Irene Hartwig

GRAFTON -Irene Magdalene Hartwig, age 97, of Grafton, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton with the Rev. Barbara M. Wills officiating. Inurnment will be at the Grafton Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following services at the church.

Irene was born Nov. 12, 1914, to John and Emma (Glauwitz) Bork, at the family home near Grafton. She was baptized in 1914 and confirmed in 1930 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. Irene graduated from Grafton High School in 1932.

On March 20, 1937, she married Morley Hartwig in the Lutheran Church at Marshall, Wis. To this union three children were born: Janice, Phyllis, and Jim.

Irene was employed by Dr. William Moore of Grafton as a receptionist/ bookkeeper for 16 years and was a custodian for 21 years at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, charter member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Altar Guild, and served for many years as a member of the Mary Martha Circle. Irene enjoyed baking, playing cards, socializing with friends and relatives, and was known as a caregiver to many.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Peterson of Clear Lake; her son, Jim (Shirley) Hartwig of Farmington, Minn.; six grandchildren, Candis (Dave) Feldt of St. Ansgar, Kevin (Mary) Cole of Grafton, Renae (Scott) Weghorst of Fisher, Ind., Dana (Gene) Schelest of Orange, Calif., Matt (fiancée, Christine Gilberts) Hartwig of Cannon Falls, Minn., Travis (Michelle) Hartwig of Cannon Falls, Minn.; nine great-grandchildren, Whitney, Cole, Adam, Garrett, Christian, John, Tyler, Jamie and Christopher; and two sisters, Elly Kline of Grafton and Genny Furness of Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Morley in 1950; her daughter, Janice Cole in 1982; two sons-in-law, Gene Cole and Ron Peterson, both in 2010; and 13 brothers and sisters.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 6, 2012

Ethel Jewell

CHARLES CITY -Ethel Jewell, 94, of Charles City, formerly of Greene, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at the Cedar House in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 6, 2012

Richard "Dick" Nail

CLARION -Richard "Dick" Nail, 80, of Clarion, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 at his home.

A memorial service for Dick Nail will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the First United Methodist Church, 201 Third Ave. N.E., Clarion, with Pastor Don Morrison officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the church before the memorial service. Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements.

Ewing Funeral Home, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 6, 2012

Cecil Peterson

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

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 6, 2012

Posted on 6 August 2012

Stuart "Stu" Auringer
U.S. Navy (1967-1970)

ROCKWELL - Stuart "Stu" Auringer, 64, of Rockwell, formerly of Floyd, died Monday, August 6, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Stu Auringer will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 10, at the Floyd Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett and Chaplain Ed Bard will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd. 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. Thursday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

Stuart Paul Auringer was born December 30, 1947, at Charles City, the son of Robert and Madalyn (Slack) Auringer. He graduated from Charles City High School and North Iowa Community College. Stu served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970. Upon completion of his military service Stu retired. Stu married Carol Byram on November 14, 1971, and they later divorced. On May 18, 1998 Stu married Debra Griffin and they later divorced. He married Patricia Callahan of July 15, 2012.

Stu was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Floyd Lions Club and Osage Gun Club. Stu enjoyed collecting guns, fishing, watching car racing and spending time with friends. He looked forward to vacationing at The Veterans on the Lake in Ely, Minn.

Living family members include his wife, Patricia Auringer of Rockwell; two children, Bart Auringer of Charles City and Emilie McMurray of Los Angeles; two granddaughters, Emma and Lauren McMurray; a step-daughter, Katie Callahan of The Dalles, Ore.; a sister, Char Lubbert of Nora Springs; and three nieces, Jody and Kathi Lubbert and Denise (Brian) Wilkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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 7, 2012

Lila C. Feltus

Charles City - Lila C. Feltus, 85, of Charles City, died Aug. 6, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

Fullerton Hage Funeral Home of Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2012

Miriam Bernice Griner

RUSH CITY, Minn. - Miriam Bernice Griner, 94, of Rush City, Minn., formerly of Dumont, Iowa, died on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Rush City.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church Dumont in Dumont.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
 
Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Pastor Bruce Crane will officiate.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2012

Merlin Willard Halverson
U.S. Navy   Korean Conflict

BELMOND - Merlin Willard Halverson, age 80, of Kanawha and Belmond, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012, after a tough battle with cancer at his residence in Belmond.

Funeral services for Merlin W. Halverson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond. Pastor James Harbaugh will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Olaf Lutheran Church cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for Merlin W. Halverson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 7, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made in Merlin W. Halverson's name to Wright County Hospice, St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Belmond VFW or the donor's choice.

Merlin was born October 22, 1931, at his rural Kanawha home, to Garfield Theodore and Millie Helena (Wicks) Halverson. He attended country school through the eighth grade and was a 1949 graduate of Belmond High School. Merlin served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1956. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he returned to the family farm and began farming with his father and brother Garfield Jr. After retiring from farming, he worked various jobs until he joined Eaton Corporation in 1986. He retired from Eaton in 2001 at the age of 70.

Merlin married Marcella Louise Draves on January 20, 1957, at the Dows Presbyterian Church. To this union were born three children: Monica, Marsha and Mark. Merlin was devoted to his family and their many interests including 4-H and numerous school activities.

Merlin most enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, traveling, card games, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Nobody was a stranger to Merlin as he loved conversing with people no matter how well he knew them. Merlin was a life-long member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed.

Merlin is survived by his wife Marcella; two daughters Monica (Charles Cook) Halverson of Belmond, and Marsha (Mark) Pederson of Effingham, Ill.; step- grandchildren Tonia (Eric) Land of Ankeny, Iowa, and Matt (Kara) Pederson of Topeka, Kan., and their families; sister-in-law Peggy Halverson of Belmond and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, infant son Mark, three brothers, Melvin, Ervin, Garfield Jr. and sisters-in-law Esther and Shirley, a sister, Herma and brother-in-law Brandon Roseth, two nephews, Douglas Roseth and Curtis Halverson.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248.

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

LeAngell Mary Hickle

Manly, Iowa - LeAngell Mary Hickle, 86, Manly, died Sunday, at the Manly Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

According to the wishes of LeAngell and the family, cremation has been accorded, and inurnment will be private in the Manly Cemetery.

Those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions be made to Hospice of North Iowa, and may be sent to Mr. Gary Hickle, P.O. Box 89, Floyd, IA 50435.

LeAngell Mary Hickle was born on February 25, 1926, in Riceville, the daughter of Clinton and Purley (Betts) Buttolph. LeAngell attended school in the McIntire Independent School. She was united in marriage to James W. Hickle on December 28, 1942, in Osage, and to this marriage three children were born, Gary, Terry, and Berry. James preceded her in death in 1999.

LeAngell was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and for many years she enjoyed being a cook for the Charlie Brown Day Care Center in Mason City until her retirement.

LeAngell was a great cook and also loved to travel, going to Canada fishing, collecting owls and playing jokes on her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are here three children, Gary (Judy) Hickle of Floyd, Terry Hickle, and Berry (Connie) Hickle of Manly; four grandchildren, Curtis (Tracy) Hickle of Burlington, Wash., Tamara (Brian) Knudtson of Oskaloosa, Lindsay (Blake) Pasker of Woodbury, Minn., and Cody (Jolene) Hickle of Northwood; 10 great-grandchildren, Maddie, Katie, Emily, Ally, Matthew, and Zachary Hickle, Kailan and Coen Knudtson, and Rylan and Bracen Pasker; her brother-in-law, Joe Jensen of Albert Lea, Minn.; as well as several other extended family members and friends.

LeAngell was preceded in death by her parents; husband James; and eight brothers and sisters.

Bride Colonial Chapel: 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

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

Lillian I. Johnson

St. Ansgar, Iowa - Lillian I. Johnson, 91, of St. Ansgar, died on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled today, Tuesday, August 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, and also one hour prior to service time at the church.
Lillian was born on March 28, 1921, in Mitchell County, Iowa, to Ross and Effie (Tunmore) Eckert. She attended Otranto School, graduating high school in 1939.

Lillian married Norris M. Johnson on November 25, 1939. Three sons were born to them: Melvin, Norman and David.

They farmed in the Otranto area until 1965, when Norris was employed by D.C. Jorgensen & Sons, Inc. until 1972. They moved to DeWitt, Iowa, and ran the DeWitt Farm Store until moving back to St. Ansgar in 1983.

Lillian was a member of the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two grandchildren, Michelle Marie and Greg Alan; one great grandchild, Hanna Olivia; four brothers; three sisters.

Lillian is survived by her three sons; Melvin (Pat) of Rochester, Minn; Norman (Kathy) of St. Ansgar; David ( Mary Jean) of DeWitt; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.

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

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

Jimmy Lee "Jim" Leasure

Clear Lake, Iowa - Jimmy "Jim" Lee Leasure, 73, 210 W. 10th Ave N., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 8, at Galilean Lutheran Church, Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Randy Baldwin officiating. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.
 
Memorials may be given to Jimmy Lee Leasure Memorial Fund.

Jim was born July 7, 1939, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of Leland James and Evelyn Anna (Robinson) Leasure. He graduated from Martins Ferry Public Academy and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on November 26, 1956. He saw combat during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was honorably discharged in April 1964.
 
Jim married Judith Ann Sweet on September 8, 1962, at the Marine Corps Chapel in Quantico, Va.

They lived in Waverly, Iowa before moving to Clear Lake in the 1970s. Jim worked for the City of Clear Lake as Assistant City Engineer and retired as City Engineer in the early 1980s.
 
He was a loyal Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Browns fan.

He loved playing Farmville, spending time with his family and enjoyed Nascar racing. He was a life time member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. and a member of the Marine Corps League; and also a member of Galilean Lutheran Church.
 
Jim is survived by five children: Tamara Leasure, Charles City, Iowa, Leanne Hicks and her husband Jeff, Ventura, Iowa, Jeff Leasure and his wife Sara, Cortland, Ohio, Mary Holstad and her husband Mark, Northwood, Iowa, and Ev Gansen and her husband Cory, Clear Lake; ten grandchildren: David (Kacey) Brandt, Robert Brandt, Cathleen Brandt, Nick Leasure, Vinny Leasure, Sofia Leasure, Mindy Holstad, Tyler Holstad, Samantha Gansen and Anthony Gansen; seven great-grandchildren; and many special cousins in Illinois and Ohio.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2012

Gerald P. "Jerry" Lee

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Gerald P (Jerry) Lee, 71 of 21287 E. 115th Ave., Commerce City, Colo., passed away July 25, 2012, after a long illness in Denver, Colo. Per his wishes, he was cremated.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Iowa.

Jerry, son of Raymond and Mildred (Dietrich) Lee was born June 10, 1941, in Manly, Iowa. He attended the Manly school system, graduating with North Central Community School class of 1960. He furthered his education in heating and air conditioning trade school in Omaha Neb. Jerry worked in heating and air conditioning in Denver until retiring in 1995.

Jerry enjoyed traveling and camping in his RV. He also enjoyed his horses and llamas, wood working, fishing, riding his motorcycle and farming.

Jerry also looked forward into coming back to Iowa to help on the farm with spring planting and fall harvesting.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years, Merle of Commerce City; brothers Marlyn (Faye) Lee of Mason City, Iowa, Carlton (Buck) Dianne Lee of Mason City; sisters Sharron (David) Petznick of Northwood, Iowa, Gloria and (Scott) Helling of Ames, Iowa, along with many neices, nephews and cousins; uncle and aunts Glen and Dorothy Dietrich, Claris Dietrich and Lila Dietrich, along with mother-in-law Doris Branstad.

Jerry is proceeded in death by parents Raymond and Mildred and brothers Richard and Larry.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401 or to Marlyn Lee at 3355 Brandwine Road, Mason City IA 50401 in memory of Gerald Lee.
 
Online condolences may be sent to the obits on globegazette.com for Jerry's family to view.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2012

Dolores Nelson

FOREST CITY - Dolores Nelson, 83, of Forest City, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Dennis Miller officiating.

Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, with a Scripture Service held at 7:30 p.m. at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2012

Thomas "Tom" Simmering

Clear Lake, Iowa - Thomas "Tom" Simmering, 64, of 1323 N. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, August 2, 2012, in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, while on his 42nd annual fishing trip with lifelong friends.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.

Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Family suggests memorials be given to the Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake.

Tom was born September 24, 1947, in Ames, Iowa, the son of Lawrence Frederick and Jenny Lucille (Pullen) Simmering. Tom graduated from Ames High School in 1966, where he excelled on the football field for the Little Cyclones, then continued on to graduate from Luther College in 1970, and Iowa State University Graduate School in 1973.

Tom married JoEllen Steil on December 21, 2004.

Tom was a partner in the municipal consulting firm of Simmering-Cory, Inc. Tom was well known in the State of Iowa for his knowledge of and expertise in Urban Renewal and Urban Revitalization. He assisted more than 250 cities and counties with preparing and implementing Urban Renewal and Urban Revitalization Plans that resulted in a variety of development projects across the state. He very much enjoyed his work and the interesting people he met during his associations with the various cities and counties that he worked for.

Tom believed there was no better place in the world than Clear Lake, and enjoyed participating in many of the activities that were part of the lake community, including large family gatherings during the 4th of July, attending functions at the Surf, helping the Parks and Recreation Department with watering of the downtown flower baskets, bike rides around the lake, and participating in efforts of the Association of the Preservation of Clear Lake and the CLEAR project.

In addition, Tom was on the Board of Directors of the Clear Lake Industrial Development Corporation, serving as its President during 2009. During his tenure with the Development Corporation, he was also an active participant in the creation of the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation.

He enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, trap shooting at the Owatonna and Ventura gun clubs, boating, and Iowa State football games.

Tom's family and friends will always remember him as incredibly compassionate. His intense caring and generosity for the people around him will leave a legacy that we all can only aspire to reach in life.

Tom is survived by his loving wife JoEllen (Steil) Simmering, Clear Lake; two children Lesley (Bill) Schwalje, Rowlett, Texas, and Otto (Roseann) Simmering, Scottsdale, Ariz.; mother Lucille Simmering, Story City, Iowa; brother Richard Simmering, Minneapolis, Minn.; sister Rebecca (Wayne) Anderson, White Bear, Min.; brother-in-law Buck (Valora) Steil, Mason City, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Simmering.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 4 to August 7, 2012

Larry James Sorenson

MASON CITY - Larry James Sorenson, 69, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
 
Memorials may be directed to the Larry Sorenson Memorial Fund in care of the family.
 
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Helen Eloise Sparby

Iowa City, Iowa - Helen Eloise Sparby, 90, a longtime resident of Iowa City, died on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012, at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City, with Pastor Karl Divine-Koch officiating (Sunday parking ordinance will be in effect for the streets near the church).

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church and a reception will follow the services. Private family burial will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.gayandciha.com.
Helen Eloise Suby was born May 5, 1922, on a farm near Fertile, Iowa. She was the daughter of Henry R. Suby and Iva F. Kirk Suby. Helen graduated from Fertile Consolidated High School in 1940. She married Alvin B. Sparby on December 31, 1945, in the Kensett Lutheran Church Parish. They lived in Humboldt and Clarion, Iowa, before moving to Iowa City with their two children, Debra and Ronald in 1960.

Helen was a studio photography painter for many years. She was also employed several years at ACT in Iowa City. She enjoyed painting, decorating, sewing, and doing things with her loving family and friends. She and Alvin were ardent canoers, members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Adult Fellowships of Iowa City, Norse Club and Moose Lodge. She enjoyed playing bingo and was a fan of "The Lawrence Welk Show."

Helen's family includes her two granddaughters, Tonya McNabb of Seattle, Wash., and Kim (Eric) Eickman of Coralville, Iowa; Kim's children, Zachary, Alexander, and Jackson; her daughter-in-law, Amy Sparby and her children, Leah (Aaron) Burnett; granddaughter, Adeline, of Humboldt, Iowa; son, Ben Roberts, of Iowa City; Helen's siblings, Roger Suby, Boyd Suby, Leon (Shirley) Suby and Phyllis (Bill) Clausen, all of Mason City, Allen (Nadine) Suby of Ankeny, Iowa, Linda (Tom) Price of Dewey, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin (1998), whom she was married to for 52 years; her daughter, Debbie McNabb; son, Ron; brother, Robert Suby; sister-in-laws, Colleen Suby, Delores Suby, Betty Suby, and brother-in-law, Jack O'Neil.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Helen's family and her services.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 7, 2012

Wayne E. Wolfe

MAson City - Wayne E. Wolfe, 68, of Mason City, died Thursday morning, Aug. 2, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at Fourteenth Street Gospel Place, 1401 N. Washington Ave., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ken Quintus, pastor of the church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Wayne E. Wolfe Memorial Fund in care of his wife Rosemary.

Condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.fullertonfh. com/.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, http://www.fullertonfh. com, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 3 to August 7, 2012

Posted on 7 August 2012

Joan Brown
 

OSAGE - Joan Brown, 75, of Osage, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at home surrounded by family.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the First Baptist Church in Osage with Pastor Roger Davies presiding with an inurnment at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the service at the church on Saturday.

Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church or Iowa Hospice.

Joan A. Stuehrk was born March 14, 1937, in Hoskins, Neb., to Hans and Hertha (Gnirk) Stuehrk. The family moved to Iowa in 1942, living in the Zearing area. She graduated from Zearing High School.

Joan was united in marriage to Floyd Roske in 1954, they were blessed with five children. They later divorced. She married Paul Brown of Riceville, in 1988, with whom she had almost 24 wonderful years.

Joan worked on the family dairy farm keeping the books and caring for her family. She later worked as an office manager for Maple Manor in Osage, a bank teller at First Citizens in Osage, and at Wright Plumbing in Osage. Joan treasured time with her family most of all and enjoyed spending time with many friends.

She was an avid letter writer having many pen pals, one of whom she corresponded with for over 50 years, and another for 60 years.

Joan also loved sewing and especially making quilts. Every child, grandchild, and great grandchild has received at least one of these lovingly made treasures. Joan was also active in their church, playing the piano, serving as treasurer and participating in many other activities.

Joan is survived by her husband, Paul of Osage; sons, Russell (Rowena) Roske of Spring Green, Wis., and Kevin (Julie) Roske of Hillsdale, Wis.; daughters, Wendy (Les) Gibbs of Shell Rock, Jill (Steve) Johnson of Lime Springs, and Susan (Tom) Miller of Claremont, Minn.; grandchildren, Brian (Erin) Roske of Waterloo, Wis., Justin (Kelly) Roske of Arena, Wis., Adam (Kim) Roske of St. Joseph, Mo., Emily (Wes) Milligan of Campbell, Calif., Will Roske of Juneau, Alaska, Dan (Christina) Gibbs of Lime Springs, Melissa Gibbs of St. Louis, Mo., Nathanial (Liz) Roske of Hillsdale, Wis., Joshua (Tanya) Roske of Rice Lake, Wis., Lukas (Lindsay) Johnson of Racine, Minn., Chelsea Johnson of Onalaska, Wis., Amanda (Jared) Benson of New Ulm, Minn., Jim (Diana) Miller of New Ulm, Minn., Mike (Natasha) Miller of Arlington, Texas, Brandi Mayer of Claremont, Minn., and Derek Mayer of Claremont, Minn.; 21 great grandchildren; two sisters, Karen (John) Smith of Jefferson and Donna (Marvin) Scherr of Ames; sisters-in-law, Nancy Hall of Osage and Bonnie Brown of Suffolk, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law, Victor Hall and Elston Brown.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Jack Irvin Davison
 

NORA SPRINGS - Jack Irvin Davison, 81, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with Veterans Honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jack Davison memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Lila Claire (Ferguson) Feltus

CHARLES CITY -Lila Claire (Ferguson) Feltus, 85, died peacefully at her home in Charles City, on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City. Pastor Michael Downey of the Charles City Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will follow at the Allison Cemetery in Allison.
 
Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Floyd County Historical Society.

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

Lila Feltus was born Jan. 11, 1927, the first of three daughters, to Mark and Gladys (Swann) Ferguson of La Grange, Ill. In 1935, the family moved to Charles City where she graduated from high school in 1945. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., before returning to the Charles City area. Lila found great joy in music and for many years played the piano at the Congregational Church. Lila was employed at her parents' business, the Charles City Laundry, and later, at The Optometric Center.

On May 5, 1972, Lila married Willard D. Feltus in Charles City and welcomed him, with eight children, into her home. In addition to being a loving stepmother, Lila always had a warm spot in her heart for her nieces and nephews, the children of Jean (Robert) Meyer and Helen (John) Bullen.

Lila enjoyed telling stories of her childhood, such as attending the Chicago World's Fair in 1933, riding the train to Charles City to visit her grandparents, and taking her father's Red Cross First Aid Class when she was only eight.

Living family members include her husband of 40 years, Willard Feltus, stepchildren: Jane Ferch of Clarksville, Anne (Don) McWilliams of Dumont, Mary Lou Shaw of Marble Rock, Celia (Randy Sorensen) Feltus of Coralville, Shawn (Dee) Feltus of Rockford, Ruth (Greg) Hallett of Lawrenceville, Ga., Tami Wright of Phoenix, Ariz., and Amy (Randy) Rosser of Lafayette, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; two nephews, Mike and Dan Bullen; and five nieces, Laurie (Meyer) Cocking, Nancy Meyer, Amy (Bullen) Campbell, Janan (Bullen) Burns, and Suzanne (Bullen) Starbeck, and special friends Randy and Terri Vandeventer.

Lila was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, and brothers in law.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa, 641- 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 7 to August 8, 2012

Roger Heitland

THORNTON - Roger Heitland, 78, of Thornton, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at First Reformed Church in Meservey with the Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment with Veteran's Honors by Anton-Juhl Post No. 440 American Legion will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.
www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Morris Menno Isebrand
U.S. Army   WWII

Titonka - Morris Menno Isebrand, 92, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2012, in Britt.

Services will be Immanuel Lutheran Church, Titonka, on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Wolfert.

Interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Titonka.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka and one hour before service at the church.

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

Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Breen Post No. 465 and V.F.W. William F. Kennedy Post No. 4071.

Morris Menno Isebrand was born Oct. 14, 1919, in rural Titonka, the son of Senus and Edith (Pannkuk) Isebrand. He was baptized and confirmed at Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka. He graduated from Titonka High School in 1938.

After graduation, Morris worked for several local farmers where he met his future bride. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in September 1942 and served in the 516th Anti-Aircraft Artillery unit. He started his radar technology training traveling to North Carolina, Kansas City, Mo., and back to North Carolina before being deployed to Camp Callen in San Diego, Calif., and finally to Camp Hon in the Hawaiian Islands where he helped to train troops.

During a two-week leave in 1943, Morris asked his fiancé, Doris Franzen, to marry him. On May 14, Pastor William Planz married Morris and Doris at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Titonka. He was married to his beloved darling for 69 years and they were blessed with seven children. When Morris came home from the service in January 1946, he moved with his family to a Titonka farmstead where he continued his love of farming until he retired in 1984.

He was active at Immanuel Lutheran Church, including serving on the church council and as Sunday School superintendent. Morris was also a member of the Titonka American Legion Breen Post 465.

Morris had many hobbies. In his early years he enjoyed weekly league bowling, horseshoe games, pheasant hunting, card and board games with family and friends, fishing and even a few years of square dancing. Many games of pool were played with his kids and grandkids. After retirement he discovered a hidden talent of wood carving. He enjoyed golf with friends and in later years a love of Sudoku puzzles, computer card games and morning coffee with friends at the Red Dog Lounge where lots of laughs were shared.

In October, 2010, Morris was thrilled to fly to Washington, D.C., with seven of his World War II veteran friends via the Central Iowa Honor Flight. While there, they toured many sites including the World War II Memorial.

On Aug. 4, 2012, Morris died unexpectedly and peacefully at the age of 92. He always enjoyed helping others and even in his death he volunteered his body as a donor to bring healing to others in need. He will be missed by his family and a multitude of friends. May God bless his memory.

Morris is survived by six children: Darrell (Elizabeth) of Eagan, Minn.; Jean (Gene) Allen of Alma, Ark.; David (Ruby) of Pemberton, Minn.; Bonita (Rick) Kearns of Hopkins, Minn.; Rodney (Linda) of Lake Crystal, Minn.; Jolene (Michael) Leding of Barling, Ark.; his brother Merle of Fort Myers, Fla.; sister-in-law, Goldie Isebrand of Titonka; Aunt Iva Pannkuk of Bloomington, Minn.; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Senus and Edith Isebrand; brothers, Richard and Herbert of Titonka; sister Doloris Gross of Nevis, Minn.; son Gary and grandson Anthony Isebrand of Pemberton, Minn.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Ethel Bradley Jewell

Charles City - Ethel Bradley Jewell, 94, formerly of Greene, died at Cedar Health in Charles City on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012.

Funeral services for Ethel will be 3 p.m., today, Wednesday Aug. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Ethel Jewell Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219 Greene, IA 50636.

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

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

Jessica "Jessie" Monson

ALGONA - Jessica "Jessie" Monson, 31, of Algona, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Graveside services will follow visitation at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Dolores Ann Nelson
 

FOREST CITY - Dolores Ann Nelson, 83, of Forest City died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Father Dennis Miller officiating.

Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, with a Scripture Service held at 7:30 p.m. at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark Street, Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dolores was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Lime Creek Township to Clarence P. and Alma H. (Mostrom) Heidenreich. Dolores attended Catholic school in Manly. She attended Mercy School of Nursing in Mason City and Sioux City, Iowa, graduating in 1949.

She was united in marriage to Donald J. Nelson on Oct. 22, 1949.

Dolores spent her early married life as a devoted wife and mother. In 1973, she started back to work as a registered nurse. She worked for Dr. Tom Mangan,at the Forest City Community Hospital and at Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. She worked at the Good Samaritan Center for 27 years total, 10 years as director of nursing. Dolores also was a 4-H leader of the Forest Hustlers.

Dolores loved to travel -taking numerous bus trips including trips to Rome, Italy; Alaska; Hawaii and Canada. Dolores loved gardening, birdwatching, visiting casinos, playing bingo and playing cards with friends.

Dolores was active in St. James Catholic Church, and volunteered at Good Samaritan Center. She enjoyed taking friends and family members to doctor appointments.
Dolores is survived by her five children: Arlis (Charles) Bode, South Dakota; Larry Nelson, Alan Nelson, Tim (Deb) Nelson and Dan Nelson all of Forest City; one sister, Joan (Eugene) Graham, Dayton, Ohio, and one sister-in-law, Donna Heidenreich, Mason City.

She has eight grandchildren, Valerie Bode, Spillville, Iowa; Miranda(Aaron) Campbell, Chicago, Ill.; Cory Nelson, New York City; Nick A Nelson, Chicago, Ill.; Tony Nelson, Calif.; Nathan (Jane) Nelson, Nick J Nelson, Heidi (Tom) Aitchison all of Forest City. Dolores has eight great grandchildren and seven nephews.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Don; brother, Richard; grandson, Ryan and granddaughter, Heather.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 7 to August 8, 2012

Shirley J. Reab
U.S. Navy

WATERLOO - Shirley J. Reab, 72, of Traer, formerly of Waterloo, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Sunrise Hill Care Center, Traer, from complications from dementia.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Memorials may be left at The Unit at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, Iowa, or Cedar Bend Humane Society.

Condolences may be left at www.overtonservice.com.

Shirley Joann Reab was born on June 13, 1940, in Buffalo Center, the daughter of Lester L. Reab and Anna J. Frib. She graduated from Mason City High and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Shirley played softball for the U.S. Navy team. After her military service, she remained active as a coach and player of fast pitch and slow pitch softball. She was inducted into the River City Hall of Fame.

Shirley worked for the United Parcel Service and became the first female center manager in the state of Iowa, retiring in 1995.

Shirley died at the age of 72 on Aug. 6, 2012, at the Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, Iowa.

She is survived by her long-time partner, Gloria Hill; a special niece, Shelli Reab; a brother, Lester (Glennavon) Reab of Waterloo; a sister, Leanna (Leo) Johnson of Mason City; a sister-in-law, Emily (William) Reab of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and a sister.
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, An Overton Family Service, Waterloo, Iowa, 319-232-3235.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Betty Jane Schindele

ROCKFORD - Betty Jane Schindele, 88, passed away at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs, on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, following a short battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with a one hour-prior visitation on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave., Rockford, Iowa. Pastor Robert Scheurer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church.

A funeral lunch will be held at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church before the funeral services on Friday.

Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Cards and memorials may be sent to: Rhonda Brown, N3050 1002nd St., Elk Mound, WI, 54739.

Betty Jane (Tumilson) Schindele was the first of 14 children born to Tom and Nellie (Fowler) Tumilson on June 6, 1924. She attended school all her life in Rockford, graduating in 1942. Betty helped raise her siblings, and she and her mom made seven loaves of bread a day and did 14 loads of laundry every other day. After high school, Betty taught school at a country school from 1942-1946. Later she worked at the Rockford Brick and Tile.

On May 19, 1946, Betty married Dale Charles Schindele. To this union two daughters were born: Marcia Ann and Rhonda Lee. They farmed east of Rudd until 1955 when they moved into town.

Betty was the county assessor, postmaster in Rudd, and then the mayor. Betty went to work at the Floyd County Extension Office, where she retired in 1986.

When she retired, she still enjoyed bowling, sewing, playing cards, and Yahtzee. She and Dale traveled with friends, went on many trips to Oklahoma to see their daughter and family. Betty loved to cook and bake, and with lots of family, the food went fast.
She is survived by daughters, Marcia (Johnnie) Thomason of Leedey, Okla., and Rhonda (Scott) Brown of Elk Mound, Wis.; sisters, Laura (Dick) Paul of Profitstown, Ill., Cora (Jim) Schroeder of Gilbert, Ariz, Maria (Melvin) Reiter of Charles City, Nell Tumilson of Irvine, Texas, Lucky Kaufmann of Mesa, Ariz., and Mary Tumilson of Charles City; brothers, Bob (Sheral) Tumilson of Rockford, George (Kathy) Tumilson of Rockford, and Don (Mary) Tumilson of Charles City; grandchildren, Doug Washington of Rockwell, Dawn (Randy) Harrel of Leedey, Okla., Nicole (Darren) Hoeppner of Eau Claire, Wis., and Kelly (Kevin) Carrier of Hudson, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Haley, Sydney, Jessica, Hank and Jack Harrel, of Leedey, Okla., Connor, Kalynn, Samantha and Jakob Washington of Mason City, Jonathan Brown of Eau Claire, Wis., and Lauren and Reid Carrier of Huddson, Wis.; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Betty is preceded in death by husband, Dale; parents, Tom and Nellie Tumilson; sister, Thomasena; brothers, David, Sam, and Thomas; nephews, Melvin Reiter Jr., Richard Tumilson Jr. and Jon (J.T.) Tumilson; and several great nieces and great nephews.

Arrangements are at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 8, 2012

Larry James Sorenson

MASON CITY - Larry James Sorenson, 69, of Mason City, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Larry Sorenson Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Larry was born Sept. 29, 1942, in Forest City, the son of Harlan Edmund James and Geraldine Merium (Sorensen) Sorenson. He grew up in Crystal Lake, and graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1960. Larry also graduated with a business degree from the Hamilton School of Business. Larry married Marianne Esther Anderson on June 9, 1963, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, Iowa. He worked as a salesman/branch manager for 18 years and later became company manager for 24 years at Plumb Supply, before his retirement in 2005. His career was very important to him.

Larry was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of North Iowa Builders Exchange, Chamber of Commerce, and a former member of the Exchange Club and Lions Club. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren, whom he loved to tease. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, entertaining family and friends, and most of all - holding hands with his wife.
Larry was a great protector and provider for his family - always there to offer guidance. He will be deeply missed.

Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years: Marianne Sorenson of Mason City; his children: Susan Wiger and husband Greg of Brainerd, Minn., - and their children: Christopher and Sarah Wiger; David Sorenson and wife Barbara of Brandon, S.D., - and their children: Brittany Otterson and husband Michael and Austin Sorenson, and Diana VanHal and husband Todd of Eldridge - and their children: Leah and Drew VanHal; and one sister: Joan Buttjer of Cresco. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and his dog: Brookie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws: Alfred and Esther Anderson; brothers-in-law: LaVern Buttjer and Paul Anderson; and sister-in-law: Kathy Anderson.

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

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

Posted on 8 August 2012

Rosalia "Sally" Cink

ALGONA - Rosalia "Sally" Cink, 94, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2012

Jack Irvin Davison
U.S. Navy (1951-1955)

Nora Springs - Jack Irvin Davison, 81, of Nora Springs, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs, Ia.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, Mason City, with Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with Veterans Honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

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

Jack was born June 27, 1931, at 928 North Harrison in Mason City, Ia., the son of William "Bill" and Pearl (Turnbull) Davison. He attended and graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1949. He was married to Nada Callahan on March 20, 1955, at the Methodist Church in Nora Springs, Ia., to this union three children were born, Linda, Mary Jo and Bruce. After graduation Jack farmed and worked at Decker's Packing Plant. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 where he served on the USS Pine Island and was honorably discharged in 1955. He then farmed and worked at the Nora Springs Creamery and had dairy cows for eighteen years, did custom spraying and ran Shell Rock Snowmobiles in rural, Nora Springs.

Jack loved to fly airplanes and obtained his Pilot's license at the age of 16. He enjoyed playing golf, playing cards, fishing, woodworking, attending his grandsons sporting events, morel mushroom hunting in Mich. and Ia., traveling in his R.V. and wintering in Tucson, Ariz. with his wife Nada. While in Ariz. Jack enjoyed going to garage sales with his buddies every Saturday. Jack enjoyed meeting new people while traveling the country, some of which became life-long friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was a life member of V.F.W. Post 733 in Mason City, American Legion Post 0073 in Tucson, and the First United Methodist Church and the Milk Producers Association where he served on many boards in many capacities through the years. While wintering in Tucson he was also a member of the Casa Adobes Congregational Church where he enjoyed volunteering.

Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nada Davison of Nora Springs; his children, Linda Harrison and husband Joe of Gowrie, Ia., Mary Jo Rapp and husband Dave of Ankeny, Ia. and Bruce Davison and wife Sandy of Nora Springs; grandchildren, Jamie Barker and special friend Josh Wolfe of Pella, Ia., Matthew Barker and wife Adrienne of Des Moines, Ia., Collin Harrison and fiancée Megan Leiser of Prairie City, Ia., Jordan Davison and wife Alanna Davison of Plymouth, Ia., Dylan Davison of Mason City, and Cole Davison of Nora Springs; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Madyson, Carter and Grant Barker and Raegan Davison; brother-in-law, Johnny Callahan and wife Bernice of Austin, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; William and Pearl Davison; grandparents, John and Hannah Davison and Bert and Lulu Turnbull; sister in law and brother in law, Marge and Darrell Deets.

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

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

Nettie M. Eden

WODEN - Nettie M. Eden, 85, of Woden died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 9, 2012

Roger Heitland
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

THORNTON - Roger Heitland, 78, of Thornton passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at First Reformed Church in Meservey with the Rev. Rodney Meester presiding.

 Interment with Veterans Honors by Anton-Juhl Post #440 American Legion will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Roger Dean Heitland was born Sept. 29, 1933, on the family farm, a son of Henry and Emma (Koenen) Heitland. He attended and graduated from Thornton High School.

Roger served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and returned to Thornton to farm after his discharge.

On Dec. 27, 1960, Roger was united in marriage with Alice Bunk at the Christian Reformed Church. They made their home on the family farm where they raised their four children as Alice taught school and Roger continued to farm, raising cattle and doing custom work digging for many cemeteries and trenching and footings for projects in the area.

Roger was a lifelong member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey where he served as an elder, deacon and as the church treasurer for 25 years. He was a member of the Anton-Juhl American Legion Post #440 in Thornton.

Roger was a hard worker who took great pride in the appearance of the cemeteries he worked for. He loved animals, and caring for his cattle was truly enjoyable for him. Many will remember the annual field trips school students took to his farm to learn about and get rides on the many antique tractors he restored.

Roger's family includes his wife of 51 years, Alice; son, Dennis Heitland, Thornton; daughter, Julie Heitland, Mason City; sons, Tony (Erin) Heitland, Thornton; Loren (fiancé Fran Rodriguez) Heitland, Thornton; and granddaughter Rilley Heitland.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Walt Eno; brother-in-law, Bill Fischer; and brother, Ardell.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

Marcelene L. Houg

BELMOND - Marcelene L. Houg, 96, of Belmond and Thornton, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Aug. 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Pleasant View cemetery in Thornton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248.

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

Posted on 9 August 2012

Ruth Marian Brenno

KENSETT - Ruth Marian Brenno, 92, of Kensett, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Ruth will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave., Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin and Pastor Timothy Nappe officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.

Ruth M. (Nappe) Brenno was born on Jan. 13, 1920, in rural Lake Mills in Worth County, the daughter of Tolleff and Hannah (Vange) Nappe. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills.

Ruth received her education in the Lake Mills and Joice community schools. She was united in marriage to Olaf Brenno on Jan. 28, 1940, in Mason City. He preceded her in death 2001. After their marriage, Olaf and Ruth farmed in the Kensett area for many years. After her mother (Hannah) died, her younger brother, Donald, lived with Olaf and Ruth for six years.

Ruth became a resident of Maple Court Apartments in Northwood in 2004, and had been a resident of the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood since 2005
Ruth loved to travel, especially to Norway where she made two trips, visiting with her family and friends, sightseeing, entertaining, Norwegian Rosemaling, making Norwegian Pastries, and doing ceramics at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, where she won several blue ribbons for her ceramics at the Worth County Fair. In her earlier years she loved to play the organ.

Ruth was a member of the Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett and a member of the Sons of Norway.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers and sister, Stanley (Betty) Nappe of Norway, Iowa; Ralph Nappe of Mantorville, Minn.; Donald (Carol) Nappe of Kensett; and Alice (James) Kambanos of Glendale, Ariz.; as well as several nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Olaf; brothers, Wilmer Nappe, Leonard Nappe and Orlyn Nappe; her sister, Thelma Adam; and her sister-in-law, Evelyn Nappe.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 9 to August 10, 2012

Esther Coffin

WESTSIDE - Funeral Services for 88-year-old Esther Coffin of Westside will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the United Church of Westside with burial in the Westside Iowa Cemetery.

The Huebner Funeral Home in Westside is in charge of arrangements where friends may call Friday from 4-7 p.m. She passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

Esther Mae Coffin was born July 29, 1924, near Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford Earl and Elma Faye (McLaughlin) Clark. She attended country school there until 1937 when the family moved to Plymouth, Iowa, where she graduated from high school in 1942.

Following her graduation from Hamilton School of Commerce in Mason City, she worked for First National Bank there for several years.

Esther was married to George H. Coffin at the Methodist Church in Plymouth on June 2, 1945. Following their marriage, the couple lived and worked in the Clear Lake/Mason City area until 1961, when George and Esther moved to Westside. Esther spent her children's young years at home raising them, and returned to work in 1968 with Metropolitan Agricultural Investments in Carroll. She retired from the firm in 1988.

Esther was a member of the United Church in Westside, serving as an Elder, teaching Sunday school and Bible school, serving on many committees, singing in the choir and serving for many years as financial secretary. During her many years in Westside, Esther was also active in her church women's group, the American Legion Auxiliary and served as secretary to the board of Westside Senior Housing.

Esther enjoyed gardening and flower arranging, bridge club and was an avid reader. Together, she and George enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing. Her greatest joy in life was always spending time and doing things with and for her family and friends.
Esther is survived by her husband, George, and their three children, Ron and his wife Dixie, Rick and his wife Sue and Becky and her husband Jeff; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 10, 2012

Nettie M. Eden

WODEN - Nettie M. Eden, 85, of Woden died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at First Presbyterian Church in Woden with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Nettie Marie Eden, the daughter of George and Jennie (Bruns) Eden, was born Feb. 15, 1927, on a farm near Woden. She attended school in Woden and graduated from high school in 1946. Nettie lived on the family farm caring for her parents and siblings. After her mother's death in 1976 she continued the farming operation with her brother, Calvin. In 1984 she moved into Woden. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Woden, UPW and taught Sunday school for 25 years.

Nettie is survived by her brother, Calvin, of Britt; two sisters, Delores (John) Hansen of Minneapolis, Minn., and Della Manning of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Darlene Eden Klasse of Forest City; and two nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, Jeanette Mary Eden; brothers, Harold Eden and Glen (Mary) Eden; and a brother-in-law, Curtis Post.
 
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 10, 2012

Pauline Freeseman

BRITT - Pauline Freeseman, 81, of Hampton, formerly of Britt, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Pauline Freeseman will be held on Monday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 5th Avenue N.W., in Britt with Pastor Geoffrey White officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Pauline, the daughter of Herb and Ona (Prelip) Nessa, was born June 7, 1931, in Forest City. She grew up and received her education in Forest City. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.

Pauline was united in marriage with Rudy Freeseman on Feb. 14, 1955. The couple lived on a farm and raised their daughters in the Britt area.

She loved sewing, gardening, reading and homemaking.

Pauline is survived by three daughters: Julie Pralle of Hampton, Rosalie Davis of Altoona, and Patty Freeseman of Hampton; twelve grandchildren, Andrea (Pralle) Hickman, Sara (Pralle) Schlichting, Adam Pralle, Jason Davis, Danielle (Davis) Richardson, Betsy Davis, Mary Kemnitzer, Anastasia Kemnitzer, Michaela Kemnitzer, Andy Reid, Bryan Reid, Hannah (Reid) Hanson; sixteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Nessa and Bob Nessa; three sisters, Sally Sweers, Mary Lillington and Gloria Hooper; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Ona Nessa, and husband Rudy.
 
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 9 to August 10, 2012

Melvin Hackenmiller
U.S. Air Force

STACYVILLE - Melvin Hackenmiller, 84, of Stacyville died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with the Rev. Donald Bruggeman officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7:30 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.
 
Melvin was born June 11, 1928, at Meyer, the son of Math and Olivia (Durben) Hackenmiller. He graduated from Osage High School in 1946. On Sept. 24, 1958, he married Janice Mayer at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.

Following his high school graduation, Melvin served his country in the Air Force. Melvin started his career working as a plumber and electrician at May's Hardware in Stacyville. He worked at Oliver Tractor for a few years and then was employed for over 20 years at the Stacyville Savings Bank, later known as the St. Ansgar State Bank. He enjoyed family vacations to Fairbault, Decorah, New York and New Orleans. Melvin enjoyed many hobbies during his life including fishing, hunting, golfing, playing cards and town league baseball.

After his retirement, he became a skilled scroll saw woodworker much to the delight of his family and friends. He received many awards for his fine craftsmanship and we are proud of him. Melvin loved to read and was always interested in what books his children were reading. Melvin was a life-long history buff and greatly enjoyed his trip on the Honor Flight.

He will be remembered as a well-respected member of his community, and while he was small in stature he possessed a big heart and quick wit. He was a loving husband and a great dad and grandfather.

Melvin is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Janice of Stacyville; seven children, Sandy (Dean Blanchard) of Cedar Rapids, Sharon (John Cowin) of Ledyard, Craig (Barb) Hackenmiller of Mantorville, Minn., Laurie (Randi Johnson) of Osage, Karla (Art Werger) of Athens, Ohio, Mark (Teressa) Hackenmiller of Cedar Rapids, and Matt (Melissa) Hackenmiller of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; grandchildren, Ross, Drew, Alex, Olivia, Holly, Ezra, Abby and Vienna; brother, Ernie Hackenmiller of St. Ansgar; sisters, Imelda (Joseph) Neis of Rogers, Minn., and Lorene (Darrell) Mayer of Lockport, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, David; brothers, Bill, Sylvan and Jerome; and sister, Genny Lemay.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 9 to August 10, 2012

Merlin Lester (Sonny) Harner

CLEAR LAKE - Merlin Lester (Sonny) Harner, 82, of 1200 N. 9th St., Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, died Wednesday Aug. 8, 2012, at Opportunity Village.

Celebration of Merlin's life will be 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at Opportunity Village, Kinney-Lindstrom Center, Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating.

Visitation will be one hour before the service in the Forum. Burial will be later in Harrison Township, Swea City. The family suggests memorials to Opportunity Village Clear Lake.

Merlin was born April 14, 1930, the son of George E. and Violet A. (Anderson) Harner on the family farm in Swea City. He lived with his family until the age of nine when he moved to Woodward. He moved to Lake Mills in the 1960s and to Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, in 1973. He resided in Twilight Cottage and then Bedrock Cottage.

Merlin enjoyed puppies, kitties, creative art, duct tape art, making collages, attending music programs, playing in the bell choir, spiritual life activities and praying. He also enjoyed going to movies, dances, shopping and the many family outings. He was also a member of Green Acres Garden Group.

Merlin is survived by his siblings, James (Delores) Harner, Luverne, Minn., June (Merlyn) Beckler, Tipton, and David (Denise) Harner, Swea City; and his special friend, Pam Turner; and nieces, nephews and his Opportunity Village family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 9 to August 10, 2012

Dennis Ray "Denny" Weber

MASON CITY - Dennis Ray "Denny" Weber, 70, of Mason City died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Memorial Park Cemetery, Crematory and Funeral Home, 11495 265th St., Mason City, 641-424-2151, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 10, 2012

John C. White

LAKE MILLS - John C. White, 92, of Lake Mills died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Services are pending at this time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 10, 2012

Posted on 10 August 2012 by Marie Thompson