September 11-15, 2011

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Marlys Jean Bartusek

NORA SPRINGS - Marlys Jean Bartusek, 81, of 110 North Iowa Ave., died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a short battle with lung cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church, 202 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with Pastor Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. today, Sunday, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Marlys J. Bartusek Memorial.
Marlys Jean Hoskins was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Swaledale, the daughter of Milo and Jewell (Abrams) Hoskins. Marlys was a graduate of Swaledale High School and Hamilton Business College.

Marlys was united in marriage to Robert Bartusek on Sept. 29, 1951, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua; to this union three children were born. Marlys was the office manager for Hardware Hank in Nora Springs for over 25 years.

Marlys loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, including attending their extracurricular activities. She had a passion for flower gardening and shopping! She also spent time with her husband Robert traveling to shows collecting high-line insulators. Marlys volunteered some of her time helping with activities at the Nora Springs Care Center. Marlys was a lifetime member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.

Marlys is survived by her children, Denise (Mike) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs, Dennis Bartusek and Kristy Bartusek, Tempe, Ariz., David (Cindy) Bartusek, Osage; grandchildren, Jim (Melissa) Rotthinghaus, Brandon Rottinghaus (Maddie Brown), Austin Bartusek, Trevor Bartusek, Mackenzie Bartusek, and Shae Bartusek; great-grandchildren Skye Rottinghaus and Nick Colvin; sister-in-law Shirley (Leon) Suby, Mason City, niece Christy Wass, Norfolk, Va., nephew Scott Suby, Schaumburg, Ill., Loren and Shirley McIlhatton; along with other relatives and friends.

Marlys is preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 8 to September 11, 2011

Elston L. Brown

OSAGE - Elston Lee Brown, 73, of Suffolk, Va., and formerly of Osage, suddenly went to be with his Lord, at his home in Suffolk, on Saturday (Sept. 3, 2011).

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at First Baptist Church in Osage, with Pastor Brown presiding.

Elston was born Aug. 11, 1938, near McIntire, the son of Charles and Irene (Bird) Brown. He attended schools in Mitchell County, graduating from Riceville High School in 1956.

He attended Wessington Springs College in South Dakota and Seattle Pacific College in Seattle, Wash.

While at Wessington Springs, Elston met the love of his life, Bonnie Collins, and they were married on July 25, 1958. To this union two children were born.

They moved from Seattle to Idaho Falls, Idaho, and then to Virginia, where Elston was pastor of Chesapeake Vineyard Christian Fellowship at the time of his death. We will miss our God-loving, God-fearing, God-chasing cowboy!

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Bonnie Brown of Suffolk, Va.; his daughter, Charmaine (Nathan) McKinney and their son, Kaj all of Caldwell, Idaho; his son, Allyn (Kris) Brown and their children, Wesley, Ally and Melody all of Suffolk, Va; his sister, Nancy Hall of Osage; his brother, Paul (Joan) Brown of Osage; numerous cousins, three nieces, two nephews and other relatives and friends.

Preceding Elston in death were his parents; a brother-in-law; aunts, uncles and one cousin.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2011

Leonard Etnier

Sheffield - Leonard Etnier, 91, of Sheffield, died Friday (Sept. 9, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church and continue until the start of the service.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 11, 2011

Ruth Wellemeyer Hanson

TITONKA - Ruth Wellemeyer Hanson, age 93, of Titonka, died Friday (Sept. 9, 2011) at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, at United Methodist Church, Titonka. Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Wesley.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 11, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka.

Ruth was born Feb. 7, 1918, to Arthur and Lydia Griewe Wellemeyer of Klemme. She was the fourth of five children.

She enjoyed growing up in Klemme. Her father owned a general store and was the town undertaker. She and her sisters would sing for funerals and she handled her father's bookkeeping starting in eighth grade. She played violin and piano and sang in the Klemme high school where she graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1935.

Following graduation she attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught country school near Klemme, and grade school in Titonka and Nashua.

She met her future husband Burton Hanson while she was teaching in Titonka. He sent her a letter asking her on a date. She sent a letter back declining. He did not receive the letter in time and showed up for the date. Her three children are here because Ruth decided to go out with Burton after all.

Ruth and Burton were married Feb. 22, 1943, in the home of the bride's parents. The newlyweds started wedded life on a farm five miles south of Titonka. They farmed in partnership with Burton's parents, Julius and Anna Pearson Hanson, and raised three children, Linda, Bruce, and Martha.

During this time, Ruth was active in the neighborhood club, served as a Cub Scout leader, and Sunday school teacher. In 1949, the family began vacationing on the North Shore of Lake Superior each August, a tradition carried on to this day by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

To help put their children through college, Ruth returned to teaching in 1963 first at Corwith-Wesley and later Titonka Consolidated. She taught fifth grade until 1979 when she retired and the same year Burton passed away. She soon renovated a home in the southwest corner of Titonka and moved to town.

In retirement, Ruth served on the Titonka Library Board and was a Hospice volunteer. She also developed a passion for quilting and worked with the Titonka United Methodist quilters for more than 30 years. She enjoyed playing cards and belonged to several card clubs. She had a competitive spirit and would show no mercy when playing Aggravation or croquet, no matter how young the grandchild. She was an avid reader and enjoyed talking books when her eyesight failed.

Ruth died Sep. 9, 2011, at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City, Iowa, at the age of 93.

Survivors include her daughter Linda and husband Robert Madison of Mapleton, Iowa; son Bruce Hanson and wife Mary Kae of Wesley, Iowa; and daughter Martha Hanson of Honolulu, Hawaii, as well as five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Burton in 1979, granddaughter Susanne Minar, great granddaughter Kara Dobesh and brothers and sisters, Andrew Wellemeyer, Ethel Bacon, Clarice Carlson and Nora Mohler.

Beyond these facts, Ruth was known for her quick wit, kindness and warmth. No one could ask for a better mother or grandmother even if she closed every conversation with "Work hard. Have fun. Be good."

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka is in charge of arrangements, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2011

Clarence E. Hunt

Algona - Clarence E. Hunt, 89, died Thursday (Sept. 8, 2011) at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Cliff Isaacson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona with military honors conducted.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfun

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2011

Mildrid G. Nickson

Clair E. Patterson

Northwood - Clair E. Patterson 65, of 905 Clover Court, died Saturday (Sept. 10, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2011

Francis G. "Corky" Rosenberger

MASON CITY - Francis G. "Corky" Rosenberger, 65 of 1324 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, died Wednesday (Sept. 7, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Monday, Sept. 12, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Dan Cline of the First Christian Church, Mason City. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

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

Francis Gene was born on Aug. 28, 1946, in Sioux City, the son of Francis and Vera (Kemp) Rosenberger. He attended school in Sioux City and shortly thereafter married Barbara Gross on Nov. 16, 1963, in Dakota City, Neb. To this union was born one son, Bradley Alan.

For a short time he worked in a bakery in Morning Side, then moved his family to Mason City where he could take care of his mother. Corky took up stucco work and continued owning and operating his own business until his death. Many homes and businesses in North Iowa received his skill and expertise.

He was a former member of the Moose Lodge. The family enjoyed camping and made several trips to the Black Hills. In his spare time he vegetable- gardened and played pool for enjoyment.

Francis is survived by his wife, Barbara of 47 years; one sister, Robbie Mayar of California; two half-brothers, John Rosenberger, Omaha, Neb., and Jeff Martin, Cedar Rapids.

His parents, son Bradley in 2000; sister Marcee Marques; and a stillborn granddaughter preceded Corky in death.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 11, 2011

Posted on 11 September 2011

June A. Birdsell

CLEAR LAKE - June A. Birdsell, 88, of 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Saturday (Sept. 10, 2011) at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2011

Leonard Etnier

SHEFFIELD - Leonard Etnier, 91, of Sheffield, died Friday (Sept. 9, 2011) at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

G. Leonard Etnier was born Aug. 16, 1920, on the family farm in Pleasant Valley Township, Cerro Gordo County, a son of S. G. and Jessie (Brunner) Etnier.

He attended country school for eight years, and then moved with his family in March of 1936 to Ross Township, southeast of Sheffield. He then attended Sheffield High School and farmed with his father.

On June 9, 1942, Leonard married Stacia Engebretson in Trenton, Mo. They celebrated their 69th anniversary this past June.

He was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church and a past member of the Sheffield Farmers Cooperative Elevator board.

Leonard was a quiet man, a man of not only great honor but also integrity, with a wonderful sense of humor. He was an excellent lifelong farmer who loved to work the ground, plant the seed, nurture the crop and harvest the fruits of his labor. In addition to farming, he also enjoyed raising livestock. Leonard retired from farming in 1996 and moved to Sheffield in 1998.

First and foremost, Leonard loved his family and was a friend to all. He treasured each and every one of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 69 years, Stacia; four children, Edward (Betty) Etnier of Hampton, David (Stella) Etnier of Dunlap, Ill., Roger (Marcia) Etnier of Sheffield, and Nancy Etnier of Columbus Junction; eight grandchildren, David (Sheila) Etnier, Todd Etnier, Joel (Megan) Etnier, Jill (Sam) Kolars, Michael Van Heiden, Sarah Van Heiden, Kurt (Kim) Hirth and Kory (Ann) Hirth; eight great-grandchildren, Ashlei (Kiefer) Fiorentino, Shyann, Skye, and Cam Etnier, Hannah and Caden Kolars, Katie and Amanda Hirth; one great-great-grandchild, Alleia Fiorentino.

He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Leonard; daughter-in-law, Vicki Etnier; his parents, S. G. and Jessie Etnier; two brothers, Donald and Willard Etnier; and one sister, Dartle Caruth.

Memorials may be directed to the Leonard Etnier Memorial Fund.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 12, 2011

Mildrid Nickson

Lake Mills - Mildrid G. Nickson, 85, of Lake Mills, died Thursday (Sept. 8, 2011) at the Lake Mills Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2100 16th St. SW in Austin, Minn.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Lake Mills Synod Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor Theodore W. Barthels will officiate both services.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and her family will be available to greet guests one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Mildrid Genevieve (Tjernagel) Nickson was born on Dec. 28, 1925, in her home outside of Story City, to parents Otto and Amanda (Huso) Tjernagel. She was baptized at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church near Story City. She attended grade school in rural Story City, Lime Creek near Emmons, Minn., and at Saude. She attended Lake Mills High School in Lake Mills, for three years and graduated from Bethany Lutheran High School in Mankato, Minn.

Mildrid was united in marriage with Robert F. Nickson on June 14, 1947, in Pasadena, Calif. To this union four children were born, Mildrid "Joanne," Gerald, Kenneth, and Lee.
Before retiring, Mildrid worked for many years at the Lake Mills Graphic Publishing Company. Mildrid enjoyed camping, collecting and fixing up antiques, woodworking, and genealogy. In the last few years, her passion for woodworking and antiques was evident by the work she contributed at the Victorian House in Lake Mills. She also built her home in Lake Mills with her own two hands, from the framing to the electrical. She will always be remembered for her faith and the wonderful stories that she told many family and friends.

Survivors include her three children, Mildrid "Joanne" Nickson, Kenneth (Darcy) Nickson, and Lee (Barb) Nickson, all of Lake Mills; daughter-in-law, Debbie (Michael) Chisholm; and eight grandchildren, Shannon (Ryan) Kesler, Crystal (Chris) Cockrum, Brook (Justin) Byars, Alisha (Dan) Mielke, Toni (Jarod) Nicols, Brett Nickson, Michael (Dana) Chisholm, and Cody Nickson. She is also survived by her siblings, Amanda (Norman) Madson, and Sven (Eloise) Tjernagel; and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Amanda Tjernagel; husband, Robert F. Nickson; son, Gerald R. Nickson; and her grandson, Dillin R. Nickson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 10 to September 12, 2011

Marvin Henry Nolte

DUMONT - Marvin Henry Nolte, 78, of Dumont, died Saturday (Sept. 10, 2011) at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services for Marvin Henry Nolte will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Dumont Reformed Church. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Fiet will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, 902 W. Broadway, Dumont, 641-857-3303.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2011

Minnie Olson

DOWS - Minnie Olson, 98, of Dows, died Sunday (Sept. 11, 2011) at the Heritage Care Center of Iowa Falls.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows, 515-852-4134.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2011

Nina L. Polacek

MASON CITY - Nina L. Polacek, 88, formerly of 219 21st SE, Mason City, died Sunday (Sept. 11, 2011) at Good Shepherd Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St., SE, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com facebook.com/fullertonfuneralhome

Published in Globe Gazette on September 12, 2011

Posted on 12 September 2011

Frances Bienert

FOREST CITY - Frances Bienert, 74, of Forest City, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Calvary Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Douglas Farrell officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark Street in Forest City and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 14, 2011

June A. Birdsell

CLEAR LAKE - June A. Birdsell, 88, of Clear Lake, and most recently a resident of Apple Valley Assisted Living, passed away Saturday Sept. 10, 2011 at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 17, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held on Friday evening Sept. 16, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

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

June Arlene Klinge was born on April 27, 1923, in Manly, the daughter of Harry P. and Sylvia M. (Daubenmeir) Klinge. She attended Manly High School and graduated in the Class of 1941.

On April 5, 194, June was united in marriage to Donald E. Birdsell in Hampton; this union would be blessed with three daughters.

Following June and Donald's marriage they moved to California where Donald worked in the shipyards. After the war ended, they returned to Mason City and in 1946 they moved to Manly where they owned and operated the "Stop and Go" grocery store.

In later years, June worked as a travel agent in Mason City as well as in Florida. Traveling was one of June's passions and she traveled extensively through Europe, Latin America, and throughout the United States.

June was also an accomplished pianist and loved gardening, birdwatching, both watching and playing golf, and writing poetry. She was also a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

Those grateful in sharing in June's life are her three daughters, Sharon (Larry) Dixon, Linda Johnston, and Nancy Whipple, all of Mason City; seven grandchildren, Laura Bramsen and Darin Reynolds, Tracy (Michael) Waite, Jessica Johnston-Lipp, William T. (Nichole) Whipple, David (Lisa) Whipple, June (Michael) Bahnsen, and Benjamin Whipple; eight great- grandchildren, Jeramy (Peggy) Schiefelbein, Jacob (Treena) Waite, Benjamin Bramsen and Katie Mozack, Jillian Waite, William G. Whipple, Brenna Johnston, Amaya Bahnsen, Chloe Bahnsen, and Julia Whipple; six great-great-grandchildren, Alexis Schiefelbein, MaKayla Waite, MaKenna Waite, Hailey Hansen, Hayden Hansen, and Zane Schiefelbein; a brother, David (Patricia) Klinge; a brother-in-law, Donald Kofron; as well as many extended family members and friends.
June is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three brothers, Daniel Klinge, James Klinge, and Robert Klinge.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 12 to September 14, 2011

Marian K. Edelen

HAM LAKE, Minn. -Marian K. Edelen, 66, of Ham Lake, Minn., formerly Clear Lake, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.

She was preceded in death by mother Lydia Luker. Marian loved her Lord and loved others. She was a former nurse, Hospital Auxiliary President, Alumni/Parent Relations Director at Concordia University, St. Paul, Youth, Sunday School and pre-school teacher, parent educator, Robin's Nest Children's Home-Jamaica Board President and Mary Kay consultant.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Her loving Christian heart and smile radiated from her and will live on in the hearts of all of those who knew and loved her.

She was survived by husband Charles; sons Jeffrey (Donna) Edelen and Thomas Edelen; daughter Christine (Robert) Garman; grandchildren Dillan, Cody, Jacob, Miranda, Eden and Beau; father Gilbert (Ardeen) Luker; brother Ronald (Georgia) Luker; sisters Jayne (John) Cambronne and Katherine (James) Bart; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Road H2, Mounds View, Minn., 55112.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service all at Messiah Lutheran.

Special prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with visitation one hour prior at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St, Garner, IA 50438, 641-923-2841.

Interment to follow at Concord Cemetery, Garner. Memorials preferred to Messiah Lutheran Church children's programs and Robin's Nest Children's Home in Jamaica.

www.millerfuneralfridley.com, 763-571-1300.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2011

Marvin Gene Hearn

DUMONT - Marvin Gene Hearn, 51, of Dumont, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011.
Celebration of Life services will be held at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m.

Public visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. The Rev. Gary Mulder will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Dumont in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family and Box 134, Dumont, IA 50625.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2011

Diane K. Hinrichs

MASON CITY - Diane K. Hinrichs, 59, of 501 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City, died Sunday Sept. 11, 2011, at Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating.

Visitation will be half hour before the service at the cemetery. Family suggests memorials to Salvation Army Adult Day Care.

Diane was born Feb. 28, 1952, in Mason City, the daughter of William and Juanita (Huffman) Hinrichs. She was born with Down Syndrome. She lived most of her life with her parents, until four years ago when she entered the Heritage Care Center.

Diane attended Mason City schools. She worked for Sheltered Workshop for several years. She attended Salvation Army Adult Daycare before entering Heritage Care Center. She enjoyed watching TV and was very active at the Mason City Senior Center where she enjoyed playing bingo. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City, Iowa.

Diane is survived by her sister Marcia Weitzel, Mason City; three nephews Paul (Penny) Weitzel, Mason City, Steve (Cheryl) Weitzel, Mason City, and Mark (Martha) Weitzel, Davenport, and an aunt Marcella Grubben, Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law George Weitzel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2011

Lois Jean Holst

LAKE MILLS - Lois Jean Holst, 76, of Lake Mills, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Lois's family will greet friends and relatives at a gathering held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St. in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday morning.

Inurnment will take place privately at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2011

Douglas E. Joyner Jr.

MASON CITY - Douglas E. Joyner, Jr., 42, of Mason City passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Mason City.

Douglas, known as Doug to all his family and friends, was born on March 27, 1969.
Doug was born in Seattle, Wash., but had the chance to live all over the United States. Doug made his life the last few years in Mason City.

Doug loved spending time with his nieces and nephews whenever he could.

He also loved taking Sally for walks every day; some days two or three walks were needed for both of them. Doug was an avid sports fan of all sports. He also loved his TV shows - most of all "Seinfield."

Doug is survived by his mother Dee and stepfather Lou (Butch) Raprager of Mason City; his father Doug Sr. and stepmother Sue Joyner of Lakebay, Wash.; grandmother Ruth Redeker of Mason City; brother Tim and sister-in-law Tammy Joyner of Fort Bragg, N.C.; brother Greg and sister-in-law Jill Joyner of Mason City; stepsiblings: Rhonda, Bobby, Tony, Michelle, Jeremy, Suzy, Louis and Sally the dog; aunts and uncles: Jim, Sandy, Wes, Kathy, Roy, Peggy, Randy, Jim, Jan, Linda, Mike, Kay, and Dennis; nieces and nephews: Cody, Luke, Danielle, Sasha, Ayla, Savanah, Brianne, Brittanee, Sarah, Nathan, Michael, Garret, Kayla, Brandon, Jayden, and Austin.

Doug always said he wanted people to celebrate his life not mourn it when he was gone. So, the family is asking people to join them for a wake on Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa. We also ask that people dress in their normal everyday clothing, the way Doug would have known you by.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Doug's name in care of Deanna Rapreager at 418 Ninth St. SE, Mason City, IA 5041 or at the wake.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 13 to September 14, 2011

Clair Eugene Patterson

NORTHWOOD - Clair Eugene Patterson, 65, of Northwood passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at Hospice of North Iowa. Clair was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death.

Visitation for Clair will be held from 4-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.

A funeral service for Clair be held 10 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 14, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Lunch will be served at the church following the burial.

Clair was born Feb. 8, 1946, in Mason City, to Robert and Geneva (Brazel) Patterson. Clair was born as the fourth of five brothers. He attended school and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School, Class of 1964. Following high school, Clair attended North Iowa Area Community College and received his Associate of Arts degree.

Clair was united in marriage to the love of his life Rebecca Ann Barnes on Sept. 15, 1972, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. To this union, a son, Michael, and a daughter, Janna, were born.

Clair spent the majority of his working years employed by Randall Transit/Falkstone in Northwood. There, he worked for 27 years and reluctantly retired in the fall of 2010 due to his deteriorating health.

Clair was loved and cherished by his family and multitude of friends. He was always the person friends and family could call on for a helping hand. Clair epitomized all that is good about small town friendships.

Clair was an avid sportsman, spending the years hunting pheasants, deer, and later in life he mastered the luck of turkey hunting. He enjoyed sitting for hours waiting out the elusive gobbler. Fishing was his passion that was only limited by time and resources. He counted the days to his annual trip to Lac Seul, Ontario, Canada, with his fishing buddies and son. Here, they were graced by fertile waters of plentiful walleyes. His buddies even named an island after him the year he caught the big walleye of the trip. Clair was most at ease with a fishing rod and beer in hand on the waters of Lac Seul.

Clair was beyond passionate about the Iowa Hawkeyes. He and Becky spent many fall weekends traveling to Iowa City to cheer on the Hawks with friends and family. Over the years, there were many instances where people mistakenly took Clair for resembling legendary Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry. While feeling a small sense of embarrassment at the time, you knew deep down inside, Clair took great pride in those humorous moments.

Clair was also a dedicated racing fan enjoying watching his brother and nephews race stock and modified cars on dirt tracks through the years. Clair was a big NASCAR fan cheering on Jeff Gordon to all his victories over the years. Clair and Becky traveled to Texas on numerous occasions to visit their dear friends and attend the race.

Ironically, Clair missed Jeff Gordon's only victory at the Texas track in the spring of 2009 as he and Becky did not travel there due to his health.

Clair held a deep appreciation for classic automobiles. He and Becky had an early '50s Chevy pick-up that they enjoyed driving to the Aristocrats car club events. They also attended the Back to the '50s car show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on a yearly basis.

Clair's family will sadly miss him and will always remember him as a great husband, father, and grandfather. His friends will miss his generosity, quick wit, and booming smile.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Becky, of 39 years; his children, Michael (Lisa) Patterson of Lone Tree and Janna (Chad) Arndt of Mason City; his grandchildren Natalie, Cadence, and Jackson Patterson; Caleb, Alexis, and Brooklyn Arndt; his mother Geneva and brothers, Harvey (Evy), Howard, Larry (Barb), and Richard Patterson all of Northwood; father and mother-in-law Russell and Dorothy Barnes of Cresco; brother-in-laws John(Theresa) Barnes of Cresco and Dan(Sue) Barnes of Adams, Minn.; sister-in-laws Michaeleen (John) of Lakeville, Minn. and Colleen (Kevin) of Cresco; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his sister-in-law, Lois.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 11 to September 13, 2011

N. Lorraine Polacek

MASON CITY - N. Lorraine Polacek, 88, formerly of 219 21st St. SE, Mason City, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Sid Bohls.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home. Inurnment in Columbarium I, will take place at Elmwood, St. Joseph Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to either Hospice of North Iowa, Good Shepherd, or St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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

Nina Anna Lorraine was born the last child of four to Victor and Ellen (Forsgren) Peterson in Elmore, Minn.

The family later moved to Mason City and Lorraine graduated with the Class of 1942 from Mason City High School.

She met her husband at the roller-skating rink after she had hitchhiked there with a friend. Love blossomed and she was united in marriage to Albert Polacek, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Mason City, on June 27, 1948. To this union was born two children, Diane and Bruce.

For 18 years she was employed at Sears, mostly in the paint department where she consistently was the top salesperson.

She and her family enjoyed traveling to Colorado to visit relatives and walking with her husband at the mall. Lorraine was very outgoing and would strike up a conversation with anyone.

Outside of work and home she was very active at her church, St. Paul Lutheran, where she was a member of the Esther Circle and was secretary and president of WELCA.

As her children were raised she took an active part in their lives by being a scout leader for the Brownies and the Cub Scouts, along with being on the PTA and serving as its president for Grant School. Her hobbies included painting, ceramics, cross stitch, making each grandchild a quilt and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Her favorite sports team was the Twins. Some of her favorite things to do were going to garage sales and out to eat with her family. It was just as much being with her family as it was to get out and meet new people.

Surviving Lorraine are her two children Diane and her husband Bob Peterson, Memphis, Tenn.; her son and his fiancé Bruce Polacek and Val Kvale, Twin Lakes, Minn.; grandchildren Nicole (Eric Hoenes) Peterson, Amy (Jimmy) Payne and Jennifer (Wade) Waddell, and great-grandchildren Maddison and Adam Waddell, and Connor Payne.
Her parents, husband Albert in 2009, two sisters Myrtle McCausland and Bernice Kulander and brother Russell Peterson preceded her in death.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 13, 2011

Posted on 13 September 2011

Doris Buss

TITONKA - Doris Buss, 92, of Titonka, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Titonka with Pastor Robert Wolfert officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5-7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka is in charge of arrangements.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 14, 2011

Robert "Bob" Ewen

CHARLES CITY - Robert "Bob" Ewen, 83, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Brian Shepley will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

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 14, 2011

Julie Ann (Gilbertson) Groven

ROGERSVILLE, Mo. - Julie Ann (Gilbertson) Groven, 60, of Rogersville, was granted her angel wings on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, following a brave fight against metastatic breast cancer.

Born in Mason City on March 14, 1951, she was the oldest child of Marge and Floyd "Gib" Gilberston. The family moved to Northwood, Iowa, where Julie graduated high school in 1969. She married Richard "Dick" Groven and they had three children.

Julie was a very artistic lady who enjoyed dabbling in drawing, painting and jewelry making. Her work outside the home included assistant art director positions at Bass Pro Shops and Noble & Associates.

Julie is survived by her loving husband, Dick; three children: Jennifer and husband Jeff Chan, of Gilbert, Ariz., Sara Atkinson of Rogersville, and Jeff Groven and wife Donna, also of Rogersville. She was a wonderful grandmother of eight grandchildren: Trevor and Carter Chan (Gilbert, Ariz.), Nicholas and Alexandra Atkinson, Jordan Stark, and Andrew, Austin and Aden Groven (all of Rogersville). She is also survived by her mother Marge Gilbertson, sister Jane Berg, brother Jon Gilbertson, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be held at River of Life Lutheran Church in Rogersville, Mo., beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. with a light meal following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or Good Shepherd Hospice (3250 South National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807).

"Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you until we meet again."

Published in Globe Gazette on September 14, 2011

Viola E. Kramer

ALGONA - Viola E. Kramer, 101, of Algona, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 4-7 p.m. with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Parish Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 14, 2011

Marvel J. Kubicek

OSAGE - Marvel J. Kubicek, age 81, of Osage, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, with Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 -7 p.m., Thursday, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Marvel Jane (Rowe) Kubicek was born on a farm nine miles southwest of Osage, on April 11, 1930. She was the sixth and last child born to Ray Lester and Tena (Nelson) Rowe. Marvel was baptized on Sept. 12, 1942, and confirmed on May 28, 1944, at the Osage Lutheran Church by the Rev. T. P. Solem. She attended country school at Rock No. 7 through eighth grade and graduated from Osage High School in 1947.

On Aug. 8, 1948, Marvel was united in marriage to Donald Daryl "Wig" Kubicek at Osage Lutheran Church by the Rev. T. P. Solem. This union was blessed with two children, Dennis Daryl and Kathy Jane.

Marvel was employed as a secretary to Osage High School principal Ira E. Larson for six years and then became an employee of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association in 1955, from where she retired in December of 1993.

She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage and of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7920. Marvel enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and visiting casinos with her special friends, Delores Hemann and Arlene Brown. She also sent cards to family and friends for all occasions.

Marvel is survived by her son, Dennis and his wife Theresa, of Glendale, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Kelly John Kubicek of Galesburg, Ill.,Amy Jane Kubicek of Scottsdale Ariz.; a great-grandson, Vincent William Thomas, Jr. of Scottsdale Ariz.; a great-granddaughter, Josephine Barbara Kubicek of Galesburg, Ill.; a brother, Alan Rowe of Port Orchard, Wash.; three sisters-in-law, Dona Kubicek of Osage, Olive Ellis of Charles City, and Ruth Kubicek of Mason City;and many nephews and nieces.

Marvel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Donald "Wig" in 2001; a daughter Kathy in 1975; and four brothers, Paul in 1984, Clyde in 1976, Earl in 1977, and Lester in 2005.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 14, 2011

Berniece Kyle

Greene - Berniece Kyle, 95, of Bristow, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 14, 2011

Posted on 14 September 2011

A. D. "Bud" Bowers

MASON CITY - A. D. "Bud" Bowers, 77, of 960 Briarstone Drive, Mason City, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at Manly Care Center, Manly.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2011

Birney B. Gast

OSAGE - Birney Bryce Gast, age 83, of Osage, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage from complications of Parkinson's disease.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Osage. Visitation is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Birney was born Nov. 9, 1927, near Nora Springs, the son of Glen and Christine (Bahnsen) Gast. He graduated from Plymouth High School. On Dec. 26, 1949, Birney married Betty Williams at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Meroa. They farmed near Nora Springs and Riceville. In 1958, Birney started working as a State Farm Insurance agent in Cresco. They moved to Osage in 1959 where Birney continued working as a State Farm agent for the next 45 years. He was a charter member of the Comprehensive Systems board and also served as president. Birney enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their activities.

Birney is survived by his wife, Betty Gast of Osage;his son, Bryce Gast (special friend, Jean Canny) of Osage, and son, Brock of Jonesboro, Ark.; his daughter, Becky Jo (Keith) Meinders of Osage, and children, Shanlyn (Adam) Doll of Adel and Judd Meinders of Vinton; his daughter, Bunita (Dennis) Sponheim of St. Ansgar, and children, Shawn (Amanda) Sponheim of St. Ansgar, Drew Sponheim of Urbandale and Kara Jo Sponheim of St. Ansgar; his son, Bryan Gast of Osage; and two great-grandchidren, Brevin and Jaeley Doll.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wally Gast.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2011

Berniece E. Kyle

GREENE - Berniece E. Kyle, 95, of Greene died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

A Scriptural wake service will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a Rosary conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 7 p.m.

Bernice E. Kyle was born Nov. 17, 1915, in rural Bennezette Township, Butler County, a daughter of Joseph Michael and Ann Louise (Kohlhass) Kyle.

Living family members include several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Joseph Kyle; and two sisters, Mary Kyle and Monica Kyle.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to St. Mary Catholic Church,CCD Program, 105 N. Main St., Greene, IA 50636.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 14 to September 15, 2011

Wilbur D. (Bud) Pletsch

ALEXANDER - Wilbur D. "Bud" Pletsch, 86, of Alexander passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa West Campus in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the St. John Lutheran Church, 115 Fourth Ave. S.E. in Belmond. Pastor Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Lucik's Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421; 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2011

Norma R. Toole

BELLEVILLE, Wis. - Norma R. Toole of Belleville, Wis., passed away peacefully surround by her loving family on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Fitchburg, Wis.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1924, in Rudd, Iowa. She married Lester E. Toole in 1942. They retired in 1976 and moved to Glendale, Ariz., where they loved to golf and travel.

Norma was survived by her three daughters: Linda Adams of Belleville, Wis., Paula Lutz (Al Markiewicz) of Belleville, Wis., and Leslie (Steve) Bartosch of Sun Prairie, Wis.; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Schwiezer of Rockford, Iowa; and brother-in-law, Bob Toole of Mason City, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester E. Toole; her parents, Wilbur and Christine Witzel; and brother, Lyle Witzel.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, Iowa, with Pastor Larry Day residing.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 15, 2011

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Marie Thompson