NORA SPRINGS - Mary F. Behanna, 83, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ohio.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 28 to September 1, 2011

 Almira Bell

THOMPSON - Almira Bell, 78, of Thompson, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Services are pending at Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 245 Harrison St., Thompson, 641-584-2520.

Online condolences and personal emails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 1, 2011

BRITT - Susan Brooks, 56, of Britt, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Susan Brooks will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, at the United Methodist Church, 707 Fourth St. S.W., in Britt, Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Susan Elaine, daughter of Robert and Muriel (Sveen) Buns, was born on May 13, 1955, in Mason City. Sue was baptized in Woden and was confirmed in the First Lutheran Church in Britt. She graduated from Britt High School in 1973, and completed her education at Spencer School of Business. Sue worked at Marting Manufacturing until 1980, and was employed with Herman Buns and Sons Construction.

On Aug. 22, 1980, Susan was united in marriage with Ronald Brooks at the First Lutheran Church in Britt. The couple farmed, raised livestock, and worked with draft horses. Sue enjoyed taking photographs and participating in the family's various draft horse activities.

Sue was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Britt. She enjoyed nature, feeding birds, flowers and quilting; she also liked to follow various West Hancock School sports activities. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and truly treasured being a part of their lives.

Sue is survived by her husband Ron; daughter Carrie Brooks and her children Michael and Sydney of Britt; son Troy and his children Mackenzie and Austin of Kanawha; father Robert of Garner; brother Tom (Leanne) Buns of Clear Lake; brother Gary (Rose) Buns of Stewartville, Minn.; sister Sandra (Kirk) Pearson of Klemme; brother David (Vicki) Buns of Fisherville, Ky.; aunt Lois Holstad of Tucson, Ariz.; aunt Margie (Ray) Hobbs of Britt; mother-in-law Marlene Brooks of Britt; sister-in-law Lori Jo (Walter) Bond of Mason City; along with several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.

Sue was preceded in death by her mother Muriel; father-in-law Donald Brooks; and uncle Arden Holstad.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 31 to September 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Samuel Ruiz Guaman, stillborn son of Fanny Guaman Altamirano and Jorge Alfonso Ruiz Aguilar, who was born silently into their loving arms on Saturday Aug. 27, 2011.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating with be Father Bernie Grady from St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton. Inurnment will be in Cotalo Pelileo Tungurahua Ecuador at a later date.

The family invites relatives and friends to a visitation one hour prior to the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to make donations to Samuel's family. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Samuel is survived by his mother, Fanny Guaman Altamirano and his father, Jorge Alfonso Ruiz Aguilar, older brother Eliott Ruiz, maternal grandparents Fermin Guaman and Enma Altamirano, paternal grandparents Carlos Ruiz and Olga Aguilar and many aunts and uncles.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401-3904 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 30 to September 1, 2011

BRITT - Sarah Mattoon, 92, of Britt, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Sarah Mattoon will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Sarah Marie, daughter of John and Susie (Thoren) Miller, was born on Oct. 28, 1918, in German Valley, Iowa. She attended country schools and then stayed at home to take care of her mother.

On Sept. 28, 1938, Sarah married Lester Mattoon in Forest City. The couple made their home in the Britt area and raised their family. The couple farmed and did custom corn shelling. Sarah also worked at Winnebago Industries, sold Avon, and did some babysitting for her family.

Sarah was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Britt for most of her life and was involved with the church circles. She was also a TOPS member for many years. Sarah enjoyed bowling, playing cribbage, and bingo. She loved birds, both watching and feeding, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Sarah is survived by her children: Kathryn (Verle) Everett of Britt, William (Diane) of Britt, Terry (Judy) of Britt, Rick (Pat) of Britt, and son-in-law Robert Slobe of Florida; ten grandchildren: Debbie (Mike) Chisholm, Peggy (Craig) Adams, Randy (Sherry) Vrieze, Kim (Tom) Vanderlaan, Kory (Teresa) Mattoon, Kristopher Mattoon and his fiancée Sarah Van Den Broeke, Amanda (Wayne) Chambers, Ashley (Randy) Weiskamp, Shawna Slobe, and Jennifer Martineau; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lester; daughter Nancy Slobe; son-in-law Leonard Vrieze; and grandson Danny Vrieze.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 31 to September 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Maxine N. Paine, 90, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Maxine donated her body to the University of Des Moines, Osteopathic Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 31 to September 1, 2011

MASON CITY - Della E. Price, age 82, of 915 Eighth St. N.E., Mason City Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, with Father Michael Schueller officiating. According to her wishes, Della will be cremated. Inurnment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., between 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, with a Scripture reading being held at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Della Price Memorial Fund.

Della was born to Frank and Emma (Burkle) Hanig in Hampton, on March 10, 1929. She was married to Edwin Price in 1947. She became an LPN in 1968 and enjoyed nursing at Pediatrics-Park Clinic until 1978, later at NIMC and the Women's Health Center from 1990 until 2008. Her great pride and joy was her family.

She is survived by son, Ron (Joanne) Steven; daughter Janis (Dennis) Slater; grandchildren Holli, Dustin, Bridgette, Chad, Matt, Renee, Rachel; and great grandchildren Jaylen, Danajua, Deaira, Dakieran, Brayden and Alexia.
Della was preceded in death by husband Edwin; daughter Marlys; her parents; two sisters and three brothers, one being her twin brother, Donald.

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 August 31 to September 1, 2011

BRITT - Beverly Spencer, 68, of Britt, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.
www.ewingfh.com.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 1, 2011

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Thomas L. Brunson, 74, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.

Funeral Services will be held today, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach.

Visitation was held yesterday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Online condolences may be offered at www.mizellfavillezern.com.

Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33405, 561-582-4131.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 2, 2011

HAMPTON - Raymond P. Drew, 80, of Hampton, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2001 at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 2, 2011

MASON CITY - John E. Eggers, 47, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

It was John's request for cremation services to take place. The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E. Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 2, 2011

CHARLES CITY - Betty J. Grossmann, 86, formerly of Charles City, now of 2400 West Acacia, Hemet, Calif., died July 5, 2011, at The Village Assisted Living Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.Fullertonfh.com, www.facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 2, 2011

GARNER - Lorain F. Bredlow, 89, of Garner died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 3, 2011

BRITT - Sadie E. Deets, 87, of Britt, formerly of Clear Lake, died Friday (Sept. 2, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, 641- 843-3811 www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 3, 2011

MARBLE ROCK - Thelma Lucille Gansen, 86, of Marble Rock, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at the Chautauqua Guest Home No. 2 in Charles City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene and Marble Rock, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 3, 2011

BRITT - Betty Miller, 80, of Britt, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Betty Miller will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 3, 2011

LATIMER - Evelyn A. Stewart, 87, of Latimer, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Graveside services will be held at the Coulter Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will be officiating.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 3, 2011

ALGONA - Howard Frideres, 65, of Algona, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at the Trinity Hospital in Minot, N.D.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in St. Joseph.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with a 4:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service.

The Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622, in Algona is in charge of arrangements.
Howard's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 4, 2011

NORTHWOOD - Larry William Higley, 63, of Northwood, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 4, 2011

MASON CITY - Randall S. "Randy" Kopps, 60, of Mason City, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Curtis DeLong of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Inurnment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Randy's name in care of his family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 4, 2011

Donna Mae Lackore

GARNER - Donna Mae Lackore, 73, of Garner, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at the Forest City Good Samaritan Center.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, in rural Forest City.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m.

Donna Mae (Ryerson) Lackore was born on March 25, 1938, the daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Bakke) Ryerson. After graduating high school, Donna received her teaching certificate from Waldorf College and also attended Mankato State.
She was united in marriage to Eugene Lackore on Oct. 4, 1957, in Miller.

Donna taught school for several years in Thompson, Hayfield, Muscatine and Garner.

Later in her life she worked for Winnebago Industries. Gene and Donna also farmed for several years north of Hayfield and taught square dancing to many. They were blessed with three daughters.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Lackore, of Garner; three daughters, Renee (Fred) Sweers, of Moville, Linda (Tim) Tuttle, of Fertile, Lisa (Eddie) May, of Fertile; nine grandchildren: Jessica (Jay) Sweers Delp, Christine (Adam) Sweers Jastram, Josiah Sweers, Gabriel Sweers, Rachel Tuttle, Mitchell Tuttle, Isaac Tuttle, Sharayah May, Joshua May; one great-grandchild, Emma Delp; four brothers, Tom (Marge) Ryerson, of West St. Paul, Minn.; Ray (Judy) Ryerson, of Garner, Mike (Tinker) Ryerson, of Homer, Alaska, Jon (Diane) Ryerson, of Nichols; two sisters-in-law, Roberta (Chuck) Lackore Morkin, of Holyoke, Mass., Mary Ryerson, of Scarville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by parents, Herbert and Agnes Ryerson; three sisters, JoAnne (Ryerson) Davis, Sandra (Ryerson) Birkey, Mary (Ryerson) Holder; three brothers, Ron Ryerson, Jerome Ryerson, Doug Ryerson; two brothers-in-law, Sam Davis, Cliff Holder; one sister-in-law, Francine Ryerson; and mother and father-in-law Clayton and Ethel (Grell) Lackore.

Donna had a very strong faith and personal witness. She loved her family very much. Donna's hobbies included traveling, gardening, watercolor painting, reading, sewing, and spending time with her family. Donna enjoyed many friends in square dancing, church and Rockport 35 RV Park in Rockport, Texas. Donna was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Pilot Knob Lutheran Church and Come As You Are Church at Rockport 35 RV Park.

Special thanks to the staff of the Forest City Good Samaritan Center and Hospice of North Iowa for the wonderful care she received.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be made to Pilot Knob Lutheran Church in Forest City, or the Alzheimer's Association .

Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com.
Iowa Cremation, 4200 First Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 4, 2011

MASON CITY -Beverly J. McClung, 77, of Mason City, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

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 September 4, 2011

BRITT - Betty Miller, 80, of Britt, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Betty Miller will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W. in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the First Lutheran Church.

Betty Adean Miller was born Nov. 4, 1930, to Wayne and Emma (Hartwig) Rhoads near Kanawha. She attended Kanawha public schools.

She was married to Merle Jordanger in 1946, to this union three children were born. Merle passed away in 1974.

In 1979, Betty was united in marriage to Bob Miller at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in Crystal Lake. Bob and Betty were seldom seen apart, as they were always together. When you saw one, you saw the other. They were constant companions the entire 32 years of their marriage.

Betty worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 20 years, until retiring in 1992 when they moved to Laurie, Mo. The couple made their home in Laurie until they moved back to Britt in November of 1999.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Britt.

Betty enjoyed her family, her home, crafts and the outdoors.

Betty is survived by her husband Robert (Bob); son Bruce Jordanger, of Russellville, Mo; one daughter, Connie (Tom) Steinbrunn, of Arvada, Colo.; three grandchildren: Nichole (Chris) Swisher, of Norwalk, T.J. (Melissa) Steinbrunn and Tara Steinbrunn, of Colorado; four great- grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Zachary Swisher, Ashlynn and Ryan Steinbrunn; sister, Ruby Carlson, of Bancroft, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Merle; son, Rodney; an infant sister; and her brother Harold Rhoads and his wife Gloria.

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

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

CHARLES CITY - Lee Phearman, 71, of Charles City, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services for Lee Phearman will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Messiah Lutheran Church. Pastor Jane Keel will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, and an hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

Lee Roy Phearman was born Nov. 27, 1939, at Iowa Falls, the son of Roy and Frankie (Carter) Phearman. He graduated from Mason City High School and Parsons College, where he received his degree in education.

On March 23, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sharon Lincicum at Mason City. Lee taught school in Wells, Minn., for five years before moving to Charles City in 1967 where he taught math at the junior high school for 31 years.

He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Izaac Walton League. As well as being a teacher, he enjoyed hobby farming. Lee and Sharon always looked forward to camping at South Padre Island, Texas. Family was always very important to Lee and he looked forward to sharing life's experiences with them.

Living family members include his wife, Sharon Phearman, of Charles City; two children, Scott (Gina) Phearman of, Watertown, Minn., and Kris (Jerry) Sehr, of Iowa City; seven grandchildren, Ellyn, Alex and Anna Phearman, and Kelsey, Nick, Kate and Jordan Sehr; a brother, Larry (Cathy) Phearman, of Mason City; and four nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Mary Lincicum.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 4, 2011