Lydia E. Hemmes

HAMPTON - Lydia E. Hemmes, 98, of Hampton and Latimer, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services for Lydia E. Hemmes will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 14, at the Zion Reformed Church north of Latimer. Pastor Art Zewert will officiate. Burial will take place in the Zion Reformed Church cemetery.

Visitation for Lydia E. Hemmes will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, and continue one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made in Lydia E. Hemmes' name to the Zion Reformed Church.

Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, IA 50452, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

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

David James Hogan

ACKLEY - David James Hogan, 44, of Ackley, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at his son's home in Ackley.

In abiding with David's wishes, his body has been cremated and private family graveside services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Laura Bailey, 1113 Mitchell St., Ackley, IA 50601.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 11, 2012

Posted on 11 August 2012

Virginia Cambier

Clarion - Virginia Cambier, 91, of Clarion, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at The Heart of Wright in Clarion.

Funeral services for Virginia Cambier will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 121 Third Ave. N.W., Clarion, with the Rev. Bill Kem officiating. A private family burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 121 Third Ave. N.W., Clarion.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2012

Marcelene (Timm) Houg

BELMOND - Marcelene (Timm) Houg, 96, of Belmond died Aug. 6, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center.

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

Visitation for Marcelene Houg will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, 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.

Marcelene (Timm) Houg was born on Oct. 26, 1915, on the Martin Floy farm south of Thornton. She was the daughter of Henry and Helen (Floy) Timm. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton.

She attended Thornton Public School, graduating with the Class of 1933 as valedictorian. After graduation, she was part of the committee that organized the very first alumni banquet for Thornton graduates. This was something that she was always proud of.

On Nov. 14, 1950, she was united in marriage to Oscar A. Houg and they made their home in Thornton. They had one daughter, LuAnn. Oscar owned and operated the Houg Motor Service.

Marcelene was employed from 1937 to 1952 at D.S. Mabb & Co., later known as Mabb Grocery Store, in Thornton. For several years she was also employed at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton. In 1976 she started working for the A.C. Nielsen Market Research Co. in Mason City and retired from there in 1985.

After the loss of her husband in 1991, her brother Ralph in 1993, and her sister Frances in 1994, she moved to Belmond to be closer to her only daughter, LuAnn Pals and her family. She loved watching her grandchildren grow up and being a part of their lives.

Sewing was the one thing she enjoyed most in her life. Her family can all recall the special things she made as gifts. Some of her projects were bridesmaid dresses, altar vestments, quilts, and Barbie Doll clothes, plus crocheting and knitting. She was happiest when she was busy on a special project.

She loved flowers and always had a large garden filled with wonderful produce. Her cupboards and freezer were always overflowing with her delicious canned goods. Thanksgiving was always at "Aunt Mardy's" house, where we all enjoyed her favorite dishes and made wonderful memories.

Marcelene was proud of her family history and everyone looked to her as the keeper of the family tree and the one who could answer all of our questions. She was the glue that kept us all close.

Life gave Marcelene a lot of physical challenges and she was always saying "One day at a time, dear Lord." Her faith in God was her refuge and strength.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, LuAnn and husband, Curt Pals of Belmond; grandchildren, Kevin Pals of Belmond, Steven Pals of Cedar Falls, Laura Pals of Belmond; stepson, Don Houg of Salinas, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Ruth (Vic) Groh of Clear Lake, Trudy Timm of Lenexa, Kan.; nieces and nephews, David (Denise) Timm of Omaha, Neb., Beverly (Tim) Ward of Lee's Summit, Mo., Janet (Doug) Steen of Kansas City, Mo., Jean (Mark) Ostrander of Clear Lake, Mary Ellen (Ron) Monson of Clear Lake, Randy (Sherri) Timm of Perry, Barbara (Leon) Sheets of Ionia and Betty (Bryan) Schmitt of Cresco.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar (1991), parents, Henry and Helen Timm, sister, Frances (Timm) Smith (1994), and twin brothers, Roy (2002) and Ralph Timm (1993).

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Box 233, Belmond IA 50421, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 8 to August 12, 2012

Linda Manlove Johnson

San Francisco, Calif. - Linda Manlove Johnson passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 12, 2012, at her home in San Francisco, Calif., just seven days shy of her 70th birthday.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life service followed by Linda's Hearty Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Clarion Hotel in Mason City, Iowa.

Linda was born on July 21, 1942, in Mason City, to Joseph Embry and Sophia Apel Manlove. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1960 and was a member of the marching band. In 1963, Linda graduated from Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn.

She spent the next 47 years living in San Francisco, working as a nurse and educator, touching many lives and making many lasting friendships. Linda was an avid sports fan and loved the San Francisco Giants and 49ers.

Linda is survived by her daughter Kelli Johnson; granddaughters Britny (Jason) Maynard and Jamila Jones, all of Proctorville, Ohio; son Larry (Erin) Ladewig, granddaughters Hailey and Riley Ladewig of Lewiston, Minn.; two sisters Dolores Van Oort of Ankeny, and Ava Amorin of Mesa, Ariz.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister Cyrilla Manlove Rogers; niece Pamela Kay Rogers; nephew Timothy Van Oort; brothers-in-law Dwayne Van Oort, John Rogers and Jose Amorin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family at P.O. Box 61, Proctorville, OH 45669.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 12, 2012

Dennis Ray "Denny" Weber
U.S. Army (1959-1962)

Mason City - Dennis "Denny" Ray Weber, 70, of Mason City went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

"Blessed are the Pure in Heart," Matthew 5:8.

Dennis Ray Weber was the loving son of Myron and Vivian (Cox) Weber. He was born on Aug. 25, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1958.

While in high school Dennis was a proud worker at Decker & Son's Meat Packing Plant where his father, Myron, worked as an engineer. The family belonged to St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City and Dennis remained a loyal member to this beloved community for his entire life.

In 1959, Denny enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a military police officer. After an honorable discharge from the service in 1962, he attended Utah State University on a baseball scholarship, where he obtained a B.A. in history.

Upon college graduation, Denny assumed work in marketing for the Hamm's Brewery Co. of St. Paul, Minn. Later, he worked with the Minnesota Vikings where he helped to run both the Viking's Charity Basketball team and the "Viking Report" sports publication which lead to additional team-newspaper consultant work for the NFL in the 1970s and '80s. Denny spent his later years on the road selling cold-weather apparel and sports novelty items.

Denny loved Jesus and God; he showed this by worshiping anywhere he could when his travels took him away from Mason City. Family and friends meant the most to Denny, but he also loved interacting with all people; he was known to do anything he could to help others in every way possible. He was a passionate sports enthusiast. In his later years, Denny enjoyed playing pinochle with his best friends.

Denny has been preceded in death by his parents, Viv and Myron Weber; sister, Sally Pick; and brother, Myron "Bill" Weber.

Denny is survived by his three beautiful children, Lisa (Jeff) Mattes of Milwaukee, Wis., and the "Minnesota Twins"-Jeff Weber of Minneapolis, Minn., and Amy Weber, of Mason City, Iowa; grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Mattes, Milwaukee, Wis.; sisters, Sue Asleson and Julie Thomas, Littleton, Colo.; sister-in-law Nancy Weber, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; nephews, Scott (Vicki) Thomas and Ryan Thomas of Colorado, and David Weber, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; niece, Mary Pick and grandniece, Antoniette; nieces, Angie (James) Brauckmueller and Ali (Rick) Figurin, Littleton, Colorado; Heidi (Mike) Trotter and Sandra (Dave) Ross, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandnieces and two grandnephews; honorary daughter Tera Meacham and honorary granddaughter, Courtney Meacham, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Per Denny's wishes, his body has been cremated.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 13, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth Street S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City where full military funeral honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veteran Memorial Association.

Memorial visitations for Dennis will be held 2-4 p.m., today, Sunday, Aug. 12, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and will continue from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church in Denny's honor.

Memorial Park Cemetery, Crematory and Funeral Home, 11495 265th Street, Mason City, 641-424-2151, ColonialChapels.com.

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

Posted on 12 August 2012

Arlette Gauger

CHARLES CITY - Arlette Gauger, 89, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 13, 2012

Lydia E. Hemmes

HAMPTON - Lydia E. Hemmes, age 98, of Hampton and Latimer, passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services for Lydia E. Hemmes will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Zion Reformed Church north of Latimer. Pastor Art Zewert will officiate. Burial will take place in the Zion Reformed Church cemetery.

Visitation for Lydia E. Hemmes will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 13, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East S., Latimer, and continue one hour prior to the funeral at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made in Lydia E. Hemmes' name to the Zion Reformed Church.

Lydia Hemmes was born April 21, 1914, to Peter H. and Gesena Wolters Pals on a farm near Meservey, Iowa. She graduated from Meservey Consolidated School where she was valedictorian of the Class of 1931. The same year she graduated from Heidelberg Catechism and became a member of First Reformed Church of Meservey.

She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley, Colo. Lydia taught in the Cerro Gordo County schools for seven years.

On June 29, 1939, Lydia was married to William I. Hemmes of rural Hampton, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. They farmed in this area until his death in 1971.
After her marriage she transferred her membership to Zion Reformed Church of rural Sheffield. In her younger years she taught Sunday School. After her husband's death Lydia worked 15 years part-time as an outreach worker for Elderbridge Agency on Aging in many different counties in Area II, the Mason City area. She enjoyed working with Senior Citizens and made many friends.

Lydia is survived by her children, Bill and wife Laura of Waverly, Don and wife Helen of Hilo, Hawaii, Janie Cook and husband Tom of Missoula, Mont.; grandchildren, Holly Hansen (Frank) of Des Moines, Iowa, Kimo Hemmes (Shannon) of Batavia, Ill., Marc Hemmes (Diana Laughlin) of Estes Park, Colo., David Hemmes (Jenny) of Marion, Iowa, Catherine Cook of Missoula, Mont., Charles Cook of Missoula, Mont.; great-grandchildren, Case, Cole, Malia and Matthew Hemmes; and brother, Andrew Pals (Lucille) of Meservey.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; two brothers, Fredrick and Henry; and two sisters, Lena Lock and Marie Vierkant.

Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St., Latimer, Iowa, 50452, 641- 579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 11 to August 13, 2012

Clay L. Kilgore

Klemme - Clay L. Kilgore, 56, died at the Belmond Medical Center Saturday, Aug, 11, 2012.

Funeral services are set for 10:30a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Klemme United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Rieckhoff-Faris will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.

A visitation for public viewing will be today, Monday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St.

Memorials in memory of Clay may be sent to the Klemme United Methodist Church, 109 N Third St, Klemme, IA 50449 directed to the music program.

Andrews Funeral Home Klemme, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 13, 2012

Dorothy Stacey

CHARLES CITY - Dorothy Stacey, 61, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug.12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 13, 2012.

Posted on 13 August 2012

Linda Manlove Johnson

San Francisco, Calif. - Linda Manlove Johnson passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 12, 2012, at her home in San Francisco, Calif., just seven days shy of her 70th birthday.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life service followed by Linda's Hearty Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Clarion Hotel in Mason City, Iowa.

Linda was born on July 21, 1942, in Mason City, to Joseph Embry and Sophia Apel Manlove. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1960 and was a member of the marching band. In 1963, Linda graduated from Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn.

She spent the next 47 years living in San Francisco, working as a nurse and educator, touching many lives and making many lasting friendships. Linda was an avid sports fan and loved the San Francisco Giants and 49ers.

Linda is survived by her daughter Kelli Johnson; granddaughters Britny (Jason) Maynard and Jamila Jones, all of Proctorville, Ohio; son Larry (Erin) Ladewig, granddaughters Hailey and Riley Ladewig of Lewiston, Minn.; two sisters Dolores Van Oort of Ankeny, and Ava Amorin of Mesa, Ariz.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister Cyrilla Manlove Rogers; niece Pamela Kay Rogers; nephew Timothy Van Oort; brothers-in-law Dwayne Van Oort, John Rogers and Jose Amorin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family at P.O. Box 61, Proctorville, OH 45669.

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

Clay L. Kilgore

Klemme, Iowa - Clay L. Kilgore, age 56, died unexpectedly at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond on Saturday, August 11, 2012.

Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, August 14, at the Klemme United Methodist Church. The Reverend Janet Rieckhoff-Faris will be officiating the service.

Interment will follow the service at Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.

A visitation for public viewing was held Monday, August 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main Street.

Memorials in memory of Clay may be sent to the Klemme United Methodist Church, 109 N. Third St. Klemme, IA 50449, directed to the Music Program.

Clay Lyndon Kilgore was born March 4, 1956, in Belmond, to Lyndon "Pete" and Ruth (McCormick) Kilgore. Clay graduated from Klemme High School and soon after became employed at Winnebago in Forest City.

In January 1976, Clay married Mary Rayhons. This union was blessed with three children, Jeremy, Kelli and Ross.

Clay worked for over 25 years at Winnebago rising up to the employment status of recreational vehicle trafficking and distribution manager. Clay continued working after his employment from Winnebago along with becoming more involved in his community.

Clay truly enjoyed every aspect of life. He was a loving father who cared for his family and truly enjoyed spending time with them. He was not shy to spend time with his children as they grew up with family game nights. Clay enjoyed the outdoors, he was an excellent golfer whether it was on the Klemme golf course or on a good disc golf course. He had the green thumb of a master gardener and would use the grown produce to make his own delicious meals. Clay didn't just have the smooth swing of an avid golfer but had the smooth shot in his many games of pool. His deep thinking mind carried over from his work as he continued to work his mind, challenging himself at crossword puzzles and Suduko puzzles.

His love for music always filled Clay's lungs. He enjoyed a wide variety of music. Whenever there was a karaoke playing, one knew Clay would not be far from it. His heart was surrounded by a love of the arts, he was a character through and through as he was a passionate actor and loved to put on a good show for his audience. His distinctive persona carried with him day to day as he was a man who never met a stranger. His unique outgoing personality touched countless lives and his humor brought laughter to so many hearts.

The love and memories of Clay will be carried on in the hearts of his family and friends. Son Jeremy (Katia); daughter Kelli Kilgore (Max Knauer) and their daughter Zari; son Ross Kilgore; mother Ruth Kilgore; special friend Marcia Gogg; and his beloved cat "Annie."

Clay was preceded in death by his father Lyndon "Pete" Kilgore.

Funeral services directed by Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2510.

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

Dorothy Laviegne Loebig

Sioux Falls, S.D. - Dorothy Laviegne Loebig, of Sioux Falls, S.D., age 78, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, August 10, 2012.

Born in Iowa City, Iowa, she graduated from Britt High School, where she was the class homecoming queen and band majorette, class of 1952.

Married to Al Loebig of Wesley, Iowa, they had five children together: Michael (Vicki) Loebig of Texarkana Ark., Larry Loebig of Sioux Falls, Suzanne (David) Potratz of Sioux Falls, and David Loebig of Sioux Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband Al, and her son, Stephen (Chief) Loebig of Nashville, Tenn. She was also foster mother to Scott Parsons of Seattle, Wash., and Calvin Carriger of Hampton, Iowa. She was blessed with nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She will be is greatly missed by all that knew her.

A graveside service will be held at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wesley, on Wednesday, August 15, at 1:30 p.m. Please join the family following the internment for refreshments and St. Joseph Church, Wesley.

Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Sioux Falls assisted the family.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2012

Sydney M. Miller

Charles City - Sydney M. Miller, 14, of Charles City, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jim Carpenter.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City.

Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Sydney Miller Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.Fuller tonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2012

Robert "Bob" Ollenburg

VENTURA - Robert "Bob" Ollenburg, 85, of Ventura, Iowa, died Monday, August 13, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 15, at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating.

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

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church.

Robert Emil Ollenburg was born on August 24, 1926, to parents Emil and Olga (Boehnke) Ollenburg, on the family farm near St. John's Corner, rural Ventura. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church. He attended elementary school at St. John's Parochial School and graduated in 1944 from Ventura Community High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served as a tank sergeant in the Korean Conflict.

On November 28, 1951, Bob married Elaine Lovick. He farmed and milked cows until his heart attack at age 33. He then worked in the Hancock County Engineers Office for 18 years before purchasing his car dealership, Ollenburg Motors. Anyone who knew Bob well knew of his passion for nice cars. He was very proud to be a member of the National Chrysler Advertising Board.

Bob was an active member of the Garner community, serving as the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce Presidents.

Throughout his life, Bob was a loyal member of St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Garner. He was the congregational president, vice president and treasurer, but his favorite position for over 18 years was that of Sunday School Superintendent. Bob loved kids and kids felt the same about him.

Over the years, Bob remained close with his Army buddies and attended many reunions, including one in Hong Kong and Korea.

Bob enjoyed spending summers at the cottage in Clear Lake, Iowa, and winters in Mission, Texas. He always said that his favorite places to be were on his porch at the acreage, his deck in Clear Lake and patio in Texas (with a cigar in hand of course). Bob enjoyed being with family and friends and his homes were always the center of wonderful get-togethers.

Bob had many heart related health issues over the years, but he always fought back and never let it get him down for long. He was grateful for the blessings life had given him. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He set a good example for the rest of us.
Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elaine and their children; Sherry and Tim Becker, Mason City, Iowa, Scott and Karen Ollenburg of Ventura, Kim and Bill Larson of Clear Lake, Jeanne Ollenburg, Savannah, Ga., and Dan and Kristen Ollenburg, Clear Lake; grandchildren Ben Becker and Stacy Smith, Rex Ollenburg and Dani Breitkreutz, Emily and Thomas Zanios, Grant and Amber Larson, Renee and Matt Washburn, Christopher Ollenburg, Zachary Becker, Bridget Ollenburg, Kathryn Ollenburg, Sophia Ollenburg, Ava Ollenburg, Henry Ollenburg and Ella Ollenburg; great-grandchildren Natalie Washburn, Eliza Zanios, Noah, Parker and Haley Larson and Piper and Keely Breitkreutz.

Bob is also survived by his sister Darlene and the Rev. James Wolfram of Spirit Lake, Iowa; two brothers-in-law James and Alvera Lovick of Fertile, Iowa, and Leo and Marlys Lovick of Ackley, Iowa; four sisters-in-law, Alice Toresdahl, Clear Lake, Doris Bonnstetter, Chapin, S.C., Anita Lovick, Washington, Iowa, Diane Lovick, Forest City, Iowa; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his son Reece, parents Emil and Olga Ollenburg; in-laws Henry and Ida Lovick ; brothers-in-law, Paul and Gladys Lovick, Ardie Lovick, Gordon Toresdahl, Larry Lovick and Frank Bonnstetter; sisters-in-law Amy and Don Brakke, Irene and Harvey Brakke, Pearl and Raymond Hanna and Murlette and Gilman Hagen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 14, 2012

Dorothy Stacey

CHARLES CITY -Dorothy Stacey, 61, of Charles City, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Memorial services for Dorothy Stacey will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at the Gospel Lighthouse in Floyd. Pastor Paul Phillips will officiate. Inurnment will be in Mt. Carroll Cemetery.

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

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

Dennis Ward

HAMPTON - Dennis Ward, 62, of Hampton, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at his home in Hampton.

A private family service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will officiate the service.

The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of your choice or to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S Birch Drive, Mason City, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 14 to August 15, 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 www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh. com is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 3 to August 14, 2012

Posted on 14 August  2012

Loretta V. Jahnke Armstrong

GARNER - Loretta V. Jahnke Armstrong, 94, of Garner died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 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 15, 2012

Arlette Gauger

CHARLES CITY -Arlette Gauger, 88, of Charles City, passed peacefully from this earth to heaven on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City surrounded by those who loved and cherished her.

Funeral services for Arlette Gauger will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Arlette Norma Davidson Gauger was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Winnebago County, the daughter of Alfred and Nora (Skogen) Davidson. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1941. On May 2, 1944, Arlette was united in marriage to John Gauger at Charles City. Over the years, she worked at a candy shop, dress shop, and the telephone office. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Midi Group. She served as a Sunday school teacher at Central Methodist Church. Arlette had been a Girl Scout troop leader and over the years volunteered at the YMCA and Methodist Churches in the various communities in which they lived. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, taking care of her plants and flowers, and traveling. Arlette will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Arlette is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Janice Benson of Bakersfield, Calif., Nanette (Jon) Winkel of Sergeant Bluff and Richard (Jan) Gauger of Falcon Heights, Minn.; her grandchildren, Tammy (Chris) Ryder, Todd (Ursula) Benson, Derek (Deonne) Winkel, Daniel Winkel, John (Jill) Gauger, Erich Gauger and Michael Gauger; her great-grandchildren, Dylan Benson, Anna and Ella Ryder, and Delainey and Dirk Winkel and Henry Gauger; brothers, Alvin (Shirley) Davidson and Allen (Sharon) Davidson both of Charles City and Lyle (Vera) Davidson of Nashua; sisters-in-law, Elaine Davidson and Ruth Davidson; a brother-in-law, Dean Schlick; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Oscar, Irving and Glen Davidson; sisters Geneva Schlick and Marion Zierath; and a brother-in-law, Kermit Gauger.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 601 Milwaukee Street, Charles City, IA 50616.

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

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

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

Steven J. Hall

BRITT - Steven J. Hall, 63, of Britt, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Steven Hall will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.

Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

Randall A. Hill

FORT MILL, S.C. - Randall A. Hill, 56, of Fort Mill, S.C., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012 in an automobile accident in North Carolina.

Memorial services will be held at a later time.

Family suggests memorials to Randall A. Hill memorial fund in care of Linda Clausen, 408 26th St. S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

Jeffrey Judson

CLARION - Jeffrey Judson, 62, of Clarion, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at his home.

A memorial service for Jeff Judson will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Holmes Baptist Church, in Holmes with Pastor Doug Love and Pastor Dan Fields officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, from 10-11 a.m. at the church before the memorial service.

Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

Ruth Geraldine "Gerry" Knoop

MARBLE ROCK - Ruth "Gerry" Geraldine Knoop, 89, of Marble Rock, died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

Online condolences may be left at www. Fullertonfh.com.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Third St. N.W., Rockford. The Rev. Judy Wooton will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main, Rockford. There will be no public viewing during visitation or prior to the funeral service.

In expression of sympathy, memorials may be made out to American Cancer Society in Ruth Knoop's name.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

James E. "Jim" Snell

MASON CITY - James E. "Jim" Snell, 53, of Mason City, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Private family graveside services will be held Friday, Aug. 17, at Elmwood-St. Joseph's Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Bard, chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the James E. Snell Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

Marjorie Souder

OSAGE - Marjorie Lois (Eyerly) Souder, 96, of Osage, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

 Tad Clovis Venzke

MANLY - Tad Clovis Venzke, May 24, 1990 - August 12, 2012.

The world has lost a true hero. A champion of those less fortunate. The kindest tough guy the world has ever known.

Tad taught everyone to face uncertainty with JOY!

He taught children that it was OK to be different, to follow your own path.

He made friends (LOTS of them) wherever he went.

He forced people to look past his wheelchair and find the incredible person he was.

Tad loved his friends, puppies, kitties, children, and life.

He just graduated from Waldorf and was anxious to start his next big adventure.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and hope for all who knew him.

Please continue his journey. Live your life as if today will be your last. Spread kindness, love, and acceptance.

A funeral service for Tad will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 East South Street, Manly, Iowa, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will follow in the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday.

The family suggests memorials be made in Tad's name in care of his family.

Please wear your blue jeans, skater shoes and a T-shirt to his funeral and visitation.

Tad is survived by his loving mom and dad, Kellie (Larry) Venzke, Saint Peter, Minn., and Wayne "Butch" (Lynn) Venzke, Manly; his brother, Cody and his wife Holly, Palo Alto, Calif.; grandparents, William and Arlene Blanchard, Manly, Wayne Venzke, Mason City, and Larry and Kay Day, Clear Lake; aunts and uncles, Doug and LeAnne, Shellie, Kevin and Jaime, Sara and Kevin, Dee and Tony, Mindy and Clint, Jay and Mollie, and Corey and Ann; along with his favorite cousins, Will, Georgia, Vanessa, Kolton, Kelsie, Kendra, Alex, Madeline, Tessa, Sydney, and Nolan.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, Iowa, 641-454-2242, Colonial Chapels.com.

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

Rena "Gay" Wyatt

Mason City - Rena "Gay" Wyatt, 93, of Mason City, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 9, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating.

Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 15, 2012

Posted on 15 August 2012 by Marie Thompson