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Published in Globe Gazette from December 10 to December 11, 2012

John Bauman

Osage - John Leonard Bauman, age 84, of Osage, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at his home in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the First Baptist Church in Osage with Pastor Paul Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church.

John was born June 13, 1928, on the family farm near Stacyville, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Florence (Gerbig) Bauman. The family lived on the farm near Stacyville until moving to Lanesboro, Minnesota, in 1936, and to Osage in 1941. While working at the Scott Store in Osage, John met his future wife, Betty Heller. They were married on June 16, 1946.
He spent 30 years working in Charles City for Oliver, later known as White Tractor Company.

From February 1970 until July 1973, John and Betty owned and operated Bauman's Hobbies and Crafts in Hampton, Iowa.

He was very active in the First Baptist Church, being janitor for years and serving on various boards. John enjoyed traveling, painting, sculpting, and woodworking. He also enjoyed writing poetry and won several awards for his poetry.

John is survived by his son, Steven (Eleanor) Bauman of Emmons, Minn.; his brother, Benjamin Bauman of Osage; his sister, Arlene Garden of Charles City; two sisters-in-law, Verla Heller of Charles City, Linda Heller of Mason City; three step-grandchildren, Monica Gordon of Lakeville, Minn., Kevin (Cary) Levorson of Albert Lea, Minn., Darren Levorson of Emmons; seven step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty in 1999; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Heller, Bob Heller, and Ralph Garden.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2012

Debbie Ann Foster-Rambo

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, 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. today, 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 December 17, 1964, in Mason City, 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; siblings William Foster, Russell (Shannon) Foster, Leland Foster, and Margaret 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 11, 2012

Roger Paul Holtz

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

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Frank Lloyd Wright Park Inn Hotel (Ballroom), 15 W. State St., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Roger Holtz Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 9 to December 12, 2012

Marjorie J. Jefson

FOREST CITY - Marjorie J. Jefson, 89, of Forest City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2012

Caroline (Ellis) Menken

GREENE - Funeral services for Caroline Menken, 90, of Greene, will be Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher and the Rev. Jane Fryda officiating.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, where there will be a public Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

Caroline Poppe was born April 24, 1922, on a farm in rural Chickasaw County, the first child of Edmund A. and Wilhelmina (Sievers) Poppe, and died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

She started school at the age of four-and-a-half to keep the rural school running. The first two years at Nashua High School, she walked six miles home in the summer and roomed in town in the winter. Through high school she played the trombone, and in the summer she played in the town band.

In 1945, she married George J. Ellis and lived on his farm north of Greene. To this marriage was born a daughter Mildred. In February of 1948, they got word that they would be getting electricity. George Ellis was trimming a tree getting ready for electricity and a large limb broke knocking the ladder down and the limb on top of him, killing him.

The next 14 years she was able to raise her daughter Mildred. They did a lot of traveling all over the United States, Canada, and Europe. She was also involved as a 4-H leader; church worker at St. Peter as Sunday School and Bible School teacher, Women of the Church officer, adult Bethel Teacher , in Vision Circle, visiting the sick, the shut-ins, and inviting others to come to Church. She was very active in the community of Greene as president of Federated Women's Club, president of Handicraft club, on various Women's Club committees, Garden Club; and a member of a special prayer group.

In 1963, she remarried to George Menken and moved back on the farm. With this marriage came two step-children, Galen (Carol) Menken and Lois (Jim) Babcock and grandchildren.
After moving back to the farm, she enjoyed farming, raising ducks, geese, chickens and lambs.

She planted trees, shrubs, and perennial flower, each year planting something and trying to see what would grow. She planted black walnut, pecans, and peach trees from seed. She also planted mammoth and native hickory nut, butternut, sugar maple, and black oak trees, fruits; apples, plum, grapes, raspberries, gooseberries and currants, She always had a large garden and did a lot of canning and baking. She always said that you needed to plant two trees for every one that is taken down.

She was married to George Menken for more then 20 years. He died in 1988.
She took care of her mother Wilhelmina Poppe for several years. They enjoyed making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. She enjoyed walking with the exercise group at the high school.

In 2005, she moved to Cedar Vale Assisted living in Nashua (that was built on the land that her mother lived on for many years) because of declining health. In 2011, she moved to Liebe Care Center.

Living family members include her daughter Mildred (Jim) Deike, Greene, stepson Galen (Carol) Menken, Greene, and stepdaughter Lois (Jim) Babcock, Pueblo, Colo.
Grandchildren are John (Allison) Deike, Clear Lake, the Rev. Jane (Dean) Fryda, Burlington, Wis., step-grandchildren Kelvin (DaMaris) Menken, Greene, Kurt Menken, Greene, Kelly Babcock, Lovland,Colo., and Rodney (Vicki) Babcock, Longmont,Colo., great-grandchildren are Jonathan and Maxwell Deike, Clear Lake.

Step-great-grandchildren are James Dennis (Angie Teto) Loveland, Colo., and Jennifer (Drew) Owen, Fort Collins, Colo.; step- great-great-grandchildren, Lillie and Abby Owens and James (Little James) Dennis Sisters: Lydia Dingfelder, Rochester, Minn., Wilma (Garland) Morse, Decorah, Myrtle Poppe, Calif.; brothers: Wilbur (Yvonne) Poppe, Denton, Texas, and Harold (Audrey) Poppe Decorah; sister-in-law Alma Poppe, Nashua; and many Poppe and Menken nieces and nephews.

Proceeding her in death were her parents, her two husbands, her bother-in-law Vincent Dingfelder, a brother Edmund S. Poppe, a sister and bother-in-law Melba (Dalton) Compton, and a step-great-grandchild Matthew Dennis.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 6 to December 11, 2012

Robert W. "Bob" Peterson

Hopkins, Minn. - Robert W. "Bob" Peterson, 91, of Hopkins, Minn., and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Minneapolis, Minn.

A memorial service for Bob will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Sister Joy Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at the funeral home.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be donated to the Newman Catholic School System in Bob's name.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Stanley Francis Seidel

Twin Falls, Idaho - Stanley Francis Seidel, 82 of Twin Falls, passed away Dec. 8, 2012, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on March 29, 1930, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Charles and Verneal Walters Seidel. Stanley graduated from high school in 1948. Following his graduation, he assisted his father in the local creamery. He then went on to become a certified sheet metal welder. He continued to work in the sheet metal industry until his retirement from Arizona Sheet Metal due his shoulder disability.

Stanley enjoyed traveling in his motor home, hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his family. They are blessed with keepsakes from his talent as a silver and turquoise jewelry maker. He had a passion for softball and enjoyed playing it throughout his life.
Surviving are his wife, Lea Mae Hansen Roberts Seidel of Twin Falls, children, Debi Jacobsen of San Antonio, Texas, Brad Seidel of Mesa City, Ariz., Bruce Seidel of Mesa City, Kimberly Withers of Canyon City, Colo., Dawn Seidel of Mesa City, five step children, Linda Hunt of Buhl, Idaho, Dale Roberts of Paisley, Ore., Mike Roberts of Hagerman, Idaho, Rick Roberts of Rochester, Wash., and Evonne McCormick of Twin Falls, along with numerous grandchildren and step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, along with three brothers and one sister. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to his loving companion Lea for her love and care for caring for Dad in this difficult time. Along with thanks to Guardian Hospice for their tender care and compassion.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Hankins Road Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 1 p.m.

Those who wish may share memories and condolences on his memorial page at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the caring direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 11, 2012

Posted on 12 December 2012

Juanita Maxine Kite

SHEFFIELD - Juanita Maxine Kite, 97, of Sheffield, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Edgar C. Kollasch

Bancroft - Edgar C. Kollasch, 88, of Bancroft, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery with military honors conducted.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft with a 7 p.m. Scripture prayer service followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Garey Kropf

Mason City - Garey Kropf, 76, of Mason City died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Alice Larsen

FERTILE - Alice Larsen, 93, of Fertile, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, with Pastor David Halvorson of Fertile Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial will be at North Prairie Cemetery in Scarville.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Dorothy J. McDougall

Bloomfield - Dorothy J. McDougall, 81, of Bloomfield and formerly of Nora Springs, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Bloomfield Care Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Robert Loren "Bob" Millard
U.S. Navy (1946-1948)

Northwood - Robert Loren "Bob" Millard, 86, Northwood, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by his children.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, 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.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Research Center, or to the charity of ones choice in his memory.

Robert Loren Millard was born on June 24, 1926, in Mason City, the son of Chester and Hazel (Fister) Millard. Bob received his education in the Hanlontown Community Schools, graduating from Hanlontown High School. Bob met his future wife Marcielle Elaine "Marty" Rowe at Roller City in Mason City and after his honorable discharge from the Navy they were united in marriage on Feb. 15, 1948, in Mason City.

Bob was inducted into the Navy on March 12, 1946, and served his country honorably and faithfully until his discharge February 1948.

After their marriage, the family farmed in the Northwood area for over 50 years until his retirement in 2006.

Bob loved walleye fishing and took many trips fishing in Northern Minnesota, South Dakota and Canada with his family on summer vacations. Bob also enjoyed golf and couples bridge with his wife Marty, and men's day golf, bowling in his earlier years, and wintering in southern Texas.

Bob was a member of First Lutheran Church, former treasure and usher at the church.
Bob was also a member of the Northwood Country Club.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jillanne Millard of Rochester, Minn., Amy (Bob) Bulver of Owatonna, Minn., and JoEllen (Dave) Uhl of Eden Prairie, Minn.; four grandchildren, Jesse Bachtle, Jordan Bachtle-Robinson, Taylor and Katelyn Uhl; one great-granddaughter, Cadence Robinson-Wright; two brothers, Warren Millard of Mason City, and Chester Millard, Jr., of Northwood; his sister, Ardis Kocimski of Chicago, Ill.; as well as other nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Hazel Millard; his wife, Marcielle Elaine "Marty" Millard who died on May 21, 2012; and two children, Kathy and Michael Millard.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 7 to December 12, 2012

Jeanette E. Roberts

Manly - Jeanette E. Roberts, 87, of Manly, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly, with the Rev. Neil J. Manternach as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Manly Cemetery, Manly.

Visitation will be held on Friday evening, Dec. 14, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, from 4-6 p.m. A scriptural Wake service will take place at 6 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Jeanette's name in care of her family.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly. 641-454-2242, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 12, 2012

Posted on 12 December 2012

Marion "Mike" Bell

IOWA FALLS - Marion "Mike" Bell, 86, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Memorial services for Mike Bell will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Linn's Funeral Home Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Linn's Funeral Home, with military honors provided by Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. Private family inurnment will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Gladys Bell, 710 Park Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2012

Burnell E. Geving
U.S Navy  WWII

MASON CITY - Burnell E. Geving, 89, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, at 2 p.m.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa, or the North Iowa Humane Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Burnell was born Aug. 18, 1923, in Northwood, the son of Benhard and Elvina (Peteson) Geving. Burnell's father died when he was 4 years old. He was raised by his mother and loving stepfather, Alvin Hanson. Burnell graduated from Mason City High School in 1941. He was united in marriage to Iola Yvonne Hildebrand on Feb. 14, 1943, in Britt.

Burnell served in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946 when he was honorably discharged. Burnell was employed as a hog buyer by Jacob E. Decker and Sons in Mason City for many years. He retired in 1977. He and his wife farmed full time north of Mason City until their retirement in 1985. In April 2011, Burnell went on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. It was the first time he had ever flown. He worked with and served on the board of the North Iowa Fair. He was a member of St. Paul Lu-theran Church. A few of his interests included gardening and flowers. Burnell loved people and so enjoyed getting together and visiting with family, friends, former Decker retirees, and his high school classmates.

Burnell is survived by his wife, Yvonne of Mason City; daughters, JoAnn of Carlsbad, Calif. and Julie of Swampscott, Mass.; brother, Ron (Sharon) Hanson of Coralville; sister, Beverly (Ramon) Long of Underwood, Minn.; sister-in-law, Donna Geving of Algona; brother-in-law, Charles Smith of Britt; sister-in-law, Carol Hildebrand of Peoria, Arizona; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Sandy Jennings of Mason City; many nieces and nephews.

Burnell was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leroy and two sisters in infancy.

Arrangements: 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 13, 2012

Roger Paul Holtz
U.S. Army (1953-1955)

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

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Frank Lloyd Wright Park Inn Hotel (Ballroom), 15 West State St. - Mason City. Memorials may be directed to the Roger Holtz memorial fund, in care of the family.

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

Roger Paul Holtz was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Hastings, Neb., the son of Raymond and Esther (Nordseth) Holtz. At the age of 3 months, his family moved back to Mason City and this became Roger's lifelong home. Roger graduated from Mason City High School in 1950, where he had been editor of the school paper. He also graduated from Mason City Junior College in 1952, and attended St. Olaf College until he joined the U.S. Army in 1953. Roger served from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Okinawa. He remained in the Army Reserves for several years following his discharge. On July 8, 1953, Roger married Judith Merriman in Clear Lake. They had two daughters. In 1955, Roger joined his father in the real estate business. He owned Holtz Realty and worked in many aspects of the real estate business until his retirement in 2010. In September of 1980, Roger married Helen Bottorff. They worked together at Holtz Realty. Roger also taught classes at NIACC. He was a generous man with great business integrity.

Roger felt great pride in Mason City and served on many boards and organizations, such as the Lions Club, Jaycees, Mason City Chamber of Commerce (50 year member), the Mason City Country Club (50 year member), and served as Senior Appraiser for the Southbridge Project. Roger was a charter member of the Mason City Board of Realtors and established the Mason City MLS Service. He was also a member of the VFW and the Elks Lodge.

Roger loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, staying at the lake house, playing cards, cribbage, travel, sports, football club, and visiting with his friends, colleagues, and associates. He had a great love for wildlife and became a wild bird caretaker.

Roger is survived by his wife: Helen Holtz of Mason City; 4 daughters: Michele Mueller of Columbus, Nebraska, Heidi Hamand of Des Moines, Kim Cusson of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Karen (Nelson) Mclnnes of Storm Lake; 1 son, Bruce (Lisa) Bottorff, of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; grandchildren: Jenny Moline, Bradley Hamand, Jacque DeBuse, Nathan Mueller, Jonathan Mclnness, and Nicole Cusson; 5 great grandchildren; and 1 brother: Ramon (Judith) Holtz of Medford, Oregon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 9 to December 13, 2012

Marjorie J. Jefson

FOREST CITY - Marjorie J. Jefson, 89, of Forest City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.
Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Marjorie June Zavitz Jefson, the daughter of Charles and Blanche (Davis) Zavitz, was born June 18, 1923, in Scranton. Marjorie grew up in Coon Rapids, where her father was the chief of police.

She attended Simpson College, receiving a degree in primary education on Jan. 27, 1944. She moved to Forest City and began teaching at the elementary school. She met Myrle James Jefson and they were married in the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, on June 19, 1946.

Marjorie later worked at Anderson Clothing and Forest Federal Saving and Loan, which became Pioneer Savings and Loan, all in Forest City. She volunteered with many venues to include Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Marjorie held many offices in several community organizations. She was the Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Forest City and the President of the 8th District, American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Rachel Circle of the United Methodist Women.

Survivors include her children, Monte (Pauline) Jefson and Mark (Jill) Jefson; two grandchildren, Aaron (Brittany) Jefson and Jacob Jefson; and one great-grandchild, Lea Jefson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Myrle; her parents; her siblings; and a grandchild, Ian.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the charity of your choice , in Marjorie's name.

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

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

Carol Koenen

LATIMER - Carol J. Koenen, age 82, of Latimer, died Tuesday Dec. 11, 2012, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Funeral services for Carol J. Koenen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Zion Reformed Church north of Latimer. Pastor Art Zewert will officiate. Burial will take place in the Zion Reformed Church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Zion Reformed Church north of Latimer and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday.

 Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, is handling the arrangements.
641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2012

Garey L. Kropf

Mason City - Garey L. Kropf, 76, of Mason City died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service for Garey will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Following the funeral service, cremation rites will take place.

A visitation will be held from 5 -7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 13, 2012

Alice Larsen

FERTILE - Alice Larsen, 93, of Fertile, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark, Forest City, with Pastor David Halvorson of Fertile Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial will be at North Prairie Cemetery in Scarville.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City.

Alice B. Solomonson Larsen, the daughter of Louis and Inga (Kloster) Solomonson, was born on Aug. 15, 1919, on her parents' home farm near Scarville. She attended country school and graduated from Lake Mills High School. Alice attended Waldorf College.
On June 29, 1941, she was united in marriage with Carl Larsen at North Prairie Lutheran Church.

In 1953 the couple moved to Fertile, where in 1958 they founded Larsen Plumbing and Heating.

Alice worked for the business until her retirement in 1985.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy (Dennis) Faber; grandsons, Timothy (Brooke) Faber of Charleston, S.C., Thomas (Jennifer) Faber of Clear Lake, and Edward (Ted) Faber of Woodbridge, IL; three great-grandchildren, Braden, Logan and Kennidy Faber; and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; five brothers, Andrew, Ole, Carl, and Leslie Solomonson and Ted Sydness; and three sisters, Nora Wagner, little Anna, and Ann Gunderson.

Memorials may be designated in Alice's name to Fertile Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa or the Fertile Library.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 13, 2012

Dorothy J. McDougall

Bloomfield, Iowa - Dorothy J. McDougall, 81, of Bloomfield and formerly of Nora Springs died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield.

In honoring Dorothy's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held in Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be donated to the Humane Society of Northern Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401.

Dorothy Jean McDougall, daughter of John and Ruth (Alta) Waline was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Cedar Rapids. She attended Roosevelt and McKinley schools in Cedar Rapids and married Jack R. McDougall on Aug. 20, 1948, before graduating in 1949.

The two couple met when Dorothy was working at St. Luke's Hospital and he was going to Coe College. They moved to Wyoming, Iowa, where Jack took a teaching job for three years. Following this time, they moved to Mason City where Jack continued teaching at Monroe Junior High while Dorothy worked as a clerk for over 30 years at Larson China in Mason City, later retiring. Jack died in November of 2007.

Dorothy enjoyed bowling, needle-pointing, gardening, cooking, and taking care of her family.

She is survived by her two sons, Corey (Charlotte) McDougall, Bloomfield, and Kevin (Nancy) McDougall, Clinton; a sister, Helen (Skip) Freeman, a brother, Roger (Pat) Waline; grandchildren Olivia, Patrick, Lexi, Brooke, Amanda, and Andrew; two great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jack.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 13, 2012

Robert W. (Bob/Pete) Peterson
U.S. Navy  WWII

Hopkins, Minn. - Robert W. (Bob/Pete) Peterson, 91, formerly of Mason City, died peacefully surrounded by family at the J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice Center, Brooklyn Park, Minn., on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.

A memorial service for Bob will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Sister Joy Peterson celebrating. Burial will take place at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 to 1pm, Friday, Dec. 14, at the funeral home.

Bob was born on April 1, 1921, in Callender, the first son of Henry and Alfhild (Brueland) Peterson. He graduated from Callender High School and then Estherville Junior College. World War II interrupted his education and he enlisted in the Navy where he earned the rank of Lt. junior grade. The Navy fostered and refined his love of flying and he spent the war years as a pilot, stationed along the Eastern Coast of the U.S. His posting to the U.S. allowed him to marry his first love Dorothy Kennedy on Oct. 16, 1943, and settle into a life together. After his discharge Bob was able to return to his studies by attending Iowa State University where he earned a degree in agronomy.

Bob's love of farming and his education equipped him to spend his career years both as a farmer and as a support to farmers. He taught vocational agriculture and worked for the Farm Bureau until opportunity allowed him to become a fulltime farmer. After several years of working the land and then being employed at the Farmers Home Administration, he was offered a job as the farm loan manager at United Home Bank in Mason City. Serving in this position for almost 20 years, he came to know many farm families throughout the area. When an invitation came to extend his expertise to Worth County, he first directed the bank in Hanlontown and then in Manly, until he retired in 1984.

While his professional life was important to Bob, his family was the central focus of his love and care. He and Dorothy became parents to four children: Joy, Linda, Bill and Mark. The family suffered the loss of Dorothy in 1982 and Bob's skills as a nurturing parent deepened as he cared for his family. In the fall of 1983, Bob married Mary Petersen and she was a loving companion to him and mother to his children until her death in 1997.

Bob will be greatly missed by his children Sister Joy Peterson of Dubuque; Linda and Lee Todd of Minneapolis; Bill and Mary Peterson of Norwalk, and Mark and Beth Peterson of Dassel, Minn. His grandchildren Peter (Marie) Todd, Adam (Laura) Todd, Shawn Peterson, Rob (Katie) Peterson, Casey (girl-friend Becky Gaunt), Katie Peterson, Luke Peterson, William Peterson, Henry Peterson, and Kennedy Peterson all knew Grandpa as companion, gentle guide and generous benefactor. His great-grandchildren Maya and Sadie Todd, Ellie, Grace and Sophie Peterson, Grayson and Harper Todd loved interacting with Grandpa (Pampa) Bob. Along with their parents and grandparents, they will miss his physical presence in their lives.

He is also survived by his brother Dick and sister-in-law Beverly Peterson and sister-in-law Phyllis Peterson of Callender, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles.

Bob received such excellent care in his last days at the hospice center. The family suggests donations to a local hospice might be made in his memory. As the parent of four graduates of the Newman Catholic School System, Bob helped out for many years at school events and as a founding member of the Newman Foundation Board. Donations in his honor to Newman Schools would also be appreciated.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 13, 2012

Jeanette E. Roberts

Manly - Jeanette E. Roberts, 87, of Manly, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Neil J. Manternach as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday evening, Dec. 14, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, from 4-6 p.m. A scriptural Wake service will take place at 6 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Jeanette's name in care of her family.

Jeanette Eugenia Beauchamp was born on Nov. 8, 1925 in Olga, N.D, the daughter of Henry and Berthe (Jutras) Beauchamp. She was raised and lived in Olga before moving to Grand Forks, N.D., to attend Business School.

In November 1948 Jeanette was united in marriage to Vernon Johnson in Grand Forks. This union would be blessed with four children. The couple settled in Crystal, Minn., where they would live for over 30 years.

Jeanette spent many years working for Honeywell in Golden Valley until her retirement. Following her retirement she and Vernon began wintering in Texas. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Golden Valley.

In the summer of 1994 Vernon preceded Jeanette in death. On Aug. 15, 1996, Jeanette was united in marriage to Delbert Roberts in Manly. She then moved to Manly where she became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Red Hat Society.

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her husband, Delbert, Manly; children, Lawrence Johnson, Chaska, Minn., Carol (Harvey) Roxberg, St. Cloud, Minn., Terry (Gloria) Johnson, Crystal, Minn., and Daryl (Kristen) Johnson, St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Allen (Christina) Schuh, Jennifer (Gary) Capan, Pete Johnson, Alec (Victoria) Johnson, Elise Johnson, Drew Johnson, and Dane Johnson; several great grandchildren; sisters, Racheal (Orval) Johnson and Jackie Andrys; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Vernon Johnson, and her sister, Theresa Hiltner.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St, Manly. 641-454-2242. ColonialChapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from December 12 to December 13, 2012

James Lewis Wilkinson

HAMPTON - James Lewis Wilkinson, 54, of Hampton, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m., at the Hampton United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

 Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery at a later date. Pastor Corby Jo. Johnson will be officiating.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.
com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 13, 2012

Posted on 13 December 2012

Alvada Helvick

FOREST CITY - Alvada Helvick, 95, of Forest City, recently of Lake Mills Care Center, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2012

Carol J. Koenen

LATIMER - Carol J. Koenen, 82, of Latimer, passed away Tuesday Dec. 11, 2012, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Funeral services for Carol J. Koenen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Zion Reformed Church north of Latimer. Pastor Art Zewert will officiate. Burial will take place at the Zion Reformed Church cemetery.

Visitation for Carol J. Koenen will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Zion Reformed Church north of Latimer and will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East St. in Latimer, is handling the arrangements.

Carol Joy, the daughter of Frank E. and Viola H. Johnson Wall was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Geneva, Ill. Carol grew up on a dairy farm near Batavia, Ill., with two older sisters, Betty and Jean, and one younger brother, George. She came to Iowa to visit family friends when she was 18 and decided to stay. Carol worked for many families in Franklin County over the years, taking care of their children. She also worked at grocery stores in both Coulter and Latimer. While employed at Fisher's Grocery store in Latimer, she met Jerry H. Koenen. They married on June 7, 1954, at Zion Reformed Church. The couple was blessed with five children, Duane, Dwight, Jerri, Kathleen and Dennis.

Carol was a member of Zion Reformed Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She loved children and was called Grandma Carol by the many daycare children she cared for in her home over the years. When she retired from babysitting, she loved to spend her free time sewing, reading, walking, doing puzzles and embroidering. She also enjoyed time with her "coffee companions" and many friends in Latimer. Her favorite times were getting together with the entire family. Carol truly enjoyed this past Thanksgiving Day when all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were able to be together and celebrate.

Carol is survived by her children, Duane (Pam) of Alden, Minn., Dwight (Deanna) of Latimer, Jerri Enderson (Tim) of Manly, Kathleen Bormann (Jerome) of Mason City, Dennis (Karla) of Marion, thirteen grandchildren, Kayla, Cody, and Tyler Koenen, Lindsay (Brett) Harrison, Shaun Koenen and girlfriend, Heather Marquardt, Danielle Enderson and boyfriend, Nate Silver, Joshua Enderson and fiancé, Laura Hutzel, Jared Enderson, Rachel and Matthew Bormann, Morgan, Keegan, and Meredith Koenen, three great grandchildren, Noah, Lauren and Brooklyn Harrison, a sister, Betty Newer of Richmond, Ill., a brother, George (Marion) Wall of Sycamore, Ill., sister-in-law, Carol A. Koenen of Hampton, brother-in-law, David A. (Marjorie) Koenen of Latimer, many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Bertha Thielen, Mardel Weber, Harriett Donovan and Florence "Pete" Liedberg.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Viola, husband, Jerry, sister, Jean Woodworth, brother-in-laws, Gene Newer, Forrest Woodwoth, Henry Wiemann, Harvey Koelder, William B. Koenen, Dale Langford, sister-in-laws, Louise Wiemann, Florence Koelder, Amelia Langford, nieces, Linda Newer, Shari Koenen, Cherylene Stoltenberg, and nephews, Frank Newer and David Newer.

641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

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

Garey L. Kropf
U.S. Navy (1954-1958)

Mason City - Garey L. Kropf, 76, of Mason City died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service for Garey will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Full military funeral honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans at the church. Following the funeral service, cremation rites will take place.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday Dec. 14, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice.

Garey Lee Kropf, son of Cyreno and Bernice Kropf was born April 9, 1936, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1954 and was united in marriage to Shirley Pettey. Garey enlisted in the United States Navy; serving on the USS Coral Sea for two years in Norfork, Va., and then served on the USS Antietam for two more years in Mayport before being honorably discharged in 1958.

Following his service time, he attended and graduated from Iowa State University in 1961.
Garey and Shirley made their home in Mason City working for the Northwestern States Portland Cement Plant from 1961 to 1974 before working for Fingerhut for two years. He also was a US postal contractor for a few years and returned to work for the Holnam Cement Plant for and additional 15 years before retiring in 1996. Garey and Shirley owned the Pine Creek Golf Course for eight years.

He was very active in the community, serving on the Mason City Airport Board, Mason City Trail Riders, Ducks Unlimited, and owned/managed the Budget Inn Hotel in Clear Lake.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed flying, earning his solo pilots license certificate. He enjoyed attending NIVA car club and disco dancing. Garey was a personable individual and spent time with his family and friends, who he loved traveling with to Hawaii, Mexico, and Switzerland.

He will be missed by his wife, Shirley Kropf, daughters, Vickie Kropf and Valerie (Michael) Lang; grandchildren, Jared, Brandon, Keegan, Micaela, and Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Faith and Tracen; brother, Ronney (Jan) Kropf and brother-in-law, Gene (Rosie) Pettey along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Charlie; father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Rose Pettey and his sister, Shirley Servantez.

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

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

Ida May Roisen

Northwood - Ida May Roisen, 78, of Britt, formerly of Northwood, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

A memorial service for Ida will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth St., Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating.

Inurnment will be in the South Shell Rock Cemetery rural Northwood. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on December 14, 2012

Posted on 14 December 2012

Richard L. Baack

Klemme - Richard L. Baack, 76, of rural Klemme, died Dec. 14, 2012.

A funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will officiate the service.

A visitation is set for Monday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme.
Andrews Funeral Home, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2012

Leola "Lee" Berding

Chester, S.D. - Leola "Lee" Berding, 81, of Chester, S.D., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.

A Time of Remembrance with the family present will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Colton, S.D.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kensett, Iowa.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Victoria Lee Berding, Lancaster, Calif.; Brad Berding, Chester, S.D.; Renee (Rich) Strottman, Waterloo, Iowa; Hal (Gerilynn) Berding, Clear Lake, Iowa; and Marla (Jeff) Pulkrabek, Amery, Wisc.; grandchildren, Joel (Amy) Berding; Jennifer (Tyler) Halfpop; Matthew Berding; Jordan Strottman; Jocelyn Berding and Haley Pulkrabek; great-grandchild, Shepherd Halfpop; siblings, IvaDene Pavlik; Lowell "Tub" (Della) Jaspers; Donna Olsen; Carl "Bones" (Luella) Jaspers, Jr.; sister-in-law, Jane Wheeler; special four legged friend, Sami and other relatives and friends.

Lee was preceded in death by her significant other and companion, Steve Sater; parents and brothers, Lee Jaspers; Fred Jaspers and Stanley Jaspers; brother-in-law, Bob Olsen and sister-in-law, Leota Jaspers.

minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2012

Esther C. Evans

GARNER - Esther C. Evans, 96, of Garner, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Cremation will follow with inurnment at a later date in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 2 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2012

Alvada Helvick

FOREST CITY - Alvada Helvick, 95, of Forest City, recently of Lake Mills Care Center, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

There will be no visitation, per her wishes.

Alvada T. Helvick was born July 3, 1917, at the farm home of her parents, Luella and Henry Fosse. Alvada attended a one- room schoolhouse through the eighth grade. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1934 and Waldorf College in 1936.

Alvada was united in marriage on August 26, 1936, to Garmon Helvick at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

They farmed in the Forest City area for many years. In 1957, they moved to Bakersfield, Calif., where Alvada worked in a library. After moving back to Iowa, Alvada worked for Winnebago Industries in the mail department. She has been a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years.

Her greatest love and enjoyment was getting together with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Another great enjoyment of Alvada's was her love of music. She was a very accomplished piano player.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Sharon (Fred) Renshaw of Green Valley, Ariz., and Laurel Hillis of Bakersfield, Calif. Eleven grandchildren, Sheila (Tom) Harmon, James (Barbara) Renshaw, Jill (Kevin) Sheimo, Kristi (David) Hankins, John (Kim) Adkisson, Heidi (Ed) Hoefs, Rick (Marti) Helvick, Brandy Boyd, Kim Cottinack, Michael Helvick, and Shawn Helvick. 27 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

She was in preceded in death by her husband, Garmon; and her sons, Franklin Helvick and Michael Helvick.

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

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

Earl M. Jorgensen

Mason City - Earl M. Jorgensen, 81, of Mason City, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
 
A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th St. N.W. with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Swaledale Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Earl M. Jorgensen memorial fund, in care of the family.

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

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

Carl J. Stromley Jr.

Mauston, Wis. - Carl J. Stromley, Jr., 80, formerly of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at his home.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Burial will be in the Deer Creek Cemetery, Carpenter, Iowa.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 9 a.m. to service time at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 15, 2012

Posted on 15 December 2012