Frederick Bell

Klemme - Frederick Bell, 89, a lifelong Klemme area resident, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will officiate. Burial will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Tuesday.

Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, 641-587-2520.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 26, 2012

Harvey N. Fischer

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - Harvey N. Fischer, 72, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012.

He will buried at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Toeterville, with lunch to follow at the church in Toeterville.

For a full obituary, go to www.englishfuneralchapel.com and to sign the guest book.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 26, 2012

Charlotte Lichman

NORA SPRINGS - Charlotte Lichman, 51, of Nora Springs, Iowa, died Aug. 20, 2012, at her home.

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Private services will be at a later time. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Charlotte Lichman Memorial Fund.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh.com.

Charlotte was born on July 19, 1961, in Davenport, Iowa, to John and Pauline (Linderman) Espinosa. She grew up in the Mason City area where she graduated from high school and took classes at North Iowa Area Community College. She worked a number of jobs through the years before being disabled in 2000.

Charlotte was family-orientated and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved shopping and collecting antique items. Her closest companions at home were her dogs, who were a great therapeutic comfort to her and were loved by her children and grandchildren.

Much of her time and energy in her later years was spent with her grandchildren who she loved spending time with. She cherished the many activities with the grandchildren in the park and was especially thrilled to host the grandchildren for sleepovers. Her loving nature was also spread to many adopted kids and her numerous friends.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Brandy (Randy) Holley of Mason City, Ron Lichman-Espinosa of San Diego, Calif., and Alana Lichman of Hampton, Iowa; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Raymond and Ryan Holley and Marcus, Dominic and Avery Espinosa; along with siblings, Mike Espinosa, Tony Espinosa, Dorothy (Anthony) Theilen and Frances McMann.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 26, 2012

Kathryn L. Quam

ROCKWELL - Kathryn L. Quam, 59, of Rockwell and Mason City, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City.

Memorial services for Kathryn L. Quam will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Monday.

Kathryn Lynn, the daughter of Carl and Donna Kroeger Traeger, was born July 29, 1953, in Belmond. Kathryn grew up in Belmond where she attended school. Kathryn graduated from Belmond High School in 1971.

Kathryn was united in marriage to Orval Quam on March 8, 1974, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Together they were blessed with two children, Bruce and Janet. They later divorced. Kathryn lived with her parents for a time, and later moved into a trailer at her parent's farm. After her mother passed away, she and her two children moved into Thornton to be close to her sister. After her children graduated from high school, Kathryn moved to her sister's home. She went to the Twin Cities in November 2004 to have a difribalator put into her heart.

Kathryn worked at the hardware store in Thornton until it closed. She also baby-sat while she was married. She enjoyed working on word puzzles and playing with her cat. Kathryn is remembered as a wonderful sister and friend, who loved her family very much.

Kathryn is survived by her children, Bruce of Mason City, Janet of Des Moines; two sisters: Lorie (Dick) Halsne of Thornton, Christa Traeger of Occoquan, Va.; five brothers: Keith (Karen) Traeger of Eagle Grove, Jim (Liz) Traeger of Grundy Center, Larry (Deb) Traeger of Las Vegas, Nev., Craig (Dawn) Traeger of Renwick, and Kevin Traeger of Eagle Grove; 14 nieces and nephews and five great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and a sister in infancy.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luicks Lane S., Belmond, IA 50421, 641- 444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 26, 2012

John William Thurnau Jr.

ST. ANSGAR - John William Thurnau Jr., 82, of St. Ansgar, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Donald Bruggeman officiating.

Burial will be at St. Ansgar Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday with a rosary at 3:30 at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 26, 2012

Posted on 26 August 2012

Frederick O. Bell
U.S. Army   WWII

KLEMME - Frederick O. Bell, age 89, a lifelong resident and farmer in the Klemme area, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme, Iowa.

Burial with full military honors will be in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Memorials may be directed to the family, Immanuel Reformed UCC Church, or the donor's choice.

Frederick Orville Bell was born on Aug. 1, 1923, on a farm in Ell Township, the son of Fred and Elsie (Henschen) Bell. He graduated from Klemme High School in 1941, served in the United States Army during World War II, and was united in marriage to Lula Arlene Peterson on Jan. 20, 1949.

He is survived by his wife, Lula Bell, Klemme; his children, William (Joleyne) Bell, Klemme, Elsie (Keith) Frohwein, Zearing, Lynn (Dayle) Bell, Klemme, and Eva (Lester) Schnabel, Sheffield; his sisters, Julia Gordon, Rowan, and Ruth Marchand, Kanawha; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchidren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two stepmothers, one great- granddaughter and three brothers-in law.

Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, Iowa, 641-587-2510.
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Published in Globe Gazette from August 25 to August 27, 2012

John E. Nelson

Algona - John E. Nelson, 70, of Algona, died Saturday at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona.

His family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 27, 2012

Richard D. "Dick" Payton

Cresco - Richard D. "Dick" Payton, 88, of Cresco, Iowa, formerly of rural Lime Springs, Iowa, died on Sunday Aug. 26, 2012, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Cresco United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Carey officiating.

Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph's Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa. The committal service will be at 2:30 p.m.

Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco today from 4 to 7 p.m.
Richard D. "Dick" Payton was born on March 5, 1924, in Perry, Iowa, the eldest son of four boys of Daniel M. and Dorothy A. (Parcel) Payton. He graduated from Williams High School in 1942. After graduation he continued farming with his dad.
On April 10, 1945, he married Opal N. Frette at the Rose Grove Lutheran Church in Williams, Iowa. They farmed in the Blairsburg and Ogden areas before moving to northeast Iowa in March 1956.

Dick was a farmer and drove a milk truck for Cresco Co-Op creamery. He was an active Farm Bureau member. He won the state award for signing the most new members. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool with his grandchildren and playing cards - the game of 500.

His greatest love was his horses! Throughout the years he broke horses to ride and to drive. He was a member of the Cresco Saddle Club and enjoyed riding Rocket on the various trail rides. In his later years he participated in numerous parades with his various teams of horses, the last team being Kim and Kelly. He also loved giving horse-drawn wagon rides to family and friends, including the Holiday Lights tour in Cresco.

Survivors include his daughters, Norma Jean (Eugene) Pecinovsky of Cambridge and Janice (Dean) Hauge of Mason City; grandchildren, Scott (Chelly) Pecinovsky, Shannon Pecinovsky, Kimberly (Darrin) White and Kelly (Brandon) Lane; great-grandchildren, Ashlynn and Mallary Pecinovsky, Cadin, Lilli and Danica Pecinovsky, Caleb White and Carter and Lexa Lane; sisters-in-law, Alveda Payton of Thorton, Iowa, Carol Payton of Liberty, Mo., and Helen Norem of Ames, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, of 64 years; his parents, Daniel M. and Dorothy A. Payton; his in-laws, Ole P. and Nettie K. Frette; his brothers, Donald, Harold and Robert; and his nephew, Ronald Payton.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 East Main St., Riceville, IA 50466.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 27, 2012

John Thurnau Jr.
U.S. Navy   Korean Conflict

St. Ansgar - John W. Thurnau Jr. passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, quietly and peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 82.

Funeral service will be held at Visitation Church, Stacyville, on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m. with interment following at the St. Ansgar Cemetery with military honors by American Legion.

Visitation will be held at Visitation Church on Monday, Aug. 27, from 4-7 p.m. with rosary at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service.

John Jr. was born on Aug. 24, 1930, in Mitchell County to John and Christina (Adams) Thurnau. He grew up and attended school in Brownville, Iowa. He enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean Conflict.

He married the love of his life, Olga Duren, on May 16, 1951. To their union eight children were born. He worked for Albert and Frank Kerckhove farming until retiring to St. Ansgar in 1999.

John Jr. loved country western music and played accordion and harmonica. He sang and played in a band for many, many years. He loved dancing, playing cards with friends and family, and watching the Minnesota Twins.

He is survived by his wife, Olga; three sons: Richard (Judy), St. Ansgar, Ronnie (Denise), Scarville, Scott (Julie), Zumbrota, Minn.; four daughters: Bonnie Morse, Osage, Pam (Curt) Lonergan, Rose Creek, Minn., Sherry (John) Hemann, Stacyville, Mary (Jay) Adams, Stacyville; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, one son Steven, grandson Brett, one brother and one sister.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 26 to August 27, 2012

Posted on 27 August 2012

Doris Ione Gansen

Clear Lake - Doris Ione Gansen, 82, of 704 South 12th St., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2012

Garth E. Lovejoy

MASON CITY - Garth E. Lovejoy, 80, of Mason City, died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating.
 
Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery with Veterans Honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Association.

Visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Garth E. Lovejoy memorial fund in care of the family or the First United Methodist Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 28, 2012

Clarence Staudt

Marble Rock - Clarence Staudt, 99, longtime Marble Rock resident, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at his home in Coralville.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock.
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2012

Douglas Robert Stitt

Mason City - Douglas Robert Stitt, 60, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Douglas "Doug" Robert Stitt, son of Robert and Lois Stitt, was born March 24, 1952, in Jamestown, N.Y. Doug was a semi driver for many years. He was united in marriage to his loving wife Carla Stitt on September 10, 2010.

Doug was an avid NASCAR fan.

The family would like to thank Hospice of North Iowa for their care and comfort of Doug.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Stitt; brother, Alan Curtis Stitt; one niece; one nephew; and friends, Jeremy, Peggy, Quienten, and Lou.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Bruce Stitt.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 28, 2012

Posted on 28 August 2012

Sharon Kay Carmody
 

MASON CITY - Sharon Kay Carmody, 69, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

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 29, 2012

Doris Ione Gansen

CLEAR LAKE - Doris Ione Gansen, 82, of 704 South 12th Street, Clear Lake, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City, Iowa.

A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 Ninth Ave South, Clear Lake. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Thursday from 5-7 p.m. with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m.

Doris Ione Gansen was born May 2, 1930, in Geneva, the daughter of Chester and Tressa (Woodley) Kurtz.

Doris graduated from Geneva High School in 1948. She was a member of the Lime Springs girls basketball team, the class play and girls glee club.

On Feb. 20, 1950, Doris married the love of her life Donald Gansen in Chester. Together they raised six children. They moved to Clear Lake in 1961. After their children were raised Doris enjoyed selling Avon for over 35 years. She enjoyed collecting light- houses and angels and spending time with friends at diet club and coffee club every Friday morning.

Doris and Don enjoyed spending winters in their home in Arkansas and taking in shows. Doris enjoyed doing various puzzles, writing letters and especially liked spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.

Doris is survived by her children, Fran Gansen, Mason City; David (Kathy) Gansen, Cedar Rapids; Richard Gansen, Clear Lake; Brenda Tuttle, Mason City; Ken (Elaine) Gansen, Jewel, Iowa, and Kathy (Steve) Brown, Clear Lake; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria (Ken) Nordheim, Decorah and Joyce Zeliadt, Hampton; one brother, Morris (Lucille) Kurtz, Citra, Fla., and Godson Danielle O'Brien and Goddaughter Tiffany Skaggs, Waverly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don on Dec. 17, 2011, brother Leonard Kurtz, daughter-in-law Connie Gansen and granddaughter Nichol Gansen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 28 to August 29, 2012

Harold "Bud" Haugen

WODEN - Harold "Bud" Haugen, 83, of Woden died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2012

Delores A. Hrubes

BRITT - Delores A. Hrubes, 58, of Britt died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Pastor Brian Lund officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2-4:30 p.m., Friday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Hancock County Health Services.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements; 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2012

Garth E. Lovejoy
U.S. Army  Korean Conflict

MASON CITY - Garth E. Lovejoy, 80, of Mason City, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

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

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Garth E. Lovejoy memorial fund in care of the family or the First United Methodist Church.

Garth was born Aug. 27, 1931, in Waverly, the son of Dorlan and Ruth (Kingsley) Lovejoy. He attended and graduated from Waverly High School.

He married Lorraine Chapin on Sept. 23, 1952, in Lawton, Okla., and to this union three sons were born. Garth enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict from 1952-54; he was honorably discharged March 3, 1954. Garth graduated from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1956, then moved to Mason City and worked at Mason City Millwork for the next forty years until retirement. Garth worked in sales and always enjoyed driving the area taking care of his customers, many turning into long lasting friendships.

Garth was involved with the Boy Scouts for 33 years. Over those years, he received the Award of Merit and also the Silver Beaver Award. He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee, he also was very proud of being a part of the Last Supper portrayal, portraying Matthew. Garth enjoyed traveling and camping with his family.
Garth enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his children, Douglas Lovejoy and wife Karen of Cedar Falls, Jay Lovejoy of Mason City, and Kevin Lovejoy and wife Sara of Manly, grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Jordan, Daniel, Erika and Nathan; one great-grandchild, Parker; sisters-in-law, Beth Lovejoy of Waverly, LaVera Benzine of Janesville, Marillyn Chapin of Dickinson, Texas; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Mallie of Mt. Vernon, and Robert Chapin and wife Mary Lee of Tripoli; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine; his parents; brother, Keith Lovejoy; granddaughter, Kathlyn; and several brother's and sister's-in-laws.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Good Shepherd Care Center for all their compassion and wonderful care.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 27 to August 29, 2012

Dilo Rose Sheehy

Mason City - Dilo Rose Sheehy, 61, died Monday Aug. 27, 2012, at her home in Mason City.

Trisagion Prayers of Mercy for Dilo will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 30, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City with the Reverend Joseph Mirowski officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be donated to the Dilo Sheehy Memorial Fund in care of her family.

Dilo Rose Sheehy, daughter of James and Esther (Reres) Sheehy was born Feb. 11, 1951, in Mason City. Dilo attended and graduated from Mason City Newman Catholic School and attended North Iowa Area Community College. Dilo was working for Mason City Business Systems for the last seven years.

She was a devoted mother of three, taking care of her children throughout her life. She enjoyed animals and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes.

Dilo is survived by her three children, TJ (Courtney) Piper, St. Louis, Mo., Jillian (Russ) Daugerdas, Chicago, Ill. and Ryan (Katie) Piper, North Liberty; grandchildren, Roslin Piper, Eleanor and Courtney Daugerdas and Reese Piper; mother, Esther Sheehy; and brothers, John (Teri) Sheehy, Mason City and Tom (Deborah) Sheehy, Waukee.

She was preceded in death by her father, James and brother, Maurice Sheehy.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2012

Clarence Peter Staudt

MARBLE ROCK - Clarence Peter Staudt, 99, a longtime resident of Marble Rock, died Sunday evening, Aug. 26, 2012, in his retirement home, Windmill Pointe, Coralville, Iowa.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Roseville with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan presiding.

Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Roseville with Military Honors conducted by Straud-Gates Post 387 American Legion of Marble Rock.

Friends may visit Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at St. Mary's school, Roseville, Rosary Service at 7 pm.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or to the family at 1500 First Ave. Apt 51, Coralville, IA 52241.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 28 to August 29, 2012

Kent C. Taylor

Mason City - Kent C. Taylor, 78, lifelong Mason City resident, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Upon his wishes, he was cremated and there are no formal services planned.

Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2012

Marie B. Wemken

MANLY - Marie B. Wemken, 96, Manly, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at the Manly Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 29, 2012

Posted on 29 August 2012

Sharon Kay Carmody

MASON CITY - Sharon Kay Carmody, 69, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Sharon was born Aug. 15, 1943, in Huron, S.D., the daughter of Carrol C. and Delores (Bailey) Clarke. Her family moved to Mason City in 1959. Sharon graduated from Mason City High School in 1961.

Following graduation, Sharon moved to Phoenix, Ariz., for two years where she worked at the Stock Exchange. On April 9, 1965, Sharon married her best friend, high school sweetheart, the love of her life Larry L. Carmody at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mason City. To this union were born two beautiful daughters, Michele and Lisa.

Over the years, she worked for Rugger & Co., CPA, Hogan Hanson, CPA, Latham Furniture and Library Service Agency. She was a stay-at-home mom while the girls were young; she wanted to make memories and spend as much time with them as she could. Sharon was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Family was the most important for Sharon. She was someone we could count on to always be there for all of us. Michele and Lisa were her best friends. She loved getting together with them for coffee, craft shows, shopping (hunting for bargains) and camping trips.

Sharon dearly loved her grandchildren and attending their activities. She was so proud of each of them and all they accomplished in whatever they set out to do. She made sure she was the one to make each of them a birthday cake every year.

Being with family for cookouts, birthdays or just sitting, talking and laughing were a few of her most treasured times. Holidays were always at her house; she would make enough food to feed an army, always trying to outdo herself the next year.
She lived to make her family happy. She always put them first before herself.
In Sharon and Larry's earlier years, they could be found out on the town dancing every weekend. Their disco dance lessons were the most fun! Most of their time was spent on their acreage enjoying each other's company.
 
Sharon is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry Carmody of Mason City; two daughters, Michele Hackett and husband Jake of Rock Falls, and Lisa O'Dell and Dan of Mason City; four grandchildren, Jason Hackett of Rock Falls, Alex Hackett of Rock Falls, Morgan O'Dell of Mason City and Jamison O'Dell of Mason City; her parents, Carrol and Delores Clarke of Henderson, Nev.; one sister, Kim Mason and husband Tony of Las Vegas, Nev.; her brother, Curtis Clarke and wife Flo of Minneapolis, Minn.; and niece Kate Clarke and nephews Josh Crawford and Brent Clarke.

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 29 to August 30, 2012

Jeanne Lois Ulum Cole

SWALEDALE - Jeanne Lois Ulum Cole, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Home.

Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Swaledale, Friday, Sept. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, from 4 until 6 p.m., Thursday.

Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 25 to August 31, 2012

Lee Ebel

TOLEDO - Lee Ebel, 72, of Toledo died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at his home.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home of Charles City is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 30, 2012

Kathryn C. Espinosa

Mason City - Kathryn C. Espinosa, 85, most recently of Atlantic and formerly of Mason City, died peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at her home in Atlantic, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 30, 2012

Harold J. "Bud" Haugen

WODEN - Harold J. "Bud" Haugen, 83, of Woden, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden with Revs. Bob Wolfert and Jon Rollefson officiating.

Burial will be at Grant Lutheran Cemetery, rural Woden with military rites by the Woden Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-926-5756.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 31, 2012

Terri Cowell Hearn

CHARLES CITY - Terri Cowell Hearn, 52, of Charles City died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Kent Sovine of Bethany Alliance Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

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

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 30, 2012

John Henricksen (1942 - 2012)

ROCKWELL - John Henricksen, 70, of Rockwell, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockwell, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

John Anthony Henricksen was born Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Thornton, son of Bernhart Carl and Lilly Caroline (Kofoed) Henricksen. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton and attended early elementary school in Thornton.

During the fifth grade John's family moved to Rockwell. John was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church and graduated with the first class of the Rockwell-Swaledale Consolidated School. While in high school John was active in sports, particularly excelling in baseball.

On Nov. 19, 1961, John was united in marriage with Donna Lou Nachazel at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell. They made their home in Rockwell, where they raised their four children. John worked for Cerro Gordo County in the Secondary Roads Department, retiring after 30 years.

John was a loving family man who was very proud of his family. He loved listening to music and enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially his children's and grandchildren's games. He played fastpitch softball for many years and loved spending time on the golf course. He served for a time on the Linn Grove Golf Course board.
Living family members include his wife, Donna, Rockwell; children, Kathy (Michael) Platts, Mason City; Jim (Jill) Henricksen, St. Paul, Minn., and Sherie (Ken) Smith, Linden, Iowa; grandchildren, Kris (Peter) Bieber, Greg (Katie) Platts, Mathew (Elizabeth) Platts, Laura (Cyle) Calhoun, Patrick Platts, Thomas Culbert, Jacquelyn Culbert, Lindsay Smith, Nathan Henricksen and Samuel Henricksen; four great-grandchildren; sister, Susan (George) Fowler, Clear Lake, Wis.; and three nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Jeanette Culbert.
Retz Funeral Home, retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 30, 2012

Delores A. Hrubes

BRITT - Delores A. Hrubes, 58, of Britt died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Pastor Brian Lund officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2 -4:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or Hancock County Health Services.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

Delores Ann Hrubes, the youngest of four children of Orval and Pearl (Haes) Barkema, was born August 25, 1954, in Belmond. She graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1972. After high school she worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City.

She met her husband, Dean, at a Duncan Hall dance and they were united in marriage on December 10, 1977, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. They lived on a farm south of Duncan all of their married life. Besides raising their three children, Delores also helped out on the farm.
She was active with her children's activities, being a 4-H leader, chaperone and a football mom. Delores' other passions in her life were playing cards, organizing photos, fishing and driving her John Deere tractors.

She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and Rosary Society.
Delores is survived by her husband, Dean, of Britt; three children, Sheri Hrubes of Mason City, Amanda (Andy) Martin of Mason City and their two children, Brayden and Kinley, and Chuck Hrubes of Garner; her mother, Pearl Barkema of Garner; three siblings, Ed (Chery) Barkema of Garner, Phyllis (Paul) Spade of Goodell and Ivan (Pam) Barkema of Bruel, Wis.; mother-in-law, Margaret Hrubes of Garner; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Boho of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Diane (Bill) Elling of Estherville; two brothers-in-law, David (Sharon) Hrubes of Fort Dodge and Gerry Hrubes of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Orval Barkema; father-in-law, John Hrubes; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 30, 2012

Sabrina A. Reibsamen

KANAWHA - Sabrina A. Reibsamen, 26, of Kanawha died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, near Kanawha.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E., in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating.
 Burial will be at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery near Britt. Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is assisting the family with services.

Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour before the memorial service at the church on Saturday.

www.ewingfh.com.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 30, 2012

Clarence Peter Staudt

Marble Rock - Funeral Mass for Clarence Peter Staudt, 99, of Marble Rock will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Roseville with the Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan presiding.

Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Roseville, with Military Honors conducted by Straud-Gates Post 387 American Legion of Marble Rock.

Friends may visit Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at St. Mary's school, Roseville, Rosary Service at 7 p.m.

Clarence, a longtime resident of Marble Rock, was born on Dec. 19, 1912, to John and Anna (Yunk) Staudt and died peacefully Sunday evening, Aug. 26, 2012, in his retirement home, Windmill Pointe, Coralville, Iowa. He lived on the Staudt farm his entire life until his recent move to Coralville.

He received his education in the St. Mary's and Marble Rock schools and was engaged in farming until he entered the army in September 1942. Following his basic training, he volunteered for the paratroopers and served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe and North Africa. Clarence was always proud of his service record. He was the recipient of several medals and honors. He received an honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant in Sept. 1945.

On Nov. 25, 1946, Clarence was united in marriage to Evelyn Friedrichs Merfeld at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.

Clarence returned to the family farm and became a successful farmer, always interested in better management of the land and agricultural improvements. He was a good farmer, willing to update his knowledge of agriculture. He was community- minded and served on many local projects.

Clarence was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, American Legion Post 387 of Marble Rock, Rockford Golf and Country Club, past member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Club and Lions Club. He farmed full-time until his retirement in 1977 but continued to help out on the farm into his late 80s. During his retirement, Clarence enjoyed doing small woodworking projects and crafts.

Clarence and Evelyn enjoyed many years of retirement, taking trips with the Heritage Club throughout the United States and Canada. Clarence also enjoyed driving and made frequent trips visiting their out-of-state children and going to their winter home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., each year.

Clarence is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn, and their five children: Ron (Ann) Merfeld, Lawrenceville, N.J.; Mike, Marble Rock; Tom (Maria) Tucson, Ariz.; Keith (Jayne) Dallas, Texas; and Lisa (Jack) Paige, Iowa City. Their grandchildren are Brad, Alison and Tyler Merfeld, Chris, Jordan and Michaela Staudt, Alex, Spencer and Betsy Paige, Regan Staudt and great-grandson, Nathan Merfeld. Also surviving are Clarence's sister, Betty Wilkie of Corpus Christi, Texas, three sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Al and Arnold; and an infant grandson.

Clarence will be remembered for his warm smile and bright blue eyes. He will be missed by his many friends in both Iowa and Florida.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or to the family at 1500 1st Ave. Apt 51, Coralville, Iowa 52241.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 30, 2012

H. Duane Sunde

SCARVILLE - H. Duane Sunde, 83, of Vinje, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Vinje, Iowa, with Pastor Kevin Olson officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 31, from 4-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 30, 2012

Marie B. Wemken

Manly - Marie B. Wemken, 96, Manly, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at the Manly Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service for Marie will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Highway 9 East, Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

It was Marie's wishes that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots or to the Worth County Food Bank in her memory.

Marie B. Wemken was born on Feb. 9, 1916, in Galatia, Kan., the daughter of Mose and Blanche (Lund) McCoid. Marie attended school in Gove, Kansas. She was united in marriage to George P. Wemken on Dec. 1, 1934, in Manly. George preceded her in death on May 4, 1998. After their marriage George and Marie farmed for several years southwest of Manly.

Marie was an excellent cook, seamstress, enjoyed gardening, family reunions and visiting with all her special friends, but her great love and enjoyment was spending time with all her special nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Marie was a faithful member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Neighborhood Club and Busy Bee Club all in Manly.

Those left to cherish her memory are several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; her sister-in-law, Eleanor McCoid of Mason City; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; three brothers, Art, D'Earl and Raymond McCoid; and two sisters-in-law, Adeline and Mae McCoid.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from August 29 to August 30, 2012

Paul Younker

OSAGE - Paul Charles Younker, 82, of Osage died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with the Rev. Donald Bruggeman officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery with military honors at the gravesite by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on August 30, 2012

Posted on 30 August 2012

Janice K. Frank

CLEAR LAKE - Janice K. Frank, 70, of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, with a Scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Janice Frank memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Janice was born April 13, 1942, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Donald and Alphine (Carlson) Steffels. Janice appreciated her Swedish heritage, and was often "teased" by her German father. She graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1960. Janice married Bob Frank on Jan. 23, 1960, in Mason City. The couple lived together in St. Paul until her husband was transferred to Mason City in 1978. Over the years, she worked for McDonalds and the Globe Gazette. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Janice enjoyed spending time with her family and would look forward to the Holiday's and family get-togethers. She also enjoyed taking rides with her husband, watching her grandchildren's sporting events, taking care of her cat, spending time outdoors (especially by the lake), playing games, watching hockey (especially Minnesota), shopping (finding "deals"), listening to her son-in-law's band, camping, fishing, and parades.

Janice is survived by her husband of 52 years: Bob Frank of Mason City; 6 children: Doug Frank and wife Donna of Mason City, Dan Frank and special friend Julie of Mason City, Vicki Caswell and husband Tom of Mason City, Lori Frank of Mason City, Ron Frank and wife Jen of Cedar Rapids, and Cindy Rolando and husband Dusty of Ionia; 14 grandchildren: Jeremy Frank and wife Kasey of Pleasant View, Tenn., Jessica Ecton and husband Drew of Virginia Beach, Jeffrey Frank and special friend Sarah of Lemoore, Calif., Jason Olson of Castle Rock, Colo., Erik Olson and wife Rachel of San Diego, Calif., Bryen Servantez of Mason City, Bobbie Kohler and special friend Troy of Mason City, Mitch Servantez of Mason City, Max Servantez and special friend Nicole of Mason City, Jacob Frank of Cedar Rapids, Ryan Frank of Cedar Rapids, Tanner Frank of Cedar Rapids, Jordan Blunt of Ionia, and Parker Blunt of Ionia; 7 great grandchildren: Zane Frank, Noah, Taylor, Tori, and Kaelyn Olson, Landon Kohler, and Carter Servantez. She is also survived by her cat: "Sadie."

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from August 30 to August 31, 2012

David Alan Huff
U.S. Navy   Vietnam War

CARSON CITY, NEV. - Judge David Huff, age 72, passed away on March 22, 2012, in Carson City, Nev., with his wife of 43 years, Cecilia, at his side.

David Alan Huff was born Aug. 17, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, to Lee Ollie and Lillian Edith Stewart Huff.

Judge Huff received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Iowa and passed that state's bar exam in 1965. He passed the California bar in 1970 and the Nevada bar in 1985. He joined the Navy and served in Vietnam, including work in the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. He moved to Fallon in 1982 and worked for more than 11 years in private practice. In 1996 he was elected judge for the Third Judicial District Court and was subsequently the driving force behind the creation of the Tenth Judicial District Court, which split from the Third Judicial District Court in Lyon County last January. He served as District Court Judge until his retirement this year.

In addition to his work on the bench, Judge Huff was active in numerous community groups including the Churchill Arts Council, the Churchill County Museum Association, Fallon Elks Lodge, Fallon Rotary, Churchill County Library Board of Trustees and the Nevada District Judge's Association.

Judge Huff is survived by his wife, Cecilia Frowiss Huff of Fallon; brothers, Clifford Huff of Hampton, Iowa and John Huff of Mason City, Iowa; sisters, Vivian Groom of Joplin, Mo. and Phyllis Huff of Creston, Iowa, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon on Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m. with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Churchill Arts Council, P.O. Box 2204, Fallon, NV 89407, 775-423-1440.

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2012

Maxine Westover

Clear Lake, IA. - Maxine Westover, 87, of 405 27th Ave. South, Clear Lake, died Thursday Aug. 30, 2012, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

There will be no funeral services as per Maxine's request. Her body will be cremated and laid to rest in Moberly, Mo.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St, Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on August 31, 2012

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Marie Thompson