Arlan Eugene Anderson
KANAWHA - Arlan Eugene Anderson, 75, of Kanawha, passed away from
complications due to stroke on Thursday evening, April 12, 2012, at the
Muse-Norris Inpatient Unit at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City
surrounded by his family.
In keeping with Arlan's wishes, there will be no funeral and his body
has been cremated.
His family will be receiving family and friends at a Celebration of Life
luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Arlie's birthday, Monday, today,
April 16, at Kanawha Lutheran Church.
Arlan was born on April 16, 1936, to Ardo "Buzzy" and Frances (Severson)
Anderson in Kanawha. Arlan, a life-long resident of Kanawha, was
educated in the Kanawha schools, graduating from high school in 1954.
He married his best friend Sharon Mickelson, on Feb. 18, 1968, at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. They made their home in Arlie's
childhood home where they raised their three children. There weren't
many activities Sharon and Arlie didn't do together. They were constant
companions to each other.
After high school, Arlie joined his father in the corn shelling
business. After Buzzy's retirement, Arlie and his brother Larry
purchased the business that would become known as Anderson Brothers
Trucking and Shelling. Later, the two would farm together until Arlie's
retirement in 1999.
After his retirement from farming, Arlie remained very active restoring
antique vehicles and worked up until the day he had his stroke.
A man of faith, Arlie was a baptized and confirmed member of Kanawha
Lutheran Church where he served in many different positions on the
church council and enjoyed singing in the church choir. He was very
active in the community, as well. He participated in league bowling for
many years. He served on the Farmer's Elevator/North Central Co-op board
for many years and also on the Kanawha Community Home board.
Arlie helped to bring back the Show in the Shade car show held on Labor
Day in Kanawha.
Many people knew Arlie as a respected farmer, businessman and friend.
There wasn't much Arlie couldn't do. He was an accomplished farmer,
carpenter, and mechanic and was very skilled in car restoration.
Anything he set his mind to, he could accomplish.
Arlie had many interests and hobbies. For many years, he excelled at
showing quarter horses at horse shows all throughout north Iowa. He and
Sharon enjoyed country dancing with their friends and they even appeared
on TNN's "Wildhorse Café" with their dance club, Doc's Dancers.
Out of all of his interests, he had a true passion for car restoration.
He was especially proud of his achievements in restoring, with
assistance from his son Jon, his 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible,
his 1964 Pontiac Bonneville hardtop and his black beauty and the pride
of his fleet, the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. He enjoyed taking his cars to
car shows, where he found much success and proudly came home with many
trophies. He could talk endlessly about cars and was as interested in
other people's projects as much as his own.
In addition to his wife Sharon, Arlan is survived by daughter, Lori
Ratzke and husband Rick of Dows, son Andrew Anderson and wife Amy of
Reinbeck, and son Jonathan Anderson of Reinbeck; grandchildren, Jacob,
Taylor and Ethan Ratzke, Zachary Anderson and Cassie Kabrick; two
great-grandchildren, Tatum Kabrick and Aliyah Anderson; his sisters,
Lucille Osby of Kanawha, Barbara (Bob) Hegg of Windsor, Colo.; his
brothers, Dean (Daphne) Anderson of Huxley and Larry (Darlene) Anderson
of Kanawha and several nieces and nephews.
Arlan was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of
North Iowa.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 16, 2012
Douglas E. Bitker
MASON CITY - Douglas E. Bitker, 64, of Mason City, died Saturday
April 14, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph
Mirowski, of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
chapel.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 15 to April 16, 2012
Ronald E. Clark
ALDEN - Ronald E. Clark, 52, of Alden, died Friday, April 13, 2012,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Memorial services for Ronald E. Clark will be 7 p.m. Friday, April 20,
at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday prior to services
at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of
his brother: Andrew Clark, Box 537, Gilbertville, IA 50634.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Ian M. Decker
MASON CITY - Ian M. Decker, 23, 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 16, 2012
LaVerne Diedrich
NORTHWOOD - LaVerne Diedrich, 91, of Northwood, died Saturday April
14, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Services are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. N.
Northwood, 641-324-1543.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Shirley Drury
NORTHWOOD - Shirley Drury, 91, of North Mankato, Minn., formerly
Northwood, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health
Systems, Mankato, Minn.
Services are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. N.,
Northwood, 641-324-1543.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Don Erbe
RICEVILLE - Don Alyn Erbe, 80, of Riceville, died Saturday, April 14,
2012, at the Riceville Family Care Center in Riceville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Duane A.
Lookingbill officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 15 to April 16, 2012
Esther M. J. (Berninghaus) Klein
IOWA FALLS - Esther M. J. (Berninghaus) Klein, 92, of Iowa Falls, and
formerly of West Bend, died on April 14, 2011, at Scenic Manor.
A private graveside burial service will be held at a later date at West
Bend.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated, in Esther's name, for
the piano fund or bus fund at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Mary
Severson, 413 School St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Albin (Red) Levorson Jr.
NORTHWOOD - Albin John (Red) Levorson, Jr., 76, of Northwood, died
Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea,
Minn.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Lime Creek
(Iowa) Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, with Pastor
Erich Hoeft. Burial will take place at Somber Evangelical Cemetery in
rural Lake Mills.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Mittelstadt Funeral
Home, 902 East Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the
service at the church.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills, 641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Val Mannens
 WEST
DES MOINES - Val J. Mannens, age 72, of West Des Moines, formerly of
Albia, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, under the care of Mercy Hospice,
at his home in West Des Moines.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines, with Father Michael
Hess officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in
Albia.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in West Des Moines, with Val's family present.
Memorials may be directed to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation). Condolences may be left for the family at
www.tharpfh.com.
Val was born July 28, 1939, in Mason City, to Henry and Margaret "Peg" (Cookman)
Mannens. He married Mary "Margie" Kenworthy on Sept. 2, 1961, at St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Albia.
A graduate of Manly High School in Mason City, Val attended Mason City
Junior College where he was an All-American quarterback in 1959. He was
an outstanding athlete, playing baseball, football, and basketball
throughout high school and college. He spent over 40 years selling steel
tubing for Vision Metals.
During his retirement, he was one of the helpful smiles delivering for
the Mills Civic Hy-Vee. Val also loved hunting, fishing, and watching
his grandkids' sporting events.
Val is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margie Mannens of West Des
Moines; children, Mark (Keri) Mannens of Sparks, Nev., Mary (Pete)
Hunter of Clive, and Jill (Eric) Ranft of Enumclaw, Wash.; seven
grandkids, Matthew, Justin, and Derek Mannens, Emilee, Nathan, Hunter,
Duncan, and Casey Ranft; and a sister, Connie (Norman) Peterson of
Albert Lea, Minn. Val was also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Val was preceded in death by his parents.
Tharp Funeral Home, Albia, 641-932-3129.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Joan Miller
ALLISON - Joan Miller, 74, of Allison, died Sunday, April 15, 2012,
at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in
Allison, 641-456-3232,
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 16, 2012
Lauralee L. Schmid
BELMOND - Lauralee L. Schmid, 59, of Belmond, died Friday, April 13,
2012, at the Belmond Medical Center.
Memorial services for Lauralee L. Schmid will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor
Bill Kem of the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion will officiate.
Visitation for Lauralee L. Schmid will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,
April 18, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the
Cancer Society
in Lauralee L. Schmid's name.
Dugger Funeral Homes, Belmond, 641-444-3248,
www.dugger
funerals.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 16, 2012
Jay A. Whitehurst
 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, with Pastor George Johnson officiating.
Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, 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.
Jay was born July 21, 1957, in Mason City, the son of Lee and Marie
"Mick" (Casey) Whitehurst. He was baptized at Our Savior's Lutheran
Church in September of 1957. He attended Clear Lake High School.
On May 8, 1976, Jay married Suzann Berry in Mason City. He worked for
POET Biorefining in Hanlontown. Jay was a motorcycle enthusiast and
loved to ride. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed
hunting, fishing, listening to music, and playing with his dogs. Jay was
a member of Harvestime Church.
Jay is survived by his wife of 35 years, Suzann Whitehurst of Mason
City; two sons, Cody and Jesse Whitehurst; his parents; three siblings,
Robin Nye (Tom Turek), Kristine Mendoza (Alvaro), and James Whitehurst,
all of Clear Lake. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great
nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen and Evelyn Whitehurst
and Alfred and Gena Casey; and by his in-laws, H. Blake and Jean Berry.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Mason
City, 641-423-0924.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 16, 2012
Posted on 16 April 2012
Douglas E. Bitker
 MASON
CITY -Douglas E. Bitker, 64, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 14,
2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday,April 19, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore
Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Joseph
Mirowski, of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Douglas E. Bitker Memorial Fund.
Doug was born Sept. 2, 1947, at Mason City, a son of LeRoy and Goldie
(Pitkin) Bitker. He married Calliope Axiotis on July 1, 1985, at the
Little Brown Church, Nashua.
Doug attended school at Ventura, graduated from Clear Lake High School,
and attended North Iowa Area Community College.
After his schooling, he moved to Minneapolis, where he worked for
Northwest Airlines. He later moved to Los Angeles, Calif., returning to
Clear Lake in the early 1970s.
Doug worked in sales at Price Motors, Advanced Systems, and the Yellow
Book. He enjoyed landscaping, cars, spending time with his friends and
family, his dog "Alfie", and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Calliope Bitker, Mason City; children, Steven
(Kelley) Gasperi, Leawood, Kansas, Jami (Steve) Yoder, Iowa City;
grandchildren, Paige, Kellen, Molly, Joey, Nick; sisters, Sharon Kramer,
Clear Lake, Phyllis Rosendahl, Mason City, brothers, Larry Bitker, Mason
City, Don Bitker, Folsom, California, Loren Bitker, Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Duwayne Bitker.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City,
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 15 to April 17, 2012
LaVerne Albert Diedrich
 NORTHWOOD
- LaVerne Albert Diedrich, 91, Northwood, died Saturday, April 14, 2012,
at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral service for LaVerne will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April
18, 2012, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South,
Northwood, with Pastor Barbara Wills officiating. Burial will be in the
Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m.
today, Tuesday, and one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the
chapel.
LaVerne Albert Diedrich was born on Nov. 16, 1920, in Barton Township,
the son of Clarence and Elsie (Ball) Diedrich. He was baptized on Dec.
5, 1920, in Barton Township and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism
through confirmation on April 14, 1935, at the Zion Lutheran Church in
Northwood. LaVerne graduated from Kensett High School in 1939. On Nov.
28, 1943, LaVerne married Margaret Kuhlmann at the Bethany Lutheran
Church in Kensett. LaVerne farmed in Kensett, Grafton and the Northwood
area until they moved to Northwood in 1968. LaVerne worked with Ivan
Olson at his electrical shop, Great Plains Lumber Company, and as a
carpenter for Don Martin construction company, and eventually had his
own remodeling business. LaVerne also drove the Worth County Transit bus
for several years until he retired in 1993.
Those left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Carolyn Byrne of
Northwood, Kathy (Jim) Berg of Northwood, and Marilyn Ellwood and
special friend Don Gullickson of Coon Rapids, Minn.; four grandchildren,
Tony (Dedra) Harris, Larry (Sheri) Harris, Brenda (Paul) Hanssen and
Alyssa (Tom) Bergman; 10 great-grandchildren, Shelby, Tori, Lindy,
Sydney, Dylan, Treasure, and Daniel Harris, Mackenzie, Rachel Hanssen,
and Grace Bergman; five step-grandchildren, Darcie Byrne Kelly (Kim)
Byrne, Shawn (Lisa) Byrne, Pat (Vicki) Byrne, and Matthew Byrne; 14
step-great-grandchildren, Amanda, Travis, Taylor, Dale, Destiny, Amy,
and Michael Byrne, Cassie (Matt) Larsen, Amber and Joshua Byrne, and
Abigail and Zoey Williams; his sister, Mildred (Udell) Larson of Golden
Valley, Minn.; along with nieces, nephews; and many other extended
family members and friends.
Preceding LaVerne in death were his parents, Clarence and Elsie Diedrich;
his loving wife, Margaret who died on July 31, 2002; sons-in-law, Frank
Ellwood and Richard Byrne; and sister, and a brother-in-law, Doris and
Clifford Dirksen.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 16 to April 17, 2012
O'Larry Dorr
BELMOND - O' Larry Dorr, 84, of Belmond, died Monday, April 16, 2012,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home,
Belmond, IA, 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 17, 2012
Ruth Shirley Drury
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. - Ruth Shirley Drury, 91, North Mankato, Minn.,
formerly of Northwood, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic
Health Systems in North Mankato, Minn.
A funeral service for Ruth will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at
the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. North, Northwood, with
Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest
Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Conner
Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be
held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 17, 2012
Volborg Forland
NORTHWOOD - Volborg Forland, 90, Northwood, died Monday, April 16,
2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008
First Ave. S., Northwood, IA 50459.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641) 324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 17, 2012
Doris Eileen (Urdahl) Johnson
 NORTHWOOD
- Doris Eileen (Urdahl) Johnson, 92, of 700 N. 10th St., Northwood, died
Sunday April 15, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason
City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the First Lutheran
Church, Northwood, Iowa, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating.
Inurnment will in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.
Visitation will be Friday from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at the
church. Family suggests memorials to First Lutheran Church or Lutheran
Retirement Home.
Doris was born April 19, 1919, in Northwood, the daughter of Carl and
Ernestine (Buth) Urdahl. She was baptized in May of that year by the
Reverend Fosness. In May 1932, she was confirmed in the Christian faith
by the Reverend J. W. Ylvisaker.
She attended school at Lisbon, N.D., for her first two years of
education. Then in 1926, the family moved back to Northwood, where she
entered third grade. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1936.
The following year she matriculated at St. Olaf College, where she
obtained her B.A. degree in 1940, with majors in English and Latin. She
taught one year in North Dakota and then returned to Iowa, where she
taught in Bode, New Hampton, and Northwood for a total of 33 years.
On July 5, 1942, Doris married Field M. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.S.
Johnson of Drake, North Dakota, at First Lutheran Church, Northwood.
Pastor Arthur Tolo performed the ceremony. The couple made their home in
New Hampton until 1950, and their son Mark was born there. They moved to
Corwith for two years and then to Northwood.
Doris has been a member of First Lutheran Church, and in early years she
taught Sunday School and Bible School; she also was active in circle and
FLW. At the time of her death she was still a member of Anna Circle and
New Century Club.
After she retired from teaching, she took some quilting classes, enjoyed
piecing quilts, pillow tops, and wall hangings, and for several years
was a member of the North Iowa Quilter's Guild. She and her husband took
several trips to Canada and parts of the U.S. as well as one to the
Scandinavian countries. She has also been an avid reader.
Doris is survived by her son Mark Alan Johnson and his wife Brenda
Steffens Johnson, Cresco; a niece Randi Robin, Vancouver, B.C.;
sister-in-law Ilet Johnson, Newberg, Oregon; many nieces and nephews on
the Johnson side; also special grandchildren Mandi, Ashley and Anna
Fewins and their parents Wanda and Oscar Fewins, Mason City, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Field, in 1998, and
her sister Gladys Rempel.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave. S., Northwood, Iowa, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 17, 2012
Albin John (Red)
Levorson Jr.
U.S. Army & Army Reserves
 NORTHWOOD
- Albin John (Red) Levorson, Jr., 76, of Northwood, died Sunday, April
15, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minn.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, at Lime Creek
(Iowa) Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, with Pastor
Erich Hoeft.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home,
902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA 50450, and again one hour prior to
the service at the church.
Burial will take place at Somber Evangelical Cemetery in rural Lake
Mills.
Albin John Levorson was born March 6, 1936, to Albin and Hannah (Engelstadt)
Levorson on the Worth County farm that was his lifelong residence.
Red was baptized and confirmed at Somber Lutheran Church where he was a
lifelong member. He graduated from Dr. Martin Luther High School in New
Ulm, Minn., in 1954. He served on active duty in the United States Army,
spending one of those years in Germany followed by several years in the
Army Reserve after he returned home to farm.
Red married Judy DeFor on July 1, 1978, and to their union three sons
were born. He retired from farming in 1998, but they continued living on
the family farm.
As a lifelong member of Somber Evangelical Lutheran Church, he served
the congregation as vice president, treasurer, and sexton. For
twenty-seven years he served on the Evangelical Lutheran Synod Board of
Trustees. He also served ten years as treasurer of the E.L.S. Historical
Society. He has helped with youth camps in the E.L.S., coached
Special Olympics
at Lake Mills Elementary School, and served as a patient advocate at
Opportunity Village in Clear Lake.
Red is survived by his wife Judy, sons Matthew of Northwood; and Peter
(Bridget) and grandson Eli of Ames; brothers LeRoy (MaryJo) of New Ulm,
Minn.; Irwin (Wanda) of Adel; Paul (Helen) of Oakfield, Wis.; sister
Ruth of Lake Mills; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Paula (Robert)
Martinsen of Lyle, Minn.; Donald DeFor of Austin, Minn.; Clifford (Meg)
DeFor of Prior Lake, Minn.; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his son John and parents Albin, Sr. and
Hannah Levorson.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at:
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com,
641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 16 to April 17, 2012
Joan Lydia Miller
ALLISON - Joan Lydia Miller, 74, of Allison, died Sunday, April 15,
2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. at
Trinity Reformed Church in Allison.
Visitation will be today, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, from 4-7 p.m. at
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will be in the Allison
Cemetery.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of arrangements.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com,
641-456-3232.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 16 to April 17, 2012
Viola Rae O'Brien
 MASON
CITY - Viola Rae O'Brien, 86, of Mason City, died Thursday, April 12,
2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at
Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. James
Magelssen officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials
may be directed to the Viola Rae O'Brien Memorial Fund in care of the
family.
Viola was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Mason City, the daughter of Norman and
Mae Anderson. She attended Mason City Schools, graduating in 1944. She
was married to George O'Brien on September 3, 1949,in Minneapolis, Minn.
To this union, two sons were born. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran
Church and enjoyed attending their regular worship services. She will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Viola was survived by her two sons, George O'Brien and wife, Cheri of
Casa Grande, Ariz., and Shawn O'Brien and wife Kelly of Andover, Minn.;
grandchildren, Jon, Paul, Kristi, Kendra and Amerita; seven
Great-grandchildren and sister, Norma Young of California.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George in 1995, and
sister, Amerita.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 13 to April 17, 2012
Jeffrey A. Pietig
MASON CITY - Jeffrey A. Pietig, 44, of Mason City, died Monday, April
16, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. with the Rev. Craig Steimel
officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with a Rosary Service
held at 7 p.m. followed be a Scriptural Wake Service. Interment will be
at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Newman Catholic Schools.
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 Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 17, 2012
Lauralee L. Schmid
 BELMOND
- Lauralee L. Schmid, 59, of Belmond, passed away Friday, April 13,
2012, at the Belmond Medical Center.
Memorial services for Lauralee L. Schmid will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday April 19, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor
Bill Kem of the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion will officiate.
Visitation for Lauralee will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday April 18,
at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the
Cancer Society
in Lauralee's name.
Lauralee Louise, the daughter of North and Laura Higgins Cheney, was
born July 23, 1952, in Springfield, Ill. Lauralee grew up in Petersburg,
Ill., where she attended school. She graduated from Porta High School in
Petersburg in 1970. Lauralee then attended Eastern Illinois University
in Charleston, Ill. It was there that she began her life's calling of
being a teacher. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree from EIU,
Lauralee began her teaching career in Gardner, Ill.
Lauralee was united in marriage to Heinz Schmid on July 26, 1981, in
Morris, Ill. The couple made their home in Morris and later raised their
family in Loda, Ill. In December 1996, they moved to Belmond. Lauralee
continued her teaching career at the Belmond-Klemme Community School.
Lauralee was a natural- born teacher and was well-liked and respected.
Sharing knowledge and devoting time to her students was in her blood.
When not in school, Lauralee enjoyed traveling extensively with Heinz.
The couple made trips as far as Brazil and the Caribbean. She enjoyed
Cirque de Soleil and had been to many productions. Gardening and taking
care of her flowers and lawn were a passion of Lauralee's. She spent
many hours choosing the perfect set-up for her gorgeous garden. She was
a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Clarion and had a
full-time schedule helping at her church. She liked singing in the
choir. Lauralee was a devoted citizen of the Belmond community. Her
active membership in the Culture Club, Beta Sigma Phi, and many other
committees and fund raisers is the proof of her dedication. Other
hobbies included bird-watching for orioles and hummingbirds in the
backyard, reading, criticizing style choices on "Project Runway", and
spending any time she could get with her three granddaughters. They were
the light of her life.
Lauralee is survived by her husband, Heinz, children Stefanie (Adam)
Brunner of Plymouth, Barrett (Marina) Schmid of Lake Carroll, Ill.,
step-daughter Christy (John) Faulk of Atlanta, Ga., three grandchildren,
Kassidy Brunner and Alicia and Wren Schmid, three brothers, North (Franci)
Cheney and Larry (Kay) Cheney, both of Springfield, Ill., and David
(Wendy) Cheney of Brazil, nieces, nephews, and numerous other family
members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beverlee.
Dugger Funeral Homes, 111, Luick's Lane South, Belmond, Iowa, 50421,
641-444-3248,
www.duggerfunerals.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 14 to April 17, 2012
Francis J. "Babe"
Schroeder
 FOND
DU LAC, Wis. -Francis J. "Babe" Schroeder, 79, of Fond du Lac, Wis.,
died Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Hospice Home of Hope.
He was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Oshkosh, the son of Francis J. and Ann
Hansetter Schroeder, Sr. Francis graduated from Oshkosh High School and
later received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh. On May 5, 1956, he married Nancy "Nan" Oelschlager at
St. Vincent's Church in Oshkosh. Babe was a National Production Manager
for A.C. Nielsen for 31 years. He grew up in Oshkosh and moved to Fond
du Lac in 1957, went to Green Bay for three months, and then to Mason
City, Iowa, for 11 years. He later moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1977 and
remained until 1982, when he and his family moved to Libertyville, Ill.
for five years, and in 1987, returned to Fond du Lac, where he retired.
Babe was a member of Holy Family Parish, a former member of the Kiwanis
Clubs in Iowa and Nebraska, and was active in the Cub and Boy Scouts
where he was a former committee chairman for 10 years. While living in
Winnebago Park, he was a past association president and board member for
15 years. He was a volunteer umpire for Little League for several years.
He enjoyed golf, bicycling, and watching the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay
Packers.
Surviving are his wife, Nan, two sons, Steven (Helen) Schroeder of Rapid
City S.D., and Scott (Ann) Schroeder of Lincoln, Neb., four daughters,
Pamela (Mark) Jarrett of Lake Bluff, Ill., Lori Johnson of Mason City,
Kim (Will) Abbott of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Jennifer Schroeder of
Lincoln, Neb., five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He is
also survived by a brother-in-law, Eugene Jungwirth of Oshkosh. His
parents, a brother, Gregory and a sister, Patricia Jungwirth, preceded
him in death.
Visitation for Francis J. "Babe" Schroeder will be on Wednesday, April
18, from 2-4:30 p.m. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Avenue,
Fond du Lac.
Liturgy of The Word for Christian Burial services will be at 4:30 p.m.
at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Cremation has taken place. Committal of cremated remains will be in the
Calvary Garden Niche in Calvary Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials be directed to either the Fond du Lac
Red Cross or Salvation Army.
Additional information and guest book may be found at
www.ueckerwitt.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 17, 2012
Posted on 17 April 2012
Marvin D. Anderson
FOREST CITY - Marvin D. Anderson, 84,of Forest City, died Tuesday,
April 17, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at Calvary
Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Farrell officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Petersen Lund
Funeral Home at 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue one
hour prior to services at the church.
Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Forest City.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Maureen Brooker
 OSAGE - Maureen Elizabeth Brooker, age 81, of Osage, died on Monday,
April 16, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Jack McClure, CPPS,
officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Maureen was born Feb. 4, 1931, on the family farm east of Osage, to Leo
and Charlotte (Kurtz) Comisky. She graduated from Osage High School in
1948. Maureen married Dean Brooker on May 2, 1949, at St. Peter's
Catholic Church in New Haven.
They were the first couple to be married there, doing so before the
church pews were installed. Maureen was a school bus driver for Osage
Community Schools for 27 years. Maureen and Dean were avid campers. She
greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and hosting "Sunday
Bread." Maureen loved her Minnesota Twins and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Maureen is survived by her six children, Denny (Bev) Brooker of Osage,
Deke (Bev) Brooker of Buffalo Center, Sandi (Roger) Osheim of Emmons,
Minn., Linda (Dave) Wetter of Floyd, Betty Smith of Osage, Nancy (Mark)
Milbrandt of Osage; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Marlow (Kay) Comisky of Melrose Park, Ill., Mick Comisky of
Osage; three sisters, Leone Shepherd of Norwalk, Kathy (Jerry) Laker of
Hull, Ga., Doke (Clarence) Kruse of Osage; sisters-in-law, Della (Gene)
Cordle of Osage, and Janice (Elmer) Schonrock of Winnebago, Minn.;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Don (Joan) Brooker of Santa Maria,
Calif., and Alan (Barbara) Brooker of Eagan, Minn.; and special friend,
Lester Nauman of Floyd.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean in 2006; her parents; a
granddaughter, Jackie Johanns in 2002; a grandson, Matt Milbrandt in
2003; sisters, Margaret in infancy, and Mary Larson; brothers, Maurice,
Irish and Hites Comisky; sister-in-law, Ann Comisky; and
brothers-in-law, Gary Shepherd and Melbourne Larson.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Ian M. Decker
MASON CITY - Ian M. Decker, 23, of Mason City died Saturday, April 14,
2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.
A memorial service for Ian will be held at 10:30 a.m, Saturday, April
21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City with
Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating. Inurnment will be held in the
Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
A visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m., Friday, April 20, at Hogan
Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be designated to the Ian Michael
Decker Memorial Fund in care of his family.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 16 to April 18, 2012
O'Larry C. Dorr
Belmond - O'Larry C. Dorr, 84, of Belmond, died, Monday, April 16,
2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 20, at the St. Olaf
Lutheran Church, west of Belmond. The Rev. James Gochenouer will be
officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m., at the Andrews
Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior
to the services at church Friday. Those wishing to express their
sympathies through a memorial in O'Larry's name may wish to consider the
Belmond Ambulance, Belmond-Klemme Schools Scholarship Foundation I or
Scholarship Foundation II, Belmond Medical Center, or the donor's
choice.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 17 to April 18, 2012
Ruth "Shirley" (McQuatters) Drury
 Northwood - Ruth "Shirley" (McQuatters) Drury, 91 of North Mankato,
Minn., formerly of Northwood, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Immanuel
St. Joseph's Mayo Health System, hours after suffering a heart attack in
the North Mankato, Minn., home.
Friends and family will gather in Northwood, this week to remember
Shirley and her exceptional life. The viewing will occur at the Conner
Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, today, Wednesday,
April 18, from 4-7 p.m., followed by the funeral service 11 a.m. on
Thursday, April 19, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 First
Ave. North, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating.
Memorial flowers may be sent to the Conner Colonial Chapel, and
donations given to the
Susan G. Komen for the
Cure, in honor of
her daughter.
Born on Sept. 10, 1920, in Worth County, Shirley was the daughter of
Claude and Ruth "Hazel" (Buchanan) McQuatters. Shirley graduated from
Northwood High School and received a secretarial degree from Hamilton
Business College, specializing in shorthand. All who knew Shirley
remember her as a woman of style and substance.
Professionally, she was a hard worker with a brilliant array of careers,
including U.S. Army secretary, bookbinder, movie theater owner, bowling
alley and restaurant owner, cook, and bowling instructor. Personally,
she was an adored wife, and devoted mother, a beloved grandmother, a
proud great-grandma, an influential youth mentor, a dynamic friend, and
a vibrant community member. Some of Shirley's greatest joys in life were
music, reading, travel, sunshine, theater, golfing, baking, and most of
all, spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother, James McQuatters of
Albuquerque, N.M.; her daughter, Diane (Ron) Myli of Northwood; four
grandchildren, Ryan (Angela) Hylland of Seattle, Wash, Alan Myli of
Northwood, Adam (Amanda) Myli of Toledo, and Andrea (Naylan Gates-Long)
Myli of Waterloo; three great-grandchildren, Szaba Hylland, Amber and
Phillip Myli; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Laura (McQuatters) Lanstrum;
her brother, Earl "Philip" McQuatters; her inspiring daughter and dear
friend, Mary "Sue" (Drury) LaGow; and her husband of 50 years, Herschel
Ralph Drury, who always called her his "bride".
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 17 to April 18, 2012
Marcella M. Dwire
Mason City - Marcella M. Dwire, 96, of Fertile, died Tuesday, April
17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, at the funeral
home. Interment will be in Rock Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory,
641-423-0924, Mason City,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Irene M. (Smith) Forbes
Jacksonville, Fla. - Mrs. Irene M. (Smith) Forbes, 79, of
Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Belmond, Iowa, died on Saturday, April
14, 2012.
A memorial service will be held in memory of Irene on Saturday, April
28, at the Lakeshore United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, Fla.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Valborg Forland
Northwood - Valborg Forland, 90, Northwood, died Monday, April 16,
2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A private family committal service will be held at the Sunset Rest
Cemetery in Northwood, with Pastor Kathy Graves from Trinity Lutheran
Church in Mason City officiating.
A public celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April
21, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with
Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall and Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Conner Colonial
Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held
prior to the service at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Judith Harris
IOWA FALLS - Judith Harris, 91, of Iowa Falls, died Monday, April 16,
2012, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.
Memorial services for Judith Harris will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, at
the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls.
A time of visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on
Monday.
Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church Music
Ministry or to the William J. or Judith M. Harris Scholarship Fund, in
care of Anne Voge, 1305 Crescent Drive, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Maxine Hartwig
Osage - Maxine E. Hartwig, 91, of Osage, died Sunday, April 15, 2012,
at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage, with Pastor Sam Mack officiating.
Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Following the funeral service, cremation will take place with inurnment
at the Kensett Cemetery.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Pat Kohlhaas
BURT - Pat Kohlhaas, 83, of Burt, died Monday, April 16, 2012, at
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Visitation will be today, Wednesday, April 18, from 4-8 p.m. with a
rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest
Funeral Services in Algona.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, at
St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona, 515-295-3731,
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Martha "Marty" Ouverson
CLEAR LAKE - Martha "Marty" Ouverson, 70, of Clear Lake, died January
14, 2011, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Clear Lake
Cemetery, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake,
641-357-2193.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Murray G. Pappas
MASON CITY - Murray G. Pappas, 56, of Mason City, died Tuesday, April
17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.
Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111
N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 18, 2012
Jeffrey A. Pietig
 Mason City - Jeffrey A. Pietig, 44, of Mason City, died Monday, April
16, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. with the Rev. Craig Steimel
officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 18, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. A Rosary Service held
at 7 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake Service. Interment will be at
Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Newman Catholic Schools.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Casketbearers will be some of Jeff's high school friends, Troy Auen,
Doug Fricke, Mike Thielen, Mitch McDermott; and friends from Mason City,
Mike Hebel, Scott Steele, Chris Taylor and Jeff DeVary.
Jeffrey A. Pietig was born May 2, 1967, in Mason City. He was the son of
James and Patty (Coolican) Pietig. He graduated in 1985 from Kuemper
Catholic High School. He attended Buena Vista University after high
school. He worked for the family Pepsi business in Carroll and
eventually moved to Mason City in 1993. He worked in sales for Eagle
Snacks and then KAR Products.
Jeff enjoyed attending his children's numerous activities and events,
watching hockey games and collecting Pepsi memorabilia. He loved
spending the summers in Spirit Lake at the family cabin, where he
enjoyed boating, fishing, and in his younger years waterskiing.
Jeff loved to visit with any stranger and could make friends where ever
he went.
He loved the time he spent with his family and friends and will be
dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jeff is survived by his children, Courtney, Nicole, Stacey and Hunter
Pietig; their mother, Sandy (Buchanan) Pietig all of Mason City; his
mother, Patty Pietig of Carroll; siblings, Teri Scharfenkamp and husband
Tom and Tony Pietig and wife Julie all of Carroll; grandmother, Ava
Coolican of Mason City; nieces and nephews, Tanner and Tori Scharfenkamp
and Max, Simon, and Meredith Pietig of Carroll; many aunts, uncles and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Pietig in 2000; paternal
grandparents, Louis and Genevieve Pietig and maternal grandfather, Pat
Coolican.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory,
641-423-0924, Mason City,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 17 to April 18, 2012
Posted on 18 April 2012
Herbert and Wyvonne Bonin
MESA, Ariz. - Herbert "Herb" Herman Bonin, 88, of Mesa, Ariz.,
formerly of Clear Lake, was born June 21, 1923, in Buckeye and died
April 10, 2012, at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, Ariz.
Wyvonne "Bonnie" Bonin, 87, of Mesa, Ariz, formerly of Clear Lake, was
born Dec. 15, 1924, in Des Moines and died April 16, 2012, at Banner
Baywood Hospital in Mesa, Ariz.
Memorial services were held at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, Mesa,
Ariz., by Pastor John Albrecht, Love of Christ Lutheran Church, Mesa,
Ariz.
Herb grew up in Alden and Bonnie grew up in Des Moines, later moving to
Chicago.
Herb met Bonnie while working together at Imperial Seed Company of Clear
Lake. They were married Dec. 21, 1947, in Clear Lake. Herb worked for
Water Tower Paint & Repair. Bonnie worked for Community State Bank of
Iowa.
After retirement in 1983, Herb and Bonnie moved to Mesa, Ariz., where
Herb enjoyed golfing, ushering every Sunday at his church and was a
loyal Iowa Hawkeyes fan.
Bonnie spent her days active in Christian Women's Group, crocheting,
hiking in the mountains and collecting pigs.
Herb and Bonnie are survived by their four children, Diane (Don) Jackson
of Mesa, Ariz., Rosemary (Gary) Newhouse of Hopkins, Minn., Peggy Bonin
of Mesa, Ariz., and Brad (Louanne) Bonin of Clear Lake; six
grandchildren, Ronda Secory, Corey (Kathy) Jackson, Tracey Taylor, Emily
(Jeff) Boyer, Katie and Molly Bonin; four great-grandchildren, Mathew
Secory, Hunter and Alexis Jackson, Logan Boyer; and Special Iowa Hawkeye
friend Don Secory.
Herb and Bonnie were preceded in death by their two infant daughters and
their parents.
Memorials may be given to Love of Christ Lutheran Church, Mesa, Ariz.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 19, 2012
Ian M. Decker
 MASON
CITY - Ian M. Decker, 23, of Mason City died Saturday, April 14, 2012,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A memorial service for Ian will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April
21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street Southeast, Mason
City, with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating. Inurnment will be held in the
Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
A visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Hogan
Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be designated to the Ian Michael
Decker Memorial Fund in care of his family.
Ian Michael Decker, the son of Stephen and Gloria Heagel Decker, was
born in Mason City on Dec. 2, 1988. He attended and graduated from Mason
City High School in 2007 and furthered his education at North Iowa Area
Community College. When out of school, Ian held positions at Menards and
Taco Tico, most recently taking a position at Advanced Auto in Mason
City.
Ian was an exceptional father to his daughter, Cecilia, and she was the
love of his life. He spent much of his time with her reading, singing
songs and teaching her the "ABCs" and "1,2,3s." His greatest passion was
automobiles, especially his Volkswagen Jetta Mark 4 GLI. He would attend
car shows and be researching car forums to better himself and his
knowledge in the field of auto mechanics. Ian loved music and going to
concerts. He was a "techy" who loved his iPod, camera, cell phone and
almost all electronics.
In addition to all of his traits, grilling, cooking and smoking meats
were something he took pride in. Ian was adventurous, taking trips to
the Boundary Waters and his trip to Canada. Spending time with his
daughter and friends meant most to him.
Growing up, Ian was a Life Scout in Troop 12 in Mason City where he
learned to scuba dive and went on high-adventure treks. He also was an
honorable member of the Order of the Arrow. Ian received his black belt
in tae-kwon-do.
Ian will be dearly missed by his parents, Stephen Decker and his fiance,
Kim Frank, and Gloria Decker and her partner, Ron Bolding, all of Mason
City; daughter, Cecilia Decker and her mother, Vicky Miller, Mason City;
brother, Tyler Decker and his girlfriend, Taylor Fullerton, both of
Mason City; sister, Cheri Decker, Mason City; nephews, Ayden Decker and
Liam Decker, Mason City; grandparents, June Blanchard, Mason City, and
Charles Decker, Flordia; uncles, Mike (Kathy) Heagel, Manly; aunts,
Christina Heagel, Mason City, Darcie (Joe) Mitchell, Rush City, Minn.,
and Danica Decker and her partner Doug, Minnetonka, Minn., along with
numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Georgia (Snider) Decker
and Emmanuel Heagel, and his best friend, Zach Witham.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 16 to April 19, 2012
O'Larry C. Dorr
 Belmond
- O'Larry C. Dorr, age 84, a lifelong resident and
contractor/businessman of Belmond, died Monday, April 16, 2012, at the
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, at the St. Olaf
Lutheran Church west of Belmond. The Rev. James Gochenouer will be
officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Andrews
Funeral Home, 516 1st Street S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior
to the services at the church Friday. Those wishing to express their
sympathies through a memorial in O'Larry's name may wish to consider the
Belmond Ambulance, Belmond-Klemme Schools Scholarship Foundation I or
Scholarship Founda-tion II, Belmond Medical Center or the donor's
choice.
O' Larry Carroll Dorr was born Jan. 1, 1928, to Albert and Nellie
(Fulton) Dorr in Belmond. In high school Larry excelled in numerous
sports including having the only individual triple play on record in
Belmond baseball history. O' Larry was the first of all of his siblings
to graduate from Belmond High School. Following high school Larry joined
the National Guard where he spent 18 years with them as a chef. He was
united in marriage to Mary Lou Wedekin. To this union seven children
were born.
On Sept. 26, 1981, O' Larry and Doris Kickbush were united in marriage.
Through this marriage they were blessed with 30 years of love and
happiness. Larry worked hard all of his life in the construction
industry. Larry later inherited the company from his father and owned
and operated Dorr Construction for many years. Larry was a hard worker
and had a vast knowledge of construction profession.
His carpentry skills were impeccable. On occasion Larry was bull-headed
when it came to business at times and thought his way was the only way
to perform the task at hand.
Larry was very particular not only of his work but his tools. He always
knew where every hammer or every shovel was located and was determined
to keep them in mint condition for years to follow. Even into his
retirement years Larry never quit doing small carpentry tasks and
continued to stay busy as he was often times seen tooling around town in
his brown van checking up on various projects.
Larry was a man known for being involved in all aspects of the
community. He was involved heavily in the Belmond Jaycees and was a
longtime
firefighter
on the Belmond Volunteer Fire Department. He assisted in the community's
Fourth of July activities. He was one of the founding individuals of the
of the Belmond Country Club and offered much knowledge and expertise in
its development.
Those who got to know Larry on a personal level enjoyed his keen sense
of wit and all of his Larry quotes; he had a mannerism for all occasions
almost as if he spoke another language. Larry enjoyed dancing to
ballroom music, waltzes and polkas where he would dance till he could no
longer stand. He enjoyed going on excursions with his family. At a young
age he would take the children on a fishing trip when they turned the
age of 10. O'Larry was known for his famous fish calling skills of "Here
fishy, fishy," as he slapped the water with the pole. And low and behold
he would catch a fish. His passion of outdoors was also shared with his
family through hunting wild game along with long road trips to downhill
skiing in the van.
Larry loved to spend time with his family. This was shown in his
countless years of the Dorr family reunion spent with loved ones telling
stories and having fun. He always enjoyed making a child happy and his
sense of humor was enormous. He always found time after a hard day of
work to spend time with his children or grandchildren to relax and play
games. His warm heart influenced all who got the pleasure of meeting
him, complimenting those who crossed his path along with being a
positive influence on everyone he met. Larry loved his family and cared
deeply for them.
His love and memories will continue on in the life of his family and
friends; wife, Doris Dorr; daughters, Lorann and Daniel Lonnevik; Sharri
and Barry Kankel; sons, Patrick and Robin Dorr; Michael and Michelle
Dorr; Terry Dorr; daughter Cynthia Wakeman and friend Rich Runnells;
stepdaughters Susan and Rod Toftey, Sharon and Keith Barkema; Son Tom
and Teresa Tegland; daughter-in-law Tracy; grandchildren; Skylar Dorr,
Nicholas Dorr, Kassidy Dorr, Eric Lonnevik, Elisa (Lonnevik) Wood, Ryan
Dorr, Alex Dorr, George Wakeman IV, Charles Wakeman, Henry Wakeman,
William Wakeman, Colton Dorr, Kaitlyn Dorr, Laura Burk, Timothy Tegland,
Derek Barkema, Tina Stegen, Tammy Eivins, Tiffany Goodpastor, Travis
Tegland; great-grandchildren, Cole and Brooke-lynn Lonnevik, Lane and
Drew Nelson, Gage Dorr Hunter Stegen Skylar, Riley, Zane Goodpastor,
Kyle and Drew Burk, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
O'Larry is preceded in death with his parents Albert and Nellie Dorr;
son Timothy Dorr; and three sisters and seven brothers.
Andrews Funeral Homes 516 1st St S.E., Belmond, 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 17 to April 19, 2012
Marcella M. Dwire
 Mason
City - Marcella M. Dwire, 96, of Fertile, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be from
5-7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Rock Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to
Hospice of North Iowa.
Marcella M. Dwire was born Oct. 11, 1915, in Titonka, one of 16 children
of Charles and Mary (Wike) Monson. She outlived all of her siblings and
was the last to join them in heaven. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing,
and attending grandchildren's activities and events. She was proud of
the photos she had with past President Clinton and past Gov. Vilsack.
She enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends and will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Mary Ann Kurash of Mason City, Carol
Jean Keough of Fertile, George Kloster Jr. (Marlys) of Des Moines, John
Kloster (Sharon) of Mason City, Margaret Despenas (Ed) of Kensett;
step-brother, Arnold Dwire (Patty) of Ashton; 22 grandchildren; 37
great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and many nieces and
nephews.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joseph Kloster;
husbands, George Kloster and Willis Dwire; sons-in-law, William Keough
and Francis Kurash; granddaughter, Joy Hjelle; and great-granddaughter,
Amanda Hjelle.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory,
641-423-0924, Mason City,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Valborg Forland
 Northwood
- Valborg Forland, 90, Northwood, died Monday, April 16, 2012, at the
Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. She had lived at the
Heritage Care Center in Mason City since July 2008.
A private family committal service will be held at the Sunset Rest
Cemetery in Northwood with Pastor Kathy Graves from Trinity Lutheran
Church in Mason City officiating.
A public celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April
21, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with
Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall and Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Conner Colonial
Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held
prior to the service at the church.
Vallie was the daughter of Carl and Amanda (Hagen) Loberg of Silver
Lake. She was born on Sept. 5, 1921. She walked a mile to attend country
school. After passing her 8th-grade exams, she attended Northwood High
School, graduating in 1940.
In July of 1941, friends of Lawrence M. Forland introduced him to Vallie.
He had just opened his veterinary practice in Northwood. They were
married on Oct. 24, 1941.
Vallie and Doc raised their family of four in two different houses, one
in Northwood and one between Kensett and Joice just off of Tenold
blacktop (Wheelerwood Road).
Church and school activities occupied much of Vallie's time when she
wasn't driving carpool or keeping up with domestic duties. Vallie was
devoted to making a home for her husband, children, extended family and
friends. In later years she was active in the Altar Guild and the New
Century Study Club.
We, her family, will always cherish her memory. Barbara (Ted) Neils of
Bloomington, Minn., LaVonne (John) Welch of Mason City, Steven (Lonnie)
Forland of Northwood, and Christine Forland Moore of Northwood;
grandchildren, Mandy (Marty) McClees of Golden Valley, Minn., Tom (Erin)
Neils of Minneapolis, Minn., Lauren (Adam) Petersen of St. Paul, Minn.,
Jennifer (Matt) Farrell of Superior, Wis., Andrew (Amy Shriver) Welch of
Clive, Chad (Tara) Forland of Emmons, Minn.; great-grandchildren, John
and Ellen McCleese, Brendan Farrell, Abby and Emma Welch, Kyle Dion and
Brooke Forland; as well as other extended family members and friends.
Vallie was preceded in death by her parents and newborn brother, Larry;
her husband 58 years; and Carrie Joy Forland, her granddaughter.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Jim Hanna
OSAGE -- William James Hanna, age 86, of Cedar Falls and formerly of
Osage, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Bickford of Cedar Falls.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery with military honors at the
grave by Walter T. Enneberg American Legion Post 358 of St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion – Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641)732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 19, 2012
Dawn L. Harrington
WODEN - Dawn L. Harrington, 53, of Woden died Wednesday, April 18,
2012, at her home east of Woden.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the
church.
Memorials may be directed to the Forest City Education Fund - Willig
Family Scholarship or the Woden Fire Department.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 19, 2012
Maxine Hartwig
 OSAGE
- Maxine E. Hartwig, age 91, of Osage, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at
St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Visitation is
from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Following the
funeral service, cremation will take place with inurnment at the Kensett
Cemetery.
Maxine E. Hartwig was born April 7, 1921, to William and Maude (Wells)
Pangburn on the family farm near Kensett. She was baptized in the
Kensett United Methodist Church and continued her membership there for
78 years.
Maxine graduated from Kensett High School in 1938. She received her
registered nurse degree in 1942 from St. Joseph Mercy College of Nursing
at Sioux City.
Maxine married Paul L. Hartwig on Feb. 14, 1945. She was employed at
Mitchell County Memorial Hospital for over 26 years.
Maxine was a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service through
the Kensett Methodist Church, the Royal Neighbors of America, the
Mitchell County Hospital Auxiliary and the
V.F.W.
Auxiliary.
Maxine is survived by her son, Robert Hartwig of Nevada; four
grandchildren, Janelle Hartwig of Des Moines, Chelsea Hartwig of Ames,
Landon Hartwig of St. Cloud, Minn., and Mason Hartwig of Boone; her
sister, Virginia Scott of Marshalltown; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Aleatha Hooven
and Gladys Bringe; and a brother, Milo Pangburn Sr.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Lois Hockenson
Plymouth - Lois Hockenson, 87, Plymouth, died Wednesday, April 18,
2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E.
Spring St., Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 19, 2012
Emil F. Mueller
U.S. Army WWII
 MESA,
Ariz. - Emil F. Mueller, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 15,
2012, at Odyssey Hospice in Mesa, Ariz., surrounded by his family.
Arriving on June 23, 1921, Emil was born in Stacyville to John and
Elizabeth (Thome) Mueller. In September of 1942 Emil was drafted and
served over three years in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was
a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, a lifetime member of the
American Legion and also a member of the
VFW.
On Jan. 30, 1946, Emil married the love of his life, Margaret Loecher,
in Stacyville. For 35 years he farmed southeast of Osage. They moved
permanently to Mesa, Ariz., in 1999. He enjoyed his retirement years in
Arizona playing softball, tennis, golf, dancing and bridge.
Emil is survived by his loving wife, Margaret of Mesa, Ariz.; daughter,
Janet Pickar of Austin, Minn.; sons Robert (Cheryl) Mueller of Mesa,
Ariz., and Richard Mueller of Forest City; three brothers, Elmer (Mary)
Mueller of Austin, Minn., Delphin (MaryAnn) Mueller of Austin, Minn.,
and Lavern (Gloria) Mueller of Osage; five sisters, Cyrilla Rockers of
Austin, Minn., Maxine Halback of Austin, Minn., Irene Hemann of
Stacyville, Anita Adams of Stacyville, and Mary (Jerome) Mullenback of
Adams, Minn.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Keith Mueller; one
brother, Marvin Mueller; two sisters, Viola Mueller and Evelyn Brumm;
andn four brothers-in-law.
A visitation will be held Saturday, April 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with
a service to immediately follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1204
South State Street, Osage.
Local arrangements entrusted to Champion Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State
Street, Osage, 641-732-3706. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart
Cemetery in Osage.
Please share memories of Emil by visiting the family's website at
www.MariposaGardens.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 19, 2012
Murray G. Pappas
Mason City - Murray G. Pappas, 56, of Mason City, died Tuesday, April
17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Holy Family
Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael Schueller
officiating.
Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be held at a later
date. Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory,
641-423-0924, Mason City,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Cynthia "Cid" Underbakke
FOREST CITY - Cynthia "Cid" Underbakke, 57, of Forest City died
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason
City.
Arrangements for private memorial services are pending.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 19, 2012
Posted on 19 April 2012
Marvin Dean Anderson
U.S. Navy WWII
FOREST CITY - Marvin Dean Anderson, 84, of Forest City, died Tuesday,
April 17, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at Calvary
Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Farrell and Pastor Peter
Hixson officiating.
Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery with graveside military honors
in Forest City.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Petersen Lund
Funeral Home, 505 North Clark Street, Forest City and will continue one
hour prior to services at the church.
Marvin, the son of Albert E. and Mable (Myhre) Anderson, was born on the
family farm west of Forest City on Oct. 18, 1927, where he resided for
the majority of his life. He attended Linden Township Country School and
Forest City High School. He married Dorothy J. Krieger on Dec. 30, 1950.
After employment at Armstrong Tire Company in Des Moines, Iowa, he
enlisted in the
United States Navy
and served 3 years during
World War II.
He farmed for 58 years the land that has been in the Anderson family for
nearly a century.
He served both as a Soil Conservation Commissioner and Linden Township
Clerk for over a decade.
Additionally, he was a member of the American Legion and Forest City
Lion's Club. He was privileged to be a part of the Honor Flight to
Washington DC in 2009. Marvin accepted the Lord as his personal Savior
at a young age and was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his beloved wife Dorothy, wife of 61 years; daughter
Sandi Hixson (Larry) of Des Moines; son Michael Anderson (Sheri) of
Chandler, Ariz.; daughter Mishelle Dalal of Clarksburg, Md.; and
daughter Teresa Hunemuller (Brad) of Round Rock, Texas.
His grandchildren include: Heidi Zawisza, Peter Hixson, Stephanie
Stocker, Chris Anderson, om Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Brittany
Hunemuller, Bianca Dalal, and Sydney Hunemuller.
Great grandchildren include Hope Hixson, Carter Zawisza, Addie Hixson,
Ava Zawisza, Isabelle Bickford and Matthew Stocker. Additionally, he is
survived by 2 sisters: Marilyn Sogard of Ames, and Nancy Johnson of
Plymouth, Minn. as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and 3 half
siblings.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 18 to April 20, 2012
Marieta (Malit) Beard
 MANLY
- Marieta (Malit) Beard passed from this life on April 17, 2012, at her
home. Born Marieta Bergonio in San Mateo, Isabella, the Phillipines, on
June 6, 1964, the daughter of Helaria Antalan Bergonio and Ricardo
Bergonio, soon nicknamed Malit.
Mutual friends introduced Malit to Gary Beard who she married in 2004.
Their first home was in Mason City, where Malit was employed first by
Marshall & Swift Cleaners, then later by Sunny Fresh Foods.
Eventually they acquired a home in Manly, which proved to be the home of
their dreams. Malit was an impecable homemaker, as well as being a
devoted wife, mother and grandmother, being strongly supportive of her
children's accomplishments. She was a prolific gardener, sharing her
produce with everyone. Malit was renowned as an extremely hard worker.
She was especially well-liked and beloved by everyone who knew her, and
will always be remembered for her gentleness and sweetness of spirit.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Gary, daughters, Realyn Grace
(Jerry) of Las Cruces, N.M., Becky Jansen of Payson, Ariz., son Sean
Connery Pua, Manly, as well as, brothers and sisters throughout the
world; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends.
There will be a visitation only, Sunday, April 22, from noon-2 p.m. at
Bride Colonial Chapel, in Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
Jon C. Flo
 MANLY
- Jon C. Flo, 64, of Manly, died at his home on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
The memorial Service will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, at
11 a.m. on Saturday April 21. Family will be available to greet one hour
prior, and lunch will follow the service.
Jon was born on Nov. 9, 1947, to Ronald and Beverly (Sorenson) Float
Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minn. His early education was in rural
Rake at a country school.
Later,Jon attended and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School in
1966. Jon married Eileen Widen in Forest City. To this union, two
children were born - Scott and April.
Jon attended barber school and worked in the field for a few years. Jon
was a paint sales representative, worked for Deckers Meat Packing in
Mason City. After Deckers closed he did carpentry and he started an
excavating business. Jon began trucking in 1988 and retired in December
2010 due to illness. Jon loved to garden, grow flowers and shared his
tomatoes with the neighbors. He loved visiting with friends and family.
Jon is survived by his son, Scott and his wife Carolyn of Thompson,
Iowa, and his daughter April and her husband Jason of Manly, Iowa. Seven
grandchildren including: James,John, Cassandra,Jacob Burke, Thomas Flo
and 'Patrick' on the way,Mackensie and Matthew Dodd. His siblings
include: sister, Karen and her husband Steve Schneider of Phoenix, Ariz.
and brother, Brad and Vickie Flo of Kensett; many aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Madeline Flo and
Howard and Freida Sorenson, and his parents.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
Jim Hanna
U.S. Marines WWII
 Funeral
services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 23, at Trinity Lutheran
Church in Osage with Rev. Bruce Kaltwasser officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery with military honors at the
grave by Walter T. Enneberg American Legion Post 358 of St. Ansgar.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral
Home in Osage.
Jim was born Feb. 1, 1926, in Waterloo, the son of William and Agnes
(Anderson) Hanna. He attended school in St. Ansgar and graduated from
St. Ansgar High School. Jim served in the U.S. Marines during
World War II
in the Pacific Theater. On May 25, 1947, he was united in marriage to
Geneva Marcks at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. They made their
home in St. Ansgar before moving to Osage in 1954, where Jim was a
printer at the Osage Press News. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran
Church where he served as a deacon, and was a life time member of the
St. Ansgar American Legion. Jim enjoyed golf, dancing, playing cards,
and most importantly, spending time with his family. He will be
remembered for his commitment to his country, wife, family and faith.
Jim is survived by his wife, Geneva Hanna of Cedar Falls; his children,
Mike (Pam) Hanna of Urbandale and Julie (Russ) Foth of Cedar Falls; five
grandchildren, Kate Westphal, Kelly Kohls, Jennifer Wightman, Jamie
Johnson and Kurt Hanna; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Doug
(Rose) Hanna of St. Ansgar.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Phillip Hanna.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com
Champion – Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
Dawn L. Harrington
 WODEN
- Dawn Harrington, 53, of Woden died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at her
home surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel, 310 Main St., in Woden and will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
Dawn Louise Harrington, the daughter of Lloyd and Lanida (Meyer) Willig,
was born April 27, 1958, at Mason City. She graduated from Forest City
High School in 1976 and Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business in 1980. After her graduation, Dawn owned and
operated Apostales restaurant in Orange City. On Sept. 4, 1982, she was
married to Paul Harrington at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Buffalo
Center. They farmed near Woden and in 1988 made their home east of Woden
and raised their three children. She was an avid Cyclone fan, skier,
ball player, and she loved to golf, being fourteen time club champion at
the Barn/Gruis. Dawn was active in the Woden-Crystal Lake community,
serving on various boards and coaching girls sports. She loved to be
with her family, to farm, and to work in her gardens.
Dawn is survived by her husband, Paul, of Woden; three children,
Katherine Harrington of Ames, Elaine Harrington of Davenport and Steven
Harrington of Algona; a sister, Dana (Mark) Wilkinson of Bettendorf; her
step-mother, Elsie Willig of Forest City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lanida in 1980; father, Lloyd
in 2010; and a nephew, Jared Wilkinson in 1981.
Memorials may be directed to the Forest City Education Fund - Willig
Family Scholarship or the Woden Fire Department
.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 19 to April 20, 2012
Lois L. Hockenson
PLYMOUTH - Lois L. Hockenson, 87, of Plymouth, died Wednesday, April
18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, at the
United Methodist Church, 508 Carter St., Plymouth, with Pastor Wendy
Johannesen officiating.
Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, April 22, 4-6 p.m. at Bride
Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour
prior to Lois' service at the church.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 19 to April 20, 2012
Marvin Kellogg
CHARLES CITY -Marvin Kellogg, 87, of Charles City, died Wednesday,
April 18, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City, after a
lengthy battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the
Hauser Funeral Home with Patty Kellogg officiating. Burial will be in
Beckwith Cemetery, rural Colwell. There will be a flag presentation by
the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Visitation will be 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 on April 20, 2012
Dr. Lance Masters
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Dr. Lance Masters, 72, died Thursday evening, April
5, 2012, in Phoenix, Ariz.
A graveside service and inurnment will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19
at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa.
A celebration of life will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to
a church or in Lance's memory.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue,
Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
Daniel Middleton
TUSCON, Ariz. - Daniel Middleton, formerly of Belmond, died,
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tuscon,
Ariz.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Andrews Funeral Home,
Belmond, IA. 641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
Dennis Keith Miller
Clear Lake - Dennis Keith Miller, 58, Clear Lake, died Thursday April
19, 2012, at his home.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, April 23, at Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev.
Diana Hoover officiating.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 a.m. Inurnment will
be at the Fort Dodge Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the Dennis Keith Miller Memorial Fund in care
of Clear Lake Bank and Trust.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
Clear Lake, 641-357-2193;
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 20 to April 21, 2012
Peter Walford Nelson III
 TOLEDO,
Ohio - Mr. Nelson passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, April 7,
2012, and was born April 1, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to Peter Walford
Nelson, II and Selma Delores Benson. He was in the United States Air
Force and worked as a weapons specialist for 23 years.
He is survived by his Mother, Selma Benson Nelson, his loving wife of 37
years, Carol, daughters, Terrie and husband Cory Antosh, Christy and
husband Jasen Garrison, and Jennifer and husband Robert McGuffin,
sisters Brenda Good and Babette Smith , and eight grandchildren.
He will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetary in Mason City, Iowa.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at
www.Twincitiescremationsfunerals.com
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
Murray G. Pappas
 MASON
CITY - Murray G. Pappas, 56, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday,
April 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Holy Family
Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with the Rev. Michael Schueller
officiating.
Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be held at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Newman High School Music
Department, Holy Family Church, and Ducks Unlimited.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Murray G. Pappas was born Nov. 18, 1955, in Mason City, the son of
George and Marguerite (Holmes) Pappas. He graduated from Newman High
School in 1974. He was married to Norma Linkugel on Oct. 18, 1980, at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, to this union 2 sons were born,
Greg and Anthony. Murray worked for the City of Mason City. He enjoyed
many hunting outings, fishing trips, and Harley riding with close
friends from work.
Murray's true passions were fishing and hunting, especially loved
hunting geese. He was a great outdoorsman his whole life and his
favorite companions were his dad and brothers. He loved his hunting dogs
and just being in the great outdoors. Murray also loved to grill for
friends, host fish frys, and bon fires. Murray was an avid Harley
Davidson motorcycle rider and had gone on numerous trips over the years.
He especially enjoyed the longer trips that he and Norma would take
cross country and into Canada. Riding friends often referred to him as
their human "GPS" as he led them on some great rides. Murray was very
active in his boy's lives and stayed busy attending their numerous
activities and events. He was very proud of Greg working in Chicago and
loved to visit him so he could get down to "Greektown". Murray was
proudly looking forward to Anthony's graduation from Drake University in
May. Murray was known for preparing his Greek chicken for the annual
Heritage Fest at the church and also his famous "Lemonade". Murray
enjoyed the times he spent with his family and friends and will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Murray is survived by his wife, Norma of Mason City; two sons, Greg
Pappas of Chicago, Ill. and Anthony Pappas of Des Moines; mother,
Marguerite Pappas of Mason City; siblings, Teresa Anderson (Emory) of
Mason City, Tony Pappas (Kim) of Mason City, Jim Pappas (Sandra) of Nora
Springs; brother and sister-in-laws, Lorretta Wilder (Bill), Bob
Linkugel (Ann), Charles Linkugel (Mary), Lewis Linkugel (Dorla) and Ruth
Kloke (Ken); mother and father-in-law, Herman and Wilma Linkugel and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Pappas; nephew, David
Pappas, niece, Kirby Pappas, and sister in law, Sue Linkugel.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory.
641-423-0924, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 18 to April 20, 2012
Sandra Joy Peck
MASON CITY - Sandra Joy Peck, 57, of Mason City, died Thursday, April
19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at the
Open Bible Church, 609 S. 8th Street, Clear Lake, with Pastor Will
Hunsaker officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, April 23, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, and one hour prior to services
on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Sandra Joy Peck memorial fund in care
of the family.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 20, 2012
John Stephen Rosenstock
HAMPTON - John Stephen Rosenstock, 65, of Dumont, died April 18,
2012, at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the
New Hope Parish of the Methodist Church in Dumont.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
Burial will be held at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Pastor Mark Young
will officiate.
Memorial may be directed to the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 20 to April 21, 2012.
Posted on 20 April 2012 by Marie
Thompson
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