Myrna L. Bills

MASON CITY - Myrna L. Bills, 96, of Mason City, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating. Interment will be at the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Myrna was born March 27, 1916, in rural Vandalia, Ill., (Bear Creek Township - Fayette County), the daughter of David and Lillie (Fansler) Blankenship. At age 5, her family moved to Williams, Iowa and eventually Rockwell, Iowa (where she lived for many years). She attended rural schools. In 1979, Myrna moved to Mason City. She married Jessie Bills on Jan. 24, 1935 - and later divorced. Myrna worked as a housekeeper at Mercy Hospital from 1969 until she retired in 1981. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church - where she belonged to church circle. Myrna enjoyed spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, traveling, and volunteering at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Myrna is survived by her children: Ernest Bills and wife Jean of Clear Lake, Larry Bills and wife Linda of Maxwell, Linda Folkerds and husband Roger of Grinnell, Gary Bills and wife Deb of Aredale, and Jim Bills and wife Debbie of Rockwell; daughter-in-law: Helen Bills of Mason City; 20 grandchildren: Ed Smith and wife Jody, Kathy Anderson and husband Larry, Beth Gordon, Diane Aldrich, Kevin Bills and wife Barb, Mark Bills and wife Christy, Darin Bills and wife Kate, Ray Bills, Chris Bills and Steve Hrubes, Charles Bills, Heather Allen and husband Dan, Brandon Bills, Julie Bates and husband Rick, Mollie Warburton, Dawn Rupp and husband Rusty, Adam Bills and wife Anjanette, Ben Bills, Abby Alexander and husband Jason, Jill Bills and husband DaxKuhfuss, and Andy Bills and wife Katie; and 24 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter: Elaine Evans and husband Harold; her siblings: Velma Behrens and husband Clifford, Bernice Burkett and husband Charles, Mae Ragsdale and husband Lawrence, Leslie Blankenship and wife Geraldine, Erma Bode and husband Dick and Jean Pedersen and husband Ervin; a great granddaughter, Toni Hanson.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 30 to August 1, 2012

Lorraine Brackey

MASON CITY - Lorraine Brackey, 81, of Mason City went to be with her LORD and SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at 3:20 p.m. She had been residing at the I.O.O.F. Home since her sudden illness on July 1.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, at First Baptist Church, 125 East State St. with the Rev. Ron Stein officiating. Interment will be in the Stout Cemetery, Stout, at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to Lorraine Brackey Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Lorraine was born Sept. 13, 1930, in New Hartford, Iowa, one of two twin daughters of Fred and Hattie (Brandt) Meyer. The family moved to Mason City in 1933. She attended Mason City schools. Lorraine and her family attended church at The Gospel Hall and Mason City Christian Assembly in Mason City. She accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour, on Feb. 16,1947. She was baptized on Sept. 19, 1947.

She worked at Mercy Hospital as a surgical technician until she took a job with Dr. V.E. Wicks, Podiatrist. She worked as receptionist, bookkeeper, medical assistant and surgical assistant for 42 years until her retirement in 1992.

She was married to William J. Jones on Sept. 12, 1959. To this union was born their only child, a daughter, Deneen Branstad of Mason City. She married Telford J. "Bud" Brackey in 1972.

Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family, reading her Bible and doing word search puzzles. She also enjoyed playing the piano, organ and singing Hymns.

She is survived by her twin sister, Lois Epple of Grants Pass, Ore., her daughter, Deneen Branstad and son-in-law Darwin of Mason City; her grandson, Justin T. Paulsen (Alyssa Porterfield) and grandaughter, Katey L. Paulsen; one great grandson, Joseph A. Branstad all of Mason City. She is also several special nieces and nephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents: Fred and Hattie Meyer; her brother, Richard Meyer of Riverside, Calif. and her husband, Telford "Bud" Brackey.

She was the very best Mother and Grandmother anyone could have ever asked for. She sacrificed many things for us. We appreciate all the love and kindness that she showed us throughout the years. We stand and honor her and call her Blessed. Thank you for everything you have done. You will be truly missed and we will all look forward to that day when we will all be reunited together again with our Heavenly Father. Until that day comes, may you rest in Heavenly peace.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 30 to August 1, 2012

James Florian Brandau
U.S. Navy

TAOS, N.M. - James Florian Brandau, Lt.Cmdr. USN Ret., died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Taos, N.M.

He was born Feb.15, 1933, in the same Iowa farmhouse his father was born in. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1950 and attended the University of Iowa. He joined the Navy to see the oceans and then took to the skies. He flew everything from jets to helicopters to hot air balloons. One thousand of his flying hours were in Antarctica. He ran the bulls in Pamplona, skied every chance he got and at the age of 79, passed away hiking Wheeler Peak, New Mexico's highest mountain, in his beloved Taos. If you knew him, you know what a good, strange and exceptional man he was. If you didn't know him, you missed something great.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Molly Grady; his daughter Peggie Brandau of Taos, and daughters Maeve and Caitlin Brandau of Albuquerque; sisters Beverly Brandau of Timonium, Md.; Karen Trujillo and brother-in-law Robert Trujillo of Denver, Colo.; as well as many much loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn Tubbesing and brother-in-law Donald Tubbesing, both of Mason City.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial will be held Aug. 4, at 4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, N.M.

To honor Jim, the family requests you do something good for Nature and for children.
Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Albuquerque, N.M.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 1, 2012

Jean I. "Jeannie-Belle" Carolus

MASON CITY - Jean "Jeannie-Belle" I. Carolus, 88 of 511 N. Van Buren Ave, Mason City, died peacefully Friday morning, July 27, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m., Friday Aug. 3, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky Ave, Mason City. Officiating will be the Revs. Scott Davis of Grace Evangelical Free Church and Miles Grismore of Faith Baptist Church.
 
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and again one hour prior to services at the Church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
 
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Jean Irene was born on Oct. 23, 1923, in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of Neal and Anna (Beckjordan) Brackey. She attended school for her elementary education in Forest City and when the family moved to Mason City she attended junior and senior high. During World War ,II she traveled the U.S. extensively and finally moved to the West Coast and worked in the shipyards; first as a welder and then as a director of the cranes.

She married Alfred Peasley on Feb. 26, 1946, in Mason City, where they raised their son and three daughters. She was a "stay-at-home" wife and mother who loved to cook, bake and make sure all her children knew the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior.
In 1961, the family moved to Juneau, Alaska then to Tenstrike, Minn., then on to Panorama City, Calif., for a brief time before moving back to Mason City, where she spent the rest of her life.
 
For a short time she worked at JC Penny, and in 1971 and for the next ten years she worked for Lifetime Manufacturing of RV motor homes.

She met Don Carolus when he placed a bid on doing the siding of her home and on Feb. 16, 1980, they were united in marriage in Casper, Wyo. They enjoyed traveling, time with the family, eating at their favorite restaurants.

Those thankful in sharing Jean's long life include her son Jerry Peasley, Mason City; Sheila and her husband Ron Callow, Clear Lake; Sharon Peaslee and her husband Michael Burns, Hines, Minn.; Rozanna and her husband Mike Theisen, Blackduck, Minn.; her sister JoAnn Traenor, Mason City; her twin brothers-in-law Merlin of Texas and Merwin Carolus of Mason City, sister-in-law Lorraine Bartleson, Clear Lake; 18 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren and a cousin Frances (James) Sanders, Juneau, Alaska.

Her parents Neal Brackey and Anna Kunzman, both husbands Alfred in 1985, and Don in 2011, three grandchildren Dena Brones, Troy Peasley, and Warren Theisen, and a cousin, Donald Beckjordan, preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City, Iowa 50401 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 28 to August 1, 2012

Richard Parsons "Dick" Etherington

Mason City - Richard Parsons "Dick" Etherington, 80, Mason City, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A celebration of Dick's life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Steve Johnson of the First Covenant Church in Mason City officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the chapel.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Richard Parsons Etherington was born in Watertown, New York, the son of John and Bernice Etherington, on August 16, 1931.

Dick worked for many years, as a security guard in a maximum security prison in Desert Center, Calif., and as a security guard in a hospital in Joshua Tree, Calif., until his retirement.

He was united in marriage to June Rose Kroeze on Aug. 16, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Dick enjoyed flying remote control airplanes, stuff animals and toy cars. Dick also loved to tell jokes and was great at one liners.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, June Etherington of Mason City; children, Kim (Dave) Sullivan of Mason City, Barb Couch of Yucca Valley, Calif.; his step-children, Carla (Dennis) Laucht of Las Vegas, Nev., and Don (Jan) Johnson of Yucaipa, Calif.; his grandchildren, Jon (Patty) Sullivan of Mason City, Heather (Carl) Perry of Mason City, Jennifer (Justin) Miller of Carpentersville, Ill., David Sullivan of Charles City, Natalie Sullivan of Ames, Chris Couch of Yucca Valley, Calif., Tina (Frank) Dayton of Twenty Nine Palms, Calif., Tawny (Randy) Quantarrow of Beaumont, Calif., two step-grandchildren, Korryne Leach of Las Vegas, Nev., and Chase Leach of Las Vegas, Nev.; many great-grandchildren; his brother, Wayne "Butch" (Ely) Etherington of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Bernice "Dolly" Dykstra of Pipestone, Minn., and Barbara (Jim) of Texas; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Donna, and two children, Fred and Rick Etherington.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 1, 2012

Russell C. "Russ" Freese II

CLEAR LAKE - Russell C. "Russ" Freese II, 69, of 2004 S. Taft Ave., Clear Lake, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday Aug. 2, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, Iowa, with Chaplin Janet Dorenkamp of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Interment will be in Coulter Cemetery, Coulter.

Family suggests memorials to Russell C. Freese II Memorial Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.

Russell was born March 8, 1943, in New Jersey the son of Russell C. and Mary (Gatlin) Freese. He was with his family as they traveled the world as his father was career Army.

He came back to Iowa visit his grandmother where he met and married his wife Charlotte "Charlie" Hartkopp on Nov. 15, 1968, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Hampton. They lived in Aredale, Iowa, where he trucked for Umthun Trucking, Eagle Grove, and later SMX.

He enjoyed reading, was a history buff, doing jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and building plastic models.

He was very proud of his safety driving award he received for his 30 years driving and had driven over four and half million miles.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte "Charlie" Freese, Mason City; three children Rachel (Brad) Bryant, Mason City, Christine (Mark) Pauly, Arlington, Minn. and Joseph (Sara) Freese, Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren Kyle Bryant, Joey Bryant, Skyler Freese and Gavin Freese; two sisters Ruth Williams, Virginia and Randa Fetterman, New Jersey; three brothers Richard (Lorena) Fries, N. Dakota, Ronald Fries, N. Dakota; brother-in-law Merle G. Hartkopp, Clear Lake, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 1, 2012

Robert E. Gelner
U.S. Navy WWII; U.S. Air Force   Korean Conflict

ROCKFORD - Robert E. Gelner, 85, of 1204 Sixth Street, Rudd, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Avenue N.W., Rockford. Officiating will be Monsignor Brunken. Burial will follow immediately after the service at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford with military honors conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be today, Wednesday Aug. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to services at Holy Name Catholic Church, Rockford, with a Rosary Wednesday at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to the Robert Gelner Memorial Fund.
Thoughts, stories and condolences may be emailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.

Robert Eugene Gelner was born on Dec. 26, 1926, in Forest City, the son of Victor and Agnes (Roach) Gelner. He graduated from Forest City high School in 1944 and in June 1944 enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Rawlins in the Pacific during World War II. Robert was with the Amphibious Force when it landed in Okinawa on April 1, 1945. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on June 8, 1946, as Yeoman 3rd Class after serving his two years of active duty.

Robert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in May 1950 during the Korean War. He was an Airman First Class, stationed in England as a Personnel Specialist. He was honorably discharged in September, 1953.

On Aug. 7, 1954, Robert was united in marriage to Remelda Snopek at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly. They were engaged in farming until 1959. Robert then worked as a Section Foreman for the Rock Island Railroad. In 1964, the family moved to Rudd, Iowa where Robert was employed for over 30 years as a Molder for Oliver/White Farm Equipment in Charles City.

Robert was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford, and a lifetime member of the VFW post No. 3914 of Charles City, Iowa. He enjoyed picnics and playing cards with his family, collecting Oliver Tractors, working on his acreage and doing custom garden tilling for many years.

Robert is survived by his wife Remelda and four children: Randy (Lori) Gelner of Apple Valley, Minn., Joni (Scott) Gelner of Manly, Deanna (Bret) Mumm of Adams, Minn., and Robert Jr. (Stephany) Gelner of Checotah, Okla.; 12 grandchildren: Lucas, Kendra, John, Mathew, Nathan, Nikki, Angelica, Cooper, Brendan, Sarah, Jacob and Lydia; two great-grandchildren: Chase and Peyton; and brother Victor (Mavis) Gelner of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, one son, John, in 1971 along with three brothers Larry, Tommy Joe, and Charles Edward.

Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main St., Rockford, Iowa, 641-756-3311. www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 31 to August 1, 2012

LeRoy J. "Bud" Hugo

Mason City - LeRoy J. "Bud" Hugo, 85, of Mason City, died Tuesday at Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 1, 2012

Brian M. Isch

Clear Lake - Brian M. Isch, 44, of Clear Lake died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A graveside service for Brian will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City with the Rev. George C. Johnson of Harvest Time Church officiating.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m., today, Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels. com.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Brian Michael Isch, son of Murray Isch and Sue Hobbs Johnson was born Sept. 29, 1967, in Mason City. Brian attended Mason City schools and received his GED. Following his education Brian was employed by Sedars, Jiffy Lube, Service Master, and Clear Lake Chevrolet and also worked throughout the construction industry.
Brian was united in marriage to Sandy Scheels in 1994 and later divorced.

Brian loved being in the outdoors, especially when a rod and reel was in his hands. He enjoyed taking family trips to Northern Canada, Minn., Colorado, and even staying local, here in Iowa. He was an avid John Wayne fan and read many Westerns. Most importantly, family and friends were most important to him, helping anyone he could.
Brian is survived by his parents, Murray (Donna) Isch, Mason City and Sue Johnson, Clear Lake, sister, Kristi (Ron) Miles, Clear Lake; brothers, B. Jay Johnson, Clear Lake and Jason Isch, Rochester, Minn.; step-sister, Debra (Gary) Larue, Hampton, Iowa along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Mary Hobbs and June Isch and Uncle, Dennis Hobbs.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 30 to August 1, 2012

Richard "Rick" Johnson
 

GARNER - Richard "Rick" Johnson, 65, of Garner died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday 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 August 1, 2012

David W. Nutting

MASON CITY - David W. Nutting, 53, of Mason City, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and continue at the church one hour prior to services.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 31 to August 1, 2012

David Kendrick Roberts
U.S. Army  Vietnam War

MASON CITY - David Kendrick Roberts, 67, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, with his family by his side.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to AA, 207 Eighth Place Southeast, Mason City, IA 50401 or the Alzheimer's Association- Greater Iowa Chapter, 1730 28th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
David was born January 5, 1945, in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of E.K. (Al) and Irene (Muecke) Roberts. He graduated from Charles City Community High School in 1963 and continued his education at Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., from 1963 to 1967.

He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1970.
David married Janet Doore on Nov. 6, 1971, and to this union two children were born - Annette and David.

He owned Roberts Clothes of Charm for over 30 years in Mason City.

David is survived by his wife of 40 years: Janet Roberts of Mason City; his children: Annette Dawson and husband Don of Indianola, and David K. Roberts III of New York, N.Y.; his mother: Irene Roberts of Mason City; grandchildren: Don and Annie Dawson of Indianola; sister: Susan Stilwell of Sioux Falls, S.D.; sister-in-law: Joan Blocker and husband Virgil of Dubuque; and brother-in-law: Jim Doore and wife Mary Lou of Toledo, Ohio. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 30 to August 1, 2012

Hermina M. Smith

MASON CITY -Hermina M. Smith, 85, of Mason City, passed away peacefully and joined her husband John in heaven on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home.

Upon her wishes, she was cremated and graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Memorials may be directed to the Hermina M. Smith memorial fund in care of the family.

Hermina M. Smith was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Thompson, the daughter of Charles and Tillie (Johnson) Westendorf. She attended schools in Thompson and Buffalo Center.
She was married to John W. Smith and was married for 62 years until his death. She loved to travel with her husband and together they traveled many of the fifty states.
She loved spending time with her family and friends, her beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humor made her always a pleasure to be around. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Hermina is survived by her son, Mark Smith and wife Barbara of Olive Branch, Miss.; grandchildren, Nathan Smith and wife Lori, Ryan Smith, Jamie Marshall and husband Steve, Cory Rubel and wife Alicia and Andrea Smith; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Hagan, and Kaylan Smith, Mae and Sam Marshall, and Reese and Etta Rubel; sisters, Bonna Madsen and husband Richard and Tillie Spora of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; four brothers; and one sister.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to August 1, 2012

Posted on 1 August 2012

Joseph Hoover

RICEVILLE - Joseph Hoover, 73, of Riceville died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Joseph Hoover will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Meadow Run Mennonite Church, 160th Street and Douglas Avenue, Elma, with the family meeting at the Hoover home at 8:30 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Joseph Hoover home, 40503 Windfall Ave., Riceville, IA 50466, Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers.

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 August 2, 2012

LeRoy "Bud" Hugo
U.S. Army

MASON CITY - LeRoy "Bud" Hugo, 85, of Mason City passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center surrounded by his family.

A private funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil J. Manternach officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

A public visitation will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 2, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

Memorials will be used to purchase an ice cream machine for the Nora Springs Care Center (LeRoy's favorite treat).

LeRoy John Hugo was born on July 13, 1927, in Thompson, the second of eight children born to Tjark and May (Walkner) Hugo.

He attended school at Mason City and went on to serve his country as an Army medic in Brazil. After his tour of duty he worked various jobs until he found his niche as a brake operator and troubleshooter for Curries. He worked there for 30 years until retiring in 1993. LeRoy also worked carpentry jobs with his brothers, John and Gunther.

LeRoy was united in marriage to Marcella Toinbee in 1945. From their marriage they had three daughters, Connie, Bette and Pam. LeRoy shared 37 wonderful years of marriage to Marcella until she passed in 1977. He later married Margaret "Peg" Beller, and their family grew to include her children, Donna, Gene, Ginny and Peggy.

In his free time he enjoyed playing cards, bowling, golfing, and was beanbag toss champion at Kentucky Ridge. Most of all, LeRoy's passion was for his family and grandchildren. He could always be counted on for a helping hand and quick wit.

He enjoyed spending time at his daughter and son in-law's farm near Nora Springs. Many of his birthdays and family gatherings were held there. LeRoy also helped in the fall harvest. He especially loved driving the combine.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

LeRoy will be greatly missed by his wife, Peg; his daughters, Connie (Dean) Davis, Bette Hugo and Pam (Jack) Hewitt; his step-children, Donna Jean (David) Adams, Eugene (Dawn) Beller, Virginia (Stephen) Boone and Margaret (Timothy) Owen; his brothers and sisters, Gladys Richey, Tjark (Carita) Hugo, Mae Camper, John (Zoe) Hugo and Nanci (Jim) Cribbs; sister in-law, Gloria Hugo; his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marcella; a sister, Hester; and a brother, Gunther.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 1 to August 2, 2012

Richard "Rick" Johnson

GARNER - Richard "Rick" Johnson, 65, of Garner died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City from pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating. A reception will follow in the church basement.

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

Richard "Rick" Knute Foster Johnson was born on Oct. 15, 1946, in Belmond to Eva Loraine Fosen Foster Johnson and Gordon Russell Foster and was later adopted by John Allen Johnson. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1964, Waldorf College and attended State College of Iowa. Rick married the love of his life, Judith Rae Odland, on June 16, 1967, at the Lake Lutheran Church in Renwick. They made their home in Garner where they raised their children. Rick worked at Winnebago Industries for 39 years. He enjoyed family vacations, working on his home with his wife, planting his gardens and was an avid collector of a variety of things.

Rick is survived by his wife, Judy Johnson, of Garner; his son-in-law, Steve (Shelly) Mace of Garner; and their four children, Cody Mace, Cassidy Mace, Jordan Vossberg and her son, Kale Pruessner, and Taylor Vossberg; daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Hestad of McDonald, Pa., and their two daughters, Sophia and Emma; son, Chad Johnson of Willow, Ark., and his sons, Chet and Luke; son, Corey (Dena) Johnson of Roland, Iowa, and their three children, Seth, Claire and Lindsey; daughter, Jessica (Craig) Roberts of McDonald, Pa., and their four children, Clayton, Connor, Madeline and Isabella; Rick's mother, Eva Johnson of Kanawha; two brothers, David (Jackie) Johnson of Kanawha and Tim Johnson of Kanawha; and a sister, Lisa Determan of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jody Renae Mace, along with his fathers, Gordon Russell Foster, John Allen Johnson; and his wife's parents, Alma and Chet Odland.

Rick was a kind, affectionate, gracious, strong gentleman that comforted others with his awesome storytelling abilities. He was always smiling and was affectionately known by his loved ones as Teddy Bear.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 1 to August 2, 2012

Russell Ray Knipfel

HAMPTON - Russell Ray Knipfel, 60, of Hampton died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor David Koenigsberg and Pastor Darren Chipp will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 2, 2012

Earl C. Kvamsdale

SWEA CITY - Earl C. Kvamsdale, 89, of Swea City died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Swea City. Burial will be in Harrison Township Cemetery near Swea City.

Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Henry Olson Funeral Home in Swea City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to the Swea City Ambulance Fund.

Earl Chandler Kvamsdale, the son of Ole and Alma Rosalie (Moline) Kvamsdale, was born July 1, 1923, on a farm northeast of Swea City. He graduated from Swea City High School in 1941 and helped his father on the farm. On April 6, 1945, he married Elsie Selberg at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Three weeks later Earl enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during WW II in the Pacific Theatre.
 
Following his honorable discharge he returned home and farmed northeast of Swea City until his retirement in 1993. In 1994, Earl and Elsie moved into Swea City.

In Earl's earlier years he enjoyed going to car races, traveling, playing basketball and being involved in politics. In later years he enjoyed reading, spending time with friends and family and going to the Senior Center for coffee.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was active in the community, serving on the town council and the school board as a member and past president. He also belonged to the Swea City American Legion and VFW serving as past commander, was a Bank Plus board member and was a member of the Swea City Senior Citizens.

Earl is survived by his four daughters, Cheryl (David) Bartel of San Francisco, Calif., Nancy (Marvin) Rayhons of Garner, Janet (Kent) Knorr of Swea City and Lori (Dale) Link of Blue Earth, Minn.; six grandchildren, Bonnie (Brian) Cataldo, Amy (Brian) Follmann, Nathan Bartel, Michael (Jamie) Knorr, Jenny (Michael) Vaske and Amanda Link (fiancé, Jeremy Rutter); great-grandchildren, Samuel, Ray and Reed Cataldo, Ethan, Abby and Jack Follmann, Jace and Maxton Knorr and Logan, and Izabella and Isaac Vaske; a brother-in-law, Dr. Stanley Lindblom; and a sister-in-law, LaVonne Spivey.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, July 15, 2010; his parents; sister, Lillian Lindblom; his step-mother, Marie Kvamsdale; a step-sister, Virginia Blomster; and two step-brothers, Wendell and Arvin Ditsworth.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 31 to August 2, 2012

David W. Nutting

MASON CITY - David W. Nutting, 53, of Mason City died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave.. with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour prior to services.

Memorials may be directed to Stebens Children's Theatre.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Dave was born Jan. 6, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Meyer) Nutting. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1978. He went on to attend the Music Business Institute in Atlanta, Ga. Dave married Melanie Fuller March 24, 1984 in Mason City. Dave worked for Potter Music Company in Mason City and later owned and operated Mason City Music. Following the sale of the business, Dave attended Hamilton Business College, which later became Kaplan University. He would go on to become an instructor at Kaplan, teaching Business and Computer Technology. He also owned and operated Mason City Web, designing websites, and provided lighting and sound for Stebens Children's Theatre.

Dave was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Some of his interests included travel, movies, reading, music and technology. Dave was an inspiration to his family and friends during his long and courageous battle with cancer.

Dave is survived by his wife, Melanie, of Mason City; children, Brianna, age 22, and her fiancé Alan Cooper, of Plymouth, and Shae, age 15, at home; Father and Mother in law, Donald and Bernadine Fuller of Mason City; step-mother, Yvonne Addis of Mason City; sisters, Jenny (Craig) Kelchen of Iowa City and their daughter Amelia, Erin (Nick) Caster of Iowa City and their children James and Ben; sisters-in-law, Toni (Tom) Merfeld of Clive and Lynn DeVries of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Dorothy Nutting.

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 July 31 to August 2, 2012

Michael K. "Mike" Thomas

MANLY - Michael K. "Mike" Thomas, 39, Manly, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Worth County.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 2, 2012

Posted on 2 August 2012

Loran D. Aukes

FOREST CITY - Loran D. Aukes, 75, of Forest City, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his home in rural Forest City.

As per his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N Clark St. in Forest City with Jim Mantel of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland officiating.

A "Celebration of Life" gathering and luncheon will be held at Loran's home immediately following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Loran D Aukes was born on July 27, 1936, in Buffalo Center, to Reinder (RE) and Anna (Onken) Aukes. He attended First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center.

He grew up in rural Iowa and quit high school to help his father farm.

Over the years, Loran was a successful entrepreneur. He had a fertilizer plant, a lawn spraying business and finally a campground. He was extremely proud of the last 20 years that he worked to develop and grow what is known as Three Fingers Campground. His campers became great friends to him. He will always be remembered as the "Park Ranger" who drove many laps around the campground grinning, waving and shaking his finger at his campers!

In January of 1955, Loran was united in marriage with Carol Egesdal.
They had four children, Craig (Marcia) Aukes of Buffalo Center, Paula (David Heyes) of Forest City, Pam (Joe Akkermann) of Buffalo Center and Scott (Jo Anne) Aukes of Ankeny, Iowa.

There are also eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Donald, Ervin, Robert and Merle; his sisters Lily, Maxine and Ruby and his grandson Cody.

Survivors include his sisters Mildred Dontje of Forest City and Mary Khowassah of Iowa City; and also his brothers Ray of Buffalo Center and Rollin of Kiester.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 28 to August 3, 2012

Delores M. Grady

CHARLES CITY -Delores M. Grady, 81, of 100 Chickasaw St., Rudd, died Wednesday Aug. 1, 2012, at her home in Rudd.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at 1 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church, 913 S. Main St. Charles City. Officiating will be Don Casler. Burial will follow immediately after the service at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Visitation will be Friday Aug. 3, 2012, from 4-7 p.m. at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and one hour prior to services at First Wesleyan Church.

Thoughts, stories and condolences may be e-mailed to the family on the www.fullertonfh.com website.

Delores Grady was born on April 13, 1931, in Rockford, to John and Estella (Wilson) Adams. She graduated from Rockford High School where she played basketball and softball. She married Gerald Eugene Grady at the Little Brown Church and enjoyed many years together raising five children before his death in 1990.

She loved dancing at the Moose Lodge in Charles City with her husband along with bowling, shopping garage sales collecting Indian dolls. She enjoyed shopping for other things too bringing home many treasures through the years. Her favorite actor was John Wayne and she watched all his movies. With her love of many things western the family tells all that jeans wear is appropriate for both her visitation and service.

Delores is survived by her children Michael (Tracy) Grady, John (Gloria) Grady, and Jerry (Laura) Grady; 23 Grandchildren; 26 Great Grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald in 1990, daughter Christine, son Timothy, and grandson Eric Grady.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Andrew P. Johnson

LAKE MILLS - Andrew P. Johnson, 90, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at Winnebago Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, IA 50450, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place at Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Andrew Palmer Johnson was born on the farm in Mount Valley Township in rural Winnebago County, Lake Mills, to John A. and Josie (Gustafson) Johnson. He attended country school and lived his whole life within two miles of the farm he was born on.

On June 27, 1948, he was united in marriage to Ruth Kilen at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Andrew loved his family and was very proud of his Norwegian Heritage. He never complained and was known for always trusting God for everything. He was a lifelong member of Winnebago Lutheran Church where he had held many different offices over the years. He was a DeKalb Dealer for 10 years. He enjoyed camping and reading and was described by his family as being "very intelligent and self-taught."

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth of Lake Mills; five children, Kathy Millett of Waterloo; Jean (Dr. Steven) Burns of Sca City; Mary Kruse of Mason City; Linda (Alan) Wharton of Latimer; and Curtis Johnson of Lake Mills; sisters, Anita Grunhuvd of Lake Mills, IA; Shirley (Thomas) Tveit of Kiester, Minn.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn Johnson and Joyce Kilen both of Lake Mills; Hilma (Loren) Stover of Ill.; and Roy (Marion) Bjorkland of Lake Mills; eight grandchildren, Robert Millett, Karri Mintey, Melissa Millett, TSgt. Jason Burns, Matthew Burns, Stephanie Kruse, Matthew Wharton and Luke Wharton; ten great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, one son Steven; one grandson Todd Burns; and one great granddaughter Abbie Wharton; brother Walter Johnson; along with brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth and Alice Kingland, Grace Beiser, Gordon Kilen, Doris Bjorkland and Gilbert Grunhuvd.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Mabel Kadlecik

BUFFALO CENTER - Mabel Kadlecik, 88, of Buffalo Center, formerly of Britt, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Crystal Lake with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating.

Memorials can be sent to: Sherry Swihart, 3100 John Patterson Road, Des Moines, IA 50317.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Frank C. LeDoux Jr.

Mason City - Frank C. LeDoux, Jr., 77, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Denny Ganz officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Frank's name in care of his family.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, ColonialChapels.com, 641-423-2372.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Melvo Anthony Majewski
 

GREENE - Funeral Mass for Melvo Majewksi, 88, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene, with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4:30-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene with a Scriptural Wake and Rosary Service at 7 p.m.

Melvo Anthony Majewski was born May 30, 1924, in Rural Greene, Butler Co., the son of John Leo and Grace (Strong) Majewski and died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. He received his education in the Butler County country schools and attended St. Mary's Academy in Greene. On Jan. 21, 1950, Melvo was united in marriage to Lorraine Kielman at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene. This union was blessed with five children.

Melvo was a hard worker all of his life starting out as a farm hand at the age of 13. As an adult he went into farming for himself and farmed in the Greene area for 21 years. In 1970 he retired from farming and was employed by McGee Electric.

Melvo was a loving husband, father and grandfather whose life centered around his family. He had a good sense of humor and loved to tell jokes.

He enjoyed repairing small appliances, spent many hours grooming his lawn and took great pride in his garden. He liked polka music and had a special little canine companion 'Princess'.

Living family members include: his loving wife of 62 years, Lorraine, of Greene; five children: Randy (Karen) Majewski, Greeene, Rhonda (Stan) Pyatt, Greene, Rolynn 'Bud' Majewski, Greene, Renee (Brad) Davis, Ventura, Robert Majewski, Waverly; 10 grandchildren: Shane (Dawn) Batton, John (Danielle) Majewski, Mindy (Brian) Lund, Adam (Jan) Pyatt, Lauri Pyatt (friend, Sterling Smith), Sara Pyatt, Chelsi Majewski (friend, Devon Ackerson), Autumn Majewski, Shawn (Lindsay) Davis, Lindsay (Clark) Morgan; 12 great-grandchildren: Cameron, Keano, Shallon, Keegan, Kylie, Jayden, Bryce, Arianna, Savannah, Sawyer, Mack, Mya; 2 brothers: Melvin (Berdine Kielman) Majewski, (Melvo's Twin Brother), Lewis (Phyllis) Majewski, 2 sister-in-laws: Tilleen Litterer, Caroline Schafer; one brother-in-law: George (Daryls) Kielman Jr., many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lloyd.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Melvo Majewski Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 211, Greene, IA 50636

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Cecil Vernell Peterson
U.S. Navy   WWII

MASON CITY - Cecil Peterson, 86, 212 S. Tennessee Place, Mason City, died on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, a Heritage Care Center.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City.

Cecil was born in Winnebago County on Sept. 8, 1925, to Lewis and Ellen (Rierson) Peterson. He attended country school in Joice and served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 - 1946 during World War II.

 Upon his return he married Laura (Sandy) Sanders in 1947. Taking up the brick mason's trade, he became an excellent brick mason and practiced his trade in Mason City and California for over 50 years. Cecil enjoyed and was an excellent bowler, winning many trophies and tournaments. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW and a former member of the Elks. He particularly enjoyed the many hours he spent playing cards and talking to friends. Cecil and Sandy retired to the desert near Palm Springs. They spent much of that time traveling with their fifth-wheel trailer nationwide, then returning to Mason City to live in 1993.

Survivors include his wife Sandy, a son Ross, a daughter Marianne Ronan and husband Ray, and three grandchildren, Brett, Kayla, and Laura, brother Ronald and wife Jane of Fort Dodge, sister Lois Cooper and husband Harold of Manly, sisters Ruth Latham of Mason City, Ruby Kopps of Mason City, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins with whom he spent many enjoyable hours.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Marie Thompson and brothers Harlan, Richard, and Gene Peterson and James Skutter.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Michael K. Thomas

Manly - Michael K. Thomas, 39, of Manly died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Northwood.

A Celebration of Life will be held 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, with Pastor Wendi Gillan from the Northwood United Methodist Church officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at Bride Colonial Chapel.

A memorial fund at First Security Bank, 116 E. Elmore Street, Manly, has been set up in Mike's name.

Michael Kenneth Thomas, son of Walter J. Thomas and Terri (Thomas) Sculley was born April 11, 1973 in Jacksonville, Fla. He lived in Italy for a couple of years and attended and graduated from Apple Valley High School with the Class of 1991 in Apple Valley, Minn. Shortly after high school, Mike moved to Northwood and started working in Fieldstone Cabinetry which changed names to Wood Harbor in Mason City. Mike worked there in customs and special projects for 12 years before working for Mason City Glass and continued his working career at Cemstone Ready Mix.

Mike was united in marriage to Tesia Bohl on Nov. 27, 2009, and to this union one son was born: Draven Thomas.

Mike enjoyed playing his guitar, music, the outdoors, camp fires, renaissance festivals, anything to do with history and loved learning new things. Most importantly, Mike was a wonderful dad, spending time with his son, step children and his niece, Ashley. He also was a wonderful friend to many.

He is survived by his wife, Tesia Thomas; son, Draven Thomas; step-children, Jennifer, Dominique, Desiree, and Jayden; parents, Walter J. Thomas and Terri (Tom) Sculley; siblings, Rhiannon (Jared) Combs, Brent (Jenna) Sculley; brother-in-law, Craig Johnson; grandparents, Joan Strege, Grace Thomas, Georgene Sculley, nieces and nephews, Ashley, Donaven, and Liric along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Danielle Sculley-Johnson and his grandparents, Walter E. Thomas and Roland C. Strege.

Bride Colonial Chapel 110 East Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 2 to August 3, 2012

Wayne E. Wolfe

MASON CITY - Wayne E. Wolfe, 68, of 2338 26th St. S.W., Mason City died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at the Inpatient Unit of Hospice of North Iowa.
Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 3, 2012

Posted on 3 August 2012

Murlette S. Hagen

Lake Mills - Murlette S. Hagen, 97, of Lake Mills, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Mr. Kermit Singelstad officiating. Burial will take place in Sion Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 6, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 4, 2012

Donald E. Mills
U.S. Navy (1952-1956)

Mason City - Donald E. Mills, 77, of Papillon, Neb., and formerly of Mason City, died June 25, 2012, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Neb.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to Donald's Mass at the church.
Donald Everett Mills was born on April 13, 1935, in Decatur, Ill., the son of Everett and Winifred (Aldrich) Mills. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School. Donald enlisted in the United States Navy where he faithfully served his country from April 5, 1952, until his honorable discharge on May 14, 1956.

On October 13, 1956, Donald was united in marriage to Judith Regan at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City. They would be blessed with four children: Molly, Mike, Mark, and Joe. Don would later marry Rose Finneman. He is survived by his close friend Genevieve Anderson.

In his free time, Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing, woodworking and woodcarving. He was a wonderful storyteller and enjoyed telling tall tales to his children and grandchildren.

Those grateful in sharing in Don's life are his children, Molly (Bill) Dunn, Manhattan, Kan., Mike Mills, Ackley, Mark (Anna) Mills, Eight Mile, Ala., and Joseph (Kim) Mills, Lenexa, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Julia and Mike Dunn, Amy, Matthew, and Danielle Mills, and Donald and Adrian Mills, Joel and Jordan Mills; five great- grandchildren, Mekenna, Noah and Libby, Allison and Andrew Dunn; his sisters, Claudia Rye, Mary Rigdon, and Pati Hofler.

Don is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 4, 2012

Robert "Bob" Seefeld

CLEAR LAKE - Robert "Bob" Seefeld, 73, of Clear Lake, formerly of Wesley, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services for Bob Seefeld are pending at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 4, 2012

Thomas "Tom" Simmering

Clear Lake - Thomas "Tom" Simmering, 64, of 1323 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, Kenora, Ontario, Canada, while on a fishing trip.

Service are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 4, 2012

Margaret E. Stork

Bancroft - Margaret E. Stork, 87, of Bancroft, died Wednesday at her home.
A funeral Mass will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft with a rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com; 515- 885-2521.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 4, 2012

Posted on 4 August 2012

Marlys Burkheimer

PAYSON, Ariz. - Marlys Burkheimer, 75, of Payson, Ariz., formerly of Boone, Iowa, passed away at Villa Hospice, in Mesa, Ariz., due to respiratory complications on Saturday afternoon, June 30, 2012, with a son by her side.

She was born on May 24, 1937, in Boone, the daughter of Fred and Vivian (Willis) Petty.

Marlys was a 1955 graduate of Boone High School. She worked at the Iowa Physics Lab at Iowa State University in Ames. Marlys and her second husband, Ivan Burkheimer, owned and operated many businesses including the Fairview Motel in Marshalltown, Red Rooster Grill in Iowa Falls, and the Stein Inn Supper Club in Mason City, Iowa.

She was also a graduate of Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa where she worked at Iowa Rewind.

Marlys moved to Tempe, Ariz., where she worked in the Admissions Office for athletics at Arizona State University before retiring temporarily to Boone, later moving to Payson, Arizona, where she lived for the past 12 years.

Marlys enjoyed watching the Arizona Cardinals with her son, and kept up on all Iowa college sports, as well as the Phoenix Suns from her home in Payson. She loved birds, her dog Oreo, as well as talking to her many friends on the phone. Her outgoing, lively, loquacious personality will be missed by many.

Her parents; sister, Barbara Jean Tesdall; and aunt, Betty Harrison, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three sons: Joseph Sheehan of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kelly Sheehan of Tempe, Ariz., and Kerry Sheehan of Omaha, Neb.; a granddaughter, Erin Sheehan; a brother, Fred Petty of Auburn, Ala.; one niece; four nephews; a sister-in-law, Ruth Buck of Montgomery, Ala.; a brother-in-law, Eugene Tesdall of Story City; first husband Joseph Sheehan of Sun City, Ariz.; and her second husband Ivan Burkheimer of Mason City.

Following her wishes, the body has been cremated.

Graveside services and interment were held on Saturday morning, July 28, at 11 a.m. at the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone, Iowa, with the Rev. Sara Duffel officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.starkwelin.com.
Stark-Welin Funeral Directors in Boone is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 5, 2012

Murlette S. Hagen

LAKE MILLS - Mur-lette S. Hagen, age 97, of Lake Mills, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Mr. Kermit Singelstad officiating. Burial will take place in Sion Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, and will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Murlette Serena (Lovick) Hagen was born on March 1, 1915, in Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, to parents Henry and Ida (Hanson) Lovick. She attended Rusley country schools, and worked for many neighboring farm family households.

In December of 1935, Murlette was united in marriage with Gilman Richard Hagen in Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile. The couple made their home in rural Lake Mills, where Gilman farmed and Murlette was a homemaker. She later worked at the Lake Mills Care Center in housekeeping for almost 20 years. She was a kind person who never had a bad word to say about anyone.

Murlette became a resident of the Lake Mills Care Center in 2009.

Survivors include her children, Gordon and Jean Hagen of Lake Mills, and Linda Hagen of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter-in-law, LeAnn Hagen of Lake Mills; grandchildren, James Hagen, Jeff and Mary Beth Hagen, Rodney and Samantha Hagen, Angie and Doug Bacon, and Sara and Warren Brackey; great-grandchildren, Staci, Andrew, Eric and Ashley Hagen; Kendall and Cameron Hagen; Natalie, Clint, Clay and Sydney Hagen; Jacob, Jordynn, and Josie Brackey; Mitchell Storby, and Caleb and Logan Bacon; and one great-great-grandson, Mitchell Hagen. She is also survived by two brothers, James and Alvera Lovick of Fertile, and Leo and Marlys Lovick of Ackley; three sisters, Elaine and Bob Ollenberg of Garner, Alice Toresdahl of Clear Lake, and Doris Bonstetter of North Carolina; three sisters-in-law, Anita Lovick of Washington, Iowa, Diane Lovick of Forest City, and Thelma Swanson of Lake Mills; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Lovick; husband, Gilman Hagen; son, Gary Hagen; grandson, Steven Hagen; three sisters, Amy Brakke, Irene Brakke, and Pearl Hanna; three brothers, Paul Lovick, Ardie Lovick, and Larry Lovick; and in-laws, Gladys Lovick, Don Brakke, Harvey Brakke, Raymond Hanna, Gordon Toresdahl and Frank Bonstetter.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 4 to August 5, 2012

Leonard King

CHARLES CITY - Leonard King, 91, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Leonard King will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Sam Mack will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

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 August 5, 2012

Frank C. LeDoux Jr.
U.S. Army

MASON CITY - Frank C. LeDoux, Jr., 77, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Denny Ganz officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

Frank Clement LeDoux, Jr., was born on March 29, 1935, in Providence, R.I., the son of Frank C. LeDoux, Sr., and Anne V. (Laven) LeDoux. He attended and graduated from Pawtucket High School before serving in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Frank attended and graduated from the Ringling Brothers College of Art and Design in Florida.

On Feb. 11, 1961, Frank was united in marriage to Diane K. Kane in Williamsburg, Va. Together they would be blessed with two sons, Frank LeDoux, III, and Robert LeDoux.
He began his career working for the CIA as a makeup artist and illustrator for two years before transferring to the Corps of Engineers where he also served as an illustrator. In his spare time, Frank also did signage work and would eventually pass that trade on to his son, Robert. Throughout the years, Frank would often times assist his son Robert with his work at LeDoux Signs in Mason City.

In his free time, Frank enjoyed pen and ink drawing and photography; he was a gifted artist. He also liked riding his bicycle throughout Mason City, swimming, making homemade ice cream, and gazing through his telescope.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his two sons, Frank C. LeDoux, III, and Robert K. (Lorraine) LeDoux; his grandchildren, Bobby (Ashley) LeDoux, Joseph LeDoux, Christine LeDoux, Ashley LeDoux, Nicole LeDoux, Patrick LeDoux, and Megan LeDoux; his step- grandchildren, Monica Bessman and Jesse (Megan) Zech; and his great-grandchildren, Parker LeDoux, Carter LeDoux, Kaylee Zech, Cheyanne Zech, and Kiera Boyea.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 3 to August 5, 2012

Paul E. Pettigrew

GULF BREEZE, Fla. - Paul E.Pettigrew, age 64, of Gulf Breeze, Fla., sailed away to God's loving arms Aug. 1, 2012, six days prior to his 65th birthday.

Celebration service of Paul's life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Island Cove Marina in Pensacola, Fla.

Paul was an amazing and passionate man who retired as a USN Chief, dedicated to his country and his family. Paul pursued a second career through PJC with a Culinary Arts Degree with Presidential Honors. He recently retired as executive chef at Tiger Point Country Club to further pursue his truest love of sailing and enjoying his life with his wife, family and Yoda.

Paul is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jan Allen Pettigrew; his son, Sean Pettigrew (wife Rachel); grandson Andrew Pettigrew; sister Juanita (Jim) Laskowski; aunt Elizabeth (Gordon) Lund. Family by marriage: Jess Allen, Jim (Judy) Allen, Jackie Allen, Jaylene (Steve) Whipple, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Pettigrew; father, Raymond Pettigrew and mother-in-law, Mary Jane Allen.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 5, 2012

Robert "Bob" Seefeld

CLEAR LAKE - Robert "Bob" Seefeld, 73, of 2213 14th Place North in Clear Lake, formerly Wesley, passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a courageous 14-month battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Bob will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean C. Hess officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley at 1:30 p.m.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, in Britt, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Robert "Bob" Wayne Seefeld, the son of Clarence and Anna (Weiland) Seefeld, was born on April 29, 1939, and raised in the Wesley area. He graduated from Titonka High School in 1956.

In February of 1960, Bob was married to Barbara Ringsdorf. This union was blessed with a son, Bret. The couple later divorced.

Bob farmed most of his life on the family farm in rural Wesley. He retired from farming in 2000 in order to put more effort into his hobbies of cars, bike riding and boating.
Bob did not stop working all together because he continued his window tint business.
Bob loved going to Buddy Holly concerts. Through the concerts and his other hobbies, he was able to make and retain many friends from across the country and the world.

Bob is survived by Marilynn Darg-Anderson of Clear Lake; son Bret (Sandy) Seefeld of Oro Valley, Ariz.; along with many cousins and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Roland; and his sister, Darlene Ricklefs.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839, 178 Center St. West, Britt, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 4 to August 5, 2012

Margaret Tolliver

CHARLES CITY - Margaret Tolliver, 81, of Charles City, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Margaret Tolliver will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, where the rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. and a Scripture Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 5, 2012

Posted on 5 August 2012 by Marie Thompson