QUINCY, Calif.- Polly Bennallack, 70, was born in Mason City, Iowa April 20, 1941 as the youngest daughter of Earl Taylor and Jessie Mae Brooks of Georgia. She passed from this life peacefully at the home of her sister, Judy Buck who was at her side, in Quincy, Calif.

Her life's work was caring for plants, animals, her husband Pete and her elderly father and had a great love of chocolate. Polly was a member of the choir at Unity Church of Ukiah, Calif. She distributed all of her worldly goods to her friends and family before passing.

Polly was a blessing to her friends in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties living in Hopland for the past 21 years as well as to her dogs, Max and Rocky in particular.

She leaves a love of life, compassion and a sense of humor to the world, especially to her sister; Nancy West and her children, Caroline, Steve, Jason and Judy and her husband George Bishop, Judy's children, Nancy and Laurie and her dearest friend Sarah Wilson, her husband; Dennis, to my Esha and to Traci and Chris Rorbaugh.

Polly's ashes will be spread on her mother's grave in Nacoochee, Georgia. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at www.fehrmanmortuary.com. Any remembrances in Polly's memory can be made to Plumas Community Hospice c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, P.O. Box 53, Quincy, CA 95971.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2011

JOICE - Jeffrey Scott Butcher, 47, of Joice died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Rockwell United Methodist Church, 303 Monroe St., Rockwell, with the Rev. John Scherb officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffrey Butcher Memorial Fund, 18567 140th Street, Rockwell, Iowa.

Jeffrey Scott Butcher was born on December 15, 1963, to Merlyn and Mary Butcher in Mason City, Iowa. Jeff graduated from Rockwell-Swaledale High School in 1982 and started his career at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. He was united in marriage to Carlene Wenzel in 1983 and to this union three children were born: Phillip, Brandon and Eric.

Jeff enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1985 and served actively for eight years at the Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. Following his honorable discharge, Jeff returned to Winnebago and continued to work until he started to become ill. Jeff was divorced later in life and remarried Mary Hackworth in 2006.

Jeff was an avid Hawkeyes, Twins and Vikings fan also enjoying NASCAR racing. In addition, he had a special interest in automobiles. He spent much of his time watching his children play sports and being actively involved in their lives. He also was active in slow pitch softball and had been a part of a bowling league in New Mexico.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary Butcher, Joice; sons, Phillip Butcher, Portland, Ore., Brandon Butcher, Ames, Eric Butcher, Cedar Falls; father, Merlyn Butcher, Rockwell; brother, Gregg (Melanie) Butcher, Indian Mills, N.J.; nieces, Maya, Alex and Addison Butcher, Indian Mills, N.J.; and his aunt, Marieta (Jerry) Wenzel, Mason City. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary, and grandparents, George and Ida Butcher and Herb and Lillian Schwanke.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 11495 265th St., Mason City, Iowa 50401; 1-641-424-2151; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2011

BANCROFT - Darlene Rose (Haag) Cayler, Bancroft, died Monday, Oct. 24th, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Corinne McCullough, in Dubuque.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time with Oakcrest Funeral Services, Bancroft, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-885-2521.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen Gashel, 101, of Mason City died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2011

RUSKIN, Fla. - Margaret Lickteig Trieschmann passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2011, at LifePath Hospice, Ruskin, Fla.

A family memorial will be scheduled at a later date. Margaret was born May 12, 1951, grew up in Wesley, Iowa, graduating from Bishop Garrigan High School, Algona, Iowa, in 1969 and earned a BA from the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She married G. Vance Trieschmann in January 1976. Margaret worked as a legal assistant for law firms in Fayetteville, Ark.; Portland, Ore.; Tucson, Ariz.; and for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Savannah, Ga.

Margaret is survived by Helen (Donald) Paulsen of Mason City; Ruth Lickteig of Mason City; Catherine (William) Foster of Valrico, Fla.; Michael (Judith) Lickteig of Nora Springs; Carlene O'Connor of Minneapolis, Minn.; Delores (Gorden) Volkmeir of Minneapolis, Minn.; Yvonne Klaver Carroll; Don (Jane) Potthoff of Algona and Dennis (Deb) Potthoff of Blue Springs, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Vance Trieschamnn in 2008, her parents, step-mother, Marie Lickteig, step-brother, Jim Potthoff, brother-in-laws Dutch O'Connor and Roger Klaver.

Margaret was very much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Donations may be sent to LifePath Hospice, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, Fla., 33573.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2011

 Douglas Dana

ALGONA - Jim Simpson, 58, of Algona died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4-8 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral services will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services – Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 27, 2011

KENSETT - Audrey M. Thompson, 89, Kensett, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 27, 2011

Wayne J. Chamberlin

MASON CITY - Wayne J. Chamberlin, 95, of Mason City died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., followed by a Masonic Service, on Friday Oct. 28, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church 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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 28, 2011

MASON CITY - Helen Lucille Gashel, 101, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the First United Methodist Church WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Reinbeck Cemetery, Reinbeck, with the Rev. Terry Plocher officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Helen was born Oct. 20, 1910, in Grundy County, Iowa, the daughter of William C. and Kathryn (Storjhann) Runft. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School, then attended business school in Waterloo. Helen worked for the Rath Packing Plant in Waterloo before moving to Mason City in 1931. In Mason City, Helen worked for Standard Oil until her marriage to Vern L. Gashel July 22, 1938, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Later on, Helen served as the director of the YWCA. She retired in 1976. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 70 years, WSG church circle, past president of UMW, Camera Club, Occident Study Club and served as Harding PTO President. Some of Helen's interests included candy making and raising roses to share with her neighbors and friends. Helen always looked forward to spending time with family, friends, and neighbors.

Helen is survived by two sons, William J. (Julie) Gashel of Rockford, Ill., and James R.Gashel of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, Andrea Beasley, Jonathon Gashel, Eric Gashel, Kathryn Berrios and Valerie Costanza; eight great-grandchildren, Katrina, Kyle, Kole, Kinsey, Micah, Camden, Amelia and Julianne; one brother, Harold Runft of Louisa, Virginia; and special friend, Kari Kraus of Mason City.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vern; one brother, Roger; and daughter-in-law, Betsy Zaborowski.

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

MASON CITY - Cecil was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his beautiful angel June on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011.

A Celebration of Cecil's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1031 First Street SE in Belmond. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the Celebration. The family invites guests to join them in the lower level of the Methodist Church for a fellowship reception following interment.

Eugene Cecil Mosiman was born on Dec. 10, 1928, to Simon and Catherine Mosiman in Corwith, Iowa. He became an orphan at an early age and spent years striving to keep the family bond with siblings that were so special to him. He served in the United States Army in Italy in World War II from 1944-1946. Cecil moved to Belmond in 1946 and began a career at General Mills.

He met the love of his life, June Boelman, in Belmond and married her on March 13, 1950. Cecil worked as a loyal employee for General Mills from 1946 to 1966. He then for three years worked at Belmond Dairy from 1966-1969. Following his time at Belmond Dairy he spent the remainder of his career working for Wright County until his retirement in 1992.

Cecil didn't know a stranger. He loved being with his family and friends and was loyal to those around him. He enjoyed summers on the golf course and winters in Texas, traveling with June. He always looked forward to his time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His witty personality, contagious laugh and tender smile radiated to everyone. His love and friendship were a true blessing.
Cecil spent his last days at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines surrounded by his family. This time was spent remembering moments, sharing stories through many smiles and tears. His family was blessed to have this time to walk with him in his final journey home.

Cecil was proceeded in death by his wife and love of his life, June. Also, his son, Brian, who lived in his heart forever; his parents, his brothers Art Mosiman, Bob Mosiman, Rollin Mosiman, and his sister, Claramae Steenblock.

One daughter and two sons whom he was so very proud of survive Cecil. They are Phyllis (Jerry) Stadtlander of Waukee, Dan (Mary) Mosiman of Ames and Jeff (Kim ) Mosiman of Ames. It gave him great joy to share his love with grandchildren, Jody (Brandon) Hufford, BJ (Allison) Stadtlander, Kathryn, Madelyn, Lauren, Hillary, Zach and Sam, and his great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brady, Sydney, Ryder and Brooklyn. He has two surviving sisters, Beverly (Lloyd) Faaborg and Esther Daniels, and a sister-in-law, Irene Mosiman.

The family suggests those wishing to make a contribution to a memorial in Cecil's name consider Taylor Hospice House, 11333 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa 50322.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Taylor Hospice House. You made our final days with our loved one amazing. Thank you for the footprints you left in our hearts.

Arrangements are being completed by Andrews Funeral Home Belmond, IA, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 26 to October 28, 2011

OSAGE - Floyd Roske, 75, of Osage died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room 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 28, 2011

Funeral services are pending completion at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 28, 2011

KENSETT - Mae Thompson, 89, Kensett, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Audrey will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth Street, Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

The family of Audrey Thompson has requested that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett.

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

Audrey Mae Thompson was born on June 27, 1922, in Kensett, the daughter of Andrew and Della (Newman) Austad. Audrey was baptized and re-affirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. Audrey received her education at the Kensett Community School, graduating from Kensett High School. Audrey was united in marriage to Arley Thompson on Jan, 18, 1941, in Mason City, and to this union four children were born, Allan, Arla, Anita and Ann. Arley preceded her in death on September 13, 1995.

Audrey was a waitress in the restaurant in Kensett, was a secretary for Boyett Construction in Kensett, drove school bus in the Bolan area and was a day care provider in her home for many years. In later years, Audrey cared for her husband when his health failed.

Audrey enjoyed cooking, traveling to Woodland Hills, Calif., to see her daughter, Arla Mink, and to St. Louis, Mo., to see her daughter, Anita Cross. Audrey especially loved babies and children and her pets, but her great love and enjoyment was her children and grandchildren. Audrey was very proud that at her age of 89 she never had to color her hair.

Audrey was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the Ladies circle at the church in Kensett.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Allan Thompson of Kensett, Arla Mink and special friend Owen Baker of Woodland Hills, Calif., Anita Cross of St. Louis, Mo., and Ann (Arlen) Low of Northwood; her grandchildren, Troy Low of Northwood, Tom Low and his fiancé Brittany Arndt of Albert Lea, Minn., Sheila (Bob) Walker of Manly, Ryan Cross of St. Louis, Mo., Brandi (Jason) Kunderas of Imperial, Mo., Jeff Thompson of Northwood and Tori (Travis) Meyer of Bolan; great-grandchildren, Paige Walker and Jason Walker of Manly, Tyler Gudiswitz, Caity and Brendan Kunderas of Imperial, Mo., Collyn Meyer of Bolan and Trace Low of Northwood; brother, Warren (Helen) Austad of Des Moines; as well as many other nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arley; daughter-in-law, Sandy Thompson, who died on Feb. 5, 1999; grandson,Tony Low; great-grandchildren who died in infancy, Emma and Collin Meyer; brothers, Donald, Dole and Allan Austad who died in infancy; and sisters, Cathryn Childres, Marilyn Diest, Nancy Cerfoyle, Irene Stock and infant Ardella Austad.

Conner Colonial Chapel: 641- 324-1543; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 28, 2011

MANLY - Elwood Bentten, 76, Manly, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641- 454-2242, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 29, 2011

MASON CITY - Wayne J. Chamberlin, 95, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, followed by a Masonic Service, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street Southeast, Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Wayne was born on April 23, 1916, in Mason City, the son of William P. and Joyce (Malson) Chamberlin. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1935 and attended Drake University in Des Moines. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Petty Officer First Class.

On Oct. 2, 1937, Wayne married Edith L. Skoglund in Des Moines. For 30 years, Wayne worked as an Independent Insurance Agent for both DOPPS and BUSCH Agencies. Over the years, he also worked at A.M.P.I., NIACC, and Cerro Gordo County.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, and a former member of the VFW. Wayne enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking, golfing, playing cards, and in earlier years - being an avid fisherman.

Wayne is survived by two sons: Dennis Chamberlin and wife Linda of Maricopa, Ariz., and Jerry Chamberlin and wife Ann of Chandler, Ariz.; his dear friend and companion: Leola Snell of Mason City and extended family; grandchildren: Mark Lee, Mona Lee, Jon Chamberlin, Jeremy Chamberlin and wife Lori, Eric Chamberlin, and Janine Chamberlin and husband Joe; 12 great- grandchildren; four great- great grandchildren; and one brother: William Chamberlin of Davenport.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Edith in 2001, brother: Donald Chamberlin, and sister: Betty Kunz.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 29, 2011

Florence Posekany

SHEFFIELD - Florence Posekany, 90, of Sheffield, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Sunday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 28 to October 29, 2011

BANCROFT - Luella Richter, 84, of Bancroft, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft, 515-885-2521, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 29, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Brewster Rust, 90, of Sheffield, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Family service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield with Pastor Sandi Gobeli of the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield presiding.

Bruce's family will greet friends at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield From 10-noon today, Saturday, Oct. 29.

Memorials may be directed to the Sheffield EMS or Sheffield Fire Department in Brewster's memory.

Brewster Alan Rust was born Dec. 6, 1920, at Chapin, Iowa, a son of George Washington and Elizabeth Marie (Randolph) Rust. He graduated from Chapin High School.

In January 1942, Bruce enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served with the 8th Air Force in Europe. Upon discharge from the Air Corps he returned to Sheffield where he has lived since.

On July 28, 1946, Brewster was united in marriage with Norma Timmerman at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sheffield. To this union four children were born: Shari, Shelley, Cynthia and Randy.

Bruce was co-owner of the Timmerman & Rust Ford dealership in Sheffield with his father-in-law. He also was a carpenter and bricklayer who took great pride in constructing many area homes and commercial buildings, including his own home.

He was active in the EUB and later the First United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher and superintendent at the EUB and sang in the choir.
Active in the community he served 44 years on the Sheffield Fire Department and served on the city council and the planning and zoning board. Bruce was also active in the Sheffield Legion Post No. 277 and the 8th Air Force Historical Society.

Brewster was known for his world class popcorn balls and making the best date Christmas cookies. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golfing and model airplanes, he also spent many hours reading mysteries and westerns and watching sports. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye and spending time with them was very special, playing cards with them was his favorite past time.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years: Norma Rust; daughters: Shelley McCutcheon, Sheffield; Cynthia (Dana) Ditzenberger, Marion; son: Randy (Deborah) Rust,Grimes; five grandchildren: Mike McCutcheon, Kate (John) Andersen, Brianna Ditzenberger, Alex Ditzenberger and Connor Rust and two step-grandchildren; sister: Gloria (James) Boggess, Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law: Lorraine Rust, Sheffield, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Shari Rust-Butterworth, twin brother: Douglas; sister Delphine Boehlje and husband Walter; sister-in-law Ann and her husband Adam, their son Tim and brothers-in-law: Skip Adrian and Jim Boggess.
Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 28 to October 29, 2011

MASON CITY - Cheryl Shinn, 55, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at her home.

A private family memorial service will be held today, Saturday, Oct. 29.

Memorials may be directed to the Cheryl Shinn memorial fund, in care of the family.
Cheryl was born Aug. 5, 1956, in Mason City, the daughter of Vernon Jr. and Helen (Tickle) Shinn. She graduated from Mason City High School.

Cheryl was employed with Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. She loved spending time with her family - especially her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed helping them with homework, making Christmas candy, and giving pumpkins at Halloween. Cheryl loved any kind of family get-together. She also enjoyed watching scary movies, playing games, visiting with loved ones, adding to her collectibles, and watching WWE Wrestling on TV. She loved taking care of her pets. Cheryl was a kind and intelligent lady. She was always willing to help someone in need.

Cheryl is survived and will be missed by her sister-in-law: Cindy Shinn of Mason City; nieces and nephews: Skyler Shinn, Cory Shinn, Dena Tyler and husband Brad - and their children: Brandon, Michael and Dylan; Chad Wicks and significant other: April Platts - and their child: Uriah; Angela Keeling and her family, all of Mason City. She is also survived by an uncle: Donnie Shinn of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother: David Shinn.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 26 to October 29, 2011

MANLY - Elwood Gayland Bentten, 76, of Manly, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Elwood will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in the Manly Cemetery, with graveside military honors conducted by members of the Edward-Tosel American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

Elwood's family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, Hospice of North Iowa, or to the Manly Lions Club in his memory.

Elwood Gayland Bentten was born on June 30, 1935, in Plymouth, the son of Emil and Laura (Thompson) Bentten. Elwood was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. Elwood attended the Manly community schools, graduating from Manly High School in 1955.

Elwood was inducted into the United States Army on Jan. 2, 1958, and served his country honorably and faithfully until his honorable discharge on Jan. 1, 1961.

He was united in marriage to Marilyn Lindflott on Sept. 14, 1958, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. Elwood was employed for 40 years at the Northwestern States Portland Cement Company in Mason City. Elwood also worked part-time for 13 years as a custodian for the Manly Community School.

Elwood coached Little League baseball in Manly and was a baseball umpire in Mason City for several years.

Elwood enjoyed being a Lion, and was a member of the Manly Lions Club and secretary of the club for many years. Elwood was Lion of the Year for 2003-2004, and was awarded by the Lions district "I Believe" award in September of this year.

Elwood was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and enjoyed along with his wife Marilyn, being custodian at the church, and was a former church council member, delivered meals on wheels, was an avid golfer and member at the Pioneer Town & Country Club in Manly.

Elwood and Marilyn were members of the 500-card club in Manly for 48 years, and also belong to the Dominoes Club in Manly. Elwood's pride was his family and friends, and he also took great pride in his home and yard.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn Bentten of Manly; four children, Ronald (Leanne) Bentten of Osage, Julie Valler of Whitewater, Wisc., Susan Porter of Mason City, and Scott (Dawn) Bentten of Lisbon, N.D.; five grandchildren, Jae Bentten, Abigail Morgan, Greyson Porter, Hunter and Isac Bentten; three step-grandchildren, Jessica Hanson, Caitlin Hanson, and Conner Lifka; his sister, Loretta (Gene) Halfman of Manly; as well as many special nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Elwood was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gordon Bentten and a nephew, Robert Bentten.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 29 to October 30, 2011

THORNTON - Dorothy Brosdahl, 76, of Thornton, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at the Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield.

Funeral arrangements are pending completion at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2011

THORNTON - Wilma Hanson, 89, of Thornton, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2011

IOWA FALLS -Paul F. Hassig, 84, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services for Paul F. Hassig will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls, with Pastor Carol Meyer officiating.

A time of visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, with a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Memorial Service to be held at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family at 2116 Beaver Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
Private family burial will be at a later date.

The Linn's Funeral Homes-Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2011

ALGONA - Leon "Champ" Martin, 90, of Algona, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Ponca City, Okla.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona with Walter Reemtsma officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2011

SHEFFIELD - Florence M. Posekany, 90, of Sheffield, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at the Sheffield Care Center, Sheffield.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. Jack Vanden Heuvel, of Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church in Mason City, presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today, Sunday, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Florence Mary (Keeling) Posekany was born Oct. 19, 1921, at Belmond, the oldest of 12 children to John and Gladys (Fisher) Keeling. She attended country schools.

At age 13, she went to live with her aunt and uncle, Blanche and Pete Porro in Mason City.

Florence was united in marriage with Lester Posekany on March 4, 1942, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

She was able to travel to be with Lester during the war and saw South Carolina and Texas. They had two children, Cheryl and Gary.

After World War II, they farmed near Nashua.

They moved to Cedar Falls and later moved to Dike, then settling in Dougherty many years later. After Lester passed away, Florence moved into Sheffield to be closer to her children.

She belonged to the Legion Auxiliary and the Rebekahs. Florence was a 4-H leader for many years. She was a member of the Sheffield First United Methodist Church.

Florence was an avid fisherman and for many years had a cottage in Minnesota. She did lots of crafts and enjoyed the fellowship in her bridge clubs.

For many years Florence worked in food service and ran her own business. She also worked at the Sheffield Care Center until she was 88 years of age.

Florence is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Jack) Eno, Sheffield; grandchildren: Jeff (Lori) Posekany, Omaha, Neb., Greg Posekany, Mason City, Kaycee (Ryan) Kruger, Hampton, Megan (Ryan) Hejlik, Sheffield, Sean (fiancé Jessica Stewart) Eno, Sheffield; great grandchildren: Ethan Shields, Ava Kruger, Christian, Taylor, Allysa and Sarah Posekany; brothers and sisters: Edward (Angelina) Keeling, Waverly, Howard (Dolores) Keeling, Waterloo, Leslie (Jackie) Keeling, Brooklyn, Iowa, Charlotte Hanson Brooklyn, Gene (Sharon) Keeling, Waverly; sisters-in-law: Shirley, Donna and Lucille Keeling.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester; son, Gary; brothers: Ray, Don, Jerold, Kenneth and Roy; sister, Margaret and daughter-in-law, Pam Posekany.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2011

OSAGE - Floyd Roske, age 75, of Osage, passed away Thursday Oct. 27, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room, in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

The family requests that memorials be given to Osage Senior Center, 615 State St., Osage, IA 50461.

Floyd was born Aug. 13, 1936, in Owasa, Iowa, the son of Harry and Annie (Mein) Roske. He graduated from Zearing High School.

Floyd married Joan Stuehrk and they were later divorced. Floyd farmed in the Riceville area for many years and then later worked for FS in Osage.

On June 25, 1988, he was united in marriage to Loma Wilcox at the United Methodist Church in Riceville. After Floyd's retirement, they moved to Osage, where he was very active in the Senior Center.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Loma Roske of Osage; a son, Russ (Rowena) Roske of Spring Green, Wisc.; a daughter, Wendy (Les) Gibbs of Shell Rock; a son, Kevin (Julie) Roske of Hillsdale, Wis.; a daughter, Jill (Steve) Johnson of Lime Springs; a daughter, Susan (Tom) Miller of Claremont, Minn.; a step-daughter, Julie (Gary) Lucas of Mason City; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Reinke; his father, Harry Roske; step-father, Herbert Reinke; his uncle, Hilko Mein; step-son, William Wilcox; step-daughter, Laurene Wilcox; mother and father-in-law, John and Alice Bakkum.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 28 to October 30, 2011

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

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2011

MASON CITY - Wilma Madeline Clarissa (Helle) Hanson passed away at age 89, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at Willow Pointe Assisted Living in Mason City.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, 413 Elm St., Thornton, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be donated to Women of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (WELCA) in care of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, in Wilma's memory.

Wilma was born Dec. 14, 1921, at a prairie home in North Dakota where her parents were homesteaders. Wilma was the youngest of three daughters of Mikkel and Clara Helle. Wilma and her sisters, Myrtle and Gladys, walked two-and-a-half miles to a one-room schoolhouse and walked four miles to Adrian, N.D., to pick up the U.S. mail.
Wilma was confirmed at James River Valley Lutheran Church in Montpelier, N.D., and graduated from Marion, N.D., High School in 1938. In the late 1930s, following several years of drought, the Dust Bowl and the Depression, the family lost their homestead and moved to Mona, Iowa. Wilma worked for a few years at Hormel Foods in Austin, Minn.

On Sept. 3, 1945, she married her childhood sweetheart from North Dakota, Armand M. Hanson, at the Mona Lutheran Church.

Wilma and Armand lived near Clear Lake on a family farm for ten years, which is where Dave and her daughter Linda live today. Wilma and Armand then moved to a farm north of Thornton, in December 1955. Together they raised three children: Hans (Sonja) of Ankeny, Linda (Dave) Hopper of Clear Lake, and Bennett (Kay) of Ankeny.

Along with working at the farm, Wilma worked for two years at Thornton school and was the activity director at the IOOF nursing home in Mason City for over 20 years.
Wilma was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton, the Swaledale Federated Garden Club, and Our Day Out Ladies Club. In her spare time, Wilma enjoyed gardening and quilting with Women of ELCA. Many quilts were donated to Iowa Lutheran Riverside Camp for children and missions. She is most remembered for her simple, carefree, and kind spirit. Wilma was known as Mom, Ma, Grandma, Great Hanson, Aunt Wilma, Friend and Norwegian Church Lady.

Wilma is survived by her children, Hans (Sonja) Hanson, Ankeny, Linda (David) Hopper, Clear Lake, and Bennett (Kay) Hanson, Ankeny; grandchildren, Julie (Kevin) Quass, Ankeny, Frankie Hanson, Davis, Calif., Conrad (Wendy) Hanson, Urbandale, Annalisa (Corey) Miner, Mason City, David Matthew Hopper and friend Mary Pederson, Clear Lake, Jonathan Hanson and Joshua Hanson, Ankeny; step-grandchildren Wayde (Erin) Stover, Des Moines, Scott (Nicole) Stover, Minneapolis, Minn., and Andrew Stover, Minneapolis, Minn.; great-grandchildren: Colin Quass, Berit Quass, and Rondi Quass, Ankeny, Sierra Miner and Corey David Miner, Mason City, along with other relatives and friends.

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, Mikkel and Clara Helle; husband Armand Hanson; sisters Myrtle and Gladys.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2011

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

Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2011

FOREST CITY - John E. Johnson, 65, of Forest City, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

According to John's wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2011

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

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky, with the Rev. Miles Grismore officiating. A private family burial will be in the Buffalo Township Cemetery near Titonka.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church service. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

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