Raymond Aucker Sr.
GARNER - Raymond Aucker, Sr., 57 of Garner, died Friday, April 20,
2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Private family services will be held.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 760 Center, Garner, is in charge of arrangements.
www.cataldofuneralhome.com,
641-923-2841.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 21, 2012
Hazel M. Larson
GARNER - Hazel M. Larson, 92, of Garner, formerly of Britt, died
Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday at Zion Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral
Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in 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 21, 2012
Hershel "Babs" Morris
KANAWHA - Hershel "Babs" Morris, 100, of Kanawha, died Thursday,
April 19, 2012, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.
Funeral services for Hershel "Babs" Morris will be held on Monday, April
23, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with
Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating.
Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha, and will continue one
hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211,
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 21, 2012
Elda Mae (Keller) Ryan
 BURLINGTON
- Elda Mae (Keller) Ryan, 82, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 4:05 p.m.,
Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Service for Elda Mae Ryan will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Saturday, April
21, at Parkside First Baptist Church with Pastor Rob Carlton and other
pastors officiating.
The family received family and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday in
Lunning Chapel.
She was born in Burlington, on July 13, 1929, to Henry and Edith
(Hendrickson) Keller at home.
She was a Burlington High School graduate in 1947. She attended
Greenville College for two years. She sang in the college choir spring
tours over the Midwest. She served as the choir's piano accompanist and
for several men's quartets. She served as president of the Free
Methodist youth group in Burlington for many years. She was active in
Youth for Christ ministries in the 1950s.
She married E. Wayne Ryan on September 11, 1955, at the Burlington, Iowa
Free Methodist Church. The Ryans have one daughter who is Mrs. Karen
(David) Sykes of Cedar Rapids. Their son is Mr. Kevin (Janet) Ryan of
Marion. The Ryans have five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Their four granddaughters who live in their own homes are Tonya,
Veronica, Victoria, and Lynnde. Their one grandson, Nicholas Ryan, in
grade school lives at home. Elda has prayed daily to ask God to draw
family members and their spouses to trust Jesus Christ as their savior
and lord.
Elda worked in the Jackson City Bank to support the Rev. Ryan as he
earned his A.A. degree from Spring Arbor Junior College in Spring Arbor,
Michigan. The college in southern Michigan is now Spring Arbor
University. She worked in the college admissions office at Robert
Wesleyan College outside Rochester, New York, where her husband earned
his B.A. degree in 1959. Elda supported her husband, son and daughter
first by factory work as he continued his ministerial studies at Asbury
Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Asbury Seminary is twenty miles outside
Lexington, Kentucky. Her husband earned his Master's of Divinity degree
at Asbury in 1962. She was hired as an assistant to the dean of nursing
at the University of Kentucky. She helped chose the first nursing school
bibliography for the college of nursing students.
The Ryans have served as Free Methodist pastor and wife in six Iowa
communities since July 1962. The Rev. Ryan was appointed by Free
Methodist bishops to pastor Iowa congregations in Columbus Community,
Fairfield, Cedar Rapids, Knoxville, Mason City, and Burlington. Eldas
and Pastor Ryan had a continuous pastoral ministry in these six Iowa
communities totaling forty-eight years. Pastor Ryan's last retirement
was in June 2010. Mrs. Ryan volunteered her services in all six of their
congregations. She served continuously in their congregations as the
church pianist or organist. She also served as treasurer, Sunday school
teacher, mid-week children's program leader, women's missions' director,
and church prayer coordinator in various congregations. She was always
the Rev. Ryan's congregational secretary.
Elda struggled since February 1998 with breast cancer when she had a
mastectomy. Over fourteen years she experienced numerous surgeries,
radiation treatments, chemo therapy infusions, medications, and blood
transfusions, along with numerous hospitalizations. She faced her
medical procedures with a positive attitude of hope and appreciation to
God and for caregivers. She daily expressed her love and appreciation
for Wayne and family members.
Elda read the Bible through every year in various translations. She
enjoyed reading Christian books, especially those by Max Lucado. She
enjoyed the word search books. She became the friend of many women from
over Iowa. She shared her faith and counseled with scores of women in
the community and in her own congregations.
Daily she enjoyed praying to her God and Savior. She always expressed
her love and thanksgiving to God for her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
She assisted many families with gifts, home cooked meals, and with her
words of encouragement through her ministry of sending hundreds of
birthday, anniversary, and sympathy cards over the years.
Elda helped write the Ryan's monthly prayer Letter which they mailed to
about a dozen family members and friends over the United States during
their nine years of ministry at the Burlington, Free Methodist Church.
Elda and the Rev. Ryan have enjoyed several overseas trips with the Rev.
Ryan's three brothers and two sisters and their spouses. The Ryans have
traveled with the "Ryan clan" to Israel, Greece, and Ireland. They
sailed to several Caribbean island countries during an eleven-day cruise
in 1998. These trips were sponsored by Pastor Ryan's brother Ronald.
Pastor Ryan's ninety-six-year-old Aunt Ruby Stevens of Austin, Texas,
has financially helped the Ryans and the Burlington congregation the
past nine years. Mrs. Stevens and her first husband served as godparents
to the seven Ryan children providing many gifts at Christmas time. Ruby
Stevens is the sister of Pastor Ryan's mother, Mildred Ryan.
Elda was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, the Rev. Charles
Keller, and her sister, Emma (Mrs. Wallace) Watterson, who died in
December 2011 at ninety years of age.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 21, 2012
Kathleen "Katie" Sinram
Charles City - Kathleen "Katie" Sinram, 86, of Charles City, died
Friday, April 20, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in
Charles City.
A funeral Mass for Katie Sinram will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will
officiate.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Greene.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday
where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m.
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 21, 2012
Posted on 21 April 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. on 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.
As many of Lois' friends and family know, she had a love of dress hats.
It is with this love that Lois' family encourages those attending her
service to wear a hat in Lois' memory.
Visitation will be held today, Sunday, April 22, from 4 until 6 p.m. at
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one
hour prior to Lois' service at the church.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Lois' name to the
Plymouth United Methodist Church, or the Plymouth Fire and Rescue
Department in which two of Lois' grandsons proudly serve.
Lois Louise Moon was born on Feb. 24, 1925, in Rowan, Iowa, the daughter
of Charles and Grace (Winter) Moon Sr. She was one of six children. Lois
spent much of her younger years in Mason City and attended Mason City
High School.
On March 9, 1942, Lois was united in marriage to Harry Hockenson at the
Radio Chapel in Mason City. They were blessed with six children and 70
years, having just renewed their wedding vows in a surprise ceremony at
the KIMT News studio, which formerly housed the Radio Chapel, earlier
this year.
From August of 1967 until May of 1982, Lois enjoyed being a cook at the
Plymouth school, a job that she truly loved. Often she would come into
the school early just to prepare her famous cinnamon rolls for her
students, even though she wasn't expected to. She loved and treated her
school children as her own and enjoyed treating them to an extra helping
of food to let them know how special they were to her.
Lois enjoyed many things in life, from raising her children to her
nieces and nephews to her grandchildren. In her family's younger years
she was a devoted supporter of her children's athletic ventures.
Regardless of the sport Lois was in the stands lending her support, rain
or shine.
She enjoyed gardening, camping, sewing and spending time with her family
and friends, especially "Birthday Club" on Saturday morning, Senior
Citizens on Monday afternoon, not to forget Sunday morning church!
Lois was known for her skills as a master chef and will be fondly
remembered for her fried chicken, fried potatoes and homemade bread. She
had a love for hats and kept an extensive collection, wearing them any
chance she had! As an avid Minnesota Twins fan, Lois had the honor of
attending the first game at the newly built Target Field in Minneapolis.
Always known as the "fixer," Lois fixed relationships, family meals and
odds and ends throughout the house. She was a pleaser and wanted nothing
in return besides "the love" of her family and friends.
As a proud Democrat, one of Lois' proudest moments was being able to
meet and shake hands with President Obama when he stopped at NIACC
during his presidential campaign. Lois arrived at NIACC six hours early
to insure her opportunity to shake his hand!
Those grateful in sharing in Lois' life are her husband, Harry,
Plymouth; her children, Harry Hockenson Jr., Plymouth, Gene (Jane
Papouchis) Hockenson, Plymouth, Becky (David) Hoff, Aurora, Ill., Vickey
Kobliska, Alta Vista, Tod (Teri) Hockenson, Chariton, Lexie Knutson,
Plymouth, and her "adoptive" daughters, Linda (John) Moore, Plymouth,
Debbie (George) Perry, Plymouth, and Diana Anderson, Plymouth; 17
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Elizabeth)
Moon, Seattle, Wash.; her sisters-in-law, Eve Cocca Moon, Pearl Wagner
and Marge Moon; and her beloved dog, Ozzie.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Clarence
Kobliska; her grandson, Darron Kobliska; her great-grandson, Tyler Hoff;
and her siblings, Ted Moon, Charles Moon Jr., Lou Hedrick and Lillian
Evanson.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly; 641-454-2242;
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 19 to April 22, 2012
Nancy Marie (Speakar) Kamerick
 Big
Fork, Mont. - Nancy Marie (Speakar) Kamerick, 59, Big Fork, Mont.,
formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully April 17, 2012, at
her home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer and with her family
by her side.
She was born Nov. 7, 1952, to Robert and Rita (Clausen) Speakar of Mason
City.
She moved to Kalispell, Mont., with a friend in 1975 and fell in love
with it. She later moved to Big Fork and married Steve Kamerick on Jan.
14, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Nancy was a graduate of Mason City High School, Class of 1971, where she
was a cheerleader and on the drill team.
Nancy was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend. She will be
greatly missed. She would want her life to be celebrated, not mourned,
for she loved to laugh.
Nancy loved to watch her husband's band play, working outside in her
flowers and spending time with friends and family. She always had a
smile on her face and kind words for everyone.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Kamerick of Big Fork; their
children Patti (Lance) Ellis of Shawnee, Kan., Matt (Megan) Kamerick of
Wichita, Kan., Kenny Kamerick of Wichita; and grandchildren Britney,
Krista and Craag; her mother, Rita (Clausen) Speakar, Mason City;
brothers Jerry (Jean) Speakar, Cimarron, Kan., and Chris (fiancee Lori)
Speakar, Clear Lake; sister Lisa (Brian) Pike, Mason City; several
nieces, nephews and close friends.
Condolences may be sent to Steve Kamerick, 15286 Woods Pay Point Rd.,
Big Fork, MT 59911, or email steveandnancy@montanasky.us.
Nancy's wish was for her body to be cremated. A celebration of Nancy's
life will be held Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at Crossroad Christian
Fellowship in Big Fork. Pastor Dr. Halden Curtiss will preside. A
luncheon will follow.
Nancy is proceeded in death by her father, Robert Speakar; grandparents
John and Marie Speaker and William and Rose Clausen; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 22, 2012
Hazel M. Larson
 GARNER
- Hazel M. Larson, 92, of Garner, formerly of Britt, died Friday, April
20, 2012, at her home, the Concord Care Center in Garner, which she
lovingly referred to as "the most popular place in town."
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, at Zion
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Brian Lund
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, at the Cataldo
Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour
prior to services at the church.
Hazel Mabel Larson, the daughter of Henry and Charsty (Munson) Anderson,
was born Sept. 6, 1919, near Britt. She graduated from Britt High School
in 1936 and later from Britt Junior College and the Iowa State Teacher's
College in Cedar Falls. She taught school for several years in the rural
schools in the Britt and Kanawha area. As a country school teacher she
loved playing ball with her students.
She married Morton Larson on Dec. 14, 1946, making their home on a farm
south of Crystal Lake. They raised three children there, and then moved
to Forest City in 1971. Mort and Hazel loved to spend their winters in
Texas, and she continued to do so for the next 25 years after Mort
passed away in 1980.
She was an avid golfer, walker and exercise group leader during her
winters in Texas and later at Zion Church. She spent her summers at
their beloved cottage on West Lake Okoboji until 2009, when she moved to
Concord Care Center in Garner after suffering a stroke.
She was a straight talker and one never had to wonder what she meant to
say.
Hazel is survived by her three children: Mary (Rick) Etherington of
Garner, Jack (Jan) Larson of New Ulm, Minn., and Becky (Tom) Rose of
Garner; four grandchildren: Danny Rose of Des Moines, Jenny Rose of
Louisville, Ky., Katie Larson of New Ulm and Nick Larson of New Ulm;
three sisters: Florence Carlson of Crosby, Minn., Blanche (Verlyn)
Friedow of Kanawha and Marlys Bergstrom of Minneapolis, Minn.; a
sister-in-law, Bettie Anderson of Britt; and many nieces, nephews and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers: Donald
and Norman; and two sisters: Mildred Anderson and Charlotte Hunsley.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 21 to April 22, 2012
Dennis Keith Miller
 Clear
Lake - Dennis Keith Miller, 58, 2700 N. Shore Drive, 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 10a.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.
Dennis was born May 26, 1953, in Webster City, the son of Dwayne Keith
and Viola Mae (White) Miller. He attended elementary school in Webster
City and received his G.E.D. in Marshalltown.
Dennis worked for Iowa Electric Light and Power in 1976 for more than 20
years as an engineering draftsman, living in Marshalltown. He then moved
to Clear Lake where he met and married Yvette (Thompson) Green, his
"Angel." They married Jan. 15, 1999, at the Galilean Lutheran Church.
They resided in Clear Lake for more than 12 years.
Dennis loved racing and NASCAR, cars, working with his hands, plants,
music, movies and word puzzles. Always special to him were family
get-togethers, being with his grandchildren and talking with his dad. He
was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and
the Street Machine Club.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Yvette Miller, Clear Lake; his parents,
Dwayne and Viola Miller, Clear Lake; daughter Audra Miller, West Des
Moines; stepchildren Tyrone Green, Cedar Rapids, Charles (Kathleen)
Green, Mason City, Anthony (Jessica) Green, Humboldt, Justin (Sarah)
Green, Mason City, and Tiffany (Glenn) Harrington, Mason City; 40
grandchildren and one great grandchild; sisters Judee (Jim) Miller,
Clear Lake, and Rhonda Stephens, Clear Lake; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 20 to April 22, 2012
Hershel "Babs" Morris
 KANAWHA
- Hershel "Babs" Morris, 100, of Kanawha, passed away peacefully
Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt
surrounded by his family.
Funeral services for Hershel "Babs" Morris will be held on Monday, April
23, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with Pastor
Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township
Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing
Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, and will continue one hour
prior to services at the church on Monday.
Arriving on June 7, 1911, Babs was born in Missouri to Elmer and Lucile
(Herron) Morris. Babs attended Kanawha High School where he excelled in
football and track, winning the state mile in 1931. Babs played in the
last football game in 1931, and his son Jim played in the first game
when football was once again played in 1959.
On June 16, 1933, he married Alma Jo Holm, and to this union three
children were born: Philip, Rita and Jim. Babs was a member of the
United Methodist Church in Kanawha, and enjoyed a Bible study with the
men in Kanawha.
Babs served the Kanawha community for 30 years in the plumbing and
heating business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a
member of the Kanawha Fire Department for more than 50 years and was
fire chief for 30 years. Babs also loved being a clown in the annual
Labor Day parade for many years.
Babs is survived by his daughter Rita (David) Thomson of Overland Park,
Kansas; son Jim (Judy) Morris of Kanawha; daughter-in-law Mary Morris of
Mason City; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; a step-grandchild; four
step-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lucile Morris; wife,
Alma; son Philip; grandson Steven; and sisters Audry, Bernice and
Lavonne.
Babs' life was a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the
Kanawha United Methodist Church or the Kanawha Fire Department.
Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, Iowa 50447;
641-762-3211;
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 21 to April 22, 2012
Melvin Eugene "Butch" Neagle
ALLISON - Melvin "Butch" Eugene Neagle, 52, of Allison, died at his
home on April 19, 2012.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Allison.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Allison.
Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements;
641-456-3232,
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 22, 2012
Kennedy Norland
ALGONA - Kennedy Norland, age 12 days, of Algona, died on Thursday,
April 19, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Burt Presbyterian
Church, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in
the Burt Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church.
The Lentz Funeral Home in Burt is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Kennedy Norland memorial fund at Iowa State
Bank, 5 E. Call St., Algona IA 50511.
Condolences may be left at
www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, Burt, 515-295-2622.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 22, 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. Eighth St., 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 Ave., and one hour prior to service on
Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Sandra Joy Peck Memorial Fund in care
of the family.
Sandra Joy Pope was born Sept. 4, 1954, in Mason City, the daughter of
Wayne and June (Gallagher) Pope. She attended Mason City schools,
graduating in 1973.
She was married to Victor Peck on Sept. 1, 1979, in Clear Lake at the
Open Bible Church. In her earlier years she worked for St. Clair-Starks
Clothing Store and Massey Fergueson until working for Mercy Hospital for
the last 25 years.
Sandy enjoyed gardening, watching birds and making blankets for family
members and others. She was a longtime member of the Open Bible Church
in Clear Lake, where she enjoyed attending worship and rarely missed.
She loved being a part of the church and enjoyed teaching Sunday school.
Sandy was a strong believer in giving back and liked to give to mission
projects and people who were less fortunate. Sandy had a great sense of
humor when with family and close friends. At family gatherings she would
spend hours talking, laughing and reminiscing. She especially looked
forward to the annual overnight shopping trips with her mother, sisters
and nieces.
Sandy loved babies and small children and always had several presents
for them when they came to visit. She was a dedicated worker who found
it difficult to take her allotted vacation and P.T.O. time off because
she felt like she was needed in the office. Sandy loved camping and
enjoyed trying out area campgrounds with a group of family and friends.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply
missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Peck of Mason City; son-in-law,
Lee Hefty of Corwith; parents, Wayne and June Pope of Mason City;
sister, Lori Wisner and husband, Terry, of Mason City; brothers-in-law,
Mike and Tom Peck of Mason City and Melvin McElwee and wife Jeanie of
Armstrong, Iowa; mother-in-law, Ruth Peck of Mason City; nieces and
nephews, Amanda and Joel Wisner, Erin Bentley and husband Bart, Wesley
McElwee and wife Missy, Leah Francke and husband Mark; many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Amy Hefty in 2009; sisters,
Linda and Marcia Pope and Sharon McElwee; and father-in-law, Conrad
Peck.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 20 to April 22, 2012
Elizabeth Marie Salge
Bristow - Elizabeth Marie Salge, 85, of Bristow, died Friday, April
20, 2012, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, at St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilmar with Pastor Mark Walker
officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery, Vilmar.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Monday, April 23, at Reid's Funeral
Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one
hour prior to services on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley
Hospice, 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo IA 50702.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457, www.
reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 22, 2012
Max
C. Schultz
 Cedar
Falls - Max C. Schultz, 91, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Osage, died
Monday, April 16, 2012, at Sartori Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Nazareth Lutheran
Church in Cedar Falls, with burial at Osage Cemetery in Osage.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at
www.DahlFuneralHome.
com.
He was born April 17, 1920, at Haubstadt, Ind., the son of George A. and
Mathilda (Rohlfing) Schultz. He married Alice A. Pruessner on Sept. 6,
1948, in Kewanee, Ill. She preceded him in death on May 23, 2006.
Max was a pastor in the United Church of Christ and served churches in
Geneseo and Chicago, Ill., Hebron, N.D., Detroit, Mich., Roseville,
Minn., and Akron, Ohio. Max retired in 1986 and he and his wife, Alice,
moved to Osage. He moved to Cedar Falls in 2011.
Max had many hobbies, including stamp and coin collecting, gardening and
traveling to Germany many times with his wife.
He is survived by three sons, Dr. Georg (Elizabeth) Schultz of St.
Joseph, Mich., the Rev. James (LeeAnna) Schultz of Cape Girardeau, Mo.,
and Paul (Dr. Denise) Schultz of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Dorothea
(the Rev. Dennis) Hanson of Cedar Falls, and Elizabeth (John) Kappler of
Shoreville, Minn.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one
brother, the Rev. Valerius Schultz, of Hermann, Mo., and two sisters,
Helene (the Rev. Dale) Krampe of Marthasville, Mo., and Margaret Schultz
of Washington, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Nazareth Lutheran Church
in Cedar Falls, with burial at Osage Cemetery in Osage.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at
www.DahlFuneralHome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 22, 2012
Posted on 22 April 2012
Mark Bertram
FOREST CITY - Mark Bertram, 30, of Forest City, died Saturday, April
21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Clarence J. Brumm
U.S. Army Korean conflict
 OSAGE
- Clarence J. Brumm, age 86, of Osage, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at
Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 25,
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Jack McClure, CPPS,
officiating.
Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Osage with a flag
presentation at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.
Visitation will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit
Funeral Home in Osage with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 5 p.m.
Clarence was born Jan. 26, 1926, in Stacyville, the son of Joseph and
Sophia (Halbach) Brumm. He graduated from Visitation High School in
Stacyville. Clarence served in the
Army,
where he achieved the rank of sergeant, from 1950-1952 during the
Korean Conflict.
He received numerous medals including the
Bronze Star.
Clarence married Marjorie Pitra on June 23, 1951, at Little Flower
Chapel, Fort Sill, Okla.
He was a self-employed contractor at Brumm Construction Inc. Clarence
was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Osage, the Knights of Columbus
(past grand knight), Osage
VFW
Post 7920, Osage American Legion Post 278 and served on the city of
Osage Board of Adjustment for 23 years. He enjoyed traveling, playing
cards, woodworking and golfing.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Osage; his son, Richard
(Karen) Brumm of Osage; seven grandchildren: Eric (Kim) Brumm of Ames,
Andrew (Katie) Brumm of Osage, Marita Brumm of Mason City, Patti Brumm
of Dallas, Texas, Nina Brumm of Dubuque, Shelly Brumm of Osage, and
Isaac Brumm of Osage; two great-grandsons, Dex Anderegg of Dubuque and
Tucker Brumm of Osage; a brother, Othmar (Betty) Brumm of Stacyville;
and a sister, Joan Dworschak of Champaign, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Joseph in 1965, four
sisters and four brothers.
Information available and condolences accepted at
www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., P.O. Box 84, Osage, Iowa
50461-1440; 641-732-3706.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Leola Ekwall
Greene - Leola Ekwall, 92, of Greene, died Saturday, April 21, 2012,
at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.
Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St.,
Greene; 641-823-4457;
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Virginia Lucille Foland
LELAND - Virginia Lucille Foland, 88, of Leland, died Saturday, April
21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902
E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA, 50450.
Private family services are scheduled.
You can contact the family with online condolences at
www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com;
641-592-0221.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Charles Lee Graber
 WODEN
- Charles Lee Graber, 62, of Woden, died suddenly at his home on April
18, 2012.
Memorial services for Charles Graber will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 118 Center
Street W., in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In
accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated. Burial will take
place at a later date at Bingham Township Cemetery.
Charles "Chuck" Graber was born in the home he grew up in, located
northwest of Woden. He graduated in 1970 from Woden-Crystal Lake
Community High School. He was actively involved in farming the family
farm and caring for his livestock.
His greatest joy was spending time with his sister, brother, nieces and
nephews for family time, meals and afternoon cards and board games. He
also loved hunting, fishing and attending farm auctions.
Chuck is survived by his sister, Candace "Candy" (Denis) Benjegerdes of
Manly, Iowa; brother, DuWayne (Julie) Graber of Albert Lea, Minn.;
nieces and nephews, Cheri (Lance) Aldrich of Belmond, Iowa, Dan
Benjegerdes (fiancé, Hannah) of Lakeville, Minn., Mike Graber (friend,
Sarah) of Austin, Minn., Laura Graber of Albert Lea, Minn., Candice
Carlisle of Clarksville, Tenn., and Elizabeth (Mark) Maunz of Columbus,
Ga., and his beloved dog, Buddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ollie Graber; brother,
Maynard Riggle; sister, Corrine Melton and brother-in-law, Jimmy Melton.
He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street W., Britt, Iowa 50423;
641-843-3839;
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Louis Paul Kramer
U.S. Army WWII
DASSEL, Minn. - Louis Paul Kramer, age 90, of Sauk Rapids, Minn.,
formerly Belmond, Iowa, and Dassel, Minn., died Tuesday, April 3, 2012,
at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the
Bethel Baptist Church in Iowa Falls with the Rev. Steve Hill
officiating. There will be a time to gather with the family one hour
prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Louis Paul Kramer, the son of Louie and Helen (Frohling) Kramer, was
born on Nov. 12, 1921, in Belmond, Iowa. He grew up in the Belmond area
where he attended school and was baptized and confirmed in the Christian
faith.
On Oct. 23, 1942, Louis was inducted into the United States Army and
served his country during
World War II
and was discharged on June 24, 1944.
On Sept. 24, 1944, Louis was married to Vernadine Johnson in Iowa.
Together they made their home on the family farm near Alexander, Iowa,
where they farmed for 19 years before they moved to Clear Lake, Iowa,
and then to Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was a machinist in Davenport, Iowa,
for several years and in 1969, they moved to the Dassel, Minn., area
where they purchased and operated a resort on Big Swan for 35 years and
also worked at Reinke's in Litchfield. In the last years, he had made
his home in Darwin, Browerville, Clarissa, Grand Rapids, and recently at
the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.
He enjoyed spending time fishing on Big Swan Lake and growing the
biggest vegetables that he could. He loved nature, cats and watching
birds. He also enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Vernadine Kramer of Grand Rapids; children,
Lou Alan Kramer of Hector, Greg (Deb) Kramer of Sauk Rapids, and Debra
(Kim) Isaacson of Remer; six grandchildren, Katherine Cook, Heather
(Jeff) Wachal, James Kramer, Jacob Kramer, Matt Kramer, Steven Kramer
and friend (Merideth Black); six great-grandchildren; and one sister,
Betty Kopenhagen of Vacaville, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Raymond,
Gordon and Robert.
Johnson Funeral Home, Box 1, 611 N. Second St., Dassel, MN 55325;
320-275-3381.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Lois E. Meek
Greene - Lois E. Meek, 94, of Greene, died on April 22, 2012, at the
Liebe Care Center in Greene.
Arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St.,
Greene; 641-823-4457;
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 23, 2012
Rodney G. Skadburg
MASON CITY - Rodney G. Skadburg, 47, of Mason City, died Saturday,
April 21, 2012, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25,
2012, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., with
Pastor Patrick Drury officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at Major Erickson
Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rodney G. Skadburg
Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 22 to April 23, 2012
Posted on 23 April 2012
Mark Bertram
FOREST CITY - Mark Bertram, 30, of Forest City, died Saturday, April
21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at United
Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to church services at United
Methodist Church.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 23 to April 24, 2012
Marie Albertina Hilpipre
CLARION - Marie Albertina Hilpipre, 96, of Clarion, died Monday,
April 23, 2012, at Careage of Clarion.
Funeral services for Marie Hilpipre will be held on Friday, April 27, at
10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 201 Third Avenue North
East, Clarion, with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be at
Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing
Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street, in Clarion, and will continue one
hour prior to services at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233,
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 24, 2012
Daniel J. Middleton
Belmond - Daniel J. Middleton, 64, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of
Belmond, Iowa, died April 18, 2012, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson.
Tentative graveside services are set for Friday, April 27, 2012, 1:30
p.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Morton, Minn.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, is in charge of arrangements;
641-444-4474.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 20 to April 24, 2012
Rodney G. Skadburg
 MASON
CITY - Rodney G. Skadburg, 47, of Mason City, died Saturday, April 21,
2012, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at
Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Avenue, with Pastor
Patrick Drury officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 24, at Major
Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rodney G. Skadburg
memorial fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Rod was born Jan. 29, 1965, in Fort Dodge to Maynard and Darlene
Skadburg. They moved to Mason City in 1978. He graduated from Mason City
High School in 1983 and attended college at the University of Northern
Iowa. He was married to Laurie Peterson in 1984 and their son Shawn
Edward was born November 25, 1988.
Rod worked at River City Communications as a security and fire system
installer and through that work, he met his second wife, Michelle. They
married June 23, 2000, and he proudly took on the role of stepfather to
Michael, Katie and Jacob, and adopted Michael in 2001.
Rod was a devoted father, loving husband and a brand new grandfather to
Landon Michael, born in December 2011. He was a true and loyal kind of
guy - always there for you and always willing to help. You could always
count on him to be honest and tell it like it is, but you can also count
on his sarcasm and wit to come shining through. He was the guy who
brought the laughs to the party and was full of stories.
Rod endured many years of illness with a determination and positive
attitude that we all can admire and learn from. After a kidney
transplant in 2008, he gave his life to Christ and learned to trust and
believe in God's plan for him. His life was a testimony to God's love
for us as he was brought through many situations and health scares by
nothing other than God's will and intervention. As his body grew tired
of fighting, God took him home. You can bet if there are golf courses
and white sandy beaches in heaven - that is where he is today.
Rod was surrounded by faithful friends and family of which he was
extremely honored to have in his life and he will always be remembered
in our hearts.
Left to remember him are his wife, Michelle Skadburg; his children,
Shawn Skadburg of Cedar Falls; Katie Lee of Clear Lake and Jacob Lee of
Mason City; Grandchild, Landon Michael Simmer of Clear Lake; mother,
Darlene Skadburg of Mason City; sister, Deb Francis of Mason City;
brother, Jerry (Marla) Skadburg of Sioux City; nephew, Jess (Nikki)
Skadburg of Minneapolis, Minn.; Michelle's grandmother, Jean Stone of
Mason City; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Maynard Skadburg; son, Michael
Skadburg and mother-in-law, Barb Haffner.
Arrangements are with 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 22 to April 24, 2012
Christopher Steinert
CHARLES CITY -Christopher Steinert, 37, of Charles City, died Monday,
April 23, 2012, at his parents' home in Charles City.
A memorial Mass will be held 5 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will
celebrate the Mass.
Friends may greet the family from 3-5 p.m. Friday at the church prior to
the Mass. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Christopher Terrence Steinert was born March 20, 1975, in Port
Washington, Wis., the son of Terry and Marge (May) Steinert. He
graduated from Port Washington High School in 1993. Chris's parents
moved to Charles City and he soon followed. He was a trained master
electrician and was employed by Johnson Control working at the Pfizer
Animal Health in Charles City. Chris was an avid Green Bay Packer and
Milwaukee Brewers fan. He lived life to the fullest, whether it was
skydiving, fishing, four-wheeling, hunting or biking. Chris was very
close with his cousins Barry, Jana, Travis, and Laura, and he will be
missed by all.
Living family members include his parents, Terry (Marge) Steinert; two
brothers, Kevin and Andy Steinert, both of Charles City; aunts and
uncles, Bill (Diane) May of Belgium, Wis., Renee (Ken) Wall of Port
Washington, Wis., Mike (Phil Gratsy) May of Palm Coast, Fla., Willie
(Judy) Steinert of Grafton, Wis.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dick (Regina) May,
Wilbur (Dorothy) Steinert; an uncle, Peter May; and a first cousin, Joel
Steinert.
Memorials may be directed to the family or to the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation in memory of Chris at
www.CFF.org.
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 24, 2012
Alan W. Tarr
CLEAR LAKE - Alan W. Tarr, born July 28, 1928, died Monday, April 23,
2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Per Alan's wishes, his body has been cremated and no formal services are
planned.
He will be buried next to his wife, Betty Tarr in the Lindsay Cemetery
in Lindsay, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his wife and other close relatives.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 24, 2012
Erika Whitney
MASON CITY - Erika Whitney, 70, Mason City, died Sunday, April 22,
2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 24, 2012
Jacki Atwood Shaver Woodley
HAMPTON - Jacki Atwood Shaver Woodley, 69, of Hampton, died Saturday,
April 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, at the Sietsema Vogel
Funeral Home in Hampton.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home
in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton,
Iowa. Pastor David Wagner will officiate.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 24, 2012
Posted on 24 April 2012
Dennis Allan Charlson
Kensett - Dennis Allan Charlson, 71, of Maple Grove, Minn., formerly
of Kensett, died Monday, April 23, 2012, at the North Memorial Hospital
in Maple Grove, Minn.
A celebration of life service for Dennis will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 South St.,
Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Inurnment will be in the
Kensett Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church
service on Saturday at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, is in charge of
the arrangements.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
LaVonne R. Dority
MASON CITY - LaVonne R. Dority, 85, of Mason City, died Monday, April
23, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Rolling
Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th St. S.W. with the Rev. Jack
VandenHeuvel officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph
Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral
Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Rolling Acres
Christian Reformed Church.
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 24 to April 25, 2012
Leola May Ekwall
Greene - Funeral services for Leola Ekwall, 92, of Greene, will be
10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in
Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Oak
Hill Cemetery, Nashua.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 25, at Reid's
Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour
prior to services at the church on Thursday.
Leola May Barth was born on June 1, 1919, in Union Township, Floyd
County, a daughter of Will G. and Luella (Osterhage) Barth, and died
Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora
Springs. Leola received her education in country school and graduated
from Greene High School in 1937. She worked for Greene Produce until she
met her husband in 1942.
Leola was united in marriage to Edward Ekwall on March 7, 1942. Leola
traveled with Edward while he served in the United States Air Force.
Following deployment, they returned to Greene where the couple made
their home. In 1944, Leola and Edward were blessed with the birth of
their only child, William. Edward battled with health issues before
passing away in 1946. Leola then worked for Morey's Store.
Leola was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Greene.
She enjoyed roller skating, dancing, playing bingo, and spending time
with her grandchildren and great-grandson.
Living family members include: grandchildren: Bill Ekwall, Alta Vista,
Jamie Ekwall (Pam Zacharias), Lake Mills, Lindsey Ekwall (Dave Sargent)
of Floyd; great-grandson: Zachary Ekwall; one sister: Myrtle Shapley,
Nora Springs; special family member: Cassidy Riden of Nashua; several
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Leola was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1946, son, William
Carl in 1989, her parents, two brothers: Marvin and Mervin; two sisters:
Ethel and Ruthie.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the
Leola M. Ekwall Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene,
641-823-4457,
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 23 to April 25, 2012
Kevin C. Hansen
Clear Lake - Kevin C. Hansen, 56, of Clear Lake died Tuesday April
23, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
The family would like to invite Kevin's co-workers from Curries, all of
his softball team and friends to an informal Celebration of his Life
from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the The Other Place, 200 Highway W.,
Clear Lake.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday April 26, at the Ward-Van
Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a sharing
of memories beginning at 6 p.m., with Mark Doebel presiding.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101
N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 24 to April 25, 2012
Richard H. "Dick" Johnson Jr.
Northwood - Richard "Dick" H. Johnson Jr., 64, Northwood, died
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
Alma Lindloff
Mason City - Alma Lindloff, 88, longtime resident of Mason City, died
on April 24, 2012, at the Rockwell Nursing Home, Rockwell.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, at
the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street S.E., Mason City with
Pastor Rhea Evanson officiating.
Visitation will be today, Wednesday, April 25, from 5-7 p.m. and one
hour prior to services at the funeral home in Mason City. Burial will be
at Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.
Alma was born on April 22, 1924, at Klemme, to Laura Sandersfeld. She
grew up under the care of her aunt and uncle, Karl and Minnie
Sandersfeld. After high school, she received her LPN degree from North
Iowa Area Community College. She married LaVerne Lindloff on July 18,
1943. To this union, two sons and two daughters were born. Alma was very
active with her job for 20 years at Mercy Hospital in the nursery. She
crocheted afghans and baby caps for many babies over the years.
Alma is survived by her children, Wilma (Jerry) Williams of
Marshalltown, Rose (Larry) Fitzgerald of Mason City, William (Alexandra)
Lindloff of Pensacola, Fla., and Delvern (Marilyn) Lindloff of Rockford;
six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Alma was preceded in death by her mother, aunt and uncle.
Condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home website at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, 641-423-8676,
www.FullerHYPERLINK
"http://tonfh.com"tonfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
Spencer Reutzel
COON RAPIDS, Minn. - Spencer Reutzel, 4 months, of Coon Rapids,
Minn., died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Fairview Hospital in
Burnsville, Minn.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Lentz Funeral
Home in Burt, Iowa, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial
will be in the Harrison Township Cemetery in Swea City. Visitation will
be 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Memorials may be made to the Kevin Reutzel Family at Iowa State Bank, 5
E. Call St., Algona, Iowa, 50511.
Condolences may be left at
www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
Eleonora Marie "Nora" Schroeder
Clear Lake - Eleonora "Nora" Marie Schroeder, 90, of Clear Lake, died
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28, at the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the
Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 27 from
5-7 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W.,
Mason City.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101
N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
Morris Traub
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Morris Traub, 95, of Buffalo Grove, Ill.,
formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Monday, April 23, 2012, at Sunrise
Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove, Ill.
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 25, 2012
Hunter D. True
MASON CITY - Hunter D. True, 17, of 1612 N. Federal Ave., died
Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.
Funeral services for Hunter will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 27, at
Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams. Officiating will be the Rev.
Father Michael Schueller.
Public visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday with a special time for
his classmates from 3-4:30. Visitation will continue one hour prior to
services at the church.
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Classmates are invited to arrive at the church at 10 a.m. Friday so that
they may be seated as a group.
Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Condolences may be shared with the family at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676,
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 24 to April 25, 2012
Gertrude M. Vaske
Bancroft - Gertrude M. Vaske, 98, of Bancroft, died Monday, April 23,
2012, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's
Catholic Church in Bancroft, with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial
will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at St. John's Catholic
Church in Bancroft with an Altar Society Rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and
a Scripture Prayer Service beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of
Bancroft.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
Erika C. Whitney
 Mason
City - Erika C. Whitney, 70, of Mason City, died Sunday, April 22, 2012,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 27, at
Riverside Friends Church, 527 North Kentucky Ave., Mason City, with
Pastors Paul and Diane Martin officiating.
A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Friday morning at the church.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Erika's name in care of
her family.
Erika Christa Murnigkeit was born on Sept. 17, 1941, in East Prussia,
Germany. At the age of 10, Erika immigrated to the United States with
her family. Upon their arrival in the United States, they moved to Iowa
where their sponsor family was located. She attended Mason City High
School.
On Sept. 26, 1968, Erika was united in marriage to Jerry Dean Whitney,
Sr., in Mason City.
Erika was incredibly proud of her German roots. Throughout the years she
made sure to pass on German traditions to her children and
grandchildren. She was deeply devoted to her family and spent every
available moment with her children and grandchildren.
Her house always had an open door for anyone in a time of need. Over the
years Erika welcomed countless children into her home while they were
going through tough times at their own homes.
She had a passion for gardening and loved tending to the beautiful
flowers in her gardens. Erika also loved shopping and had an extensive
angel collection.
For 15 years, Erika worked at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake. She was
deeply devoted to the residents she worked with and they all held a
special place in her heart.
Those grateful in sharing in Erika's life are her children, Monica
(David) Teeter, Mason City, Mike (Sheryl) Trenary, Mason City, Jamey
(Lisa) Whitney, Emmetsburg, Steve (Lori) Whitney, Mason City, Tim
(Marcie) Whitney, Rochester, Minn., Wendy (Jeff) Ewing, Mason City, and
her friend, Vance, to whom she thought of as a son; 15 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren; her dog, Angel; and her grand-dog, Cocoa.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Whitney,
Sr., her granddaughter, Anna Ewing; and her two brothers, Horst and
Gunther Murnigkeit.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from April 24 to April 25, 2012
David L. Wilson
MASON CITY - David L. Wilson, 53, of Mason City, died Tuesday, April
24, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924,
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on April 25, 2012
Posted on 25 April 2012 by Marie
Thompson
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