ALGONA - Ted Allen, 64, of Algona and formerly of Emmetsburg, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Burial will be at a later date.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on September 21, 2011

MASON CITY - Arlene K. Berrie, 87, of Mason City died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 21, 2011

HAMPTON - Raymond P. Drew, 80, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2011, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Following a private service, the family will greet friends and former clients from 10:30 a.m. –1 p.m. on September 24 at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

He was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Winneshiek County, to Raymond P. and Theresa (Carolan) Drew Sr.

Ray graduated from Decorah High School and served in the United States Marine Corp. After he returned he first attended Loras College and then graduated from the University of Iowa. He went on to study law and received his J.D. in 1960 from the University of Iowa College of Law.

After graduating in 1960, Ray moved to Hampton with good friend and classmate Larry Gilchrist to open a law office. He later joined AJ Hobson and GA Cady II in the firm that became Hobson, Cady and Drew. In 1990 he opened the Drew Law Firm where he finished his career.

His proudest time spent practicing law was when he partnered with his two sons. He was a 50-year member of the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) and served on the ISBA Board of Governors from 1986 until 1990. In June 2010 he was recognized as a fifty-year member of the ISBA and was chosen to be the featured speaker from the class at the ceremony.

Throughout his time in Hampton, he was involved in numerous organizations. He was particularly proud to serve as the chairman of the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Commission for 40 years. He also was instrumental in forming the Hampton Public Library Foundation and served on its board of directors for 22 years, from 1988-2010.

Ray married Kay Grabbe on June 20, 1980, in San Francisco, Calif. They enjoyed 31 happy years together. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Mason City.

His favorite pastimes included fishing in Canada with Kay, golfing with good friends and spending time outdoors on his acreage. He had a deep love for music and played saxophone in the George Krum Big Band in the 1950s and continued to play saxophone, piano, organ and accordion all of his life. One of his greatest sources of pride was his children and grandchildren. To his grandkids, he was affectionately known as Boppie.

Ray is survived by his wife, Kay Drew of Hampton, son Jim (Stacie) Drew of Hampton, son Tom (Julie) Drew of Des Moines, daughter Ann (Raymond) Drew Yu of St. Louis Park, Minn., step- daughter Beebe (Chuck) Young of Galesburg, Ill., step-daughter Suzy Grabbe of Burnsville, Minn., brother Daniel (Betty Mae) Drew of Decorah and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert. Memorials may be directed to the Hampton Public Library Foundation.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, Iowa.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 21, 2011

MASON CITY - Karen K. Johnson, 57, of Mason City died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at her home.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Rev. Craig E. Steimel of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Per Karen's request she will be cremated and there will be no viewing. Memorials may be directed to the Karen K. Johnson Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Karen was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Britt, the daughter of Gilbert and Dorothy (Mulert) Johnson. She graduated high school from Newman Catholic High School in Mason City in 1972 before graduating from NIACC in 1974. She worked for the Mayo Clinic from 1974 to December of 2004.

She loved traveling to Hawaii and Cancun, Mexico. She enjoyed cats and watching sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Karen is survived by her brother, Tim (Susan) Johnson of West Des Moines; two nephews, Chris (Deb) Johnson and their children, Matthew and Ryan of Rochester, Minn., and Scott (Cassie) Johnson of Fond du Lac, Wis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Ronald.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 20 to September 21, 2011

OSAGE - Clarissa Larsen, 101, of Osage, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on September 21, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Blake Aaron Lobdell, 50, of 808 7th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Blake was a caring and giving person; he continued that in death through the gift of organ/tissue donation.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Graveside services will be at Belmond Cemetery, Belmond. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service at the church. Family suggests memorials to the Blake A. Lobdell memorial fund to establish a scholarship fund.

Blake was born July 19, 1961, in Belmond, the son of Jack and Shirley (Nelson) Lobdell. He graduated from Belmond High School in 1979. While in high school he participated in cross country and ran the mile in track where he won two conference championships.

Throughout high school and college he worked at the P&G Grocery store, where he met his future wife. Blake and Jane were married July 27, 1985, in Belmond and just recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary.

He started his teaching career in the winter of 1985 at the Klemme School and in 1986 started teaching at Clear Lake High School.

Mr. Lobdell's students have all heard the expressions to "Pull yourself up by the bootstraps" or "Such is life."

Although these "Mr. Lobdellisms" might have been heard with a critical ear, the sincerity behind them was well-founded. Early in Blake's life, the accidental passing of his father brought hardship to a young family, prompting a high school science instructor, Mr. Wilson, to mentor young Lobdell and guide him to pursue a college education. With this encouragement, Blake literally worked his own way through Central College, graduating with a degree in science education.

While teaching at Klemme High School, Dwight Williamson, a friend of many students at Clear Lake, encouraged Blake to apply and accept the physics position at Clear Lake High School, where he has been employed the past 25 years.

The process of education was lucid to Mr. Lobdell. He clearly knew the value of teaching for the full period, that time on task was essential and that students being responsible for their education was paramount. Whether it was his students receiving graduate degrees in science or others entering the work force, the value of Mr. Lobdell's life lessons weren't always immediately discovered, but their truth at some point would become apparent.

Although Mr. Lobdell knew the impetus of education was in the classroom, he also saw the value of students' maturity in an athletic arena as he compared essential learning in the classroom with the important skills in athletics.

While serving as a volunteer coach in many venues, he freely gave his time for several years, instructing young baseball players in the fundamentals of the game. Just as he demanded discipline with his student-athletes, he clearly demonstrated the same attribute in his lifetime passion for bowling.

Brother Brett noted the long list of Blake's bowling accomplishments. But the reason for them, however, was always simple: Blake scored innumerable perfect 300 games during practice sessions, focusing on just one specific skill set. It was also this mentality that devised the "Lobdell Family Bowling Cup," a competition designed to enhance the next generation of Lobdell bowlers. While other family members attended and cheered, one constant was always Jane, Blake's wife. True, to some Mr. Lobdell could be candid and firm, but he found perfect balance with his outgoing and personable life-long mate.

Their sons, Bryce and Colin, a senior and freshman at UNI, grew up in a home where love, respect and decency were expectations. Blake took great pride in the character of his two sons, just as his father, Jack, would have resonated as well.

Blake was a huge WWII buff and Atlanta Braves fan. He was a member of Clear Lake United Methodist Church; Mason City Bowling Association; Greater Iowa Bowling Association; and Mason City Bowlers Hall of Fame.

Blake is survived by his loving wife, Jane, Clear Lake; two sons, Bryce and Colin, Clear Lake; sister, Kim Miller, Iowa City; two brothers, Brett (Sonja) Lobdell, Belmond, and Tracy (Stacy) Lobdell, Marshalltown; mother-in-law, Carol Showalter, and special friend Roger Paulsen, Belmond; brother-in-law, Greg (Dennett) Showalter, Belmond; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Lobdell; mother, Shirley Nicholson, and stepfather, Eugene Nicholson; brother, Kurt Lobdell; and father-in-law, Rich Showalter.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from September 20 to September 21, 2011

STOCKTON, Calif. - Ruth V. Newton, age 96, of Stockton, Calif., and formerly of Riceville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Stockton, Calif.

Private graveside services were held at Liberty Cemetery in Little Cedar with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating.

Ruth was born on Christmas Day, 1914, to Mary and Joseph Baldwin. She lived most of her adult life on the Newton farm near Riceville, and lived the past 10 years in California near her daughter. She enjoyed needlework and jazz, and was a member of the San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Association, Widowed Persons Association and enjoyed attending church at Central United Methodist Church in Stockton. While in Iowa, she was active in the David Community Church and David Ladies Aid.

She is survived by her daughter, Neta M.Wright-Martin of Stockton Calif.; her son, Jerry Lee (Joyce) Newton of Riceville; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband, Stanley G. Newton in 1999; her great-grandson, Richard Newton; and five brothers and two sisters.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 21, 2011

FOREST CITY - John Osnes, 86, of Forest City, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Rake, Iowa, with graveside military rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. 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 20 to September 21, 2011

TITONKA - Kathryn Sexton, 81, of Titonka, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Titonka with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery in Titonka.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Kathryn Gay Sexton was born Oct. 14, 1929, in Graettinger, daughter of Ted and Evelyn (Lang) Dunmire. She grew up in Titonka, graduating from Titonka High School in 1947, and then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.

Kathryn was united in marriage to Wilbur A. Sexton on March 23, 1949, in Spencer. They lived in Peterson where she taught for a short time. They then moved to Rodman before returning to Titonka in 1954. There, Kathryn worked as a substitute teacher, was the librarian for several years and also worked at the Titonka Care Center.

Kathryn enjoyed walking, socializing and keeping up on all of Titonka's historical events. She was an avid sports fan. Kathryn moved to the Summit House in Britt in the fall of 2009 due to health reasons.

She is survived by three children, Ann Buffington and husband Bob of Forest City, Pat Richards and special friend Keith Brouwer of Britt, and Larry Sexton of Britt; seven grandchildren, Tom Buffington of Hartland, Minn., Laurie (Mike) Suby of Joice, Angie (Matt) King of New Paris, Ind., Jennifer (Brian) Hoese of Niles, Mich., and Abby, Landon and Collin Sexton all of Titonka. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Ethan and Kacie Suby of Joice, Hunter Buffington of Waseca, Minn., and Taylor and Austin King both of New Paris, Ind.; a sister, Dorothy (Don) Dallman of Britt; a half-sister, Thea Dunmire of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wilbur on April 7, 1975; her step-mother, Mabel Dunmire; and a sister, Carol Kohls.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 20 to September 21, 2011

MASON CITY - Arlene K. Berrie, 87, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Arlene K. Berrie Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arlene Katherine Buhr was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Mason City. She was the daughter of August M. and Alma (Kruse) Buhr. Arlene was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of St. James and was active in Fellowship Society, Circle, Altar Guild and Bazaar Crafts.

She graduated from Mason City High School in 1941. She married Edwin E. Berrie on Jan. 21, 1943, in Key West, Fla. Arlene worked for J.C. Penney Company for 23 years, until retiring in 1980. She was a member of Mason City Credit Women and the Mason City Woman's Club. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Left to cherish her memory are a sister, Lois Turkal, of Bakersfield, Calif.; daughter, Betty Ann Buss, of Mason City; grandsons, Jeffrey Buss of St. Joseph, Mich., and Jason Buss of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; brothers, John and Roger Buhr; sisters, Marian (in infancy), Laverna Paulsen and Dorothy Johnson; infant son, Douglas; and daughter, Nancy Givens.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 21 to September 23, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Mary A. Coyier, 88, formerly of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at the Sibley Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sibley.

A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, 11 a.m., Sept. 23, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave. S., Clear Lake, with Rev. John R. Tilp officiating. Visitation with family will be Thursday, 5- 7 p.m., at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Mary A. Coyier Memorial Fund.

Mary was born in Garner, the daughter of William F. and Francis (Gard) Millard. She graduated from Garner High School and Hamilton Business School. She worked for the state Department of Social Welfare in Des Moines. She then returned to North Iowa and worked at Shepherd Abstract in Mason City.

Mary married Wayne L. Coyier on Oct. 26, 1947, in Garner. They lived in Clear Lake. Mary moved to Sibley due to her health.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, painting still life, word puzzles and coffee with the neighbors. She especially loved spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Mary is survived by her three children, Julie Schroder and her husband Rod, Sibley; Tom Coyier and his wife Wendie, Mason City, and Jack Coyier and his wife Angie, Waukee; nine grandchildren, Matthew (Molly) Helmers, Betsy (Bryan) Burkhardt, Heather Schroder, Jon (Meridythe) Schroder, Justin Schroder, Chad (Angie) Kickbush, Shannon (Gary) Keller, Ellis Coyier and Dashiell Coyier; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne (Oct. 10, 2003); two brothers, William and John Millard; and an infant great-granddaughter.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 22, 2011

OSAGE - Clarissa Larsen, age 101, of Osage died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago, Ill. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Clarissa was born May 27, 1910, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Tuenis and Jennie (Feenstra) Oldenburger. After graduating from eighth grade, Clarissa worked at the Kroger Gray and Bakery Company in Chicago for 13 years. She later received her high school diploma through night classes. Clarissa graduated from nurse's training and worked as a registered nurse. Clarissa married the Rev. Harold Larsen at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Chicago on June 5, 1943.

They lived in many different areas and started Calvary Lutheran Church in Chicago, Ill., Calvary Lutheran Church in Tuscon, Ariz., Faith Lutheran Church in Rapid City, S.D., and Abiding Peace Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Mo.

They came to Osage in 1978, where Harold served as an associate pastor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He died May 4, 1984. Clarissa continued to live in Osage. Clarissa was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and is a past member of the church choir. She was also a member of the Alpha Writers.

Clarissa is survived by a daughter, Faith Sokoloski of Welcome, Minn.; two grandsons, Shannon Sokoloski and his son Skyler Wayne Sokoloski of Farmington, and Byron Thomas Sokoloski of Welcome, Minn.; a sister, Marguerite Cooke of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, the Rev. Harold Larsen in 1984; and two sisters and seven brothers.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 21 to September 22, 2011

 Dale Nilges

FOREST CITY - John Osnes, age 86, of Forest City, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Rake with Graveside Military Rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

John Thyron Osnes II, 86, was born June 3, 1925, the second child of Barbara (Pederson) and John Osnes on a farm called the "Forty" near Garner. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1942 and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. One of the highpoints of his life was taking the Honor Flight last year to Washington, D.C., to tour the World War II Memorial.

After his discharge from the Navy, he attended Waldorf College where he received a liberal arts degree and then St. Olaf where he graduated in 1949 with a degree in physics. He attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., for a year, at which point he decided not to pursue the ministry.

He first met his future wife, Betty Havnen Osnes, while at Waldorf. They married in 1951 and had three children, John III, Kris and Mary Beth. He worked as a lineman for the Winnebago Co-op Telephone Co., moving to Madelia, Minn., to manage the telephone company there from 1956 to 1959. In 1959, he accepted a supervisory position for the Central Telephone Co. in Fairmont, Minn. In 1967, the family relocated to Madelia, where John served as the administrator of Luther Memorial Home. In 1973, he returned to Forest City after purchasing what would become Osnes T.V. and Stereo. He retired in 2003 at the age of 80.

He died on Sept. 19. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and son, John III, along with siblings Virgil, Thelen, Paul, Russell and Janis, as well as his beloved cocker spaniel, Lady. He is survived by daughters Kris and Mary, sisters Arlet and B.J., as well as several nieces, nephews and their children.

John was a kind and caring person who participated in numerous church and civic activities and who helped people whenever and however he could. He will be missed.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent either to Fairview Foundation Transplant Center, 2200 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55454, 612-672-7777 or Immanuel Lutheran Church, 246 S. Clark St., Forest City, IA 50436, 641-484-3152.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 20 to September 22, 2011

FERTILE - V. Ruth (Ballentyne) Ouverson, 92, of Fertile passed away Wednesday Sept. 21, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24, at the Fertile Church of Christ with Pastor Dennis Ganz and Pastor Rob Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant Township Cemetery, rural Fertile. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Ruth's funeral at the church.

According to Ruth's wishes, memorials may be designated to Cookson Hills Christian Home in care of Fertile Church of Christ, P.O. Box 125, Fertile, Iowa, 50434.

Ruth was born on Jan. 9, 1919, in Clear Lake. She grew up on a farm just north of Ventura and would often recall how she would walk four miles each day to attend classes at the Grant Township School. While in high school, Ruth lived with her grandparents in Fertile where she attended Fertile High School.

On July 4, 1936, Ruth was united in marriage to Virgil Ouverson at the Fertile Church of Christ. Together they made their home in Fertile for over 75 years. Throughout her adult years Ruth's first priority was raising their children and tending to their home.

She was accomplished in knitting and crocheting and made many afghans for family members and friends throughout the years. Ruth also enjoyed crossword puzzles and was available to lend a hand whenever the Fertile Church of Christ Christian Workers had an event or activity. Ruth enjoyed going out for dinner with Virgil each Friday evening at Pizza Hut and they did their weekly grocery shopping afterward. Ruth liked watching her weekly episode of "The Lawrence Welk Show" on Saturday.

Those grateful in sharing in Ruth's life are her husband, Virgil, of Fertile; her sons, Larry (Judy) Ouverson, Yellville, Ark., Dennis Ouverson, Sebring, Fla., and Roger (Susan) Ouverson, Vinton; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; two brothers, Dick (Ethel) Ballantyne, Mason City, and Bill (Irene) Ballantyne, Clear Lake; and a sister-in-law, June Ballantyne, Clear Lake; as well as extended family members and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Dora Ebaugh; a son in infancy, Jimmie Ouverson; a daughter, Rosalie Ouverson; and two brothers, Stan and Darrel Ballantyne.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 22, 2011

ROCKFORD - Popular Southern California sales rep and former retailer Terry Swanson passed away in late January, having lost his battle with a degenerative brain disease. He was 68 and formerly of Mason City. He died Jan. 26, 2011, in San Clemente, Calif., and resided in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Alan Schulz of Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford. Condolences and stories may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com. Donations in Terry's memory are being accepted by St. Joseph's Health System Hospice, 1845 West Orangewood Ave., Suite. 100A, Orange, Calif. 92868

Terry Lyle was born on Nov. 19, 1942, in Mason City, the son of Ray and Arlene "Rodrian" Swanson. He grew up on the family farm near Burchinal and graduated with the class of 1961 from Sheffield High School. He honorably served his country in the Air National Guard and Reserve of the U.S. Air Force, being discharged April 18, 1968. On May 3, 1986, at the United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs he was united in marriage to Shirley Rieger.

Terry had a passion for the sea and fishing, especially for marlin, and was a longtime member of the Dana Angling Club, Dana Point, Calif. He was a die-hard fan of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hardly missed a game. He loved traveling to visit friends in the Caribbean Virgin Islands and fishing in Mexico.

Terry began his music career in the 1960s, working at Potter Music in Mason City. He relocated to Southern California in 1970 and operated Bo-Jangles Music Village in Laguna Beach, Calif., until its closing in 1986. At that time, he formed Spectrum Sales where he sold various musical instruments and sound recording equipment, receiving numerous awards for top instrument sales in the industry.

Terry will be remembered for his graciousness, compassion, energy, wonderful smile and hearty laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 25 years; mother, Arlene Swanson, Nora Springs; brothers, Ronnie and his wife Sue and Lee Swanson; father-in-law, Donald Rieger; sister-in-law, Susan Will; brothers-in-law, Bob and Don Rieger Jr. and Bill Will; along with nieces and nephews Debbie, Sherri, Amy, Angie and Steve.
His father, Ray, preceded Terry in death.

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 on September 22, 2011

CLARION - Alvin L. Arthur, 79, of Clarion, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Careage of Clarion in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at First Lutheran Church, 420 First St. N.W., Clarion, with Stan Watne officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion; 515-532-2233; www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 23, 2011

WHITTEMORE - Elda M. Baas, 97, of Whittemore, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society, Algona.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore, with the Rev. Michael Botsford officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church.

Oakcrest Funeral Services - Whittemore, 515-884-2246, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 23, 2011

CLEAR LAKE - Virginia R. Swandahl, 91, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

According to Virginia's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 23, 2011

MASON CITY - Vivian J. Carberry, 86, died Sept. 15, 2011, at Live Oaks Nursing Home, Shreveport, La.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to the Vivian J. Carberry Memorial.

Vivian J. Patterson was born December 10, 1924, in Worth County, the daughter of Albert and Edith (Horting) Patterson. She graduated from Northwood High School.
Vivian was united in marriage to Arthur Carberry on February 25, 1945, in Meltonville, Iowa; to this union two children were born.

Vivian worked as a legal secretary at DeVries and Price law offices and worked for the Area Education Agency.

Vivian was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, 4-H leader, and Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed dancing, cards, needlework and coffee with friends.

Vivian is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Shawn) Dorsey, Shreveport, La.; daughter-in-law Bambi Carberry, grandchildren, Jenny Carberry, Jessica (Jeremy) Low, Jason Carberry, Katie Carberry, Erin Dorsey and Meaghan Dorsey; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Grace Carberry; along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, son Dennis Carberry, husband Arthur Carberry, sister Beulah and brothers Robert, Russell and Earl.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 16 to September 25, 2011

MASON CITY - Eileen Y. McKenzy, 90, of Mason City, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Bob Beery officiating.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Eileen Y. McKenzy Memorial Fund.

Eileen was born November 13, 2011, at her grandparent's farm near Fertile, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Anna (Rholl) Field. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1938. On June 1, 1941, Eileen married Harold "Speed" McKenzy from Mason City.

Eileen was such a happy, kind person. She always tried to be encouraging and complimentary. She loved life and was a wonderful homemaker. Family came first! Eileen was always there to support her two girls and help care for her grandchildren. She was very creative. She loved music and singing hymns. She made a decision for Christ at age fourteen and recommitted her life to Christ at a Billy Graham Crusade in 1996 in Minneapolis. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Eileen is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl (Darwin) Smith of Shellsburg, Iowa, and Karen (Gene) McGrath of Mason City; four grandchildren, Dana (Debbie) Smith of Marion, Iowa, Tonya (Mike) Elliott of Polk City, IA, Darren (Jen) Smith of San Antonio, Texas, and April McKenzy of Mound, Minn.; eight great-grandchildren, Derek, Caitlyn, Jacob, Megan, Malachi, Holden, Teah, and Carter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Anna Field, and husband, Harold.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from September 24 to September 25, 2011

Clear Lake - Floyd Joseph Mecham Jr., 94, of 2511 S. Third St., died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. In honor of Floyd, the family has requested you wear red for Floyd's love of the Nebraska Cornhuskers!

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Floyd J. Mecham Memorial.

Floyd was born Sept. 10, 1917, the son of Floyd Joseph Sr. and Lena (Forburger) Mecham. He graduated from high school in 1933 and continued his education in ROTC, graduating from the University of Nebraska. Floyd served the United States Army during World War II and Korean Wars and was later honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Laurie Jensen on Dec. 1, 2000.

Floyd had a great sense of humor and was best known as the "Jokester!" He had a passion for gardening and gained the nickname "Tomato Man." He enjoyed golfing, taking trips to the casino, wintering in Arizona and was a sports enthusiast. Floyd had many favorites including the Nebraska Cornhuskers and cookies; he loved all kinds of cookies! Floyd was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.; Monday Night Football Club and he was honored to be part of the first Honor Flight in 2009.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Laurie Mecham, Clear Lake; daughters Peg Millsap, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sherry Bitker, Clear Lake; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; brother, John (Marlene) Mecham, Lincoln, Neb.; father and mother-in-law, Eugene (Mildred) Jensen, Thornton; brothers and sisters-in-law Connie (Larry "Tweet") Stadtlander, Thornton, Mike (Betty) Jensen, Thornton, and Kathy (Tom) Janeka, Thornton, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and special companions his pets, Macy, Fred, Rusty and Boots.

Floyd is preceded in death by his grandparents and parents; son, Joseph Mecham III; first wife, Peg, and second wife Margaret; brother, Dale (Dorothy) Mecham; brother-in-law, Donnie Jensen; and loving dog Sandy.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428; 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from September 23 to September 24, 2011

HAMPTON - Garland Glenn Van Kleeck, 86, of Hampton died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with the Rev. Laura Smith officiating.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on September 24, 2011

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -Oscar J. Myers, 73, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at the Centracare Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn.

Services will be held on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Peterson Grimsmo Funeral Chapel ,250 E. Broadway, Monticello, Minn.

Visitation will be from 4 -7 p.m. with a memorial service following.

Oscar was born August 18, 1938 to parents, Harvey William and Nellie Ruth (Nichols) Myers on the maternal grandparents farm in Mitchell, Iowa.

Oscar served in the United States Navy, spending time in California and the Philipines constructing an air strip and received an honorable discharge. He spent many years operating heavy equipment and in the construction industry.

He married his first wife Jeanne (Trebil) in 1958 with whom he welcomed two children, they divorced and he married Marilyn and moved to Minnesota and eventually Oregon.
After they divorced, he moved back to Iowa to be close to family and then to Minnesota again where he married Sharon in 2000.

He was a member of the American Legion and the Dry Riders motorcycle club.
He is survived by his wife Sharon (Monticello, Minn.) daughter Roberta Wilson (Garner), son Chuck Myers (Angela); grandson Jade Wilson (Karman) granddaughters Emily and Abigail Myers; great grandchildren Seth, Kaidence and Harmony Wilson; his brothers, Art (Iola), Roy (Sheri Bohnsack), Ray (Marlys O'Brien) all of Mason City, sisters RoseAnn Hinderaker (BJ Davis), Garner, Violet Hultman (Merle) Oakland Nebraska and Iris Deckard (Jerry) Clear Lake, family friend Velma Renfroe and his dog Samantha; many nieces and nephews and lots of friends; also extended family of three children and seven grandchildren from Sharon's previous marriage.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Harvey and first wife Jeanne.

Any memorials are to be sent to: Sharon Myers 108 Marvin Elwood Road, Monticello, Minn. 55362.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 25, 2011

ROCKWELL - Kathy "Snicker" Siefken, 48 of Rockwell, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 24, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral Arrangements are pending with Fullerton Funeral Home.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, Iowa, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on September 25, 2011