Dorothy Anderson

CLARION - Dorothy Anderson, 83, of Clarion, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at The Heart of Wright in Clarion.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at St. John's Catholic Church, 608 Second Ave. N.E., Clarion, with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. A private family burial will take place prior to the service at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, with a rosary service beginning at 6:45 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 16, 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., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Loretta Verlee Jahnke Armstrong, the daughter of Earl and Lillian (Velau) Kahler, was born July 7, 1918, at Klemme. She attended Twin Lakes Township No. 3 country school near Klemme and ninth grade in Klemme.

On Aug. 20, 1937, she was married to Fred Jahnke at the Methodist parsonage in Garner. They lived in Garner where they raised their two children. Loretta was employed at Roe's Super Value, the Garner A & W and also helped Fred in their trucking business until his death in 1966.

On Aug. 15, 1970, she was married to Delos Armstrong at the United Methodist Church in Garner. They made their home in Clear Lake. In August of 2004 Loretta moved to Cardinal Grove in Garner. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, square dancing, the color red, traveling and wintering at Mission, Texas for 20 years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Loretta is survived by her two children, Ronald (Ruth) Jahnke of Cedar Rapids and Judy Whitfield of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; six grandchildren: Michael (Raquel) Jahnke of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kimberly (David) Ackley of Ft. Myers, Fla., Michelle Magwood of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Patricia Whitfield of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Elaine Whitfield of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Mike (Lauren) Whitfield of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Jackson of Lakeville, Minn.; three stepchildren: Robert (Sally) Armstrong of Detroit, Mich., Paul (Linda) Armstrong of Des Moines and Irene (Lyle) Alshouse of Dubuque; and several step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Fred and Delos; two sisters: Alice Gruben and Amelia Smidt; a son-in-law, Lonnie Whitfield; and a stepson, James Armstrong.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 15 to August 16, 2012

Ruth Geraldine "Gerry" Knoop

Marble Rock - Ruth "Gerry" Geraldine Knoop, 89, of Marble Rock, died 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 St., 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.

Ruth "Gerry" Geraldine (Rankin) Knoop was born on Nov. 27, 1922, to James and Ella (Wood) Rankin in rural Alden. She graduated from Alden High School in 1941.

On Dec. 4, 1955, Gerry was united in marriage to Clair Knoop. Together they raised their family in rural Marble Rock. Gerry lived in the Marble Rock area since 1951. She had four children: Sandra, Roger, Nancy and Bill. She spent 15 years as a cook for the Marble Rock School District. Gerry also worked on the farm. She lived her life as a hard worker. She loved living on a century farm, and raising chickens and milk cows. She will be remembered for giving chickens to relatives and friends for Christmas.

Gerry was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockford, American Legion Auxiliary of Dougherty, and served two years on the Floyd County Extension Board. Along with being a den mother for Cub Scouts Gerry was also involved with bingo every Tuesday at the Rockwell Nursing Home. She volunteered at the Catholic Church in Dougherty and also for hospice.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Clifford (special friend Terry Smeby) of Marble Rock; sons, Roger (Gloria) Stover of Dows, and Bill (Renee) of Mason City; grandchildren, Troy Stover, Tonya Martin, Wesley Stover, Monte Wolters, Janan Brunner, Matthew Knoop and Emily Knoop; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Those who preceded her in death include her husband, Clair Knoop; daughter, Sandra Palmer; grandchildren, April and Michael Palmer; parents, James and Ella Rankin; sister, Arlene Burgess; and son-in-law, Edward Clifford.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 15 to August 16, 2012

Norman A. Leewright
 

LAKESIDE - Norman A. Leewright, 44, of Lakeside, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at his home in Lakeside.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 5-8 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.

Private graveside services will take place Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Norman A. Leewright was born Feb. 7, 1968, in St. James, Minn. As a child, he was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

Growing up, he attended school in Manly where he graduated from North Central Community School. Following high school graduation he began working at IBP in Storm Lake until injured in a motorcycle accident in 1989.

Norman pursued further education at Iowa Central Community College where he earned his associate's degree. He later attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake where he studied criminal justice.

On Aug. 18, 2007, Norman was united in marriage to Tina Syndergaard in Storm Lake.
Norman enjoyed collecting and restoring Cub Cadet tractors and mowers and model cars. In his spare time he enjoyed quilting. Norman loved being outdoors, especially camping and travelling. He was an avid sports fan of the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. Additionally, Norman spoke to high school students about the consequences of drinking and driving.

Family was very important to Norman and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tina Leewright of Lakeside; parents, Ron Leewright of Ponca City, Okla., and Barb Leewright of Storm Lake; children, Justin Leewright, Chantel Younie, Brandon Younie, Charlie Syndergaard, Jon (Mel) Syndergaard, Toni Sargent and Brandon Sargent; grandchildren, Cali, Bailee and Blaine Kuhse, Symbre and Payton Syndergaard, Kaseton Syndergaard and Dayken Sargent; brothers, Mike (Stacy) Leewright of Bland, Va., and Troy (Debbi) Leewright of Manly; parents-in-law, Joe and Marilyn Syndergaard of Spencer; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Kevin) Vodraska of Spencer and Brenda (Scott) Grove of New Hampton; brothers-in-law, Adam (Vicki) Syndergaard of Spencer, Iowa, and Tom Syndergaard of Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews; extended family and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Doris Leewright; William Coleman; Erna and Jake Harder; and beloved dogs, Zeus and Molly.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 16, 2012

Joan F. Paine

HAMPTON - Joan F. Paine, 87, of Hampton, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton.

Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor John Byrne will be officiating.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 16, 2012

James E. "Jim" Snell

MASON CITY - James E. "Jim" Snell, 53, of Mason City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.

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.
Jim was born July 5, 1959, in Mason City, the son of Sidney and Frieda (Arends) Snell. He graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1977.

He was joined in marriage to Kay Proscovec on May 4, 1979, at Calvary Alliance Church in Mason City.

Jim worked for Rockwell International from 1978 to 1993, holding many positions, the last being a manufacturing engineer, until they moved their operations back to Cedar Falls. He also worked for FRC Component Products, Alexander Batteries, Winnebago Industries and Advance Component Technologies Inc.

He enjoyed being with his family and friends and always put others before himself. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing pool with his friends. He was greatly loved by his children, who will remember his humor and the compassion he showed to all. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jim is survived by his wife, Kay Snell of Mason City; two children: Heather and Curtis Snell; mother, Frieda Snell-Dow; sister, Janette (Kienzle) and her family, Kevin, Hannah and Danielle; half-sister Carolyn Lane; mother and father-in-law, Jack and Bev Proscovec; sisters- and brother-in-law, Carol Budke and Gary Fuller, CocHebel, Jackie Starr; uncle, Maynard Arends and wife Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Snell; half-brother, Richard Snell; grandparents, John and Hermiene Arends; aunt, Mamie Arends: brother-in-law, Dave Starr; cousin, Theresa Arends; uncle, Hank Arends and wife Marlene.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 15 to August 16, 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.

Marjorie Lois Eyerly was born on Jan. 5, 1916, the fourth child of Loren and Emma (McComb) Eyerly, at Hammil, S.D., where her parents homesteaded. At the age of 2 years, she moved with her family to rural Winterset, where she attended rural school and graduated from Winterset High School in 1933. She attended Iowa School of Beauty Culture in Des Moines after which she was a beautician in Winterset.

On Nov. 16, 1941, she was married to Ralph Souder on her family farm near Winterset by Rev. Walter Samp. They farmed at Rockwell City for two years and then moved to Floyd County, rural Rudd, where they farmed for almost 60 years.
To this union was born two sons, Charles Eyerly and Edward Davis. Both of her sons served during the Viet Nam era.

Marjorie was an active member of the United Church of Christ (Congregational) in Osage. She was a Cub Scout den mother, a member of the Floyd County Extension Council, Rudd Quilters, TOPS Inc. and Floyd Fantasia Singers. She was a charter member of the Floyd County Cowbelles, later called Cattlewomen. Marjorie was also a member of the State Cattlewomen and was state historian. Following the tornado in Charles City, she was a beautician at Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home for a number of years.

Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family. Her hobbies were sewing, gardening, baking, music, sports and neighboring.

Marjorie is survived by her sons, Charles (Dianne) Souder of rural Rudd and Edward Souder of Osage; five grandchildren: Stacy (Ben) Bolin, Linda (Todd) Davis, Charles B. (Tricia) Souder, Sarah (Andrew) Johnson and Mary (special friend, Pat) Souder; and nine great-grandchildren: Chandra, Lydia and Sophia Bolin, Reed and Michaela Davis, Lilian M. and Charles Liam Souder, Soren and Halvor Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, on Aug. 15, 2010; her parents; two brothers: Merwin and Carroll Eyerly; three sisters: Doris Schulz, Vivian Williams and Virginia Price; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 15 to August 16, 2012

Posted on 16 August 2012

Opal Maxine Ackley

Greene - Opal Maxine Ackley, 95, of Greene, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
No services will be held at this time.

Opal Maxine Smith was born on July 29, 1917, in Cook County, Minnesota, the daughter of Verl and Bertha (Luther) Smith. She received her education in the country schools near Marble Rock.
 After school she worked cleaning houses and ironing for housewives.
Opal was united in marriage to Lowell Sharp, to this union four children were born. After the marriage ended, she later married Mike Ackley. They made their home in Marble Rock where they farmed until retirement.

She enjoyed fishing, spending time with her family, going to auctions and going to dances.

Surviving family members include: her son, Don Sharp, of Arizona; grandsons: Kiel (Cheryl) Sharp of Virginia and Kent (Ann Marie) Sharp; great-grandson Kayden Sharp also of Virginia.; Grandchildren: Mike (Lois) Kepple, Kelly (Allan) Zweck, Kayleen (Jason) Landers all of Greene and Rhonda Perry (fiancé Bob Schwickerath) of Charles City; great-grandchildren: Casey (Reuben) Wenzel, Kindra Zweck, Chelsea Zweck, Coutney Landers, Wyatt Landers, Haley Landers, and Olivia Perry; one sister, Shirley Herman of Greene; one son-in-law, Bob (Swanie) Kepple of Greene, a brother-in-law, Herman Ackley of Washington; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Mike, an infant son; two daughters, Janice Sharp and Linda Kepple; daughter-in-law, Judy Sharp; Brother, Lavern 'Slivers' Smith; two sisters: Lila Truex and Alma Jean Hendricksin.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Opal Ackley Memorial Fund, Box 219, Greene, IA 50636.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, IA 50636, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2012

Gary Fokken

RODMAN - Gary Fokken, 75, of Rodman, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Society - Algona.

Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Joseph Seifert officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rodman Cemetery in Rodman.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2012

Erwin Foster
U.S. Army   WWII

FOREST CITY - Erwin Foster, 89, of Forest City died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Burial will be held at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City, with Military Rites by American Legion Post 121.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Erwin was born on Jan. 11, 1923, in Fontanelle, Iowa. He was the first-born child of Emmert and Irene Dwyer Foster. A descendant of early Iowa settlers, Erwin was always proud of his Irish heritage. He grew up in Greenfield and graduated from Greenfield High School. Erwin was inducted into the United States Army on Jan. 30, 1943. He served with the 135th Medical Regiment in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Occupation Forces of Japan. He suffered an attack of dengue fever, followed by hepatitis, while in New Guinea. He also served in Australia at two different times.

On his return from military duty in 1946, he was united in marriage with Vivian E. Christ in Winterset, where Vivian was a high school teacher. They were blessed with a daughter, Karen Rose, and a son, Dr. Larry D.

Erwin owned and operated the Gambles Hardware Store in Forest City from 1948 until 1973, when he sold his business and became the manager of Eddy's Glass Company. Erwin worked at Eddy's until his retirement.

He was a member of the Masons, Chamber of Commerce, VFW, American Legion, Forest City Barbershop Chorus, Lions Club, and Rotary. He belonged to the United Methodist Church and served in various offices.

Erwin and Vivian enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and central Europe. They spent many happy days camping with friends in their motor home both in the U.S. and Canada. In later years, they wintered in their home in Valley View Estates, Mission, Texas. Erwin enjoyed collecting and restoring antiques found at auctions.

He was an avid gardener and wood worker.

He is survived by Vivian, his wife of 66 blessed years. Also surviving are his daughter, Karen (Roy Siple) and son, Dr. Larry (Joy Rohwer Foster), five grandsons, Bill Siple of Fort Collins, Colo., and Clint, Jared, Trevor, and Logan Foster of the Twin Cities, and one granddaughter, Dr. Jessica Siple Tyler (Dr. Ryan Tyler) of Boston, Mass.

Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Veryl Schweers of Greenfield, and Helen Beers (Bob) of Panora, Iowa, and a brother, Dr. Jerry Foster (Mary) of Normal, Ill. He is also survived by eight nieces, eight nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne of West Des Moines.

Erwin was a very honest, caring, and helpful man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2012

Helen Pearl Hilpipre

DOWS - Helen Pearl Hilpipre, 85, of Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek, Neb., and formerly of Lincoln, Neb., Webster City, Iowa, and Dows, Iowa, passed away quietly at Tilden Community Hospital, Tilden, Neb. at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.

Memorial services for Helen P. Hilpipre, of Battle Creek, Neb., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Dows Convention Center. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Berlin Township cemetery near Owasa.

Friends may call on the family at the convention center beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Helen was born on Dec. 21, 1926, on a farm near Eagle City. Her parents were Roy & Nettie (Shaner) Anderson. She attended country school & Dows Community School.
She married Earnest E. Harris on Oct. 18, 1945. She married Alvin Hilpipre on July 27, 1971. They lived in Webster City, Mystic and Centerville, until retirement. After the death of her husband Alvin, she moved to Nebraska to be with her only surviving son.

Helen is survived by her son, Kerry Harris & Joyceln Vogel of Battle Creek, Neb.; brother, George Anderson and his wife Darlene of Dows; sister-in-law, Judy Anderson; grand-daughters, Stacey Harris, Chandra Craig, Amy Craig, & Jenna Vogel; grandsons, Edward Harris, Jarred Vogel, Jenna's husband Anthony Preusker; great grandchildren, Jacob & BrieAnna Harris; and numerous nieces, nephews, and step-children.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverley Craig; son-in-law, Lynn Craig; her parents, her husbands, Earnest Harris & Alvin Hilpipre; an infant brother; brothers, Floyd, Alvin, Robert, & Carl; sister, Janet Cooper; and nephew Mike Anderson.

Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N Lee St., Dows, IA 50071, 641-852-4134.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2012

Steven David Muller

CLEAR LAKE - Steven David Muller, 29, of Lake Forest, Calif., formerly Clear Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, from a motorcycle accident in Lake Forest, Calif.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2012

Martha June Norfrey
U.S. Women's Army Corps

MERRIMACK, N.H. -Martha June Norfrey, 72, of Merrimack died suddenly Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Boston, Mass.

She was born in Mason City, Iowa, on June 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Marion "Tommy" and Melva V. (Tanner) Thompson.

June was a resident of Iowa before moving to Merrimack 15 years ago. She was a graduate of Mason City High School Class of 1958 and was also a member of the Moose Club of Mason City.

She was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Women's Army Corps.

June moved here 17 years ago, and was employed part-time at the Manchester Boston Regional Airport.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing and woodworking.

She is pre-deceased by a sister and brother in-law, Joan and Jim Whitehurst.

Members of her family include a daughter and son in-law, Kelly and Troy Grassini of Merrimack, and two grandchildren Ashley and Justin, a brother and sister in-law, Mike "Moe" and Roxy Thompson of Mason City, Iowa, and two nieces and a nephew.

A graveside service will be held in the New Hampshire Veteran's Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, N.H., on Thursday, at 12:30 p.m. There also will be a service at a later date in Mason City.

The Rivet Funeral Home in Merrimack is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 17, 2012

Posted on 17 August 2012

Roger Berdahl

ALDEN - Roger Berdahl, 61, of Alden, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at his home.

Memorial services for Roger Berdahl will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his daughter: Robyn Reisetter, 29765 C Ave., Radcliffe, IA 50230.
 
The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 18, 2012

Curtis R. Bills

Mason City - Curtis R. Bills, 50, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 18, 2012

Thomas Riherd

KANAWHA - Thomas Riherd, 83, of Kanawha, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

According to his wishes, Thomas was cremated.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake, Iowa.

Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 18, 2012

Clarence F. Sandry

Mason City - Clarence F. Sandry, 78, of Mason City, and formerly of Forest City, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 18, 2012

Adella D. White

MASON CITY - Adella D. White, 76, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th Street SW, with the Rev. Jack VandenHeuvel and the Rev. Nathan de Vries officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour before the service.

Memorials may be given to the Adella D. White Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 17 to August 18, 2012

Posted on 18 August 2012

Curtis Raymond "Ray" Bills

Mason City - Curtis Raymond "Ray" Bills, 50, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Ray will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, Mason City, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Tuesday.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be donated to the Curtis Bills Memorial Fund in care of his family, Hospice of North Iowa, or the American Cancer Society.

Curtis Raymond Bills, son of Eldon Larry and Helen (Andersen) Bills, was born Aug. 16, 1962, in Eldora. Ray's early childhood education started at Waterloo Elementary, continuing his education at the Rockwell-Swaledale Elementary. Ray was a graduate of the 1981 class at Mason City High School. After graduation, he attended cooking school in Estherville. Ray worked as a cook at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City and also worked at the LaHacienda II.

He was a kind gentle soul who always put others first. He always had a big smile and a kind wave for those he met. Ray was an avid Hawkeye fan and enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers. During the racing season, Ray would be at the I-35 speedway on Sunday nights in row two, middle section. He also enjoyed a good game of pool.

In the wintertime, he would anxiously await snowfall so he could get his snow blower out to move snow and looked forward to sending Christmas cards. Ray always enjoyed listening to music, always finding his radio station tuned to 106.1 at a volume that would rattle the windows.

His greatest joys were his nieces, nephew, and great-nephew, along with his two nephew dogs. He was the best nanny ever.

He will be dearly missed by his mother, Helen Bills; father, Eldon Larry (Linda) Bills; sisters, Christina (Steve Hrubetz) Bills and Heather (Dan) Allen; brothers, Chuck Bills and Brandon Bills; uncles, Ernie (Jean) Bills, Gary (Debbie) Bills, Jim (Debbie) Bills; aunt, Linda (Roger) Folkerds; nieces, Ashley Bills, Haley Kavaya, Sammi Jo Bills; nephew, Dalton Dean Biddick; great-nephew Austin Moore; along with numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and two aunts.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 18 to August 19, 2012

Robert L. Bohn

MASON CITY -Robert L. Bohn, 88, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 19, 2012

Thomas Riherd

KANAWHA -Thomas Riherd, 83, of Kanawha, passed away Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

According to his wishes, Thomas was cremated. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake, Iowa. Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas A. Grant Riherd was born April 21, 1929, to Clyde and Edna (Fanning) Riherd in Storm Lake. He moved at the age of two with his family to a farm east of Crystal Lake, where he resided until 1993.

Thomas was confirmed and a member of the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church. He graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1946. He then started farming with his dad.

On July 24, 1949, he married Deloris Noble in Garner. To this union four children were born.

Thomas farmed for 45 years, living on the same farm for 62 years. He also worked for Winnebago Industries for 10 years. He and Deloris delivered Winnebago Motor Homes for nine years, being able to travel and see the country. They had many experiences during that time and enjoyed it very much.

In 1993, Thomas retired and moved into Crystal Lake for 11 years, then moved to Kanawha in 2004. He enjoyed gardening in his retirement years, wherever he was. He enjoyed sharing the produce with family and friends.

Thomas loved his family, and when possible, being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always enjoyed reading the messages they sent by email. He attended many family reunions, traveling distances to be there and enjoyed time with extended family.

Thomas is survived by his wife Deloris of 63 years; three children, Penny (Elmer) Davis of Bullhead City, Ariz., Doreen (Dave) Walk of Kanawha and Tim (Cheryl) Riherd of Forest City; daughter-in-law Beth (Bill) Kettelkamp of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mae Riherd of Forest City and Corrine Ausborn of Britt; brother-in-law, Cecil (Mary) Noble of Garner; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Clyde and Edna Riherd; stepmother, Alma Riherd; son Randy; grandsons, Robert and John Thomas Riherd; two brothers, Wendell and Wayne; sister, Phyllis Wilber; two sisters-in-law, Deloris Riherd and Harriet Smith; and three brothers-in-law, Bill Noble, Gene Wilber and Larry Smith.

Anyone wishing to give a memorial in his name please send to the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church, 215 South Summit Ave., Crystal Lake, Iowa 50432; St. Vincent DePaul, 781 Marina Blvd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442; or the Kanawha United Methodist Church, 402 North Main St., Kanawha, Iowa 50447.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 18 to August 19, 2012

Marian Ruth (Miller) Roisen

WICHITA, Kan. - Marian Ruth (Miller) Roisen - Oct. 22, 1927, to Aug. 15, 2012.

Marian Ruth Roisen, long-time resident of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away Wednesday Aug. 15, 2012, in Wichita, Kan., after a brief unexpected illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kermit Roisen. They had been married 64 years. Kermit and Marian served Zion Lutheran Church from 1984 to 2003.

Funeral will be Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, 10 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Interment will be at the Emmons Cemetery at 1 p.m.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 19, 2012

Clarence Sandry

MASON CITY - Clarence Francis Sandry, 78, Mason City and formerly of Forest City, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. Per Clarence's wishes, his body has been cremated.

A celebration of his life will take place from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, on "The Hill" at 21550 Highway 9, three-and-a- half miles east of Forest City near the Pilot Knob entrance. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Oakwood Cemetery in Forest City.

Clarence Francis Sandry, son of Francis and Fannie (Dorenkamp) Sandry, was born June 1, 1934, two miles north of Belmond. He met the love of his life Arlene Marie Chapman and was united in marriage on March 26, 1953, in Britt. To this union, five children were born: Jerry, Patty, Billy, Tammy, and Lorry.

They farmed for over thirty years in the Cresco area. Following his agricultural career, they owned and operated the Borderline Pizza in Chester until 1995, when a fire destroyed their home and business. Following this, they moved to the Forest City area where he worked at Winnebago Industries until he retired in 2011.

They wintered in Quartzsite, Ariz. for many years until his health deteriorated and they could no longer make the trip. They made their home at Sunny Circle in Mason City.

He loved NASCAR races, gardening, taking care of the yard, watching television, helping his son around the farm and spending time with his family.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Arlene; children, Jerry (Jean) Sandry, Forest City, Patty (John) Price, Brighton, Colo., Billy and Karen Sandry, Cresco, Tammy Mary (Jeremy Hanson), Garner, and Lorry (Larry) Schoppers, Cresco; grandchildren: Jerry (Megan) Sandry, Julie (Brad) Rauk, Jenny (Chris) Higgins, John Price, Kathy (Jimmy) Wolfe, Crystal (Torrey) Sandry, Kevin (Emily) Sandry, Adam (Tracy) Sandry, Lacy (David) Copney, Steven (Jen) Mary, Nicholas (Ashley) Mary, Jesie (Jason) Maly, Kenny (Tiffany) Mensink; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Trey, and Emma Sandry; Jerry III and Neenah Sandry; Trevor and Elliott Wolfe; Alexis and Bailey Sandry; Josh, Noah, Jaedyn and Donovan Copney; Tommy and Trinita Folkerts and Natalie Mary; Nora Steffen; Cheyenne, Trystann, Dakota, Sierra, Tanner, Jamie, Aaliyah, and Dominic Maly and Dylon, Jade, Lilly and Kaylee Peterson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Fannie and a grandson-in-law, Tony Maly.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-4232372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 18 to August 19, 2012

Maxine Steinberg

ST. ANSGAR - Maxine Rose Steinberg, 83, of St. Ansgar, died at her home on Friday, July 17, 2012.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Rock Township, Mitchell County.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Schroeder & Sites Fuenral Home, St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 19, 2012

Adella D. White

MASON CITY - Adella D. White, 76, of Mason City, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa following complications from heart surgery.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th St. S.W., with the Rev. Jack VandenHeuvel and the Rev. Nathan de Vries officiating.
Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m., today, Sunday, Aug. 19, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour before the service. Memorials may be given to the Adella D. White Memorial Fund.

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

Adella was born May 10, 1936, in Venus, Neb., the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Buerkley) Sukup. During the Dust Bowl, Adella moved to Iowa in 1938 with her older brother Eugene when her parents had the opportunity to rent a farm. The family eventually purchased a farm near Hansell where she was raised and attended school. When her parents worked in the fields she would be responsible for the noon meal and would then help in the fields later in the day.

In 1952, she attended Wartburg College, Waverly, where she met her husband, Clyde Culp, who was stationed at the Air Force base near Waverly. To this union four children were born.

The military family moved over the years from Roswell, N.M., to Cheyenne, Wyo., and to Great Falls, Mont.

Adella would attend her sons' baseball games and enjoyed sewing matching shirts for them so she could identify her kids from the other children.

In 1972, the family moved back to Iowa where Adella opened a restaurant in Sheffield known as Culp's Chuckwagon. When the "regulars" walked into the café, Della would greet them with a hot cup of coffee and a freshly made doughnut. Over the years, Della was known for her hearty laughter and the blue plate special she would serve to her customers. She owned and operated the café for 15 years.

In many ways, Adella gave to others both in her restaurant and in the health care field, where she worked as a nursing assistant.

In 1990, Adella met a co-worker, Bill White, whom she later married Oct. 1, 1991. Bill and Adella spent the last 12 winters in Apache Junction, Ariz.

Adella volunteered at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa Birth Center where she knit stocking caps. She also volunteered for different Christian Mission organizations.
A few of her interests included crocheting, cooking and baking.

Adella is survived by her husband, Willis "Bill" White of Mason City; children, Kenneth (Holly) Culp of Swisher, David (Candyce) Culp of Arcola, Ill., Susan Hannah of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dennis Culp of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Wax, Adam (Jessica) Culp, Peter (Melissa) Culp, Lisa (Cody) Mashburn, Kendra (Clay) Killian, and Tiffany (Ben) Huntington; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Olivia, Ben, Karreena, Collin, Chloe, Charlie, Logan, Gavin, Grace, Ruby, Skylar, and Ricki; brother, Eugene (Mary) Sukup of Hampton.

Adella was preceded in death by her parents and 1st husband.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 17 to August 19, 2012

Posted on 19 August 2012

Robert Lorn "Bob" Bohn

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" Lorn Bohn, 88, of Mason City, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, surrounded by his close friends.

A funeral service for Bob will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware, Mason City, IA 50401.

Robert Lorn Bohn, son of Julius and Augusta Jass Bohn, was born March 24, 1924, in Grant Township, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1943. Bob farmed all of his life and worked at the Sugar Beet, Brick and Tile, and retired from Curries Manufacturing in 1990.

He enjoyed making bird houses and was an avid gardener. He loved to help his friends whenever he was able.

Bob is a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City and was an active volunteer at the church.

He is survived by his friends, Emma Mostrom, Mason City, Cindy (Richard) Lang, Clive, and Mark (Cindy) Mostrom, Mason City and their families.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilma Bohn Eygabroad.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 19 to August 20, 2012

Steven David Muller

CLEAR LAKE - Steven David Muller, 29, of Lake Forest, Calif., formerly of Clear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle/car accident in Lake Forest, Calif.

A Celebration of Life Service for Steven David will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating.

Visitation will be 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, and also one hour before the service at the church. Following the service he will be cremated and inurnment will take place later in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests remembrances, which will be used to honor the memory, and spirit, of Steven David.

Steven was born June 8, 1983, in Algona, the son of Steven L. and Kathy N. (Ostrander) Muller. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 2001, North Iowa Area Community College in 2003, and the University of Northern Iowa in 2005, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While attending the University of Northern Iowa, he received several awards for his exhibited artwork. He continued his education at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, working on his Master of Fine Arts. He was happily employed as a graphic designer by L.R.G. of Irvine, Calif., where he was loved, and respected.

Steven enjoyed bicycling, skating, hiking, and being with his family; his greatest passion was his artwork. His philosophy in life was that everyone should be treated fairly, maintaining personal responsibility, in return.

Steven is survived by his parents, Steve and Kathy Muller, Clear Lake; sister, Alyssa Muller, Clear Lake; fiancée, Amanda Hunter, Lake Forest, Calif.; maternal grandmother, Alma Ostrander, Clear Lake; paternal grandparents, Lyle and Joyce Muller, Emmetsburg; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Jack Brown, Clear Lake, Kathy and Arnie Heng, Cylinder, and Denny Muller, Bedford, Texas, and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David L. Ostrander.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 17 to August 20, 2012

Dora E. Neuhaus

HAMPTON - Dora E. Neuhaus, 91, of Hampton, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services are pending with the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2012

Rodney L. Siemers

MASON CITY - Rodney L. Siemers, 66, of Mason City and formerly of Marshfield, Wis., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at his home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2012

Dorothy H. Spangenberg

HAMPTON - Dorothy H. Spangenberg, 87, of Hampton, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Michael Kearney officiating. Burial will take place in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2012

Mary L. Weber

MASON CITY - Mary L. Weber, 79, of Mason City, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 20, 2012

Posted on 20 August 2012 by Marie Thompson