CLEAR LAKE - Robert A. Boehnke, 74, of Clear Lake died Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 14, at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 11, 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

OSAGE - Richard D. Cullen, 76, of Osage, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit 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 April 11, 2012

McKinney, Texas - John Allen Gambell, 67, of McKinney, Texas, formerly of Lakeville, Minn., passed away on April 6, 2012.

Longtime businessman in Lakeville, Minn. Former owner of Imperial Plastics Inc.

Preceded in death by his parents, Doland and Berneta Gambell. Survived by his wife, Janet; son, Anthony Gambell; daughter, Susan (Nathan) Frazier; grandsons, Jonathan and Elliott Frazier; sisters, Judith (Wayne) Buckley and Kay (Paul) Sorensen; and brother, Charles (Sally) Gambell.

In lieu of flowers, we would be honored if you bless either of these organizations with your gift of remembrance: Mayo Clinic Cancer Research or the Lodge Hospice Facility.

Celebration of life service at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lakeville at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, with a visitation from 10-11 a.m.

www.Washburn-McReavy.com, Werness Brothers, 952-884-8145.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 11, 2012

Mason City - Ross E. Mason, 80, of Mason City died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 11, 2012

ALGONA - Virginia Misbach, 95, of Algona, died on Monday April 9, 2012, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Algona, with the Rev. Shai Wise officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 11, 2012

MASON CITY - Juanita Maria Quinones, 90, of Mason City died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Juanita will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St., Mason City with the Reverend Kenneth B. Gehling as celebrant. Burial will following in the Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., today, Wednesday, April 11, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Newman School System or the Good Shepherd Activities Department.

Juanita was born to John and Victoria (Gutierrez) Quinones on August 10, 1921, in San Antonio, Texas. Juanita was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1942. Following graduation, Juanita began her 31-year career at Jacob E. Decker and Sons where she was proud of her work and made lifelong friends. Throughout the years, Juanita also enjoyed giving back to the community through her volunteer work at St. John's Baptist Church breakfast program, the Democrat Party Headquarters, Mason City Public Library and the North Iowa Vocational Center where she received the Friendship Award.

Family was the most important to Juanita and was a caretaker by nature. Friends and family could count on her to lovingly attend to their ailments and her brothers and sisters could count on Juanita to comfort them in times of need. Juanita found humor in life and her laugh was contagious. She never knew a stranger and was kind to everyone she met. She appreciated the beauty in all God's creations as she tended her vegetable and flower gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Good Shepherd Health Center who provided love and kindness to Juanita in her later years of life.

Juanita is survived by four sisters, Beeda (Gene) Lidholm, St. Paul, Minn., Ameila (Gene) Frenz, Lake Oswego, Ore., Gloria Baker, Mesa, Ariz., and Mary (Wayne) Schmitt, Mason City; three brothers, Leo Quinones, Mason City, Patrick (Mary) Quinones, Soladad, Calif., and John Quinones, Mason City along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; two brothers, William who perished in World War II and Raymond Quinones, brother-in-law, Merlin Baker and sisters-in-law, Linda and Carol Quinones.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 9 to April 11, 2012

Mason City - George W. Reinsmoen, 86, of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, April 13, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel from 5-7 p.m.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 11, 2012

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 South Kentucky, with Rev. Miles Grismore officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Baptist Church.

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

CLEAR LAKE - Robert A. Boehnke, 74, of Clear Lake, Ia., died Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 14, at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner with Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Robert Arthur Boehnke, the son of Arthur and Lillian (Hollatz) Boehnke, was born June 12, 1937, at Garner. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church.

Robert graduated from Garner High School in 1956 and served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Garner and farmed with his brothers, Philip and Mark for over forty years. On March 1, 1969, he married Karen Legler at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. They lived on a farm near Garner until 1990 when they moved to Clear Lake. Robert enjoyed fishing off their dock and sunny days in his chair out in the garage. Robert and Karen loved traveling together especially trips to Leavenworth, Wash., exploring with his sister and brother-in-law, and spending part of their winters in Fla.

Robert was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served on the church cemetery board. He also served on several boards in the area including Federal Land Bank, Farmer's Co-op in Garner and the Beef Producers Association.

Robert is survived by his wife, Karen, of Clear Lake; daughter, Laurie (Randy) Garnas of Harris, Minn.; grandchildren, Renee (Justin) Forde, Ryan (Holly Mayland) Ruter and Shanell Ruter; great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Forde, Hayden Forde and Bentley Ruter; three brothers, Philip C. (Sharon) Boehnke of Garner, Mark A. (Roseann) Boehnke of Garner and Dale W. (Annette) Boehnke of Lewisville, Texas; a sister, Ruth (Carl) Chiko of Vancouver, Canada; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 11 to April 12, 2012

OSAGE - Richard D. Cullen, age 76, of Osage, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Rev. Stephen Bohling officiating.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 11 to April 12, 2012

LATIMER - Byron W. Everett, age 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 the 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 Street in Latimer is in charge of arrangements.

Byron William, the son of Wallace and Gertrude Hofman Everett was born Aug. 29, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. He grew up in the Chicago area where attended school. He was baptized and confirmed at the St Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago. Byron graduated from the Van Sturbin High School in 1946. He then attended Wright Community College for two years. While living in Chicago, Byron fondly remembered working as a Life Guard on Lake Michigan. Byron moved to Clear Lake in December of 1955. In 1955, he also entered the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was honorably discharged in 1959.
Byron was united in marriage to Pauline Nickerson on June 4, 1955. The couple made their home in Clear Lake where they were blessed with a son and two daughters.
Byron would later be united in marriage to Arlene Borcherding in 1975. They made their home in Latimer. Byron began his working career in Iowa by working for the Clear Lake School System in maintenance and bus driving. He then worked for a time at Blue Ribbon Meat Packing. Byron then worked 21 years for Kayenay Engraving Co. and Metalcraft in Mason City. He retired in 1990. Byron and Arlene took their first winter trip to Texas in January 1991 and continued until his death.

Byron was a member of the St Paul's Lutheran Church of Latimer. He belonged to Lutheran Layman League, where he was a voting member. He also belonged to the Wigwam and Happy Sam's Camping Clubs. Byron is remembered as a man who enjoyed life. Swimming and sailing, as well as Texas Jam Sessions and dancing, were just a few of his hobbies.

Byron is survived by his children, Amy Everett of Clear Lake, Todd Everett of Chicago, Ill., Polly Krikorian of Chaska, Minn., stepchildren, Larry (Sheryl) Borcherding of Hampton, Duane Borcherding of Westerville, Ohio, Sharon (David) Escobar of Lake Lotawana, Mo., Kevin (Carol) Borcherding of Latimer, Greg (Sheryl) Borcherding of Hampton, 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a brother, John Wallace Everett of California, and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Arlene, a granddaughter, Mollie Jo Vega, sister and brother-in-law, and three aunts.

Dugger Funeral Homes, Latimer, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 10 to April 12, 2012

MASON CITY: A friend to all, Gunther P. Hugo, 73, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 surrounded by family at the Nora Springs Care Center. Gunther’s family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 Friday, April 13 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. A celebration of his life will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Saturday, April 14 at the Park Inn Hotel, 15 West State Street, Mason City. Gunther’s body will be cremated and a private memorial service and inurnment will be held prior to his celebration for the immediate family. Gunther would ask that everyone bring a picture with them to the Park Inn that shows a memory of Gunther, homes and projects he built, or family and friends. Memorials may be directed to the Gunther Hugo Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Mason City - Evelyn A. Long, 85, of Mason City, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church (Chapel), 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 16, at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 12, 2012

ROWAN - Edwin E. Mallow, 47, of Rowan, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at his home in Rowan.

Funeral services for Edwin E. Mallow will be held Friday, April 13, at 1 p.m. at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation for Edwin E. Mallow will be held Friday, April 13, from 11 a.m. until servicetime at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Edwin E. Mallow's name to his family. Friends and relatives are invited to the United Methodist Church in Belmond for coffee following the service.

Dugger Funeral Homes, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 12, 2012

Mason City - Earl R. Berghefer, 93, of Mason City, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky, with the Rev. Miles Grismore officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Faith Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Earl was born March 19, 1919, the son of Carl E. and Eppie (Mienders) Berghefer. He graduated from Latimer High School. On July 5, 1936, Earl accepted Christ as his Savior. In April of 1941, Earl married Avis Jewell in Sheffield. He was a lifelong farmer until his retirement in 1982. Earl was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he enjoyed volunteering his time. He also enjoyed farming, woodworking, fixing old TVs, and "keeping busy."

Earl is survived by his children: Richard Berghefer and wife Sharon of Illinois City, Ill., Jean Knapic of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Janis Carmody and husband Mike of Fort Dodge; nine grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1982; his parents; a daughter in infancy; and one grandson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 12 to April 14, 2012

Rudd - Allyson Haley Brannon, 14, of rural Rudd, died suddenly of natural causes, on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 14, 2012

Rudd - Ray August Ehlebracht Jr, 60, of Rudd, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service for Ray will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the United Methodist Church of Rudd, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating.

Burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to the Ray Ehlebracht Jr. Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 14, 2012

Northwood - Mike L. Evans, 53, of Northwood, died on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood; 641-324-1121, www.schroeder andsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 14, 2012

Leland - Vincent R. Finer, 86 of Leland, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 16, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson, with military honors conducted by the Leland VFW Post No. 6161.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 15, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Winnebago Lutheran Church, 40029 210th Ave., rural Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 14, 2012

Swaledale - John "Dick" Gaffney, 81, of 200 Third St. S.E., Swaledale, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St., Rockwell. Officiating will be Monsignor John Hemann.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sacred Heart Parish Center. A scripture wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Swaledale Fire Department. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 14, 2012

Mason City - Monica Ann Gasca, 43, of 421 N. Monroe in Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with Father Craig Steimel Officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. with a Parish Wake at 6 p.m. on Monday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Following the funeral, Monica will be cremated. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Monica was born November 17, 1968, in Mason City to parents Modesto and Josephine Gasca. She lived her entire life in Mason City, where she graduated from Mason City High School 1987. After high school, Monica attended La James Beauty School to become a cosmetologist. Monica was in the profession of cosmetology for 24 years, and also taught classes at the La James Beauty School in Waterloo. She was most recently working as a self-employed cosmetologist out of Trade Secret in Mason City.

Monica spent a lot of time at the Renew Center, where she enjoyed dancing and participating in activities. She also liked crocheting, listening to religious music, working on Sudoku puzzles, traveling to California to visit her sister Micaela, going for walks, and was a huge Cowboys fan. Monica loved her pets Butterscotch and Beyoncè. She also loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Monica proudly supported Elijah, a close family friend, as he performed in plays at Stebens Children's Theatre, and was looking forward to watching him this Sunday.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Modesto and Josephine Gasca of Mason City; sisters, Melinda "Mel" Gasca of Mason City, Micaela "Mikki" Morse and brother-in-law Tim Morse of Antioch, Calif.; grandmother, Enacia Gasca; godmother, Ramona Reynozo; close cousins, Lou, John (Kelly), Frank, Tom, and Henry Barragan, Aunt Carmen Alvarez, Aunt Carolyn Huston, Uncle Daniel (Ortencia) Barragan, Uncle CR (Noel) Barragan, Uncle Lupe (Maria) Barragan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her paternal grandfather Luis Gasca and maternal grandparents Henry and Julia Barragan preceded her in death.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 14, 2012

Nora Springs - Frances A. Kelley, 87, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller as Celebrant.
Interment will follow in the Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 15, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 4 until 6 p.m. where a Scriptural Wake will be held at 6 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Frances' name in care of her family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 14, 2012

Charles City - Clark F. Kepple, 92, of Charles City, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Clark Kepple will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday where there will be a Rosary at 5 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 14, 2012

BELMOND - Lauralee L. Schmid, 59, of Belmond, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on April 14, 2012

Joice - Richard B. Schmidt, Sr., age 96, of rural Joice, Iowa, passed away peacefully in to the arms of his Lord, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 16, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura, with the Rev. Daird Korth officiating.

Burial will take place at St. John's Cemetery, rural Ventura.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 15, from 4-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Family request that memorials be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Richard Berthold Schmidt, Sr., was born on October 6, 1915, on the farm in rural Miller, to parents Otto Rudolph and Bertha Emilia (Jass) Schmidt. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church and attended St. John's Parochial school through the eighth grade.

In the late 1940s, Richard farmed his Rice Lake farm, where he put his heart and soul into raising corn and beans, milking cows and raising pigs and steers.

Richard married Ruby Mikesh and they had seven children together.

On December 2, 1954, Richard was united in marriage with Deloris Irene Olson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura. The couple made their home farming in rural Joice. Deloris passed away on March 17, 2008, in Salem, Arkansas, where the couple enjoyed spending their winters.

Richard was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church from 1915 until 1930, and helped build Redeemer Lutheran in 1947. He had been a faithful member for over 50 years. His hobbies included golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his children, Mavis Schmidt of Northwood; Janelle (Marvin) Dryden of Honolulu, Hawaii; Joe (Joanna) Schmidt of Kensett; step-daughter, Kathryn Miller of Mason City; step-son, Larry (Janie) Dietrich of Ava, Mo.; grandchildren, Charles Gooch, Anthony Miller, Amanda (Bruce) Waddington, Jenny (Stefan) Miller, Chris (Dan) Dietrich, Jody (Erich) Muehlegger, Emily (Matt) Montgomery, Jeremy (FuCun) Schmidt, Jacque (Jason) Larsen, Melody Schmidt, Joe Dietrich, Jeff Schmidt, Cindy Lavin, Jordyn Schmidt, Jasmyn Schmidt, Jenna Schmidt; along with several great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse Deloris Schmidt; four sons, Lynn Elliot Schmidt in 1963, Richard Berthold Schmidt, Jr., in 2007, and two in infancy; a granddaughter, Julie Schmidt. Richard was the last of 13 children; he was preceded by his seven brothers and six sisters.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 12 to April 14, 2012

Mason City - Margaret Lucille Schultz, 81, of Mason City, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth Street S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson and Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, and continue one hour prior to the church service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Margaret Schultz memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Margaret was born June 11, 1930, in Mitchell, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Olga (Feldt) Eidness. She graduated from Osage High School in 1948. On May 13, 1967, Margaret married Fred C. Schultz in Osage. The couple moved to Mason City in 1968.

Margaret worked for Libby Owens Ford for 23½ years before retiring in 1992. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed helping with bake sales, crafts, and altar guild. She was also a member of the VFW- Women's Auxiliary.

Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards "500," reading, supporting the Democratic Party, and spending time with her friends - including her "picnic table traditions."

Margaret is survived by her husband of 44 years: Fred Schultz of Mason City; her children: Connie Watson and husband Gordon of Woodland, Wash., Eva Sheriff and husband Jay of Sheffield, Blair Naber of Woodland, and Julia Linahon and husband Daniel of Mason City; 10 grandchildren: Jennifer Solid, Jeffrey Judge, Jamie Sheriff, Levi Sheriff, Brytni and Sarenity Naber, Nicholas, Emilee, Jacob, and Alex Linahon; five great grandchildren; one step-daughter: Karla Brown and husband Todd of Charles City; three step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Lois Eidness of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Duane and Dean Eidness; a brother and sister in infancy; and a grandson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 14, 2012

MASON CITY - Gwendolyn M. Scott, 84, of Mason City, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave. with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Gwendolyn Scott Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 14, 2012

Swaledale - Russell L. Stowell, 95, of 204 Fifth St. S., Swaledale, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Secnd St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www.Fullerton fh.com, Facebook.com/ Fullertonfuneralhome.

MASON CITY - Jay Whitehurst, 53, of Mason City, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 14, 2012

MASON CITY - Doug-las Bitker, 64, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 15, 2012

RUDD - Allyson Haley Brannon, age 14, of rural Rudd, died suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Allyson was born Aug. 14, 1997, in Cresco. She attended RRMR School in Rockford. Allyson greatly enjoyed Special Olympics. She loved playing with her brother, Collin, and with their pets. Allyson also loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed going out to eat. She enjoyed visits to her father's home where she liked driving four-wheelers and the John Deere tractor and going to fairs and the Mall of America.

Allyson is survived by her mother, Terry (Richard) Bohr of Rudd; her father, Neil Bronner of Cresco, and friend, Kenda Gullickson of Ridgeway, Wisc.; her brother, Collin Bohr of Rudd; maternal grandparents, Merle and Delores Brannon of New Hampton; paternal grandparents, Robert and Margaret Bronner of Cresco; step-grandmother, Lorrena Bohr of Waucoma; maternal great-grandfather, Clem Langreck of Waucoma; aunts and uncles, Deb (Kevin) Friedman of Marble Rock, Dan Brannon and Kara of Waucoma, Steve Bronner of Chandler, Ariz., Kim (Lori) Bronner of Cresco, Gloria Bronner and Steve Koble of Clear Lake, Loren (Cheryl) Bronner of Cresco, and Paul (Rhonda) Bronner of Ridgeway.

She was preceded in death by maternal great-grandmother, Bernice Langreck; maternal great-grandparents, John and Charlene Brannon; step-grandfather, Mark Bohr; paternal great-grandparents, Claude and Bessie Bronner; and paternal great-grandparents, Gilbert and Eleanor Wilson.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 15, 2012

RUDD - Ray August Ehlebracht, Jr., 60, of Rudd, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A funeral service for Ray will be held 10:30a.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the United Methodist Church of Rudd, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to the Ray Ehlebracht, Jr. Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Ray August Ehlebracht, son of Ray and Sylvia Smith Ehlebracht Sr., was born on June 2, 1951, in Charles City. Ray attended Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock schools and graduated in 1969. Following his college education, Ray worked full time at the Rudd lumber yard and also joined his father's business, R & R Sports in Rudd selling snowmobiles part-time.

Ray was united in marriage to Nancy Shultz on Aug. 3, 1974, at the Methodist Church in Charles City. To this union, three children were born: Tina, Travis and Tonya.

Ray started his own construction business and then worked for a construction firm in Clear Lake. He left the construction business to be closer to home to work at the Farmers Co-op in Rudd. Later Ray went back and received his Realtor license.

Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cars, especially Mustangs and Corvettes. He also enjoyed restoring specialty cars. Ray spent much of his time with his family. He loved to be with his children and grandchildren, going to their sporting events and concerts. Ray had a great sense of humor and would always put others before himself.

Ray gave back to the community, volunteering his time for Meals on Wheels and ran the scoreboard for many years for the high school football games. He was a former member of the Rudd Lions Club, RRMR Booster Club and the United Methodist Church of Rudd.

Ray will be greatly missed by his wife of 37 years, Nancy; his children, Tina (Ron Bauer) Hudspeth, Britt, Travis (Jennifer) Ehlebracht, Rudd, Tonya Ehlebracht, Bellevue, Neb.; grandchildren, Darielle, Kaylee, Sydney, Ryleigh Hudspeth, Ethan, Paige, and Blake Ehlebracht; his four-legged companion, Brady; sister, Patti (Mike) Anderson; uncle Virgil (Agnes) Smith and aunt Edith Sonne, along with several cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, and infant brother, Tim.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 15, 2012

RICEVILLE - Don Erbe, 80, of Riceville, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Riceville Family Care Center in Riceville.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on April 15, 2012

SWALEDALE - John Richard (Dick) Gaffney, 81, of 200 Third St. South, Swaledale, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, April 16, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St., Rockwell. Officiating will be Monsignor John Hemann. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.

Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Sunday, April 15, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, with a wake service at 4 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Swaledale Fire Department. Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at www.Fullertonfh.com.

John Dick was born to John and Dorothy (Gibson) Gaffney on Feb. 12, 1931, in Mason City. He was a graduate of Swaledale High School.

John Dick began working for John Jinrich's implement dealership and later started his carpentry career with Harvey Polsdofer. After a few years, he began his own carpentry business where he worked for the next fifty plus years. John Dick joined the Swaledale Fire department in the early 1950's and became chief in the early '60s. He retired as chief in 1995 and continued his support of the fire department as an honorary member.

On Jan. 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Lucille Priebe. John Dick built their home in Swaledale where they raised their two sons. They were happily married for 60 years until Lucille's passing last year.

Over the years, he enjoyed hunting, playing pool, and golfing with his buddies. He also loved watching sports and playing cards weekly with the guys. He had a special love for animals especially his cat Sophie. John Dick was admired and respected by those whose lives he touched.

Survivors include his two sons, John Randall of Boulder, Colo., and Edward and his wife Lorena, Swaledale; five grandchildren, Catherine Riegle, Terra Gaffney-Simmer, Sarah Novacek, Angela Sturges, and Benjamin Gaffney; five great-grandchildren, Bridget Gaffney, Brooke Gaffney-Simmer, Tyler and Ethan Riegle and Grant Novacek; one sister, Anne Jane and her husband Tony Castro, Sebring, Fla.; and his in-laws Luella and Jim Bonner, Clear Lake, and Gene and Miriam Jaberg, New Brighton, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

John Dick was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert, and wife Lucille.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 15, 2012

NORA SPRINGS - Frances A. Kelley, 87, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday April 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Michael Schueller as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday evening, April 15, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church.

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

Frances Arlene Fredricks was born on Jan. 30, 1925, in Rockford, the daughter of George B. and Ada Blanche (Dutcher) Fredricks. She attended and graduated from Nora Springs High School.

On Aug. 26, 1942, Frances was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Robert Kelley in Mason City. This union would be blessed with five children.

Following their marriage, Frances assisted Bob with their farming operation, soon after they began Kelley Truck Line where Frances was a dispatcher along with being the bookkeeper. In 1966, Bob and Frances sold the business but continued to work within it as a leased operator.

Frances enjoyed time spent with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. In her free time she could often be found reading or solving a crossword puzzle.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City and looked forward to attending weekly Mass each Sunday.

Those grateful in sharing in Frances' life are her children, Janice Turnbull, Mason City, Jim (Joetta) Kelley, Evansdale, Jerry (Connie) Kelley, Nora Springs, Joyce (Jim) Fountas, Mason City, and Jeff (Lisa) Kelley, Rockford; her grandchildren, Troy Turnbull, Scott (Sara) Turnbull, Rod (Jennifer) Kelley, Chad (Jennifer) Kelley, Ryan (Kendra) Kelley, Brandon (Jodi) Kelley, Staci Whalen, Brad Whalen, Trent Whalen, Renee (Kent) Rhoades, and Shawna Kelley; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marge (Jim) Rockwell, Calif., and Wanda (Darrel) Walker, Nora Springs; a brother-in- law, Tom (Phyllis) Kelley, Nora Springs; and a sister-in- law, Millie Fredricks, McIntire.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; her siblings, Mully (Molly) Fredricks, and Roger Fredricks; her sisters and brothers-in- law, Doris (Bernard) Fitzgerald and Vern and Dorothy Jacobson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 15, 2012

CHARLES CITY - Gladys Nelson, 93, of Charles City, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Gladys Nelson will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 15, 2012

MASON CITY - Gwendolyn M. Scott, 84, of Mason City, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Avenue with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Gwendolyn Scott Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Gwen was born Aug. 9, 1927, in Mitchell, Neb., the daughter of William and Marie (Culver) Thomas. She graduated from Clay Center, Nebraska High School in 1945 and St. Marys School of Nursing, Rochester, Minn., in 1948.

Gwen married Jack R. Scott Aug. 19, 1950. The Scotts moved to Mason City in 1966 when Jack purchased the Gus Muehe Insurance Agency.

Gwen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bible Study, Sorosis Study Club, Mason City Country Club, numerous bridge clubs and was an avid reader. Gwen loved life and was known for her infectious laugh.

Gwen is survived by two daughters, Alexis Scott (Patricia Farrell) of San Francisco, Calif., and Jennifer Scott (John Perszyk) of Eden Prairie, Minn.; five grandchildren, John Rebeiro, Heather Maxwell, Alexander Rebeiro, Thomas and Lynn Perszyk.

Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; daughter, Susan; three brothers, Robert, Eugene, and William.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 15, 2012

SWALEDALE - Russell L. Stowell, 95, of 204 Fifth St. South, Swaledale, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Stephen Wolfe officiating.
Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, following the service.

Russell was born on April 29, 1916, in Plover, to John and Marta (Cady) Stowell.
He married Arlene Stowell on Jan. 7, 1969. This union was blessed with one daughter, Nancy.

Much of his life was spent farming, working construction and making his own metal gadgets for family and friends. Russell was an avid gardener and at times tended three gardens for the season. He enjoyed playing the accordion and playing cards especially 500 with family and friends. Russell was a great storyteller and joker which would entertain both family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling and fixing old tractors. He was a true handyman to both family and friends.

Russell is survived by his wife, Arlene; their daughter, Nancy (Bob) Bruce; eight previous children with Dorothy: Monica (Bruce) Light, Darlene (Glenn) Vanderpool, Mary (McEwen) Nelson, Norma (Dennis) Graham, Darwin (Katie) Stowell, Donald (Jeanie) Stowell, Melvin (Donna) Stowell, and Curtis (Kim) Stowell; two step-children, Carrolyn Knowles and Jamie Ann Knowles; nieces and nephews along with extended family members too numerous to count.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dean, Howard, and Fred; and five sisters: Ethel Fisher, Theo Schwint-Forsyth, Hazel Faux, Ina Smith, and Ila Faux, along with several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.fuller tonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 15, 2012

MASON CITY - Jay A. Whitehurst, 54, of Mason City, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, at Harvestime Church, 804 N. Tyler, Mason City, with Pastor George Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, April 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jay Whitehurst memorial fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924, Mason City, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 15, 2012