December 6-10, 2012

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Doris E. Hanson

Northwood - Doris E. Hanson, 92, of Northwood died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be at Deer Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 6, 2012

Janice Joynt

CLEAR LAKE - Janice Joynt, 71, of 1010 Opportunity Village Road, Clear Lake, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2012) at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 6, 2012

Rose A. Klemm

GARNER - Rose A. Klemm, 94, of Garner died Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner, with a Rosary Society Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Rose A. Klemm, the daughter Peter and Catherine (Cassidy) Swift, was born May 23, 1918, near Norwalk. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Churchville. After graduation, she attended Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines and worked at Rollins Hosiery.

On March 31, 1937, she was married to Arthur Klemm. They made their home on a farm near Norwalk. Later she attended Iowa School of Beauty in Des Moines. In 1947, she moved to Garner as a single parent where she operated Rose's Beauty Salon for many years. She also worked at Prairie View Beauty Salon. For health reasons she had to discontinue working as a beautician. She then worked at Bohn's Furniture Store and as a secretary to the Hancock County Nursing Service for twelve years. After retirement, she helped LeAnn Doyle at the Country Bouquet.

Rose enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and vacationing with her daughter and family in Colorado. They took her on trips to Washington, D.C., California, New York City, Cozumel and many other places. She also spent time with her son, Paul, in Hawaii, and son, Bernard, in Houston and New Orleans.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rosary Society and the Iowa and National Hairdressers Association.

Rose is survived by her two children, Bernie (Judy) Klemm of Forest City and Lori (Ron) Haugland of Carlsbad, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Rosanne Klemm of Scarville; grandchildren, Nicole and Chad Haugland, Heather (Kalani) Kilar, Kristin Klemm and her friend, Leighanna Rickman, and Elijah Sviglas; two step-grandsons, David (Marie) Nielson and John (Rhonda) Nielson; and great-grandchildren Dannen and Alana Rose Kilar.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul; brothers, Joe, Hugh and the Rev. Francis Swift, SVD; two sisters, Sister Carmen Marie and Ann Rawson; and a step-grandson, George Nielson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 5 to December 6, 2012

Irvin M. Koppen

LAKOTA - Irvin M. Koppen, 95, of Lakota, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota with Pastor Donna Steven officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft; 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 6, 2012

Paul D. Leake
U.S. Navy (1970-1972)

Mason City - Paul D. Leake, 62, of Mason City died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at his home in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Jason Miner from the Mason City Church of Christ officiating.

Paul D. Leake, son of Donald and Marie Hackbarth Leake, was born March 31, 1950, in Mason City. Paul attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1968 before attending college in Des Monies.

He enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 1970 and was honorably discharged in 1972. He was united in marriage to Tracy Bushbaum and to this union three children were born, Steve, Bryon and Erin.

Paul first worked for David Manufacturing in Mason City before beginning his career as a welder at Gibbs-Cook Caterpillar, later known as Ziegler Cat in Mason City. He put in over 30 years of service there before he retired.

Paul was a car enthusiast who enjoyed spending time with his friends at the races and car shows. He loved helping out the "20" in his early years and continued watching "68" and "96" in his later years.

He was inventive and creative, making many items out of every day products. Paul was one who always thought about others before himself. He spent time with his family and his little friends, Miles and Jaxon.

Buck's Recycling in Manly was a place where Paul spent much of his time, joking and laughing with the friends and customers that would come in.

Paul will be missed by his children, Steve "Buck" (Amanda) Leake, Bryon Leake and Erin (Robert St John) Leake; father, Donald Leake; former wife, Tracy (David) Mitchell; and father-in-law, Roger Bushbaum, along with many of his friends at Buck's Recycling.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie, and mother-in-law, Charlotte.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to the Paul D. Leake Memorial Fund in care of his family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 5 to December 6, 2012

Caroline Menken

GREENE - Caroline Menken, 90, of Greene, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene; 641-823-4457; www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 6, 2012

Louise K. Oeltjenbruns

CHARLES CITY - Louise K. Oeltjenbruns, 86, of Charles City, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 4 to December 6, 2012

Elaine A. Patten

JOICE - Elaine A. Patten, 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile with Pastor David Halvorson officiating.

Burial will be at Brush Point Cemetery in Hanlontown.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 50 N. Clark Street, Forest City, IA and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Elaine was born on her home place north of Fertile on June 2, 1923, to parents Louis and Laura (Midtgaard) Severson. She was a life-long member of Fertile Lutheran Church.

Elaine graduated from Fertile High School in 1941 and this past summer her 71st class reunion was part of the all-class reunion held at the Fertile Community Center.

Elaine was united in marriage to Howard C. Patten on Oct. 11, 1953, and to this union a daughter, Virginia Lynn, was born. The family made their home in Mason City until 1966 when they moved to an acreage north of Elaine's home place.

Elaine worked for many years for Dr. Robert M. Powell in Mason City and for a time with the Medical Arts Pharmacy.

Elaine and Howard enjoyed traveling and spent many hours working on the family genealogies, taking day trips to locations involving family history. Elaine was also an active member of Medical Assistants while working, and she was an active member of the Fertile Garden Club, becoming an honorary member in 2009. Spending time with family, friends and especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren was special to her.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Mark) Lovik, Joice.
Grandchildren, Nathan (Kim) Lovik, Iowa City, and Laura (Paul) Beatty Clear Lake. Great-grandchildren, Benson Lovik, Hailey, Garrett, Gage and Hailynn Beatty.
Brother, Don (Marilyn) Severson, Joice; sister-in-law, Arcola Hardeman of Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Howard, October 29, 2000; brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Memorials may be directed to Fertile Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa, Fertile Library or the Fertile Garden Club.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 30 to December 6, 2012

Gordon James Schupbach
U.S. Navy WWII

MASON CITY - Gordon James Schupbach, 84, of Mason City died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason Veterans Association following the service.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Gordon was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Elgin, the son of William and Anna (Friederich) Schupbach. He attended school in Elgin. Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for three years. He was honorably discharged in 1947.

Gordon returned to Elgin and in 1961 moved to Mason City. Gordon worked as a self-employed painter, owning and operating Schupbach Painting Company here in Mason City. Gordon was a member of the Lunker Club and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing in Canada and gatherings with friends. Gordon also enjoyed watching sports, gardening, cooking and spending time at his home.

Gordon is survived by his children, Jim (Kristin) Schupbach of La Crescent, Minnesota, Joni (Rick) Klein of Mason City and Rick (Lisa) Schupbach of Grundy Center; nine grandchildren, Heidi Ressler, Heather Rock-well, Brandon Bonjour, Kai Smed, Katie Smed, Jim Schupbach, Taylor Schupbach, Treye Schupbach and Emma Schupbach, and nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bill (Jan) Schupbach of Arizona.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Reuben, Herman, Glen, Fritz, Al and Louis; and four sisters, Marie, Elizabeth, Anna Mae and Marquerite.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 4 to December 6, 2012

Donald Weber

BANCROFT - Donald Weber, 88, of Bancroft died on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Burt Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. The Lentz Funeral Home in Burt is serving the family.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 6, 2012

Marlys Elaine Wright

AUSTIN, Texas - Marlys Elaine Wright, 89, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at her home in Austin, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ Church in Hampton. Family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Marlys Wright to the First Congregational Church.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 5 to December 6, 2012

Posted on 6 December 2012

Ethel M. Buchan

CHARLES CITY - Ethel M. Buchan, 96, of Charles City, died Dec. 6, 2012, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home, Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Mon., Dec. 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jim Beranek. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the church on Monday. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 7, 2012

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

Doris E. Hanson

NORTHWOOD - Doris E. Hanson, 92, of Northwood, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood. Funeral service will be on Fri., Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery, Carpenter. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Doris was born on August 2, 1920, in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, to Albert and Selma (Grapp) Kirchgatter. She graduated from Carpenter High School. Doris married Elmer S. Hanson on May 12, 1940, in Reinbeck. They spent their married life around the Carpenter area and retired to Northwood in 1974. After owning and operating the Chat'n Chew in Northwood, Doris worked at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood for more than 20 years.

Doris was very active in the Deer Creek Lutheran Church. Always, always being the hostess. She was an avid gardener and truly loved life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer in 1974; brothers: Lloyd, Melbourne and LaVern; sisters: Ruth Braun and Alice Smith.

Doris is survived by two sons: Verne (Ellen) Hanson of Indianapolis, Ind. and Darwin (Diane) of Swaledale; a daughter, Myrna (Ron) Jensen of Mason City; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121. www.schroederandsites.com

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

Eugene I. Hoopingarner

ROWAN - Eugene I. (Louie) Hoopingarner, 74, of Rowan, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.

Funeral services for Louie Hoopingarner will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., Dec. 8, at the United Church of Rowan. Pastor Nancy Hofmeister will officiate. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery west of Rowan.

Visitation for Louie Hoopingarner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

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

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

Janice I. Joynt

CLEAR LAKE - Janice I. Joynt, 71, of 1010 Village Road, Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial Mass will be 10:30a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John Gossman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with a scriptural wake service being held at 3 p.m. followed by a rosary. There will also be visitation one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Memorials in memory of Janice Joynt.

Janice was born Feb. 1, 1941, in Emmetsburg, the daughter of George and Myrtle (Harvey) Harrison. She attended school in Cylinder and then Emmetsburg, graduating in 1959. She then attended Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. Following school she went to work in Washington D.C., for the Dept. of United States Navy. She later moved back to Emmetsburg and worked for Pamline Manufacturing where she met her future husband, Jerry. They were married Sept. 7, 1963, in Assumption Catholic Church, Emmetsburg.

They lived in Sioux City, where they raised their family. She started a modeling agency and JIsabel Cosmetics. She later owned and operated a Day Spa, Pure Concepts, in Ellsworth, Kan., and Seabrook, Texas. After they retired they moved to Clear Lake, in 2006 to be closer to their children.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, growing flowers, gardening, playing cards, talking on the phone and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake.

Janice is survived by her husband Jerry Joynt, Clear Lake; seven children: Paul Joynt, Ankeny, and his significant other Valerie Doohen, Sioux City, David (Michell) Joynt, Highpoint, N.C., Bob (Sara) Joynt, Klemme, Mary Ellen Scioneaux, Ames, Ann (David) Boudreaux, Sulphur, Louis., Kathy Joynt, Ames, and Theresa Joynt, Garner; 11 grandchildren; two sisters: Dorothy (Walter) Nase, Mankato, Minn. and Marilyn (Larry) Egland, Emmetsburg; and two sister-in-laws: Cathy Harrison, Albany, N.Y., and Donna Harrison, Peterson, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers: William, James, Glenn, Richard, George Jr. and Paul Harrison; and two sisters: Betty Gjerde and Lois Cody.

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

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

Robert Loren Millard

NORTHWOOD -Robert Loren "Bob" Millard, 86, of Northwood, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Street S., Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel: 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 7, 2012

Posted on 7 December 2012

Zachary M. Austin

Sioux Falls, S.D. - Zachary M. Austin, 30, of Sioux Falls, S.D. and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Sarpy County, Neb.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers officiating. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with a scriptural wake service beginning at 3 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to Zachary M. Austin Memorial Fund in care of his parents, Harvey and Sheila.

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

Harriet Louise Butenhoff

ALBERT LEA, Minn. - Funeral services for Harriet Louise Butenhoff will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. John Holt will officiate. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Harriet died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Home.

Harriet Louise Caroline Butenhoff was born Sept. 2, 1915, to Henry George and Emma Elisa (Schmidt) Schmidt in Mansfield Township. Harriet grew up in Mansfield Township on a farm and attended District 74 School. On Aug. 18, 1934, Harriet was united in marriage to Elmer George Butenhoff at the Mansfield Lutheran Parsonage. She worked for Stampers and Land O'Lakes. Harriet was a member of Mansfield Lutheran Church and for 75 years was a member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting and reading. Harriet loved making quilts and she made many for her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Gerald (Nina) Butenhoff, Marlys (Mike) Jensen, Keith Butenhoff, Lois (Ron) Martinson, Ruth (Dean) Johnson, Roger (Diane) Butenhoff and Twyla (George) Bruns, son-in-law, Gene Johnson; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Verona Boe and Irma Steele and many nieces and nephews.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; daughter, Helen Johnson; daughter-in-law, Darlene Butenhoff; great-granddaughter, Angela Johnson and sister, Linda (Leon) Toenges and brothers-in-law, Melvin Steele and Roger Boe.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 8, 2012

Richard C. Collins

MASON CITY - Richard C. Collins, 75, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Paul C. Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

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

Richard was born March 2, 1937, in Colfax, Ill., the son of Maynard and Mary Ellen (Jones) Collins. He graduated from Swaledale High School in 1956, and continued his education at a Des Moines Technical School (Heating and Air). On March 12, 1961, Richard married Margaret "Cookie" Kentner at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City. He worked as a technician for Ray Pauley Company for over 35 years before his retirement in 1999. Richard was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He was also a lifetime member of The Old Northwest Historical Society. Richard enjoyed attending Rendezvous - where he would spend time perfecting his blacksmith techniques. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and Indian culture.

Richard is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret "Cookie" Collins of Mason City, and one brother, Raymond Collins and wife Linda of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews Shane and Brendon Collins.

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

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

Diane K. Feldt

St. Ansgar - Diane K. Feldt, 64, of St. Ansgar, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be at St. Johns Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service at the church

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 8, 2012

Buford Eugene Floy
U.S. Army Korean Conflict

Thornton - Buford Eugene Floy, 81, Thornton, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

A memorial service for Buford will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North Fourth Street, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Military honors with flag presentation and taps by Dr. Paul Floy, and members of the Anton Juhl Post No. 440 of Thornton.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his name.

As per Buford's request, his body was cremated.

Buford was born on March 21, 1931, the son of Wilhelm and Mildred (Hansen) Floy and was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton, and graduated from Thornton High School. He attended Iowa State College and Hamilton School of Commerce. He was inducted into the Army on November 20, 1951, in Des Moines, and served his country honorably and faithfully during the Korean Conflict on Cheje-do Island in the Military Police for the POW camp until his honorable discharge on October 29, 1953. Following his discharge, he began his 39 year career in agriculture raising corn, soybeans and pork production and was a conscientious steward of the land, restoring prairie and wetland, planting wildlife habitat and food plots, and planting hundreds of trees and shrubs.

He was united in marriage to Susan Giesfeldt on Nov. 27, 1954, at Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis. Buford served on the board of directors for the Thornton Coop, the Meservey-Thornton School Board and the Cerro Gordo County Extension Board. Along with several other pork producers, he was in-strumental in organizing the Cerro Gordo County Pork Producers Association, and was a strong promoter of pork. He was also on the Soil and Water Conservation Board during which time he headed up the C.L.E.A.R. Project. He was active in the St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving as usher for over 20 years, and was on the church council and sang in the choir.

In retirement, his passions were hunting pheasants on his restored prairie and water fowl on a reconstructed wetland with his dogs, as well as being an avid member of Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. He spent time fishing in Canada, gardening, and training his hunting dogs. Together with his wife, he enjoyed attending 25 Elderhostels, traveling to California and Germany and skiing in Colorado.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Susan of Thornton; daughters, Barbara (David) Laidlaw of San Jose, Calif., Angela Floy of Bloomington, Ind., and Rebecca (Tom) Spence of San Rafael, Calif.; son, Thomas Floy of Thornton; grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Spence; a sister, Sandra Teggatz and several nieces, nephews, as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, Wilhelm and Mildred Floy; brother, the Reverend Robert Floy; brother-in-laws, Eugene Teggatz and Ralph Giesfeldt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 2 to December 8, 2012

David McNertney

Bancroft - Funeral Mass for David McNertney, 50, of Annandale, Minn., formerly of Bancroft, will be held on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Bancroft with Father Sonny Dominic officiating.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 8, 2012

Richard Messier

NORA SPRINGS - Richard Messier, 90, formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 8, 2012

Donna Nerem Miller

FOREST CITY - Donna Nerem Miller, 83, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Donna Irene Nerem Miller was born near East Chain, Minn., on March 13, 1929, to Irvin J. and Cleo Irene (Larson) Classon. The family moved to a farm near Fenton, and Donna grew up enjoying farm life and playing with her many cousins. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church.

Donna graduated from Seneca High School and attended Waldorf College, where she met Erwin S. Nerem.

They were married Aug. 8, 1949 at Blakjer Lutheran Church in Seneca and settled on the Nerem family farm at Forest City. To this union two children were born, Larry and Joleene.
Donna taught Sunday School and Bible School classes at Immanuel Lutheran while her children were growing up.

She was a staunch advocate of citizens with mental disabilities, serving on committees at regional, state and national levels. Donna enjoyed being with people and worked many years as a home health aide.

She was an avid bowler, earning her first trophy in 1962 and continued bowling into her 80s. She participated in many state and national tournaments.

Erwin passed away Aug. 9, 2001. Two years later, Donna met and married David C. Miller of Renwick.

They enjoyed two years together, traveling and visiting family until David's death August 9, 2005.

Donna is survived by her son, Larry Nerem of Clear Lake; daughter, Joleene (Steve) Hart of Savonburg, Kan.; five Hart grandchildren, Marcia of Columbia, Mo., April of Lawrence, Kan., Nathan (Lisa) of Overbrook, Kan., Spencer of Neodesha, Kan., and Caitlyn of Chanute, Kan.; three great-granddaughters, Aubree, Caylee and Kairyn and the whole Miller family.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home is assisting Donna's family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 8, 2012

Debbie A. Rambo

MASON CITY - Debbie A. Rambo, 47, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Fullerton Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 8, 2012

Posted on 8 December 2012

Zachary M. Austin

Sioux Falls, S.D. - Zachary M. Austin, 30, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers officiating. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., today, Sunday, Dec. 9, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 3 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to Zachary M. Austin Memorial Fund in care of his parents, Harvey and Sheila.

Zachary M. Austin, son of Harvey and Sheila Wismer Austin, was born Sept. 28, 1982, in Mason City, Iowa. Zach attended Mason City and Clear Lake schools before receiving his GED. Later in life, he attended Northern Michigan University, taking classes in 2011 and 2012.

Zach was a free-spirited person, living in Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska and South Dakota. In high school, Zach worked at Taco Tico and had various jobs that included selling magazines cross-country, roofing, auto glass installer, and most recently, tuck-pointing and concrete work before working in the construction business.

Zach's passion in life was dirt biking and he was a gear-head. He enjoyed snowmobiling in Michigan and loved attending car shows. He was the entertainer and enjoyed spending time with friends. Zach had a heart of gold, spending time with children. Most importantly, his daughter, Peyton, was the love of his life.

He will be greatly missed by his parents, Harvey and Sheila Austin, Mason City; daughter, Peyton Barrett, Marquette, Mich.; brother, Alex Austin, Mason City; grandfather, M. Harvey Austin, Cartersville, Iowa; aunts, Christie (David) Carlsen, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Kay (Dennis) Stone, Riverview, Fla.; very special friend, Kristin Boeve, Sioux Falls, S.D., along with numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Dorothy Austin and Dorothy Wismer, along with many aunts and uncles.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 7 to December 9, 2012

Diane K. Feldt

St. Ansgar, Iowa - Diane K. Feldt, 64, died on Dec. 6, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Hospice Unit, Osage, Iowa.

Funeral service will be on Monday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Rock Township, Mitchell County, Iowa.

Visitation is scheduled for today, Sunday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Diane K. Mehmen Feldt was born on Oct. 4, 1948, to Raymond Gus Mehmen and Dorothy Maxine Collings Mehmen at Waverly, Iowa. She attended a local country school, finishing in Plainfield schools, and continued her education at Tech school to become a surgical technician, graduating with honors.

On Dec. 11, 1970, she married Charlie Feldt. To this union were born three children: Allen of Toeterville, Iowa, Sherry (Mike) Marr of Riceville, Iowa, and Ray (Kelly) of Orchard, Iowa.
Diane spent most of her life in the medical field with a brief stint as a church secretary and part-time restoring woodworks. But her true passion was her family, especially the grandchildren.

Her hobbies were many and varied, from painting to cross stitch, sewing, crafts and cooking to anything outdoors such as hunting, fishing, camping and any other outside activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Diane is survived by husband, Charlie; sons, Allen Feldt and Ray (Kelly) Feldt; daughter, Sherry (Mike) Marr; grandchildren, Mitchel and Abby Marr; step-grandchild, Isabella Martin; brothers, Steve (Terri) Mehmen, Stan (Karmen) Mehmen; sister, Daleth (Dale) Pothast; and a great number of family and friends.

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

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

Rita Marie Guthart

GREENE - Rita Marie Guthart, age 85, of Greene, Iowa, died Thursday morning, Dec, 6, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greene, with interment in St. Boniface Cemetery, Ionia.

Friends may greet the family from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home, Nashua.

Visitation continues 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church on Tuesday.

Online condolences for Rita's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome. com.

Rita Marie Guthart was born Dec. 28, 1926, in rural Elma, the daughter of William and Margaret (Bilek) Thraenert. She received her education in a county school near Elma. After completion, Rita helped on the family farm for several years. Rita started waitressing in a local café in Cresco and it was while working at the café that her friends arranged a blind date for her. This is when she met her future husband, Harland.

The couple were married May 22, 1954, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Shortly after marriage, they moved onto the family farm near Bassett and soon after moved into their new house in Bassett. It was at this time they were blessed with their two children.

Rita was a devoted mother, taking care of Marita, her daughter with special needs. She was the quintessential mother, helping her husband on the farm when needed, cooking and taking care of the house and tending to her children. Rita did whatever was necessary for the family.

Yearly, Rita would have a large garden filled with a variety of vegetables. She was an exceptional seamstress, making clothes for herself and her children. She spent hour after hour lovingly crocheting and quilting for her family. Rita was also a very good cook and was known for her famous potato salad recipe.

Rita is survived by her daughter, Connie (Dale) Poe of Greene; one brother, Vincent (Sadie) Thraenert of Cresco; two grandchildren, Becky Poe and Seth (Jacque) Poe; and two great-grandchildren, Brendan and Connor Poe.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harland, on May 27, 1988; one daughter, Marita Guthart; one brother, William Robert Thraenert; and one sister, Kathleen Thraenert.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 9, 2012

Roger Holtz

MASON CITY - Roger Holtz, 80, of Mason City, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 9, 2012

Martha Kayser

ALGONA - Martha Kayser, age 85, of Algona, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, with Father Victor Ramaeker celebrating.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with a 5 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Martha C. Kayser, the daughter of Nicholas and Margaret (Zeller) Thilges, was born Aug. 26, 1927, in Riverdale Township near St. Joe. She attended parochial school and graduated from St. Joseph High School.

On June 15, 1948, she married Herbert Kayser at St. Joe. They farmed their entire life in Riverdale Township. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served in the choir and as a lector, in Catholic Daughters of the Americaa, VFW Auxiliary, and numerous volunteer organizations.

For many years, Martha drove veterans to VA hospitals in Iowa City, Des Moines and Knoxville. In July 2008 she became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society in Algona.
She is survived by her five sons: Howard of West Bend, Richard of West Bend, Jerry of Gilmore City, Pete of Bode snd Bill of Sioux Falls, S.D., and their families; six grand-children and five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Gappa of Ayrshire.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herb; one son Chuck in 1961; one daughter Jean in 2010; one sister, Marcella in 2009; and seven brothers: Raymond, Alfred, Barney, Edmund, Jake, Norbert and Mark,

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Good Samaritan Society of Algona, or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, as this is a very devastating disease and could use your support.

Your friendship and sharing your life with her and the family has been greatly appreciated. She left an impression on the community that will never die. Thank you for everything!

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 9, 2012

Richard Frank Messier
U.S. Army WWII

Nora Springs - Richard Frank Messier, 90, of Nora Springs, and formerly of Rockford, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Richard was born July 31, 1922, in Nora Springs, to Erwin G. Messier and Ruth E. (Gardner) Messier.

He married Elizabeth (Betty) Nimick on Dec. 31, 1940. To this union, three sons were born: Dennis (deceased) and wife, Joy; Kirk and wife, Karen, and Bryce and wife, Sharon.
Richard has five grandchildren: Justine, Christian, Deanna, Alecia and Jason. He also has many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his son Dennis; his sister Pauline Bucheifter in 2003 and her husband, Cecil; and his parents Erwin and Ruth.

He attended schools in Nora Springs and Rudd.

In 1943, he graduated from the National College of Electricity, Los Angeles, Calif.
Richard was very community minded and served on many committees, both local and county.

He served as trustee for the United Methodist church, served on the board of commissioners of the Floyd County Hospital and was chairman of the Selective Service Board and Board of Review.

He was postmaster in Rockford for 21 years before retiring.

He served on the Rockford School Board and was a member of the Rockford Volunteer Fire Department for 33 years.

Richard served as a cubmaster and was very active in managing the Junior Legion baseball program.

He was chairman of the building committee for the three Manor apartment buildings built in Rockford.

He was chairman of the Rockford Medical Clinic building committee. (The building was built in 1968.)

Richard served on the Rockford City Council and was mayor for many years.

He was active in creating the "chain gang" for the school and served for 44 years, only missing five games during that time.

He was an active member of the Rockford American Legion Post 1338 for 50 years and served in many capacities.

Richard was a veteran of World War II, serving with 569th AAA in the European Theater, where he was attached to the 7th Army and served under Gen. George S. Patton.
Per Richard's wishes his body was cremated, and he requested no visitation or church services.

Committal services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Rockford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to any of the following in care of the family: Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., New Hampton IA 50659; Rockford Volunteer Fire Department; Rockford American Legion Post 1338; Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs IA 50458.

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

Robert Loren "Bob" Millard

Northwood - Robert Loren "Bob" Millard 86, Northwood, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating.

Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City, with military honors conducted by members of Our Buddies VFW Memorial Post No. 6779 of Northwood.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 7 to December 9, 2012

Mildred Richter

ALGONA - Mildred Richter, 86, of Algona, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Loren Shellabarger officiating.

Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 9, 2012

James "Jim" Zeigler

Visitation: Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel-Estherville, 4-7 p.m., today, Sunday, Dec. 9.
Funeral service: United Methodist Church, Estherville, 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, with Pastor Lynn Elrod officiating
Internment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Estherville
• • •
James "Jim" Lee Roy Zeigler was born on April 24, 1936, in Hancock County, Iowa, to Elmer and Arlene Zeigler. Jim graduated from Kanawha High School in 1953. He was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Lundy on June 2, 1957, at the Kanawha Lutheran Church.
Jim was a member of the United Methodist Church of Estherville. There, he was a member of the administrative board as well as the pastor/parish relations committee. Jim was past president of Iowa Lakes Community College scholarship committee. Jim served as a director on the Holy Family Hospital board, and on the Estherville Development committee for several years. Jim also served on the board of the Estherville Golf and Country Club.

He was a good businessman and most of all had never-ending passion for the asphalt industry and the people that work in it. In 1954, Jim went to work for Hancock County Secondary Roads Department. Here he was first introduced to and began his passion with asphalt paving.

In 1964, an opportunity arose for him to accept a position for the Iowa's Asphalt Paving Association. This involved moving the family to Carroll, Iowa, to serve as a field representative for Western Iowa. In 1967, Jim joined forces with Roy Rohlin with a small construction company in northwest Iowa.

In the early years, Rohlin Construction Co. with a handful of employees, work consisted of aggregate-treated bases and seal coat projects for county roads system. After 40 years, the company grew to over 150 employees with four asphalt plants and three aggregate facilities, producing asphalt and aggregates for municipalities, county and state projects.
From 2005 to 2006, Jim worked as a consultant for Oldcastle Materials Midwest Group.

Jim served on the board of directors of the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa and was past president of the APAI in 1976. He served on numerous national committees associated with the National Asphalt Paving Association, Association of General Contractors and the American Road Builders.

In 2011, Jim was inducted into the Iowa Hot Mix Asphalt Hall of Fame in appreciation of his lifelong commitment to the asphalt industry.

Jim loved his family, friends and making new friends. In his free time, Jim always enjoyed watching baseball, RVing during the summer months, grilling for friends and family, and watching Iowa State Cyclones football. He enjoyed watching his grandsons Cory, Brad, and Marc play sports, and his granddaughter, Madisen, dance. Jim always enjoyed giving them advice when they needed it in their lives. He loved to brag about his Kanawha High School baseball team and his many accomplishments as their catcher and second baseman.
For the past seven years, Jim and Joyce wintered at Adobe Wells Park in McAllen, Texas. There Jim enjoyed his friends and meeting new residents each year.

Jim, 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce; daughter, Barb (Eric) Paulson of Stanton, Iowa, son, Randy (Abby Hall) Zeigler of Dolliver, Iowa; grandchildren, Cory Hempstead of Wichita, Kansas, Brad (Hope) Hempstead of Carroll, Iowa, Marc (Ellie) Hempstead of West Des Moines, Iowa, Madisen Zeigler of Estherville, Iowa; step-grandchildren, Kelsey Paulson of San Diego, Calif., Kristin Paulson of San Diego, Calif., and Luke Paulson of Carroll, Iowa; brothers, Lyle (Dawn) Zeigler of Kanawha, Iowa, Merlin (Marilyn) Zeigler of Gilbert, Iowa, David (Margaret) Zeigler of Clarion, Iowa; sisters, Hazel Wood of Garner, Iowa, Mardell (Gary) Meyer of Belmond, Iowa, and Joan (Charles) Boeck of Denison, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer; mother, Arlene; father in law Thomas Lundy; mother in law Tillie Lundy; brother, Wayne Zeigler; son-in-law, Monty Hempstead; brother-in-law, Gene Wood; and brother-in-law, Lyle Divan.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or Avera Holy Family Hospital and Hospice.

www.henryolsonfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 9, 2012

Posted on 9 December 2012

Beaulah Andersen

MATTOON, Ill. (formerly Clear Lake, Iowa) - Beaulah Elaine Andersen, 85, of Mattoon, died at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Mattoon Health Care.

Funeral service honoring her life will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at Ward Van Slyke Funeral Home, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, with the Rev. Dean Hess of Zion Lutheran Church officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday, Dec. 14, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa.

Beaulah was born on July 17, 1927, in Motley, Minn., the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Parks) DeMaris. She married Walter Andersen on Nov. 30, 1946.

Survivors include her son, Michael Andersen and wife, Helen, of Sullivan, Ill.; grandchildren, Jason Andersen and wife, Kindra, of Manlius, New York, Blake Andersen and wife, Jamie, of Mattoon, Ill., John Shriver and wife, Kris, of Glasford, Ill.., Matt Shriver and wife, Kelli, of Mattoon, Ill., Mark Shriver of Windsor, Ill.; great-grandchildren, Gabbrielle Andersen and Gennavieve Andersen, both of Manlius, N.Y., Hannah Andersen, Zachary Andersen, Hailey Andersen, Andrew Andersen all of Mattoon, Ill., Mason Shriver and Ellory Shriver, both of Glasford, Ill., Belle Shriver and Coen Shriver, both of Mattoon, Ill., Alyssa Shriver and Ava Shriver, both of Sullivan; two brothers: Marvin DeMaris and wife, Karen, and Norman DeMaris and wife, Donna; four sisters: Jeanette Hopes, Betty Brooks, Rosemary Dickinson and Eileen Hornaman and husband, Ronald.

Beaulah was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers.

Beaulah was a member of the former Trinity Lutheran Church located in Mattoon and the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa.

The most important thing to Beaulah in her life was her family.

Memorial donations in her honor are suggested to the Salvation Army or Lincolnland Hospice in Mattoon.

Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938, 217-235-0333.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 10, 2012

Clinton L. Anderson

DOWS - Clinton L. Anderson, 62, of Dows, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows IA 50071, 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 10, 2012

Merle Crooks

CHARLES CITY - Merle Crooks, 90, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Merle Crooks will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 10, 2012

Maurice Elliott

HAMPTON - Maurice Elliott, 83, of Hampton, formerly of Postville, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, with Father Mike Tauke and Father Bernard Grady officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Private burial will take place at a later date in the Liberty Township Cemetery in Little Cedar, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will also be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at the Freedom Bank Basement in Postville, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 10, 2012

Debbie Ann Foster-Rambo

MASON CITY - Debbie Ann Foster-Rambo, 47, of Mason City, died Dec. 6, 2012, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood-St Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in care of the family.

Debbie was born on Dec. 17, 1964, in Mason City, Iowa, to Leonard and Mary Ann (Pope) Foster. She graduated from Mason City High School and attended the LaJames College of Cosmetology in Mason City.

Debbie enjoyed crafts, making masks, paintings word sayings and crafts in color. She was always giving to others and enjoyed being funny with her friends. Debbie loved sweets and one could always find her with a bag of sweet treats to eat and share with others.

Those left to cherish her memories are her parents, Leonard and Mary Ann Foster; husband Stephen; children, Justin Foster, Deoshea Foster-Peggs and Stephen Rambo; two grandchildren: Mikhye and Mira Foster; and many nieces and nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmer and Velma Pope and Leland and Ida Foster, and one son, Darrion Rambo.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City, 641-423-8676, www. fullertonfh.com.

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

Nancy A. Sheridan

WINONA, Minn. - Nancy A. Sheridan, 73, of Goodview, Minn., died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Sauer Health Care, Winona, Minn.

Nancy Ann was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Winona to Frank and Myrtle (Eche) Ciszak. She graduated from Cotter High School, Winona. Nancy was a proud member of the Winona Twirlerettes and crowned Miss Winona 1957. She went on to graduate from St. Mary's Licensed Practical Nursing School, Rochester, Minn.

In November 1960, she married John "Jack" Sheridan at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona.

They made their homes in Duluth, Minn., and later in Mason City, Iowa. It was there that Nancy worked as an LPN at the Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic. After retiring, Nancy and Jack moved back to Winona.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Rollingstone, Minn. She loved her family and the family dogs, as well as trips to the beach and to the casino (where she was very lucky!).

She is survived by her husband, Jack, Goodview, Minn.; son Don (Jan) Sheridan, Eagle, Neb.; daughter Kim (Ron) Cardinal, Stacy, Minn.; grandson Ross Sheridan, Eagle, Neb.; two sisters: Betty Bilder and Shirley Budnik, both of Winona; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Delos "Sonny" Ciszak; and three sisters: Jane Michalowski, Joan Thein and Bonnie Bambenek.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m, Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Rollingstone, Minn., with the Rev. William Kulas and the Rev. Don Lovas concelebrating. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona, Minn.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church on Wednesday.

Urn bearers will be niece and nephews Carleen O'Brien, Mark Thein and Pete Thein.

The family prefers memorials to the Winona Area Humane Society, 1112 East Broadway, Winona; Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf, 402 East Second St., Winona; or Cotter High School, 1115 West Broadway, Winona.

Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Winona.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 10, 2012

Luvern Allen Stadtlander

Hampton, Iowa - Luvern Allen Stadtlander, 87, former resident of Belmond, most recently of Hampton, died Dec. 8, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

A funeral service will be held at the First Reformed Church of Meservey Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Rodney Meester officiating the service. Interment will take place at the Meservey Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E. in Belmond, from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 10.

Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may wish to consider the following: Hospice of North Iowa, the Meservey Reformed Church or the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Luvern Allen Stadtlander, son of Dick and Rena (Boelman) Stadtlander, was born Nov. 16, 1925, on a farm near Belmond. Luvern grew up near Palsville and attended rural school and graduated after the eighth grade from a rural schoolhouse in Wright County. Luvern then had the obligation to help out on the family farm near Klemme with his dad.
Luvern was confirmed in 1943 at the Meservey Reformed Church. On Aug. 12, 1948, Luvern was united in marriage to Delores Marie Caquelin. To this union the couple was blessed with three children: Sherry, Curtis and Sandra.

To Luvern and Delores, farming was their way of life. Together they farmed for numerous years and raised livestock of hogs, chickens, ducks and dairy cows. Luvern's agricultural roots grew deep and he was known for raising different kinds of crops including hay, oats, corn and soybeans.

Even after Luvern had made the transition from the farm life into town, he was always watching how the crops and livestock were doing, for the farm life was still rich in his heart.

Faith was a strong focal point in Luvern's life. He was an active member of the Reformed Church of Meservey and belonged to the church consistory. After Luvern's retirement of the farm life in April 1988, he and Delores moved into the town of Belmond. He enjoyed their home near the walking trail where he would be able to catch as many high school softball games as he could handle. He was always cheering on his grandchildren at sporting events.

Luvern enjoyed playing cards with his friends and appreciated a good game of 500 with the hospital auxiliary. Luvern and Delores enjoyed spending time on trips; he and Delores were always ready for that next adventure.

After Delores' passing away in 2000 he greatly treasured his chitchats with his neighbors on the trail and spending time with his family, friends and those who delivered Meals on Wheels to him.

In February 2007 Luvern moved to the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton where he enjoyed his TV, bingo, great meals, and of course, teasing the wonderful staff members. He made the best of his six years in Hampton. Luvern's heart was full of caring and good will. His life was blessed with some of the greatest fortunes of all, having a strong faith, great friends and a loving family.

His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his children; son Curtis (Diane) Stadtlander of Goodell, Iowa; daughter Sandra Smith and special friend John Swanson of Nevada, Iowa; grandchildren Heather Kreger, Erica Kreger and fiancé Kevin Martos, Holly (Ronnie) Vickers, Andrew (Aubrey) Stadtlander, Alyssa Smith, Matthew Smith; great-grandchildren Keili Martos, Paisley Vickers, Ashlyn Stadtlander; sister Mardell (Eugene) Jorgensen; sister-in-law Sharyl Stadtlander.

Luvern is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Delores; daughter Sherry; brothers Edward and Marlin.

Andrews Funeral Home Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474.

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

Judy K. Whitney

Mason City - Judy K. Whitney, 71, of Mason City, died Dec. 8, 2012, at her home in Mason City.

Per Judy's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to the Judy K. Whitney Memorial Fund in care of her daughter, Donna Jimenez, 1410 N. Ohio, Mason City.

Judy Kay Whitney, daughter of Joseph and Edith (Schafer) Gregory, was born Oct. 3, 1941, in Hampton, Iowa. Judy attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1960.

She was united in marriage to Morley Lee and to this union, two children were born, Gina and Donna.

Judy worked for Wells Fargo Bank while Morley was in the service, stationed in California. After returning to Iowa in 1963, they moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she worked as a vice president's secretary at Fidelity Bank. Several years later, they moved back to Mason City where she was employed at Sam Kennedy's in Clear Lake as a secretary for many years before working at the Globe Gazette in the newsroom, where she retired from.
Judy enjoyed art, movies and reading, especially James Harriett novels. She also enjoyed spending time with her pets.

She is survived by her two children, Gina Holt, Ankeny, Iowa, and Donna (Dan) Jimenez, Mason City; mother, Edith Whitney, Mason City; grandchildren, Sara (Ben) Schobert, Kansas City, Mo., Brandon Holt, Ankeny, Iowa, Levi Andersen, Mason City, Mariah Chavez, Mason City, Wesley Jimenez, Faribault, Minn., Jay Jimenez, Faribault, Minn., and Gabriel Jimenez, San Diego, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Schobert, Kansas City, Mo., and Danika Stock, Mason City; brother, Richard (Sharon) Whitney, Mason City, and sister, Sandra Thompson, Forest City; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and step-father, Robert Whitney.

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