, 85, of Britt died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 10, at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
 
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 8, 2011

Roy David Bird

CLEAR LAKE - Roy David Bird, 64, of Clear Lake, died Friday Oct. 7, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 8, 2011

 Laurence Frederick Fredriksen

CLEAR LAKE -Laurence Frederick Fredriksen, 86, of Clear Lake, died Thursday Oct. 6, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Clear Lake. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake with a scriptural wake service 4 p.m. followed by a Fourth Degree Knight Rosary.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193

Published in Globe Gazette on October 8, 2011

 Charles E. Warner

MASON CITY -Charles E. Warner, 76, died Thursday (October 06, 2011) at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 Pennsylvania Ave. North, Mason City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Hogan-Bremer- Moore Colonial Chapel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 7 to October 8, 2011

BRITT - Joyce M. Anderson, 85, of Britt, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at the United Methodist Church in Britt with the Rev. Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday (today) at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Joyce Maxine Anderson, the daughter of John and Grace (Price) Palmer, was born Jan. 21, 1926, on a farm near Renwick. At an early age, she moved with her family to Britt and attended Britt community schools.

On Sept. 4, 1941 she was married to Robert W. Anderson in Bethany, Mo. They farmed south of Britt until 1990 when they retired and moved into town. Joyce and Bob enjoyed winters at Ft. Dade Mobile Home Park in Florida for many years.

Joyce was an active member of the Britt United Methodist Church and UWM. She belonged to several clubs in town including the Three G Club, Birthday Club and a card club. She also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and Royal Neighbors of America.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, of Britt; four children, Gary (Sally) Anderson of Mason City, Greg (Leaann) Anderson of Clarion, Gerald (Jodi) Anderson of Britt and Gayle Fox of Elk River, Minn.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Genevieve Poulos of Mason City; a brother, Keith (Ruth) Palmer of Sac City; and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Judy; a sister, Virginia O'Brien; and a brother, Roy Palmer.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 8 to October 9, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Roy David Bird, 64, of 1321 Third Ave. North, Clear Lake, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A celebration of Roy's life will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.

Roy was born parents Alfred and Helen (Miller) Bird in Hampton on May 4, 1947. Raised later in life in Clear Lake, he graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1965. Two years later on May 12, he married Sherry Schlawin and to this union three children were born: David, Steve, and Matt.
Roy was employed at Curries Manufacturing in Mason City for over 20 years, where he later retired.
Roy enjoyed golfing, watching the Minnesota Vikings, and enjoying driving his truck around town. Roy had a great sense of humor and brightened everyone's day.
Left to cherish his memory includes his children, Dave (Marie) Bird, Mason City, Steve (Raechel) Bird, Clear Lake, Matt Bird, Clear Lake; and their mother, Sherry Bird of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Ashley Ulveling, Andrew Ulveling, and Alex Bird, all of Mason City, Alexis Veal, Kory Bird, Kolin Bird, and Zachary Kettwig, all of Clear Lake; brothers, Jim (Karen) Bird, Clear Lake and Bob (Connie) Bird, Clear Lake; and sister Linda Anderson of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joe Bird and brother-in-law, Bob Anderson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 8 to October 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Ray Oliver Davis, 91, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating.
Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., followed by a prayer service, on Monday Oct. 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 9, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Tracie Rae Garbes Edelen, 35, of Clear Lake, and formerly of Charles City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa, following recent health complications.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Joyce Sandberg of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Waverly. Inurnment will be at a later date in Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to the Tracie R. Edelen Memorial Fund.

Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at visitation, at www.Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome. A luncheon will be offered at the Knights of Columbus Hall following the service.

Tracie was born on Sept. 17, 1976, in Charles City, to parents, Roger and Barbara (Head) Garbes, when they lived in Nashua. She was baptized at First United Methodist Church, Nashua and attended kindergarten and first grade before she and Barb moved to Charles City in 1984. She took piano lessons as a youngster and enjoyed playing alto sax in the school bands. She also wrote for the Charles City Highlights newspaper.

Tracie and her grandma Donna Mae had a very special relationship and spent much time together. During high school, Tracie waitressed three years at Granny's Kitchen and enjoyed serving her customers there. She was recognized in Who's Who Among American High School Students nationwide, and received the Senior Achievement Award in her graduating class of 1995.

Tracie moved to Phoenix that summer where she worked as assistant office manager for Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel for three-and-a-half years. She met many interesting people there including outfielder Jose Herrera of the Oakland A's baseball team. She once drove alone across country to see Jose play in New York, and traveled to his homeland in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, several times.

Leaving Arizona in 1999, Tracie returned to Fort Dodge and began working as Home Store manager for Younkers. She had quite a flair for managing her team, fashion/merchandising/ designing store setups, and received many accolades for exceeding sales projections. She attended Iowa Central Community College for business management courses. Upon moving to Des Moines in 2003, she took a position with the historical Hotel Fort Des Moines as front office operations manager. During that time, she also was a promotions ambassador for Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona. Tracie was elated to be featured in TV commercials and on several Des Moines area billboards as a "Giddy-up Girl" on their dance team.
Always striving to better herself professionally, Tracie obtained her Iowa Real Estate License and was a sales associate for Next Generation Realty and Hunziker & Associate Realtors in Ankeny. She sold several high-dollar homes in the area during 2005-2006.

Tracie worked hard but also loved spending time with friends, her dad, Susan and family, shopping, reading and traveling. She accompanied her dad's family on their yearly summer vacations and visited Fort Lauderdale several times when her mother lived there.

On June 3, 2006, Tracie was united in marriage to Michael Edelen. Tracie worked with Mike in his Ankeny construction business helping to design new homes and loved picking out the interior finishes. They had two Bichons named Chloe and Lilly who were the light of her life. In 2006, Tracie was employed by CBK, Ltd., a home décor/gift wholesale distributor, as the Iowa district account manager servicing 200 retail stores. She later worked from home taking a district sales manager position with Avon which entailed traveling extensively to the East Coast.

Following their divorce, Tracie served as Marilyn's Hallmark store manager in Altoona.
She eventually hired her mom and they both enjoyed working there together. In 2009, Tracie joined Barb and her friend Tom in Clear Lake and began working as a beauty consultant for Clinique cosmetics at Younkers, Mason City. Tracie felt she had finally found her ideal career! She loved fashion, sharing beauty tips, giving makeovers and the general camaraderie with her clients. Tracie began experiencing hip/leg pain and after several months, it was determined she had severe bone deterioration. In July 2010, she had double hip replacement at Rochester Methodist Hospital. No words can express the appreciation her family extends to her surgeon, Dr. Rafael J. Sierra, who made the surgery possible and provided her the opportunity to walk again. We thank the Mayo Clinic physicians, Drs. Patrick Loftus, Aravind Sugumar, R. C. Shields, and entire staff of the Mayo Clinic for all their concern and support throughout her many visits the past year and a half. Many thanks go to Rod Schlader and staff of Mason City Mercy Hospital for their help in receiving medical care locally. A special thank you goes to treating physician, Sue Mullenbach, P.A., for her never-ending tenacity and genuinely caring for her patient in need.

On August 29, Tracie was looking forward to a month-long trip to visit her special friend, Jerome Kisima (formerly from Mason City) and his family in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tracie and Jerome exchanged vows in a small chapel on her 35th birthday, September 17. Five days later she was taken to the hospital where she died suddenly. Her parents and family are thankful knowing Tracie was happy the last few weeks of her life traveling to Africa, and that Jerome fulfilled one of her greatest life-long dreams of sharing her love and getting married.

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Jerome of Dar es Salaam; her parents Barbara Garbes of Clear Lake, and Roger (Susan) Garbes of Waverly; half-brother, Ryan Garbes, Iowa City; two step-brothers, Aaron (Kristin) Lentz, their children Abby, Cam and Brody of Louisville, Colo.; Patrick (Brittney) Lentz and their children Kollyn, Caleb and Lucas of Plainfield; paternal grandparents Raymond and Jeanette Garbes, Nashua; three aunts Linda Sue Baker and Debra (Tom) Clark of Osage, and Janice (Jeff) Edson, Nashua; uncle, Ron (Dawn) Garbes, Nashua; along with their extended families.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Donna and Robert Bertelson, LeRoy Head, her aunt Jean (Garbes) Brown, and special family friend Tom Woodard.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 4 to October 9, 2011

THORTON - Rex Engebretson, 85, of Thornton, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at First United Methodist Church in Thornton, with Pastor Rose Calderon-Khan presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery with veteran's honors provided by American Legion Anton-Juhl Post 440 of Thornton.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Sunday (today) at the First United Methodist Church in Thornton.

Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, www. retzfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 9, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Laurence Frederick Fredriksen, 86, of 15438 Bayside Ave., Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday (today) at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, with a scriptural wake service at 4 p.m. followed by a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary.

Laurence was born Nov. 24, 1924, in Clear Lake, the son of Jens and Barbara (Katterhenry) Fredriksen.

Laurence attended Clear Lake schools and graduated in May 1942. Growing up, his spare time was spent in his father's blacksmith shop sweeping the floor, holding the twitch on the horses while they were shod and starting the forge.

Laurence was one of the first groups of 18-year-olds drafted from Cerro Gordo County during World War II. He served his country in the Army from November 1942 until March 1946.

A little- known expertise of his was was creating a portable still for making spirits which could be dismantled and hidden when their unit was on the move in Europe.

Laurence married Florine Elmina Luther on Nov. 15, 1949, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake. In July of 1950 he was recalled into the armed forces and served in Korea being discharged in September 1951 attaining the rank of staff sergeant.

Upon returning to Clear Lake after World War II, Laurence reopened his father's blacksmith shop which had been closed for several years. Business grew slowly as there were four other blacksmith shops in town at that time. Over the years the other shops closed and Laurence's business grew. He had a custom of buying a new piece of equipment each year, always updating the shop so that it changed from being a blacksmith shop to a modern welding and machine shop.

He made a point of going to Ames each year to take advanced welding classes to learn the most advanced techniques in the field and to work with the most modern equipment.

Laurence was a frequent volunteer in the blacksmith shop at the museum and on special days he demonstrates the art of the forge which he thoroughly enjoyed. Other hobbies include wine making, telling jokes and reading. His projects include restoring the blacksmith shop at the Kinney Pioneer Museum, restoring old farm equipment for the museum, building fireworks barges, flower pot hangers, signs for Clear Lake and various community and church projects.

A sculpture he designed and built that is hanging at St. Patrick Catholic Church is an award winning Metalcraft by American Craftsman Sculpture, awarded by the National Ornamental Metal and Manufacturer Association in 1975.

Laurence is a lifetime member, past commander of V.F.W. Post 4868 and was a member of the Honor Guard; a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus; past state and national president of the Blacksmith and Welder Association; member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church; on the board of the Kinney Pioneer Museum and was a member of the North Iowa Wine Club.

Laurence is survived by his four children: Jon (Kathleen) Fredriksen, Washington, D.C., Mary (Allan) Lauck, Algona, Paul (Ranae) Fredriksen, Clear Lake, and Ann (Tim) Kaduce, St. Paul, Minn.; four grandchildren: Christopher Lauck, Algona, Allana Lauck, Ames, Nick Fredriksen, Mason City and Seth Kaduce, Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother Julius; infant sons Joseph and Mark and his granddaughter Rebecca.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 8 to October 9, 2011

FOREST CITY - Sharon Hadacek, age 69, of Forest City, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at her home in rural Forest City.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Dennis Miller and Father Jerome Verdick officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City with a family led rosary service from 4 to 4:15 p.m. and a Scripture Service from 6:46 to 7 p.m. Visitation will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Sharon was born on Nov. 30, 1941, in Mason City, the daughter of Howard and Helen (Brandt) Henderson. She attended elementary through high school in Clear Lake, and received her A.A. at Mason City Junior College.

Sharon married Robert L. Hadacek on Nov, 18, 1961, in Clear Lake. They moved to Forest City in 1972.

Sharon was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was known for her cooking, particularly her bread making. She headed numerous church dinners at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City.

She was an avid reader and a prolific gardener. She was also a talented visual artist and musician; for twenty-five years she was one of the organists at St. James. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Forest City and Our Lady of Ransom Oratory in Guckeen, Minn.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Hadacek, and their five children: Robert Jr. (Marla) Hadacek, Klemme, Cathy (Jim) Foos, Thompson, Lori (David) Chaplin, Nampa, Idaho; Tom (Sue Anne) Hadacek, Forest City, and Michael (Marlena) Hadacek, Forest City. She is also survived by four siblings: John J. (Cleo) Henderson, Rochester, Minn.; Mary (Gary) Malfero, Mason City, Dan (Bonnie) Henderson, Ireton, and David (Laura) Henderson, Mason City. She has 13 grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her mother (March, 2011) and her father (1974).

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 6 to October 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Ernest W. Kopal, 89 of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 9, 2011

MASON CITY -Victoria J. "Nicky" Nickles, 90, of Mason City, fell into the arms of Our Lord on Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski, of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Tuesday, until time of services at the funeral chapel.

Mrs. Nickels was born May 22, 1921, one of five children born to James and Zaharo (Petropoulos) Nickolao, who immigrated to the United States from Greece during the first years of the 20th century.

Victoria attended Mason City schools and graduated with honors in mathematics from the University of Iowa. She began her career in education, teaching at Indianola.
Victoria was united in marriage to Peter Nickles, for 25 years. He died in the late 1970s.

She later moved to the Washington, D.C., area and became an employee of the CIA and the NSA. During her time with the United States government, one of her greatest accomplishments was helping decipher codes from the Russian satellites, which helped the United States bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union.

Upon her retirement from government service, Victoria and her two sisters, returned to Mason City in 1999.

Fluent in Greek, Russian and Spanish, Victoria and her sister Frances travelled extensively during their later years, visiting Greece, Israel, Italy and Russia. During their travels, they had an audience with the Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Istanbul, Turkey.

She and her sisters, Constance and Frances, were members of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Mason City.

Victoria is survived by her nephew, James Chimbidis, Aurora, Ill.,and many friends, including, Marie and Glen DeZiel, Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Mrs. Panayiota Chimbidis and her husband Nick Chimbidis, Constance J. Nickolou, Frances D. Nickolou; a brother, Samuel J. Nickolou; nephews, Michael Chimbidis and Leo Chimbidis.
May her memory be eternal.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 7 to October 9, 2011

MASON CITY - Ray Oliver Davis, 91, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Rev. Patti Aurand officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. followed by a prayer service today, Monday, Oct. 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City, IA 50401, or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Ray was born on April 27, 1920, in Clear Lake, the son of Fred Oliver and Ruth Mary (Comstock) Davis. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1939.

On July 7, 1941, (during World War II), Ray joined the U.S. Marine Corps. From Oct. 19, 1942 until Oct. 10, 1944, he served with the Second Marine Corps/Division Headquarters Co. in the South and Central Pacific area. He participated in action against the enemy at Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands, from Nov. 20, 1943 until Nov. 23, 1943, Saipan, Marianas Islands from June 15, 1944 to July 8, 1944, and Tinian, Marianas Islands, from July 25, 1944, until Aug. 2, 1944. He was a marksman and a sharpshooter.

Ray was wounded in action on Aug. 2, 1944, for which he received a Purple Heart. He received an honorable discharge on May 10, 1945.

Ray married Gene Darlene Smith at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Sept. 27, 1947. He worked for the Mason City school system for many years (where he also served as the Cub Scout Master at Harding School), and the U.S. Post Office for 26 years, before retiring in January of 1985.

On Dec. 20, 1992, Ray took Jesus into his life and heart and was a long-time member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ (where he enjoyed singing in the church choir). He was also a member of the VFW, DAV, and the American Legion. Ray enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, playing cards with his friends, and woodworking (building gun cabinets and armoires). He also enjoyed, for many years, working at the Community Kitchen. Ray dearly loved his family, all who will dearly miss him.

Ray is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gene Davis of Mason City; son, Bradley R. Davis and wife Victoria of Omaha, Neb.; daughter, Debra M. Hodnefield and husband Richard of Radcliffe; four granddaughters, Karie Bradley and husband Jay, Lindsay Seidl and husband Brian, Kristin Contryman and husband Nick, Kelsey Bengtson and husband Jonathan; two great-grandchildren, Jordon Bradley and Jadyn Seidl.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward F. Davis, and sister-in-law, Luella Davis.

Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 9 to October 10, 2011

MASON CITY - Pauline Marie Goranson, 75, of Mason City, died at Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Father Ken Gehling officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Hogan-Bremer Moore Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pauline Goranson Memorial Fund, Hospice of Central Iowa, or the National Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 9 to October 10, 2011

MASON CITY - Marlin Dean Hanson, 52, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Jeni Bohls and Pastor Paul Nelson officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established (details to follow). Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 10, 2011

GREENE - Funeral services for Quentin Edward Hildebrand, 85, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, with Military Honors conducted by Tack- Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 10, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene with a Scripture service at 7 p.m.

Quentin Edward Hildebrand was born on Nov. 14, 1925, to Walter and Margaret (Pagles) Hildebrand in Coldwater Township, Butler County, and passed away Oct. 8, 2011, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

He was baptized Dec. 13, 1925, and confirmed May 12, 1940, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, where he was a lifelong, faithful member for 85 years. Quentin's strong faith sustained him throughout his life.

He attended Coldwater No. 1 country school, south of Greene, and graduated from Greene High School in 1944. After high school he farmed until he was inducted into the United States Army on Sept 19, 1950. While in the service he spent time in Korea.
He was honorably discharged in 1952, after which he stayed in the Reserves until March 25, 1957. He enjoyed several reunions over the years with Army buddies and was still in contact with some who served with him.

Quentin was united in marriage to Ione Hum at Mason City, at the First Methodist Church on March 20, 1955. To this union were born two sons, Scott Edward and Skipper John.

Quentin farmed East of Greene until his retirement; he moved to town in 1995.

Quentin was a story teller who shared memories of family history and the community with a twinkle in his eye. Farming stayed with Quentin throughout his life as he helped friends and neighbors plant gardensand replenish the earth. He enjoyed playing cards and was never afraid to bid, which won him many hands of 500.

He was a 50-year member of Tack-Barnett Post 268 American Legion, member of the 60+ club and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Quentin was preceded in death by his grandparents Edward and Caroline Hildebrand; his parents; a sister, Elva Martin; and son, Scott in August 2009.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Ione; son Skipper (Pam), of Mason City; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Hildebrand of Allison; three grandchildren: Samantha, Matthew, and Jeremy; special neighbors, Kim and Yahni.

Memorials may be directed to the family at 502 W. Traer, Apt. No. 3, Greene, IA 50636.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 9 to October 10, 2011

CRYSTAL LAKE - Clyde T. Hobbs, 85, of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A graveside service for Clyde T. Hobbs will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, 641-843-3839. www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 10, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Velma B. Monroe, 94, of Charles City, died Sunday morning, Oct. 9, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 10, 2011

MASON CITY - George Mason Pion, 85, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Mercy Medical- Center North Iowa.

Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 10, 2011

GARNER - Anna O. Radloff, 96, of Garner, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Choir.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 10, 2011

BELMOND - Charles E. "Chuck" Wilmarth, age 90, of Belmond, and Shreveport, La., passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Live Oaks Health Care Center in Shreveport, La.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. The Rev. Nils Hernandez will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Francis Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 10, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

A scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charles Earl, the son of Earl and Rose Barry Wilmarth, was born Jan. 26, 1921, in Oregon, Ill., where he grew up. Chuck graduated from Oregon High School then attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, graduating in 1942, with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree.

In 1943 he moved to Belmond, and began his work as research director for Thompson Hybrid Corn Company.

Chuck was united in marriage to Ruth Fulton in 1944 in Belmond. The couple made their home on Oak Ridge Farm near Belmond where they raised their family. Chuck continued his lifetime love of research work in the R.B. Thompson seed business. The business went through ownership changes over the years and Chuck retired from Cargill in 1987.

He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Chuck belonged to numerous trade organizations devoted to the development of better crops for farmers. Chuck was an active community member, serving on both Clarmond Country Club and Belmond Country Club boards, as well as numerous other community organizations and activities in Belmond over the years. Ruth passed away in 2002.

In 2003, Chuck married long-time family friend Betty Lieuwen Griffen. Chuck and Betty originally spent summers at the farm in Belmond and winters at Betty's home in Benton, La. In 2010, they moved to Live Oak Retirement Center in Shreveport, La.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Sue Wilmarth of Minneapolis, Minn., and Lee (Paula) Wilmarth of Decorah; grandchildren, Beth (Paul) Theede of Rushford, Minn., Melissa Wilmarth of Athens, Ga., and Kevin Wilmarth of Dallas, Texas; great-grandchildren, Avery, Madelyn and Andrew Theede; and Betty's children, Dr. F. Dean (Carolyn) Griffen of Shreveport, La., Darla Griffen Taylor of Haverhill, Mass., and Fred Griffen of Cincinnatus, N.Y.; as well as ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren Betty brought to Chuck's life. Chuck loved all the children and they loved him. Chuck is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; and his siblings, Frances, Marion, Clara Rose, and Eugene.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 7 to October 10, 2011