OSAGE - David Allen Adams, age 50, of Osage, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, of melanoma.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Father Jack McClure, CPPS officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the David Adams Memorial Fund.

David was born in Osage on Sept. 1, 1961, the son of Dean and Veronica (Schrage) Adams. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1979.

He married Janelle Marple on June 19, 1993, in Charles City. They moved to Algona and he was employed at Ernie Williams John Deere.

In 2001 they moved to Osage where he was employed at North Country Equipment. He enjoyed camping, golfing and hunting with family and friends.

David is survived by his wife Janelle of Osage; two children, Rachael and Zach at home; parents, Dean and Veronica Adams of Stacyville; two sisters, Susan (Bill) Theobald of Kasson, Minn., Jill (Jason) Reams of Osage; two brothers, Kenny (Jude) Adams of Stacyville, Roger (Barb) Adams of Mason City; and eleven wonderful nieces and nephews; also survived by his mother and father- in-law, Linda and Chuck Marple of Cedar Rapids;. and brother and sister-in-law Neal and Jane Marple of Texas.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Beatrice Becker, 84, of Sheffield, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the Valley View Care Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday (today) at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield.
Funeral arrangements are with Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Bernadine Kammrad Hulsing, 82 , of Sheffield, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at First Grace Baptist Church.

Arrangements are with Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 15 to October 16, 2011

MASON CITY - Keith E. King, 78, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Per Keith's wishes, he was cremated and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Keith E. King Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2011

OSAGE - Grace Maxine Barenz, 78, of Osage, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the 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 October 17, 2011

Sheffield - Beatrice Arlene Becker, was born April 16, 1927, in Mason City, a twin daughter of John H. and Maude Elizabeth (Cook) Sims and entered eternal rest Friday, Oct.14, 2011, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora at 84 years of age.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., today at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield, with Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sheffield.

Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Beatrice attended elementary schools in Meservey and Clear Lake, graduating from Sheffield High School. She worked at Schafers General Store and B&W Grocery Store in Sheffield.

On June 27, 1948, Beatrice was united in marriage with Luverne Becker at the Methodist Church in Sheffield. They raised four children and are proud grandparents of eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Beatrice was active in church circles and quilting at Zion St. John Lutheran Church. She enjoyed time with friends in the Coffee Club and reading. Special times for her were spent with her children and grandchildren, often traveling to Florida and Hawaii to visit Kathy, Jack and their families.

Cherishing her memory are her husband of 63 years, Luverne; daughters Barbara (Roger) Krull, Eldora, Iowa; Kathy (Jack) Shea, Fort Myers, Fla.; sons Todd Becker, Tom Becker, Sheffield; grandchildren Mike, Eric and Ryan Krull; Logan and Megan Shea; Kevin Becker and Kristle (Jakob) Gayer and Samantha Becker; six great grandchildren; twin sister: Betty Weaver, Hampton; brother Don Sims, Mason City; four nieces and nephews.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter-in-law, a nephew, two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette from October 16 to October 17, 2011

Sheffield - Bernadine Kammrad Hulsing, 82, of Sheffield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct.14, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., today, Monday, Oct. 17, at First Grace Baptist Church.
Bernadine Ann Culver was born Feb.6, 1929, in Sheffield, a daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Knapp) Culver. She was educated in the Sheffield Schools. At age 16 she received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Bernadine was united in marriage with Edmund Kammrad on Sept. 7, 1947, at the parsonage of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sheffield. To this union two sons, Richard and Don, were born. Edmund passed away on Nov. 6, 1988. Bernadine later married Carl Hulsing.

Bernadine worked for a time at Culp's Restaurant and the Sheffield Care Center. Mostly she is remembered as being a devoted wife and mother.

Church and family were extremely important to Bernadine. Her home was the family gathering place for all her brothers, sisters and their families for years.

A close family they worked together for each other's family projects. She was her grandchildren's greatest fan, keeping up with their school activities and sports.
Bernadine was an avid Hawkeye Basketball fan as well.

At Grace Baptist Church she led numerous Bible Studies over the years and was active with the church circles.

Survivors include her sons; Richard (Pat) Kammrad, Mason City and Don (Kathy) Kammrad, Garner; grandchildren; Nicole (Dan) Grauerholtz and their children,Crissy and Jacob; Emily (Trevor) Beard and their children; Evelyn and Abigail; C.J. Kammrad; Dan Kammrad and Brandon Kammrad; brother; Harold (Billie) Culver, Sheffield; sister, Eileen (Jerry) Lutcavish, Sheffield and a very large extended family.

Bernadine is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and seven sisters.
Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 15 to October 17, 2011

MASON CITY - Keith E. King, 78, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Per Keith's wishes, he was cremated and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Keith E. King Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

Keith was born Feb. 1, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Merlin and Wilma (Borchardt) King. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1951. Keith served his country in the Army as a corporal from 1953 to 1955.

Throughout his life he was a hard worker, dedicating 45 years of his life to Holcim Cement plant. When he wasn't working he enjoyed making changes around the yard, gardening and building birdhouses in the garage. Keith also enjoyed his cars. He was known to leave for an oil change and return with a new car.

His grandchildren were his great joy and he loved to watch them play sports. When he wasn't watching them, he was watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Twins, or an old country western movie.

Keith was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a former member of the Moose Lodge.

Keith is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie King, of Mason City; four sons, David (Pam) King, Jimmy (Kathy) King, Mitchell (Darlene) King, Dion (Sandy) King, all of Mason City; two daughters, Nancy King of Mason City, Sena (John) Amos of Des Moines, Iowa; three step children, Kai Smed of Vancouver, Wash., Dr. Rodney (Barb) Smed of Waukon, Iowa, Nina (David) Bennett of Vancouver, Wash.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, Duane "Bud" (Carol) King of Mason City, Therald (Janet) King of Columbus, Ohio, Douglas (Jeanne) King of Mason City; one sister, Gwen (Herman) Cory of Mason City; sister in-law, Carol King; and beloved pet, Echo Ezerá.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry L. King.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 16 to October 17, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Alice Olson, 83, of Lake Mills, died Saturday. Oct. 15, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 17, 2011

MASON CITY - Mildred A. Paulson, 100, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Sunrise Senior Living at Cherry Creek in Denver, Colo.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 17, 2011

Mason City - Vivian Piper, 93, of Mason City, died Saturday (Oct. 15, 2011)
at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit 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 17, 2011

Mason City - John W. Scott, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday (Oct. 16, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 17, 2011

PORT ISABEL, Texas - Ned Ignatius Snyder, 81, of Port Isabel, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second St. S.W., Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

A Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 14 to October 17, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Alice Olson, 83, of Lake Mills, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral service for Alice will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church of rural Joice, Iowa. Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church is located 2-½ miles south of Joice on county hardtop S14.

The Rev. Brent Walker of Blue Earth, Minn., will be the officiant. Burial will be at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery of Vinje, Iowa, after a luncheon fellowship at Joice.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, IA, 50450.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 17 to October 18, 2011

MASON CITY - John W. Scott, Sr., 88, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Manly Cemetery, Manly.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa in John's name.
John W. Scott was born on Dec. 14, 1922, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Lloyd and Jane Scott. He was married to Carla Mammen in 1953.

When in good health John worked for the Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. and in later years at the North Iowa Vocational Center.

He especially enjoyed teaching his children to hunt, fish, swim, to appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, and teaching each of them to treat others with dignity, kindness, and respect. These teachings have stayed with them through their lives and have passed to generations to come.

He is survived by his children, Judy Schade (Sachen), Mason City, John, Jr. and his wife Rita Scott, Des Moines, Edwin Scott, New Hampton, Benjamin and wife Sandi Scott of Port Angeles, Wash., and Cathy Scott; his life companion, Gloria Pederson, Mason City; his sister, Eva Gavin, Tucson, Arizona; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, friends and acquaintances.

John is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Carla Mammen, and a sister, Evelyn Simpson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 17 to October 18, 2011

PORT ISABEL, Texas - Ned Ignatius Snyder, 81, of Port Isabel, formerly of Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at home.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 Second Street S.W., Mason City with the Rev. Joseph Mirowski officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. A Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church or Odyssey Hospice of Harlingen, Texas. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Ned was born March 5, 1930, in Mason City the son of Carl and Laura (Lotze) Snyder. He was raised in Mason City, attended high school in Denver, Colo., then attended Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.

He was united in marriage to Jean Yanick in 1953. He and Jean had seven children together. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Army for three years during the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant.

Ned joined forces with good friends and associates to form Snyder Pappajohn Insurance Agency in Mason City. He worked as an insurance agent for 43 years. He was a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa and served as its president.

He loved hunting, fishing, skiing, traveling and was an avid reader. He enjoyed nature and was active in and a member of Ducks Unlimited.

He was happily joined in marriage in 1989 with Joanne Rosenfeld. With that union brought three step-children to the family.

He was a happy, jovial and fun loving man. The family is blessed to have had a wonderful husband and father. He was a great example of a human being. His grace, his love without limits and his great sense of humor will never be forgotten. Ned was a member of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.

Ned is survived by his wife, Joanne of Port Isabel, Texas; seven children, Christine (Ron) Short, Diane Snyder, Scott (Kelli) Snyder, Stephen Snyder, Carl (Sandi) Snyder, Garrett (Ceci) Snyder, and Marc (Pam) Snyder; three step-children, Stephan (Stephanie) Rosenfeld, John (Cherish) Rosenfeld, and Ann Klug; 17 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis (Gilbert) Egbert.

Ned was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Laura Snyder.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 14 to October 18, 2011

SALIDA, Colo. - Brian Garrett Teeter, 50, of Salida, Colo., left us to live with Jesus, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Brian was born to Robert and Lois Teeter on May 13, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa. He attended schools and graduated from Tama-Toledo, Iowa.

He then served the U.S.M.C. from 1980-1995; also active duty in Lebanon, Grenada, The Gulf War, and the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala.

He was also a Marine Recruiter in Des Moines, Iowa. He also attended colleges in Iowa and California.

He was a member of the Salida Elks Lodge No. 808, and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Brian's love for life shown brightly through his talents in mechanics and in serving our country in the U.S.M.C.

The love of family and friends were first and foremost to him.

Brian is survived by his two sisters, Lindalee Galindo of Mason City, and Dani Lee Rollefson of Clear Lake, one daughter, Angie and one son, Garrett, one nephew, Cory Christianson and Delia of Chicago, Ill., his loving cousins, Don and Pat Teeter of Garner, Dave Teeter of Mason City, Tom and Sarah Teeter of Mason City, Mary and Phil Cox of Ames and Lovingly, Louise Boehnke of Ventura, mother of his sisters, Lindalee and Dani.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Teeter, grandparents Mary and Elmer Teeter, uncles Junior, Don and Cliff Teeter, cousin Kathy Teeter Prinz and Aunt Ginny.

The loves in his life were Sandy Pruitt of Kellogg, Iowa, Michelle Montgomery of California and Susan Teeter of Mason City.

Brian will be remembered as a very proud Marine, a loving father of his two children and the adorable baby brother of his two sisters, and loved dearly by his cousins.
A memorial will be announced at a later date.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2011

OSAGE - Grace Maxine Barenz, 78, of Osage, died Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, from complications associated with multiple myeloma.

She was born October 14, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Ward and Ivle (Laughlin) Gage. In 1936, the family moved to Charles City, Iowa, where Grace attended school and graduated from Charles City High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Northern Iowa for one year.

On March 8, 1953, Grace was united in marriage to Duane Barenz at the United Methodist Church in Charles City. They farmed and raised six children in the Little Cedar area until 1982, when they moved to an acreage near Osage. Following the move, Grace was employed as a home health aide at Mitchell County Home Health Care & Public Health for 26 years. Grace enjoyed her job and interacting with her co-workers and clients, many of whom she considered to be her second family.

Grace was a member of the United Methodist Church and was a Mitchell County Master Gardener. She took special joy in gardening, watching birds and wildlife along the Cedar River, many crafts, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

According to her wishes, Grace's remains were cremated immediately after her death. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Liberty Cemetery in Little Cedar, at a later date. A gathering of family and friends will be 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Friday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

Grace is survived by five children, Josanne (Doug) Six of Boone, Roxanne (Marlin) Clemens of Ogden, Dianne Menden of Ames, David (Therese) Barenz of Solon, Rita (Kent) Pitzen of Cresco; seven grandchildren, Sara and Christopher Niemand, Terry and Michelle Groesbeck, Andrew Barenz, Casandra (Zach) Emerson and Alexis Pitzen; two great-grandchildren, Shayne and Abby Groesbeck; and Grace's beloved dog, Pete.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; a son, Darrell Barenz; her parents; two brothers, Keith and Dean Gage; and foster brother, Max Ferch.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 17 to October 19, 2011

TOPEKA, Kan. -William C. Bertelson, 77, of Topeka, Kan., and formerly of Mason City and Hampton, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kan.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2011

RUDD - Florence E. Gosse, 100, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs.
www.colonialchapels.com, 641-749-2210.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2011

RUDD - Dolores Jean Larson, 77, of 506 Hampton, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday Oct. 21, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating.
Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

Visitation will held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Should friends desire memorials may be directed to the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, Iowa 50471, in Dolores' memory.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2011

CHARLES CITY - James Olmsted, 72, of Colwell died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at his home.

Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2011

LAKE MILLS - Alice Olson, 83, of Lake Mills died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa. Much of her family and all of her grandchildren were with her throughout the day.

The funeral service for Alice will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church of rural Joice, Iowa. Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church is located 2 ½ miles south of Joice on county hardtop S14. The Rev. Brent Walker of Blue Earth, Minn., will be the officiant. Burial will be at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery of Vinje, Iowa, following a luncheon fellowship at Joice.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, IA, 50450.

Alice Olson was born on Feb. 18, 1928, to John and Hattie (Bakke) Thompson on their farm near Vinje. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church of Vinje. Alice was a school teacher for 35 years. She taught in country school as well as in Scarville and in Thompson. Alice attended Luther College in Decorah, where she received a teaching certificate. Later, she earned a BA at Mankato State University.
After retiring from teaching, she worked part-time at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Alice was united in marriage to Paul Olson on July 27, 1951. The couple lived and farmed near Scarville, where they resided until Paul's death in 1986. She then moved to Lake Mills and lived on Milton Ave until entering the Lake Mills Care Center in December 2004.

Alice loved her family and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with them. She looked forward to the daily meals at the Senior Citizen Center and she loved to travel. Her travels with family included Norway in 2002 as well as Texas, Florida, Arizona and other destinations. Alice was active in her church and was a Sunday School teacher and superintendent. In her younger years, Alice enjoyed puppetry, horse back riding, country music, playing guitar and yodeling.

Survivors include her four children: Keith Olson, of Conroe, Texas; Kevin (Kathleen) Olson, of Lake Mills; Karl Olson, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Kim (Clarice) Olson, of Woodbury, Minn. Eight grandchildren: Josiah Olson, Morris, Minn.; Sarah Mugge (Taylor), Central City, Neb.; Hannah Olson, Orange City; Matthew, Tyler, Luke, Benjamin and Elza Olson, Woodbury, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents; her sisters, Burnette (Walter) Tveit, Hilda (Melvin) Bendickson; and her brothers, Alfred (Mildred), Clarence (Lisa), Helmer (Marjaleen), Irving (Ardene), Martin (Frances), Marvin and Melvin.
Blessed be the memory of Alice Olson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 17 to October 19, 2011

DENVER, Colo. -Mildred Alice "Mid" Paulson, 100, "died at home with a smile on her face."

Well, she said that she wanted it to happen that way ... and it almost did. However a year or so ago she fell while in Denver celebrating Christmas with her family. She went to a beautiful assisted living facility for rehabilitation therapy for her cracked pelvis. It healed quickly but by then she felt it might be best to stay there permanently. Her daughter, Judy, lived in Denver as did many other family members.

Up until this time she had continued to live in and maintain her own home in Mason City. Her husband, Mel, passed away in 1989. Many years before the two of them had hatched a plan to encourage unique reunions of their 35 family members composed of their daughters Joyce and Judy's mates and children and their mates and children.
Together they created the Family Fun Fund (called FFF) and used it support the many skiing trips to Colorado, beach resorts in Mexico and California and the summer trip two years ago to Chesapeake Bay when she was 98. It was to be her last FFF trip but possibly the most fun trip of all!

Mid graduated from Missouri Valley, Iowa, high school and moved to Des Moines to attend the American Institute of Business. She met Mel at college. During his career he worked for International Harvester Co., Federated Mutual Insurance and later formed the Mel Paulson Insurance Agency. They had a marvelous life together. Mid was a long time member of the First Congregational Church, PEO, NBL Book Club, Century Club and Girl Scouts. She was an active community volunteer; her favorite may have been as Band Festival queen coordinator and band mother in the Paul Behm era.

None of us can recall a single time when Mid was not happy. She had a positive outlook on life. Every one of us have benefited and learned from that. We all want to be just like her.

Another source of great joy for her was the extreme and unusual closeness she shared with her four sisters, known as "the Beautiful Peterson Sisters." They were amazing.

Mid is survived by her two daughters, Judy Dixon of Denver, Colo., and Joyce Price of Clear Lake, Iowa, and their families.

She loved us. We loved her.

Mid had chosen to donate her remains to the University of Iowa Medical School (as did Mel) for medical research so that others will be able to learn how to live to be 100 and be 100% healthy at the same time.

One more FFF trip is in the planning. This will be a Celebration of Life at some as yet unknown destination and at an unknown time, just as soon as all 35 can come up with an excellent idea!

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2011

MASON CITY - Vivian Piper, 93, of Mason City passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Hanford Community Church, 12411 Spruce Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Scott Sokol officiating. Burial will be held at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Vivian Piper was born on Aug. 24, 1918, in Nashua. Vivian was baptized at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. She received her education in Mason City, Clear Lake and Kensett. Following her education, she was united in marriage to Tip Piper on November 1st, 1938, in Mason City at Central Lutheran Church, and to this union five children were born: Donna Fay, Richard "Butch," Terry, Gene and Tip Jr.

Vivian was a homemaker for many years and helped in all the family businesses. She retired in 1973.

Vivian enjoyed spending much of her time at family get-togethers and with friends. She and her husband took many fishing trips to Canada along with riding motorcycles in Canada and the U.S. She also enjoyed bowling and trapshooting. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge #106 and attended Hanford Community Church when health permitted.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Donna Fay Eggena and her fiancé, Daryl Kluender, Terry (Linda) Piper, Gene (Linda) Piper, Tip Jr. (Darcy) Piper and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a special daughter-in-law, Dorothy (Delbert) Witt, brother-in-law, Jack (Grace) Piper, and special relative, Martha Nutting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tip Sr.; parents; son, Richard "Butch"; sisters, Luella Leath and Wilma Haugen; grandparents; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Fred Eggena; sister-in-law, Maxine Hanes; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 17 to October 19, 2011

ALLISON - Bertha Jane (Freeseman) Allison, 94, of Allison, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at the Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar Falls.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison with burial in the Allison Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Pastor Sue Mutschler will officiate the service.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 20, 2011

MASON CITY - Wilma Ilene Cappel, 82, of Mason City, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24, at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 South Pierce Avenue, with Pastor Paul Collier officiating. A private family inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, Community Kitchen, 606 N. Monroe Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, or Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, 22 N. Georgia Ave. #14, Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Wilma was born Aug. 10, 1929, in Oak, Neb., the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy (Wall) Washington.

In 1947, she graduated from Hardy High School in Hardy, Neb., and continued her education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. On Aug. 14, 1949, Wilma married Robert E. Cappel in Lincoln. Together they moved to Jesup and later to Mason City.

Wilma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, P.E.O. Chapter KX, and the Sorosis Study Club. Wilma was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, volunteering at the Community Kitchen and traveling with her family. She also enjoyed music (singing) and was an All-State participant.

Wilma is survived by her children: David Cappel, and wife, Barbi, of Albuquerque, N.M., Douglas Cappel, and wife, Brenda, of Denver, Colo., Jane Murl of Rochester, Minn., and John Cappel, and wife, Anne of Colbert, Wash.; one sister: Carol Lippincot, and husband, Mick, of Denver, Colo. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and one step-greatgrandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Cappel, in 2001; and one sister, Bonnie Gaebler.

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 October 20, 2011

RICEVILLE - Audrey Gies, 89, of Riceville, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Saratoga Presbyterian Church in Saratoga. Pastor Tim Sir will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Saratoga Cemetery.
The family will greet friends Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.
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 October 20, 2011

RUDD - Florence Edna Gosse, 100, Rudd, formerly of Waterloo, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Florence will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the St. John Lutheran Church, 1921 317th St., Osage, with Pastor Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo with Pastor Ronald Spears officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

Florence Edna Gosse was born on Jan. 4, 1911, in Manning, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Ida (Engels) Lehniger. Florence was united in marriage to August Gosse on April 21, 1929, in Oelwein, and to this union two children were born, Albert and Dolores. August preceded her in death on March 15, 1990.

Florence and her husband August farmed in the Oelwein area before moving to Waterloo in 1934, where August worked at John Deere. Florence moved to Rudd in 1993 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.

During World War II, Florence made gloves for the troops. Florence was an avid quilter and was in charge of a quilter group at the First Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Florence also enjoyed sewing, rock collecting, crafts and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Florence always looked forward to being an usher every year at the Hippodrome for the National Dairy Congress.

Florence was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Waterloo, and associate member at St. John Lutheran Church in Osage. Florence was also a member of the ladies circle at the Rudd United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing book bags for the mission group at the church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Albert (MaryLou) Gosse of Pensacola, Fla., and Dolores (Marvin) Karr of Rudd; three grandchildren, Robert (Pam) Gosse of Pensacola, Fla., Janice Hedrick of Rudd, and Vickie (John) Douglas of Bondurant; seven great-grandchildren, John (Chris) Douglas Jr., Amy (Ginger) Kramer, Tony Kramer, Krissy Kramer, Robert (Jessica) Gosse, Alexander Gosse, and Kelly (Jerry) Wooten; her sister, Wally Wolfe of Maynard; a sister-in-law, Bernice Lehniger of Strawberry Point; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband, August; four sisters, Eunice Arp, Ruth Wegner, an infant sister and Charlotte Hamm; one brother, Roy Lehniger; and three grandchildren, Christopher, Greg, and Jeffrey Karr.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel: 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 19 to October 20, 2011

RUDD - Dolores Jean Larson, 77, of 506 Hampton, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday Oct. 21, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th St., Rudd, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Burial will be in the Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Oct. 20, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs; and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Memorials may be directed to the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 6th St., Rudd, IA 50471 in Dolores' memory.

Dolores Jean Moore was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Rudd. She was the daughter of Homer and Irene (Rolfes) Moore. She received her education and graduated from Rudd High School.

While in high school, she was elected the Band Queen and was later Miss Rudd in 1952.

Dolores was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart Russell Larson on Aug. 17, 1952, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua; to this union four children were born.
Dolores was a homemaker for most of her life. She was the bookkeeper for Rudd Oil Company for several years until retirement.

In Dolores' youth she collected movie posters, her favorite being Elizabeth Taylor. She was an avid doll collector and proudly displayed her collection in a cabinet made by her husband.

She later became known as "The Doll Lady" after starting a doll hospital where she would repair, paint and sew dresses for dolls. Dolores was very musically talented. She played the clarinet, guitar and piano.

She enjoyed cooking and baking. Her favorite treats to make were her famous popcorn balls for Halloween, and the "Larson Punch" that she served in her ruby red glassware. Her homemade chicken noodles, pecan pie and fried chicken were always a hit.

Dolores loved being a mother and grandmother, and her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends. he enjoyed shopping, antiquing and camping.

She also enjoyed her long-time friendships with Delores Fike and Barb Shipman. Dolores was a lifelong member of the Rudd United Methodist Church, where she was active in the church choir and the Naomi Circle.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 59 years, Russell Larson, Rudd; children, Dana (Janelle Howe) Larson, Rudd, Daryl (Jane Ausen) Larson, Nora Springs, DeeAnn (Gary) Ewen; Dougherty, David Larson, Osage; grandchildren Eric Larson, Nora Springs, Denver Larson, Rudd, Chelsea Ewen, Tripoli, Laura (Aaron) Cunningham, Nora Springs; brothers Leland (Sandra) Moore, Rudd, Larry Moore, Rudd, brothers and sisters-in-law Loren (Altje) Larson, Osage, Phyllis (James) Gunsallus, Osage, Marvin (Jannis) Larson, Rudd; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, IA 50458, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 19 to October 20, 2011

Published in Globe Gazette on October 20, 2011