ALGONA - Josephine Eisenbarth, 96, of Algona, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Algona Manor Care Center, Algona.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona. Burial will be in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in St. Benedict.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a C.D. of A rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2012

ALGONA - Serenity Hamell, 4 days old, of Algona died on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with the Rev. Todd Hessel officiating.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Friday until service time at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Carolyn Glee House Mahaffey, 73, 109 N. 16th St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, of injuries sustained in a vehicle/pedestrian accident.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.
A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated. A private graveside inurnment will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Carolyn gave the gift of sight by donation.
Memorials may be given to Opportunity Village, Zion Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or Central Gardens.

Carolyn was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Waseoja, MN, the daughter of Robert LeRoy and Eleanor Ruth (Wise) House. She graduated from Rochester High School, (Minn.) in 1956 and the Community College in 1958. She was united in marriage to Ralph Roger Mahaffey on March 28, 1958 at the Homestead United Methodist Church, Rochester, Minn. and to this union three children were born. They moved to Clear Lake in 1963.

Carolyn worked at Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Care, Lorinda's Cheese House and Dr. Gross' office as an ultra sound technician for 25 years, retiring in 2007. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church for 48 years.

Carolyn found joy in serving and giving to others. This giving spirit extended beyond her life when she donated her eyes so that others might see. Her love of the Lord was evident in her actions and her grateful spirit. She was an avid walker and enjoyed making friends along her routes. All who knew her will remember her bright smile and cheerful attitude.

Carolyn was an active participant in her community, volunteering with the Clear Lake Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, Clear Lake Arts Center, Village General Store, Opportunity Village, Zion Lutheran Elderberries, Chamber of Commerce, Area Education Agency, Walking School Bus program, American Cancer Society, Oakwood Care Center and Central Gardens.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Sherri and husband David Luick, Lakeville, Minn.; her son, Mark and Jolene Greenlee, Clear Lake, son, Michael and his wife Amy, Clear Lake; two brothers, Jerry house and his wife Carolyn, Rochester, Minn., Bob House and his wife Ann , Minnetonka, Minn. and three sisters Betty Stoltenburg, Rochester, Minn., Mary Burke and her husband Robert, Eyota, Minn., Sandra Maule and her husband George, Evans, Ga. and one brother-in-law Gary Mahaffey and his girlfriend Judith VanDyne, Minneapolis, Minn. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Ralph (Nov. 11, 2007), her parents and one grandson Jesse Mahaffey and daughter-in-law Kim Mahaffey.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 6, 2012

FOREST CITY - Carol McClement, 60, of Forest City, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 7, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 6, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home at 505 North Clark Street in Forest City.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Carol Ann McClement was born on July 22, 1951, in Decorah. She was raised by her aunt and uncle and very involved in 4-H. She received her elementary education in Decorah and graduated from Decorah High School. She attended Waldorf College in Forest City where she met her future husband, John McClement. They were married on Feb. 27, 1971 and made their home on the McClement family farm northeast of Forest City their entire married lives.

Carol worked for a brief time at Pamida, for several years at Winnebago Industries and most recently for over 18 years with the State of Iowa Workforce Development, retiring in 2002.

She was a member of the Forest City United Methodist Church, enjoyed reading and doing word puzzles.

Carol was an avid bowler and loved horses. For years she was a member of the Rainbow Trail Riders, riding as the club "Queen" in one of their parades.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John McClement of Forest City and her sons: Chad (Cindy) McClement of Forest City, Josh McClement of Forest City and Travis (Jessica) McClement of Britt; six grandchildren, Raven, Brett, Spenser, Garrett, Logan and Tyler. Also surviving is a brother, Everett (Diane) Steele of Osage, a sister Barb (Jerry) Fischer of Ft. Atkinson, sister-in-law Freida Steele of Cottonwood, Ariz. and nephew Keith (Karen) Steele of Phoenix, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, aunt and uncle and a brother, Clarence.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 6, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Richard Gene McGowan, 65, Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2012

ROCKWELL - Mary J. "Joanie" McLaughlin, 77, of Rockwell, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick St., Dougherty, with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, April 9, at St. Patrick's Catholic School, Dougherty from 5-7 p.m., where a Rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Joanie's name to the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Hospice of North Iowa, or an organization of the donor's choice.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2012

MASON CITY - Dr. Elwyn J. Ridder, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 12:56 a.m. at Heritage Care Center in Mason City, where he had resided over the past one year.

Based on Dr. Ridder's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be a private inurnment at Klemme Cemetery, Klemme.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider monetary or other memorials in his honor to the Clear Lake Senior Center, of which he was a member and spent many enjoyable hours, visiting and playing pool with his peers.Elwyn, "EJ" or "Doc", as he was known by his many patients, was born to Ben and Hattie Ridder on Sept. 30, 1926 in Klemme.

He spent his youth growing up and working on the family farm, attending Klemme High School and graduating on May 16, 1944. As he entered his 20's, he responded to an invitation from his cousin to travel to Washington State, where he went to work on a 5,000+ acre wheat ranch in the Waterville area, performing ranch labor and running wheat combines. At some point, he purchased his first, of what would be many, Harley Davidson motorcycle and toured Washington State during his time there. It was during that time that he became introduced to Chiropractic, seeking relief of allergies with a chiropractor in Wenatchee; he was impressed enough with the results, and the profession, that he subsequently returned toDavenport, to attend and graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

During his course of study at Palmer, Elwyn met Avalon Brown, who would become his wife on June 16, 1951, and they remained together, until his recent passing, over some 62 years. As Elwyn used to recall it, "I knew the minute I saw her that she was the one!" On graduating from Palmer College on Dec. 18, 1951, he and Avalon continued working in the Davenport area and saving their money. At some point, they headed west to Washington State and spent the next year working, once again on the Barnes wheat ranch near Waterville, as well as picking apples; from which they saved up enough money to return to Clear Lake, to equip and open a Chiropractic practice on Jan. 2, 1956. Avalon and Elwyn built that practice together over the years from the ground up, with Avalon as the office manager, and continued caring for patients from all over north central Iowa over the next 32 years, until their retirement on Sept. 28, 1988.During those years, Elwyn had a very successful practice and always took pride in helping folks feel better; however, his influence was not limited to physical conditions; he had a profound and positive influence on many people, and his example sparked the desire to be a successful, better person in a significant number of young people. This was no better evidenced than by the early proclamation of his, then 4-year-old, brother-in-law that "I want to be just like him!"
That same, young brother-in-law spent many summers in Clear Lake with Avalon and "EJ," learning to swim, water ski, ride motorcycles and snowmobiles, watching as patients were counseled and treated, accompanying "Doc" on house calls (when house calls were still part of the services available!) in the evenings or on weekends, and attending seminars and symposiums about healthcare and chiropractic. Based on Dr. Ridder's same positive influence and example, that same young brother-in-law ultimately attended Palmer College, obtained his chiropractic degree, subsequently moved himself and his family to Washington State to live and practice, and continues so to this date.

Over the years, Elwyn and Avalon enjoyed flying, snowmobiling, water-skiing, ice skating, motorcycling and traveling; they visited Florida, Arizona, Washington, Alaska and all of the states in between numerous times, most provinces of Canada and, at least on one occasion, they visited New Zealand. Elwyn particularly enjoyed the mountains and being able to get above "tree-line." Over the last few years, the Clear Lake Senior Center became very special to him, where he enjoyed meals, visiting and playing pool with his friends on a regular basis. Elwyn's continuing advice over the years to family and friends was to "Save your money!", "Have as much fun as you can!" and finally "Remember me in life!" This man was loved, respected and admired and will be dearly missed.

Our family wants to convey our sincere thanks to Lori, Annie and the other staff and caregivers at Heritage Care Center in Mason City, who provided consistent, loving care for Elwyn over this past year.

Elwyn is survived by his wife Avalon Ridder, Clear Lake; one sister Ruth Gast, Garner, brother-in-law Dr. John R. Logan and his wife Elaine of Kirkland, Wash., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Elwyn was preceded in death by his father and mother.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 6, 2012

GARNER - Donald E. Ristau, 70, of Garner died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City from an apparent heart attack.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Monday, April 9, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Donald Eugene Ristau, the son of Vernon and Ruth (Geilenfeldt) Ristau, was born Aug. 10, 1941, at Garner. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura. Don attended school at Garner and graduated from Thornton High School in 1960. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 until 1964. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Garner where he worked as a carpenter. Don had five children born to his former wives, Rita Anderson and Sara Trca. He enjoyed gardening, attending AA meetings, antique tractors shows and watching Civil War reenactments.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Alcoholics Anonymous.

Don is survived by his five sons, Robert Ristau of Mason City, Ronald Ristau of Mason City, Roger (Jan) Ristau of Mesa, Ariz., Ryan Ristau of Garner and Richard "Rick" Ristau (special friend, Darcy Kohlmeyer) of Garner; four grandchildren, Amanda, Michael, Lucas and Natalie; a sister, Linda Eggleston (special friend, Gary Iverson) of Albert Lea, Minn.; Don's special friend, Deb Blaul; two sisters-in-law, Dee Ristau of Clear Lake and Elaine Ristau of Garner; an aunt Rita Kane of Sioux Falls, S.D.; an uncle Louis Geilenfeldt of Dunnellon, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Reed; an infant brother, Gerald; and brothers, Robert and Paul Ristau.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 5 to April 6, 2012

MASON CITY - Phyllis M. Ruhnke, 89, of Mason City, died March 28, 2012, at her daughter's home in Mounds View, Minn.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. with a one-hour prior visitation on Friday, April 13, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Phyllis was born on June 13, 1922, in Clear Lake, to parents John and Luella Beal. She attended country school until her parents moved to Clear Lake, and then went to Clear Lake Schools. She later attended Mason City Schools, and then in 1939 she moved to Arcadia, Calif. and graduated high school. While in California she was married to Wendel Stewart, and to their union daughter Roberta was born. Before moving back to Mason City in 1948 Phyllis divorced. She remarried Gus Ruhnke, June 7, 1952, at Wesley United Methodist Church, and they were married for 50 years.
Phyllis was an active member of the church. She sang in the choir, was chairperson of the church circle, and taught bible school. She had a beautiful voice and would sing as a soloist at the church in Wheelerwood. Phyllis was a nurse's aid for 24 years at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. She worked in OB, Pysch, and the Medical Floor before retiring as a Unit Clerk. After retiring she worked as a sales woman for 7 years at Lundbergs. Phyllis had a wonderful sense of humor and liked to make people laugh. She always said she'd rather make people laugh instead of cry. One of her favorite one-line sayings was, "There may be snow on the mountain, but there's still fire in the furnace." She loved her family and spending time with them made her the happiest. She also loved to watch game shows on T.V., especially Wheel of Fortune; she was good at figuring out the puzzle. Her family all loved and adored her very much. She will be very missed.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make memorials to Allina Hospice of Minneapolis, Minn.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Roberta Jones of Mounds View, Minn; granddaughters Carolyn Jones of Peach Tree City, Ga. and Julie (Leon) Host of Shakopee, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Ruhnke; parents, John and Luella Beal; five sisters, Audrey and Vesta Beal, Verna Habeck, Ada Zirbel, and Dorothy Mayne; and two brothers Melvin and Denny Beal.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 6, 2012

STACYVILLE - Marvin "Red" Bernard Krebsbach, 87, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery, Stacyville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, where there will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Union Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, northwest of Stacyville to Anton and Rose (Wingert) Krebsbach. He attended Union No. 2 country school for eight years and four years at Visitation High School, graduating in 1943.

On June 2, 1945, he entered into the United States Army and served in active duty in France until October of 1946 when he was discharged. He was then employed by Theobald Implement in Stacyville and also worked for Hormel in Austin, Minn., for a time.

Marvin was united in marriage on June 25, 1947, to Adeline Gilles. They began farming northwest of Stacyville in 1949, where they remained for 40 years. In 1990 they retired to a new home in Stacyville.

They were lifelong members of the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. Marvin was a member of the Mitchell County Hospital Board for 17 years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, boating and in his later years he spent many hours building wooden replicas of farm equipment that he used during his years of farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Adeline in 2000; two brothers, Raymond and Eugene; an infant sister; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilfred (Chrystal) Gilles, Wilmer (Arlis) Gilles, Rueben (Ardella) Gilles, Leo (Marian) Johnson, Vernon Gilles, Theresa Langenfeld, Daniel Gilles and Clarence Hemann.

Marvin is survived by his 13 children: Diane Rose, Kenny, Jim (Sheryl) Krebsbach of Stacyville, Judy (Rick) Thurnau, Emily (Rod) Kuntz, Marcia (Mike) Molsberry of St. Ansgar, Marilyn (Dave) Bode of Osage, Gregg (Mindy) Krebsbach of Stacyville, Russ Krebsbach of Owatonna, Minn., Roger (Tina) Krebsbach of Newburgh, Ind., Joleen (Gary) Pedersen of Mason City, Carolyn (Dave) Devens of St. Ansgar, and Paul (Coralie) Krebsbach of Stacyville; 38 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Barbara Krebsbach of Stacyville, Ardella Krebsbach of Adams, Minn., Gloria Gilles of Adams, Minn., Elizabeth Hemann of Stacyville; brothers-in-law, Greg Langenfeld of Dunlap, Iowa, and Paul (Gertie) Gilles of Waterloo; many nieces and nephews.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www. schroeder andsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 7, 2012

WESLEY - Mary M. Richter, 87, of Wesley, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley with a scripture prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Wesley, 515-679-4453, www. oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2012

MASON CITY - Ronald E. Roggeman, 64, of Mason City, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Upon his wishes, he was cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Ronald E. Roggeman Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City; 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2012

HAMPTON - Roy Marvin Stolen, Jr., 84, of Hampton, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at his home.

He was born Sept. 6, 1927, in Madison, Wis., the son of Roy and Mildred (Harrison) Stolen. Roy attended schools in Madison, Wis., and Sioux City, Iowa. He served his country in the United States Navy, from 1944 to 1946.

On Jan. 27, 1945, he was united in marriage to Lorraine Mostrom in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Roy worked as the lead mechanic at Mercy Hospital until his retirement in 1994.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hampton, and a life member of the VFW. Roy enjoyed coaching youth baseball, attending his grandchildren's activities, cheating at Hearts, and going to the casino.

Roy is survived by four children: Richard (Donna) Stolen of Victoria, Minn.; Steven (Rob MacPherson) Stolen, of Indianapolis, Ind., Robert (Jane) Stolen of Atkins, Iowa, and Cynthia (Doug) Miller of Hampton; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two step-brothers, Gary and Don, and a step- sister, Darlene Burdick.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a step-mother, Margaret, and a step- brother, Lynwood.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the North Prairie Cemetery in Lake Mills.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Mason City VFW.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 7, 2012

Burt - Gene Heerdt died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the Titonka Care Center at the age of 72.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Algona. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery, Burt.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 2012

Indianapolis, Ind. - Roger N. Johnson, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 2, 2012.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1924, in Lake Mills to the late Nelvin and Hulda Johnson.

He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending his time golfing and bowling with his buddies.

He is survived by his daughter, Lea Anne (Bud) Rew; stepson, Martin (Marsha) Hanley; one sister, Charlotte Liska; one niece, Robin (Fred) Fox; one nephew, Curt Liska; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Jean Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at GH Herrmann Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis.

Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 2012

MASON CITY - Sandra Kaye Kunz, 68, of Blairsburg, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Her body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Condolences may be shared at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 2012

ALGONA - Alice Joynt Ludwig, 91, of Algona passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Algona Manor.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona where there will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres and the Rev. Mr. William Black officiating.

Interment will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Whittemore.

Alice was born Jan. 14, 1921, at Emmetsburg, to Thomas and Mary (McNally) Joynt.

She was schooled at St. Ellen's Grade School in Emmetsburg and graduated from Emmetsburg Public High School. On Sept. 2, 1941, Alice was married to Vernell "Bud" Ludwig at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

The couple made their home in Algona. Alice and Bud were always engaged in their church, extended family and the community. Alice enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, fishing, knitting and crafts, and baking. She was an active member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church.

Alice worked for Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator and later she worked seasonally in production and research for Pioneer Hi-Bred International. She was also a member of the Algona Senior Citizens, serving on the board, did training for seniors on avoiding financial fraud and served as an election judge.

Survivors include her children, Dea and husband, Jim Thilges, of Clear Lake, Iowa; Vern Ludwig and wife, Susan, of Watertown, Mass., and Steve Ludwig and wife, Barbara, of St. Cloud, Minn.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Rita Joynt of Mason City, Alice Ludwig of Bloomington, Minn., and Agatha Ludwig of Algona.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud, in 2003; brothers and sister, Francis, Sr. Mary Patrice, Ralph, Edwin, Irvin, Vincent, Paul and Eugene Joynt.
The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the Mayo Clinic, Kossuth County Medical Center and the Algona Manor for the attentive care Alice received.

Family requests memorials be given to the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation or the Paget Foundation.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 4 to April 8, 2012

Clear Lake - Richard G. McGowan, 65, resident of Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

In keeping with Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Richard Gene McGowan was born on Jan. 12, 1947, in Charles City, the son of Irvin and Genevieve (Sanford) McGowan. He attended Clear Lake High School and graduated amongst the class of 1965. Following high school Richard attended Mason City Junior College.

Always having had a great devotion to his family, Richard cherished the time spent with his loved ones. He enjoyed watching his nieces and nephews grow up and always held a large place in their lives. Within the last few years he was delighted to be able to share that bond with his great niece and nephew, Paige and Carter.

One of Richard's greatest passions in life was classic cars. His favorite models were '55 and '57 Chevys. He enjoyed going to the Classic Car Rally and also liked assembling model cars. Other hobbies of Richard's were playing cards, board games and bingo. He also loved cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his two siblings, Marlene Steenblock, Clear Lake, and Jim (Kathy) McGowan, Marietta, Ga.; his nieces, Cordi Juhler, Omaha, and Jessie Steenblock, Brainerd; his two nephews, Trent (Kelle) Steenblock, Northfield, and Michael McGowan, Marietta, Ga.; and his great niece and nephew, Paige and Carter Steenblock, both of Northfield; as well as his extended family and many friends.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stanley.

Richard's family would like to thank and acknowledge the many caregivers who have touched Richard's life throughout the years across north Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 8, 2012

Rockwell - Mary J. "Joanie" McLaughlin, 77, of Rockwell, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick St., Dougherty, with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, April 9, at St. Patrick's Catholic School, Dougherty, from 5 until 7 p.m., where a rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Joanie's name to the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Hospice of North Iowa or an organization of the donor's choice.

Mary Joan McLaughlin was born on March 26, 1935, in Dougherty, the daughter of Raymond and Josephine (Cunningham) McLaughlin. She was one of four children. Joanie was raised and lived in Dougherty for most of her life before moving to Rockwell 18 years ago.

Joanie enjoyed the company of her many pet dogs over the years. She also loved listening to music and playing her guitar and the piano, and participating in the many activities at the Care Center, her favorite being bingo.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dougherty and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell and was a member of Ladies Guild and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her three brothers, Jim (Margaret) McLaughlin, Joseph (Pat) McLaughlin, and John (Sue) McLaughlin; her aunt, Rose Gaubatz; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her special friend, Mary Hoffman.

Joanie is preceded in death by her parents.

Words cannot express what a blessing Joanie's extended family at the Rockwell Nursing Home have been. The doctors, nurses and staff were so much a part of her life; she was always happy to live there.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 6 to April 8, 2012

Mason City - Florence Katherine (Hansen) Payne, 90, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A private family graveside service will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with the Rev. Patti Aurand of the First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating.

Katie was born on Dec. 3, 1921, in Mason City, the daughter of William H. and Margaret Gertrude (Sweeney) Hansen. She graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic School in 1940. Katie worked for the State Brand Creamery until joining the military in 1943. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps (WR) as a staff sergeant during World War II and was honorably discharged in San Francisco, Calif., in 1945. Katie continued her education at Hamilton Business College, graduating in 1947. She then became employed by W.L. Patton Co.

On Nov. 4, 1948, Katie married Gene L. Payne in Mason City. She assisted her husband in running the family business, Payne Plumbing & Heating Co. Katie was first and foremost a devoted mother and housewife to her family. She enjoyed being a member of various organizations and donating her time to Meals on Wheels. Spending time with family and friends playing cards, games, or just conversation were some of her favorite things to do. Katie also had a love of travel, which meant summer trips to Chicago (to watch the Cubs!), family Christmas in Florida and taking off with her husband to discover many other parts of the world.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 63 years, Gene Payne of Mason City; two children: her son, Thomas Payne and wife, Melissa, of Mason City, and daughter, Margaret Peters of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren: Colton and Lexi Payne, and Jonathan and Nathan Peters; sister, Helen Rankin; extended family and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gertrude Peterson, and brother, Bob Hansen.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 3 to April 8, 2012

Mason City - The Rev. Ernest T. Thompson, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Funeral services will continue at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Palestine Lutheran Church at 1375 Highway 210, Huxley, with the Rev. James Gallagher and Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rev. Ernest T. Thompson Memorial Fund in care of the family, to be passed along to charitable organizations.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 8, 2012

MASON CITY - Irene A. Eggena, 90, of Mason City, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 6, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 South Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. Committal services will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Visitation will take place Monday evening, April 9, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. A time for sharing of memories will begin at 6:30. Visitation will continue one hour prior to Irene's service on Tuesday at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Irene's name in care of her family.
Irene Adeline Ruckdashel was born on June 24, 1921, in Charles City, the daughter of James Allen and Olive Katherine (Langman) Ruckdashel. She attended Rockford High School and graduated amongst the class of 1938. Following her graduation, Irene attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls where she graduated in 1940 with an elementary teaching certificate. She began her teaching career in a country school near Rockford.

It was during her time in college that Irene met Kenneth M. Sido. They were wed on Sept. 1st of 1940 in Woolstock and were blessed with two daughters, Marla Jean and Judy. Kenneth would precede Irene in death in February of 1944.

Following Kenneth's passing, Irene worked at her father's café in Rockford. While working there she was introduced to Albert Eggena and within a month's courtship they became engaged to be married.

On Jan. 12, 1945, Irene and Albert were united in marriage in Cheyenne, Wyo., where Albert was stationed with the Army. This union would be blessed with two children, Patricia and Alvin, as well as the addition of Fred, Albert's son from a previous marriage.

Upon Albert's discharge from the military they returned to the Rockford area and began farming. In 1947 they moved to the Meservey-Thornton area where they continued to farm.

In 1966 they moved into Thornton and Irene took courses to reinstate her teaching certificate. Irene then began teaching at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockwell. Shortly thereafter they moved into Mason City and Irene began teaching at Holy Family Catholic School. She also worked as a teacher's aide in Plymouth. In 1972 Irene began working at Kmart in Mason City, where she worked until her retirement in 1986.

Irene's highest priority was her family. She cherished the years spent at home with her children and loved being able to prepare large meals for her family to enjoy together. Over the years as her family grew to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, Irene delighted in the hours spent with family.

In years past she busied herself with canning, crocheting, quilting, her extensive cup and plate collection, and arts and crafts. In recent years Irene enjoyed playing bingo, solving various puzzle and word games and traveling.

She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and was a former 4-H leader for the "Bonnie Bluebelles" of Franklin County.

Those grateful in sharing in Irene's life are her children, Alvin Eggena and his friend Sue Kibby, Beaman, Iowa, Judith (Keith) Morphew, Mason City, and Patricia Ferleman and her friend Mike Coty, Mason City; daughter-in-law, Donna Eggena and her fiancé, Daryl Klunder; grandchildren, Doug (Amy) Martin, Connie (Ray) McCoy, Lori Ferleman, Lonnie Ferleman and his friend Anne, and Penny (Rick) Jindra; three stepgrandchildren, Randy Craig, Michael Craig and Barb Peters; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Follmouth; sister-in-law, Betty Ruckdashel; Irene's special friend, Vern Janssen; and numerous extended family members and many friends.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Ara Ruckdashel; her husbands, Kenneth, in 1944, and Albert, in 1978; stepson, Frederic Eggena; daughter, Marla Jean Sido; brothers, Richard Ruckdashel and Virgil Ruckdashel; sister-in-law, Carol Ruckdashel; brother-in-law, Luther Follmouth; stepgrandson, Duane Craig; stepgranddaughter-in- law, Julie Craig; great-grandson, Jeffrey Jindra; nephews, Eugene Follmouth, Daniel, and James Ruckdashel; and stepgreat-grandsons, Bryan Craig and Devin Craig.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 7 to April 9, 2012

Darreld Floyd Petersen Sr.

Meservey - Darreld Floyd Petersen Sr., 81, Meservey, formerly of Clear Lake, died Friday, April 6, 2012, in Meservey.

Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey, with the Rev. Rose Marie Calderon-Kahn officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Meservey Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 9, 2012

LAKE MILLS - Myron Prescott, 92, of Lake Mills, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will take place in Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

Visitation will be today, Monday, April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 9, 2012

Mason City - Juanita M. Quinones, 90, Mason City, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St.N.E., Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 9, 2012

Mason City - The Rev. Ernest T. Thompson, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Funeral services will continue at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Palestine Lutheran Church, 1375 Highway 210, Huxley, with the Rev. James Gallagher and Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Health Center, Hospice of North Iowa or your local congregation.

Ernest Theodore Thompson was born March 28, 1924, in rural Kossuth County, the son of Theodore N. and Hannah (Anderson) Thompson. He was baptized May 11, 1924, and confirmed Oct. 2, 1938, both in Shiloh Lutheran Church, rural Elmore, Minn.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1949. While in the service, he attained his GED for both high school and two years at the college level.

In 1950, he enrolled in the Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle, Wash., graduating in 1951.

He married Mildred Paulson at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle, Wash., on June 5, 1953. To this union five sons were born.

They moved to Tacoma, Wash., and Ernest completed college studies at Pacific Lutheran College. That summer they moved to St. Paul, Minn., for Luther seminary. After ordination in 1958, he served in Rothsay, Minn., (1958-63), Roseau, Minn., (1963-66), Huxley, Iowa, (1966-86), and Elgin, Iowa, (1986 until retirement in 1990).
After retirement, he served as visitation pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church and St. James Lutheran in Mason City. He also served as an interim pastor in many congregations in the area from 1990-1999.

Ernie has touched many lives through the years and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his five sons, Nathan (Julie) Thompson of Anchorage, Alaska, Mark (Diane) Thompson of St. Michael, Alaska, Daniel Thompson (Barb) of Terrebonne, Ore., Jonathan (Jo) Thompson of Grays River, Wash., Dr. Steven Thompson of San Francisco, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Rosalyn, Rachel, Nathan, Silas, Sidney, Paul, Benjamin (Sara), and Aaron.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred in 2010; sister, Edith Anderson; and one brother, Harold Thompson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 9, 2012

GREENE - Agnes Weinberg of Greene passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Liebe Care Center in Greene at 88 years of age.

Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with Monsignor Walter Brunkan presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Plainfield. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 512 N. First St., Greene.

Agnes Victoria Murray was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Waterloo, a daughter of Joseph and Jeannie (Gallagher) Murray. She graduated from East Waterloo High School and worked at Rath Packing Co.

Agnes entered the United States Navy during World War II and received training as a pharmacist's mate. She was stationed at USN Hospital at Great Lakes, Ill., and Navy V-12 Unit ICS at Ames, Iowa. She was honorably discharged after the war and returned to Waterloo where she worked for a doctor until her marriage.

On June 21, 1947, Agnes was united in marriage with Vernon Frederick Weinberg in Waterloo. They farmed in the Clarksville area and later in Greene. They raised three children.

From many years prior to retirement, Agnes worked at Trowbridge and Red Owl food stores in Charles City.

After Vernon retired from farming, they took many bus trips and visited many areas of the country. She had many trips to visit family in Colorado and Alaska and even Ireland and England. Agnes loved to read cookbooks and always had some fresh baked item to serve guests.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, St. Mary Circle, the Packard Club and Waves International.

Surviving family include her daughters, Kathy (Steve) Morrissey, Eagle River, Alaska, Cindy (Burtch) Drake, Arvada, Colo.; son: Mike Weinberg, Greene; grandchildren, Lisa (Shawn) McGilvary, North Pole, Alaska, Jennifer, Rebecca and Michael Morrissey, Anchorage, Alaska; great- grandchildren, Connor and Oren McGilvary; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Joseph and sisters Mary Carpenter, Nora Zalor and Mabel Lavenze.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 9, 2012

Mason City - Wayne C. Brown, 86, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church in Wayne's name.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Wayne C. Brown was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Mason City, the son of John G. and Verna R. (Curtis) Brown. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1944. He was married to Beverly McKee on Aug. 31, 1946, in Mason City. To this union, one daughter, Judy, was born.

Wayne and Beverly were lifetime Mason City residents. Through the years he worked for Decker's for 16 years, then Lane Brothers. He was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

He enjoyed driving the countryside looking at the scenery and looking for cans. Wayne also liked watching the Minnesota Vikings, playing cards, dogs, and riding his three- wheel bicycle around town.

Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughter, Judy Havig and husband Jim of Mason City; grandchildren, Nick Johnson and wife Erin of Kansas City, Mo., and Amber Carlson and husband Justin of Britt; great-grandchildren, Avery Johnson and Austin and Karter Carlson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly on April 3, 2012; brothers, John Brown Jr. and E. Warren Brown.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 10 to April 11, 2012

LATIMER - Byron W. Everett, 83, of Latimer, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at the Solara Hospital in McAllen, Texas.

Funeral services for Byron W. Everett will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday April 14, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer. Burial will take place at a later date in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church cemetery.

Visitation for Byron W. Everett will be held from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church.

Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer is in charge of arrangements, 641-579 6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 10 to April 11, 2012

Burnsville, Minn. - Lucille Koppen, 90, formerly of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Saturday April 7, 2012, at The Rivers Assisted Living Facility in Burnsville, Minn.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday April 13, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Deb Devine officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service; 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424; 641- 562-2858; www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 10, 2012

Hampton - Evelyn Lee, 97, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Hospice House of North Iowa.

Evelyn and her husband Arden were long-time residents of Hampton, and owned and operated the Geneva Locker through the early 1980s. Evelyn worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Burlington during World War II, after she and Arden married in Des Moines.

After Evelyn and Arden relocated to Hampton they enjoyed their life-long membership at the Hampton Country Club. Evelyn and Arden were a devoted aunt and uncle and true friends to many in the community.

Evelyn is survived by niece Judy Hill of Minneapolis, Minn.; niece Constance Buxton of Big Sky, Mont.; nephew Joseph David Lord of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; nephew Steven Lord of Washington; and several great nieces and nephews.

At Evelyn's request, there will be no visitation or funeral services, only a private internment. All memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Private services for Evelyn Lee will be held at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton at later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 10, 2012

CLARION - Ila Ailene Mayes, 93, of Clarion, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

Funeral services for Ila Mayes will be held on Friday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 121 Third Ave. N.W., in Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525; 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 10, 2012

Meservey - Darreld Floyd Petersen, Sr., 81, Meservey, Iowa, formerly of Clear Lake, died Friday, April 6, 2012, in Meservey, surrounded by his family.

A celebration of Darreld's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Meservey, with the Reverend Rose Marie Calderon-Khan officiating.

Inurnment will be held in the Meservey Cemetery with military honors conducted by members of the Clear Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to the Wright County Hospice or to the Darreld Petersen memorial fund in his memory.

Darreld Floyd Petersen, Sr., was born on February 27, 1931, in Swea City, the son of Orie Clifford and Dorothy Beatrice (Bonnette) Petersen. Darreld received his education in the Burt Community School. He was united in marriage to Zelma Mary Schnebly on September 12, 1949, in Algona. Zelma preceded him in death on February 9, 2007.

Darreld was inducted into the United States Army on January 2, 1948, in Algona, and served his country honorably and faithfully during the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge on January 8, 1952, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Darreld and his family lived around the Algona area, before moving to Clear Lake. Darreld worked for over 33 years for Wayne Feeds in Mason City, and also farmed south of Clear Lake.
Darreld designed and built for his own families dock business, the first dock barge in Clear Lake that was named the Green Dolphin.

Darreld enjoyed gardening, reading, bowling, stock car racing, was a avid fan of Dr. Robert Schuler, "an eagle" at the Crystal Cathedral, loved to winter at the Snow to Sun Trailer Park in Weslaco, Texas, playing Hand and Foot Card game, and Dominoes, but his great love and enjoyment was spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, and the Men's Garden Club in Clear Lake.

Those left to cherish his memory, are his children, Darreld "Buzz" (Beverly) Petersen, Jr, of Clear Lake, Clifford (Mary) Petersen of Clear Lake, William "Surf" (Margaret) Petersen of Clear Lake, and Zelene (Mark) Schilling of Meservey; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Orie "Bud" (Irene) Petersen of Algona, Jerry (Kay) Petersen of Waukee, Robert (Joice) Petersen of Algona, Rose (Gary) Fokken of Rodman, Betty (Bill) Johnson of Algona, and Sharon Fagan of Madrid; his sister-in-law, Joice Petersen of Algona; his aunt, Arleta Bunkosski-Burlingame of Algona; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Darreld was preceded in death by his parents, Orie and Dorothy Petersen; his wife, Zelma; grandson, Joey C. Petersen in 1981; daughter-in-law, Diane Petersen in 2002; his two brothers and sister-in-law, Harold (Vivian) Petersen, and Donald Petersen; and his sister and brother-in-law, Sandy (Ed) Dehler, and brother-in-law Ralph Fagan.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 10, 2012

Mason City - Myron Prescott, age 92, formerly of Joice, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Burial will take place in Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

Visitation was on Monday, April 9, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will also continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Myron Prescott was born on June 19, 1919, near Clear Lake, to parents George and Alvina (Zirbel) Prescott. He was baptized in Osage, and attended country school in Cerro Gordo County. Following his schooling, Myron farmed south of Ventura for a short time before entering the United States Army. He served until October of 1943.

On October 21, 1945, Myron was united in marriage with Hazel Fjone at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. The couple made their home in rural Ventura and in 1955 moved to rural Joice. Myron and Hazel lived on their Century Farm where they raised hogs, cattle, and chickens, and in later years, sheep, in addition to having a crop every year. Even into his 80s, as long as Myron could get into the tractor, he would farm, taking grain into town to the elevator whenever he got the chance.

Myron's hobbies in earlier years were dancing with Hazel, working outdoors, and playing 500 … is there any other card game? As his life evolved, his grandchildren became his pride and joy, being so proud of all his family, and enjoying their time together. Games of UNO, Aggravation, and Rack-O were always looked forward to by the grandkids and grandpa as well.

Survivors include his four children, Marvin (Donna) Prescott of Lake Mills, Jan Hill of Lake Mills, Larry (Carol) Prescott of Ventura, and Linda (Kirk) Henely of Lake Mills; 11 grandchildren, Laura Ombaye, Donavin (Christa) Prescott, Marci Prescott, Brad (Adriana) Hill, Misty Sterrenberg, Brian (Karen) Sterrenberg, Jessica (fiancé Joey Patzer) Monroe, Clint (Molly) Prescott, Michael Prescott, Blake Henely, and Casey (Kristoffer) Singelstad; and 13 great-grandchildren, John, Logan, Olivia, Chike, Chima, Marisia, Ethan, Dylan, Summer, Hannah, Tori, Jakob, and Caleb.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents; wife Hazel in 1999; two sisters Irene Prescott and Mildred (Ed) O'Donnell; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Carmen and Sam Teigen and Harold and Shirley Fjone.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 8 to April 10, 2012