Clarence Bartels

RICEVILLE - Clarence Albert Bartels, 91, of Riceville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maple Leaf with Pastor Dan Christensen officiating.

Burial will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Lourdes, Iowa.

Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until services time at the church.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

James A. Contino

DES MOINES - James A. Contino, 50, known as Guido to family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, after several health issues.

Guido worked as a banquet chef for more than 20 years in the Des Moines area. Karaoke, music, the guitar, sketching, fishing, trivia and Shirley Temple movies all brought him great joy. He loved to spend time with family and friends and made every party better with his good humor, warm smile and music. Guido was also an avid fan of the Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings and the New York Yankees.

Guido is survived by his wife, Sande; a son Alex (Danae) of Long Island, Neb.; a daughter Cassie (Paul) Greene of Evansdale; and a new granddaughter, Sophia Contino.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the home of Guido and Sande over the coming days.

Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines assisted with the arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Esther C. Evans

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

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday 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. today, Sunday, Dec. 16, 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.

Esther Cecilia Evans, the daughter of John and Amanda (Larson) Johnson, was born June 21, 1916, at Belmond. She attended school at Belmond until the family moved to Garner in 1931, where her stepfather, John Brooks, drove the Star Route mail delivery between Garner and Belmond. Esther graduated from Garner High School in 1934.

On Oct. 31, 1935, she was married to William Evans at Mason City. They made their home in Mason City until 1942, when they moved to Cuero, Texas, where Bill was a flight instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1944, they returned to Mason City. In 1946, they moved to Garner and operated the Garner Airport, which they later purchased. After Bill's death in 1983, Esther moved into Garner.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Past Regent and 50-year member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, a member of St. Boniface Rosary Society, St. Francis of Assisi Study Club and the Knit and Purl Club. Esther was also a past president of the Garner Music Mothers Club.

Esther is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Watson and her husband, Charles, of Windsor, Conn.; daughter-in-law, Pamela (Evans) Hitzhusen and her husband, Larry, of Springfield, Mo.; six grandchildren: Lynne Eichner of Eugene, Ore., Elizabeth Dumont and husband, Sean Werle, of Montague, Mass., Katherine King of Beijing, China, Neal Evans and wife, Stormi, and their children, William and Olivia, of Springfield, Mo., Timothy Evans and spouse, Howe Allen, of Fairhaven, Mass., and Charles Dumont of Knoxville, Tennessee; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Brooks of Garland, Texas, and Inez Brooks of Glencoe, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, John Brooks; husband, William, Nov. 20, 1983; daughter, Shirley Dumont and husband, James; son, Donald Evans; and siblings, Myrtle Godtland, Melvin Johnson, Victor Brooks, Roger Brooks and an infant sister, Verna Mae Brooks.

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

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

Ernest C. Ferch

NASHUA - Ernest C. Ferch, age 66, of Nashua, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at his home.

Friends may greet the family beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at the Charles City VFW, 1505 N. Grand Ave.

Arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua, 641-435-4134,
Online condolences for Ernest's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Survivors include his former wife, Shirley of Nashua; two sons, Aaron Ferch, Adam (Amber) Ferch, all of Nashua; one daughter, Renee (David) Williams of Alta Vista; six grandchildren: Austin Ferch, Ashley Ferch, Adrianna Ferch, Zachary Ferch, Charles Edward Williams and Carly Harper; one brother, Darrell (Jane Marie) Ferch of Charles City; two sisters, Darla (Roger) Throndson of Galveston, Texas, Debra (James) Willber of Wells, Minn.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Ronald S. Harrison

Grand Prairie, Texas - Ronald S. Harrison, 59, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formally of Charles City, Iowa, died Dec. 9, 2012, at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 18, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa.

Officiating will be Chaplain Dave Byrd of Iowa Hospice. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

A visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Tuesday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 14 to December 16, 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. today, 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.

Earl was born on Dec. 29, 1930, in Thornton, Iowa, the son of Hans and Henrietta (Oeltjenburns) Jorgensen. He attended and graduated from Swaledale High School.
On June 3, 1951, he was united in marriage to Beryl Laudner, and later that year was drafted into the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany.

Earl and Beryl were blessed with four daughters during their 61 years of marriage. Earl loved the land and was a farmer for most of his life. He and Beryl moved off of the farm and to Mason City in 1994.

He was member of Grace United Methodist Church in Mason City. Throughout his years he enjoyed golf, sports on TV, time with family and friends, his church or a good game of cards.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beryl of Mason City; his four daughters: Vicki (Dennis) Armatis of Beaumont, Calif., Kim (Ray) Ouellette of Ham Lake, Minn., Julie (Pat) Bamrick of Lawton, Iowa, and Valerie (Keith) Rankins of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren: Deni Jo (Matt) Seagrave, Jason (Kristin) Armatis; Jameson (Theresa) Bamrick, Austin Bamrick and Dane Bamrick; three great-grandchildren: Landon and Madelyn Seagrave, and Harlow Armatis; siblings: brothers, Red (Wilma) Jorgensen of Mason City, Gordon (Charlene) of Des Moines, Iowa, sisters, Lois (Floyd) Zobel of Lincoln, Neb., and Mary Ann (Jack) Motter of Flippin, Ark.; brothers-in-law, Karl (Jean) Laudner of Mason City; and Raymond Cheever of Arkansas, and sister in-law, Verta Mae Jorgensen of Minnesota.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard and Robert, and a very special grandson Timothy Justin Johnson.

Earl was a man of few words, with a strong faith and a great love and pride in his family.

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 16, 2012

Roland Meyer

ALGONA - Roland Meyer, 81, of Algona, died on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, in LeMoore, Calif.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with the Rev. Dr. Steven Turner officiating.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrengements.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Arno M. Olson

GARNER - Arno M. Olson, 97, of rural Garner, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Iowa City Mercy Hospital Hospice Care.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church in Miller.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Bonnie Lou Robinson

Britt - Bonnie Lou Robinson, 79, died on Friday, Dec. 14, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Church in Wesley with Jason Boomgarden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Wesley.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Wesley.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Wesley is in charge of arrangements.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Kenneth R. Smith

MASON CITY - Kenneth Raymond Smith, 63, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at his home in Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Monsignor John Hemann officiating.

Burial will be in the Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Dennis Veith

IOWA FALLS - Dennis Veith, 78, of Williams, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Dennis Veith are pending with the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Elsie Wiegman

ALLISON - Elsie Wiegman, 93, of Allison, Iowa, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232

Published in Globe Gazette on December 16, 2012

Posted on 16 December 2012

Richard L. Baack
U.S. Army (1959-1860)

KLEMME - Richard L. Baack, age 76, a native and lifelong farmer of rural Klemme, Iowa, died, Friday, Dec. 14th, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ, Klemme. The Rev. Donna Buckman will be officiating.

Visitation will be today, Monday, Dec. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 East Main St., Klemme, and continue one hour prior to the services on Tuesday.

Richard Lee Baack, the son of Herman Ernest Frederick and Lillie Louise (Blumer) Baack, was born April 23, 1936, on his parents' farm in rural Klemme, the same farm he lived on and farmed his entire life until his passing.

He graduated from Klemme High School with the Class of 1954. Richard served his country from 1959 to 1960 in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Goose Bay, Canada, in the Province of Labrador and Newfoundland.

Richard was united in marriage to Jean Anne Brogan on Jan. 1, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Thornton, Iowa. Their union was blessed with three children: Clarissa Louise, Michelle Ann and Vincent Lee. Following their marriage, the couple farmed and raised their family near Klemme. In 2010, the farm was honored as a Century Farm by the Iowa Department of Agriculture.

Richard was a farmer in every aspect of his life. He loved to work the land and care for his livestock. He had a passion for antique farm machinery and particularly enjoyed his participation in various area tractor rides.

Rich was an avid conservationist and steward of the land. He developed and maintained a wetland and upland wildlife complex near Thornton where he planted hundreds of trees, nesting structures and hosted several trumpeter swan releases. He was also very active in the Izaak Walton League and other conservation organizations.

He cherished his children and grandchildren and they were foremost in his life. He looked forward to any opportunity to spend time with them, traveling to visit them and attending as many of their activities and sporting events as he could. He especially enjoyed taking them on fishing excursions.

Richard had a lifelong affinity for music that commenced in his youth when he was a saxophone player. He and Jean greatly enjoyed dancing and loved their outings to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

He found great enjoyment in camping and always looked forward to his annual camping trips to the Iowa State Fair. He had a fondness for flying, military memorabilia and attending air shows. His passion for history was shared with others through his involvement with the Hancock County Historical Society and Museum.

He was a great supporter, promoter and volunteer for many years of the Hancock County Youth 4-H program, the Hancock County Junior Fair and Annual Fair Livestock Auction.
Richard's faith was important to him as he served on the Immanuel Reformed UCC Consistory as president and deacon.|

His love for the community of Klemme was exemplified through his countless hours of volunteer time to KADO, Klemme Ag Days and fireworks. He supported many other local events and organizations either financially or with his time. Rich greatly looked forward to his daily coffee outings and was always up for a good conversation. He had a keen interest in others, be it friend or a stranger.

His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his wife and life partner of nearly 52 years, Jean Baack, Klemme; daughter, Clarissa (John) Kolmer, Peoria, Ill., and their children, Zhi Yu, Neil and Jefferson; daughter, Michelle Koelling, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and children Johnathon and Matthew; and son, Vincent (Amy) Baack, and children Michael, Leah and Daniel, North Mankato, Minn.; a brother, Robert (Ruth) Baack, Britt, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Ethel Kropp, Dorothy Howie and Norma Mauritz; and two brothers: Roy Baack and Paul Baack.

Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme, Iowa, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 15 to December 17, 2012

Arno M. Olson

GARNER - Arno M. Olson, 97, of rural Garner, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Iowa City Mercy Hospital Hospice Care, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church in Miller.

Arno Mervin Olson, the son of Louis and Emma (Anderson) Olson, was born at his family home northeast of Garner on Oct. 4, 1915. He attended Ellington No. 8 Township School in Hancock County and graduated from Garner High School in 1939.

Arno learned at a young age about the value of hard work on the farm. His life was full as he worked with his father on the family farm and took over full operation in 1968. His love of the land and animals encouraged him to be a lifelong farmer.

On Nov. 28, 1943, he married Alma Joanne Rogness at Miller Lutheran Church. Arno's and Alma's marriage of 69 years was blessed with five children: Billy Lee, Karen Jane, Janet Ann, Sandra Kaye and Barbara Joan.

Arno's farming was not just a career but a way of life, from hitching up the horses to driving combines with computers. He knew well the definition of determination and hard work. His creativity and innovation proved successful in his work which involved crops, purebred Duroc boars, cattle, horses and fixing everything that was broken. He loved driving his truck while hauling anything from grain, livestock and furniture, to apples, kids on a hayride and other requests.

Arno was interested in progress concerning his community. He enjoyed leadership roles such as being president of the Miller Telephone Co. for 38 years, church council and activities at Ellington Prairie and Faith Lutheran Churches, 4-H Club Leader, ASCS (40 years), Ventura State Bank board of directors and VP, Forest City Cow Palace (clerk for 50 years), and Ellington Township clerk for many years.

Music was a favorite activity throughout his life from playing his violin to dancing to big band and polka music with Alma at the Surf Ballroom. Piloting a Piper Cub was a highlight of his life.

Memories of Arno live on in the hearts of his wife Alma, of Iowa City; his five children: son, Billy (Janeil) Olson of Garner, and their four children, Tracy Seng, David (Aleigha) Olson, RaeLea (John) Saxton, and Russell (Jennifer) Olson; daughter, Karen (John) Arthur of Coralville and their four children: Rodney (Stacey) Arthur, Christopher (Jimena) Arthur, Damon (Kelly) Arthur, and Kjersten (Nicholas) Koenigs; daughter, Janet (Stanley) White of Iowa City and their three children: Betsy (Matthew) Platt, Rachel White and Nathan White; daughter, Sandra (Craig) Molander of St. Charles, Mo., and their three children: Bradley (Martha) Molander, Lindsey Molander and Kelsey (Scott) Hulett; daughter, Barbara (Scott) Harvey of Rosemount, Minn., and their two children: Erin Harvey and Kristen Harvey; 11 great-grandchildren, Dalton and Taylor Seng, Heidi Miller, Mahlynn Olson, Eilif Arthur, Caleb, Adelyn, Asher and Stella Platt, Clare and Alma Molander; brother-in-law Martin (Miriam) Rogness of Forest City; sister-in-law Marie Jordahl of Enid, Okla.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Arno was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Emma Olson; his sisters and their husbands, Marian (Sherwood) Pitkin and Bernice (Norman) Anderson; his brother and wife, Milo (Hulda) Olson, and his brother, Norman Olson; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Thelma (Harvey) Mitchell, Lester (Phyllis) Rogness, Emmet (Evelyn) Rogness, and Burnell Jordahl.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 16 to December 17, 2012

Kenneth "Kenny" Smith

MASON CITY - Kenneth "Kenny" Raymond Smith, age 63, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at his home in Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, Iowa, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Kenny was born March 9, 1949, in Osage, the son of Ray and Marjorie (Blake) Smith. He graduated in 1967 from Marian High School in Stacyville. Kenny then attended North Iowa Area Community College where he studied nursing and horticulture. He chose a career in health care, becoming an orderly and worked at Mercy Hospital in Mason City for more than 43 years. Kenny was dedicated to the compassionate care of all those he served there.

Kenny possessed a true Franciscan spirit. He loved all animals and cared deeply about the health of the environment. Kenny had a special devotion to Our Lady, Mary. His favorite radio station was KCMR and he especially liked to "pray along" as they broadcast the recitation of the Holy Rosary.

Above all, Kenny was a dreamer, with many varied interests, including art, architecture, gardening, angels and all things spiritual. Though his health prevented him from reaching many of them, one dream Kenny was proud to have achieved was to own his home.
Kenneth is survived by his 11 sisters and brothers: Kathy Sonne, Dale (Mary) Smith, Joyce (Vance) Krebsbach, Dennis (Carrol) Smith, Sherry (Todd) Brandt, Roger Smith, Mike (Julie) Smith, Joe (Karla) Smith, Glen Smith, Donna (Larry) Adams, Paul (Lesa) Smith; 19 nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends, Lucy Varrellman, Laura Henderson, and Jerry and Sharon O'Neill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Allison Smith; and a brother-in-law, Alan Sonne.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 16 to December 17, 2012

Maejeanette Staudt

CHARLES CITY - Maejeanette Staudt, 84, of Charles City, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m.

Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 17, 2012

Elsie Louise (Bass) Wiegman

ALLISON - Elsie Louise (Bass) Wiegman, 93, of Allison, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 17, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.

Burial will take place in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Greene.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 16 to December 17, 2012

Posted on 17 December 2012

Jean Breckunitch

Olathe, Kan. - Jean Breckunitch, 84, of Olathe, Kan., and formerly of Buffalo Center, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Good Samaritan Society in Olathe.

Visitation and rosary will be Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral Mass will be Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with Father Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Doris Lou Hilpipre

CLARION - Doris Lou Hilpipre, 89, of Clarion, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

Funeral services for Doris Hilpipre will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 121 Third Avenue N.W., in Clarion with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion on Wednesday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Carolyne L. Huso

MASON CITY - Carolyne L. Huso, 60, of Mason City, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Carolyne Huso 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, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Gilbert K. Luker

Mason City - Gilbert K. Luker, 93, of Mason City and formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating.

Committal services will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening (December 20, 2012) at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to Gilbert's service on Friday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Gilbert's name to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Patricia J. Moe

Algona - Patricia J. Moe, 81, of Algona, Iowa, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Society, Algona.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with Father Edward Girres and the Rev. Mr. William Black officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona with a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Ida May Roisen

Northwood - Ida May Roisen, 78, of Britt, Iowa, formerly of Northwood, Iowa, 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 the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Judy Converse officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Inurnment will be held in the South Shell Rock Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ida May Roisen was born on August 5, 1934, the sixth child of Martin and Ida (Fenney) Roisen, on a farm in rural Norhwood. Ida attended school for the blind in Vinton, Iowa, and worked for 20 years as a shelter worker in Garner, and also lived at Duncan Heights, near Garner.

She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett and became a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Ida was a very sociable person and liked to visit with her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Benjamin (Dobbie) Roisen of Sunnyvale, Calif.; brother-in-law, Luverne Ensley of Ogden; cousins, Margaret (Glen) Bendickson of Lonsdale, Minn., Orrion (Sandra) Roisen of Albert Lea, Minn., Carol (Randolph) Clark of Sabula, Karen (John) Clayburg of Coon Rapids, Ethel (Stephen) Jordan of Orange, Calif., Allen Hauberg of Greenville, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews that include Audrey, Warren and Laurie Johnson of Kenai, Alaska, George (Ileen) Ensley of Boone, Linda (Pete) Ensley of Gosport, Ind., Robert (Annette) Ensley of Potomac Falls, Va., and Dave (Jan) Ensley of Ogden, Randolph Reece of St. Louis, Mo., Deborah (Ed) Kleinow, of Sanibel, Fla., and Richard (Carol) Reece of Salem, Ore., Rebecca (Tim) Burbary of New Baltimore, Mich., Wayne (Jackie) Roisen of Boyne City, Mich., Allen (Brenda) Roisen of Conway, Ark., Margaret (Paul) Mills of Munger, Mich., Amy (James) Ginebaugh of Noblesville, Ind., Kirsten (John) Anderson of Waterville, N.Y., Douglas Roisen of Sunnyvalle, Calif., and Patrick (Lisa) Roisen of Redwood City, Calif.; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Sylvia Johnson, Mildred Ensley, and Agnes Reece-Reich; and two brothers, Maynard and Wilfred Roisen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 14 to December 18, 2012

Ralph Jay Rye

Ralph Jay Rye of Oliver, Wis., and South Minneaplois, died unexpectedly Dec. 14, 2012.

Ralph was born Jan. 15, 1948, to Marvin and Ardys (Erdal) Rye.
Ralph was a graduate of Alden, Minn., High School, the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, served in Peace Corps in Ghana and taught school in Hurstbridge, Australia.

After retiring from Excel Energy, Ralph enjoyed his second home in Oliver, Wis., road trips, family and volunteering. He will be deeply missed.

Ralph is survived by wife Mary Lovick Rye, daughters Hannah (Chris) Wilkowske, Moab, Utah; Ellen (Rafael) Echenique, Crystal, Minn.; Rachel (Jason) Dahl, Wakefield, R.I.; and grandchildren Magdalena, Ingeborg, Franco, Joaquin, and Juan Luis, Kezia, Beatrix; sister Amelia Nossum; brother Marty (Kathy) Rye; Aunts Eunice Strand, Miriam Scott, Sherry Rye; Uncles Donald (Annette) Rye, Pastor Norris Erdal; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Fri., Dec. 21, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2742 15th Ave S., Minneapolis, with visitation 9:30 a.m.

Internment at Brush Point Cemetery, Fertile, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to E-quip Africa or St Paul's Church boiler fund.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Margaret Squier

ROCKFORD - A memorial service will be held at a later date for Margaret Squier, 83, of Ankeny, formerly of Rockford. Margaret died on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Melvin Weaverling
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

Osage - Melvin Weaverling, age 80, of Osage, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Melvin Perry Weaverling was born February 20, 1932, in Osage, to Perry and Anna (Popp) Weaverling. He graduated from Osage High School in 1951. Melvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as an anti-aircraft guard in Detroit, Mich. He married Marianne Rushford on June 26, 1954, in Detroit, and they returned to Osage to make their home.

Melvin was employed by the Osage Municipal Utilities for 34 years until his retirement in 1994. One of Melvin's enjoyments in life was following Chicago Cubs baseball.

Melvin is survived by his two children, Michael (Melinda) Weaverling of Cedar Rapids and Marilyn (Michael) Myers of Smithfield, Penn.; his grandchildren, Kristen and Bradley Weaverling; brother, John (Cleone) Weaverling of Osage; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne in 2004; his parents; brothers, Loren, Donald and Marold Weaverling; and sister, Hazel Betts.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 18, 2012

Posted on 18 December 2012

Jean Breckunitch

BUFFALO CENTER -Jean Breckunitch, a former longtime resident of Buffalo Center, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Olathe, Kansas.

Jean was born on Oct. 4, 1928, in Brandt, South Dakota, to Clarence and Mabel Levins. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1946. She furthered her education by achieving a degree from The South Dakota State University School of Pharmacy in 1950. After college, Jean moved to Buffalo Center, where she started her career and family.

Jean married Carl Breckunitch on Nov. 23, 1953. Jean and Carl were happily married for 48 years until Carl passed away in 2001. Jean loved to read, garden and watch "Jeopardy" and sports. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jean was active in her career and as well as in the community of Buffalo Center. She was employed at Beste Pharmacy until 1959, and after a brief employment at Fairmont Hospital and then Fairmont Sentinel, she began a fulfilling career as a librarian of which she retired from in 2000. Jean also took part in community activities including Girl Scouts, The Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W., and St. Patrick's Altar Society.

Jean is lovingly remembered by her children: Patrick (Majel) Breckunitch of Sedgwick, KS, Carla (Jim) Mitchell of Fayette, and Janet (Brad) Bachofer of Olathe, Kan.; her grandchildren: Kelly and Kirstie Breckunitch, Kevin (Beth) Mitchell, Jennifer and Clarissa Mitchell, and Anne Bachofer; great-grandchildren: Felicity, Perpetua, and Abigail Jean Mitchell, and Brooks Mitchell Birdsell; and her siblings: Margery (Mike) Ahern, Eileen (Dennis) Tekrony, and Richard (Sandy) Levins; as well as many nieces and nephews, family, and friends.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband Carl, her parents, and an infant brother.
In honor and remembrance of Jean, a visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 4-6 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:45 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Lippstock as the Celebrant.

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

Raymond Curtis Brubak
U.S. Army  WWII

KIESTER, Minn. - Raymond Curtis Brubak, 93, of Kiester, Minn., died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minn., following a stroke.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester with Pastor Katie Pals officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Kiester American Legion Post.
Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 21, from 4-7 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will follow at Our Savior's Cemetery in Kiester.

Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Minn., is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond was born Feb. 20, 1919, to Erick Andreas and Oleah (Gordon) Brubak at Stinnett Township, Washburn County, near Hayward, Wis. His family moved to Mason City, where he lived until the age of 8. Due to the illness of his mother, he went to live with his uncle, Knut Gordon, on a farm near Kensett. He attended school there and graduated from Kensett High School in 1937. He was baptized by the Rev. N.B. Ursin and confirmed by the Rev. Thor Sigmond at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett. Raymond served in the U.S. Army in the Infantry and Air Corps from November 1940 to Dec. 22, 1945. He attained the rank of Technical Sergeant and served both in country and overseas in the Southwest Pacific and Japan toward the end of the war. He was married to Viola M. Evenson on Aug. 27, 1942, and to this union were born three children.

He farmed for five years after returning from the service; then the family moved to Kiester where Raymond worked at Sime Equipment for 17 years and Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa, for 15 years. He retired in Kiester. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, served on the church council and was a Luther League adviser. He was a member of the Kiester American Legion Post 454 and served as commander in 1967. He was also a member of the gun club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Viola Evenson Brubak; his children, Karen of Hopkins, Minn.; M. Lynn of Long Beach, Calif.; Ron (Janet) of St. Paul, Minn., and former son-in-law, Roger Johnson; grandchildren, Pamela (Mark) Marti of Minnetonka, Minn., Greg (Debara) Johnson of Rosemount, Minn., Amy (Robert) Griffin of Little Rock, Ark.; Ben Brubak of St. Paul, Minn., Leah (Joel) Benolken of St. Paul, Minn., and Anna (Michael) Padilla of Minneapolis, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Carley and Riley Johnson; Claire and Emma Marti; Grace, Anna, Sylvia and Reider Griffin, and Isable Benolken. He is also survived by a brother, Winton (Valeria) Brubak of Brisbane, Australia; brother-in-law, Harlan (Beverly) Evenson; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Milton) Johnson, Arlene, Travis (Shirley) Jorde; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Arnold, Theron, Rudolph and Eric; and two sisters, Evelyn Savidis and Arlene Paulson; and cousin, Thelma Gordon Jorde.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2012

Thomas Leonard Hinds

VENTURA, Calif. - Tom Hinds, 80, of Ventura, Calif., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, after a battle with cancer.

Tom was born to Leonard and Blanch Hinds in Globe, Ariz., on Jan. 22, 1932. He lived his early years in the small Arizona towns of Globe and Tonto Basin. They lived a modest life with Tom working full-time at an early age. He took his first two years of high school by correspondence allowing him to work on local ranches during school hours. Early in life he worked as a ranch hand, professional rodeo cowboy and as a member of a road crew before joining the Navy. As a member of the road crew he worked on the road that now goes to and around the Grand Canyon.

Tom had always wanted to travel and see the world, and saw the Navy as an opportunity to do this. While in the Navy, Tom was able to visit many countries including Korea, Vietnam and Japan. He was a prolific photographer and took many pictures of all of the locations that he was able to visit. Tom made many lifelong friends in the Navy aboard the USS Montague and in recent years he had enjoyed attending the ship reunions. While in the Navy, Tom met his first wife, Jean.

After leaving the Navy, Tom attended the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill and received a degree in Civil Engineering. At the University of Arizona, Tom was a member of the men's fast-pitch softball team. He graduated from college with honors in 1959, becoming the first member of his family to receive a college degree.

After college Tom worked at Shell Oil in Long Beach until accepting a job with McDonnell Douglas near Sacramento, where, among other projects he worked on the early Apollo rocket programs.

Tom eventually accepted a job at Port Hueneme with the Construction Battalion in 1965, bringing his family to Ventura County for the first time - where he would remain for the rest of his life. Tom continued to work at Port Hueneme until his retirement in 1988. During this time Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Jean. He also met and married his current wife, Ellen.

After his retirement Tom enjoyed golf and travel. He would typically golf two or three times a week and was a member of the local men's golf clubs. Through his 70s, he continued to score under his age and shot three holes-in-one, the first coming at age 58. He was the Buenaventura Golf Course Seniors Club Champion several times.

Tom and Ellen made many cross-country road trips, seeing interesting sites every day. He loved meeting new people on these trips and always had stories about them. They also enjoyed trips to Europe and cruises.

Tom was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean, and sister, Pud. He is survived by his wife Ellen, son Tom, granddaughter Morgan and grandson Tommy. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He was a friend to everyone that he ever met and will be remembered fondly by his friends and family for generations.

There will be a get- together to celebrate his life at his home Dec. 28 from 1-4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society .

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2012

Carolyne L. Huso

MASON CITY - Carolyne L. Huso, 60, of Mason City died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Carolyne Huso memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Carolyne was born at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, Minn., on Dec. 15, 1952, the daughter of Robert Lee and Esther Bonita (Benson) Smith. At age 9, her family moved to Hampton, where she attended Southside Elementary, Parkside Junior High and graduated from Hampton High School with the Class of 1971. Throughout school, Carolyne enjoyed cheerleading - especially for wrestling. Carolyne continued her education at Hamilton Business College.

Over the years, Carolyne worked at the courthouse in Hampton (Board of Health), Franklin General Hospital and in 1975 she was hired at A.C. Nielsen in Mason City where she worked in many departments, including checking, common coding, key punch, receptionist and personal secretary. When the business closed on Nov. 1, 1990, she was the last one out the door. She also worked part-time at Culligan Water in the early and mid-90s. On June 7, 1986, Carolyne married Brad Huso at the Winnebago Lutheran Church near Lake Mills. Carolyne loved gardening, fishing, camping, solving puzzles and playing pool. She also loved crafts - especially candle making. Carolyne was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Carolyne is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brad Huso of Mason City; mother-in-law, Hazel Monson of Mason City, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mike and Terry Carden of Mesa, Ariz. She is also survived by two nieces and two great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents and several aunts and uncles.

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 18 to December 19, 2012

Gilbert K. Luker

Mason City - Gilbert K. Luker, 93, of Mason City and formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating.

Committal services will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 20, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, from 5-7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to Gilbert's service on Friday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Gilbert's name to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Gilbert Kermit Luker was born on July 21, 1919, in Princeton, Minn., the son of Henry J. and Wilhemena (Frohlich) Luker. At a young age his family moved to Clear Lake where he was raised and attended high school. Following high school Gilbert began working for the Clear Lake Bakery.

At the age of 21 he enlisted in the United States Army where he faithfully served in the 133rd Infantry Division until his honorable discharge in December of 1941.

Gilbert was united in marriage to Lydia Heimbuch in Mason City in 1941; this union would be blessed with four children. Lydia would precede him in death in 2002.

Following his time in the military Gilbert returned to the family farm where he and Lydia would spend many years working the land, one of his true passions in life. He also worked at Natural Plus and Decker/Armour Meats throughout his adulthood.

In 2007 Gilbert was united in marriage to Ardeen Hansen in Mason City after meeting one another at the Senior Citizen's Center.

In his free time Gilbert enjoyed playing cards, singing in the Barbershop Chorus, woodworking, hunting, fishing, watching "Matlock" on TV, tending to his flower gardens and dancing, especially at the Surf Ballroom and in recent years at the Senior Citizen's Center.

His greatest love and enjoyment was his family; Gilbert loved spending every opportunity he had with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gilbert is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City where he had served on the Board of Elders as well as the Board of Trustees; he also spent many years singing in the church choir, which he joined at the age of 15.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Ardeen Luker, Mason City; children, Ronald "Rohn" Irvin (Georgia) Luker, Mason City, Jayne Sue Cambronne, Watertown, Minn., and Katherine Elizabeth (Jim) Bart, Watertown, Minn.; son-in-law, Chuck Edelen, Ham Lake, Minn.; Ardeen's children, Michael Fjetland, Gary (Rhonda) Fjetland, Steve (Kathy) Fjetland, Linda (Cecil) Myers and Rose (Russ) Walker; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as extended family members and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lydia Luker; daughter, Marian Kay Edelen; and his siblings, Adolph Luker, Fred Luker, Arnold Luker, Esther Luker, Leona Hill and Irma Hall.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel. 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

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

Ida May Roisen

BRITT - The funeral for Ida May Roisen, 78, of Britt, formerly of Northwood, originally scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, has been rescheduled to a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 19, 2012

Arvin Tibbitts

CHARLES CITY - Arvin Tibbitts, 82, of Charles City, died Dec. 17, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Arvin Tibbitts will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 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 5-7 p.m. Thursday with visitation continuing Friday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Arvin Wayne Tibbitts was born Jan. 14, 1930, at Charles City, the son of Wayne and Gladys (Allen) Tibbitts. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1947.

On Aug. 7, 1948, he married Glenda Otto and to this union four children were born. They later divorced. Arvin married Betty Wilson on Jan. 17, 1976. Betty died on Oct. 26, 1996.
He was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Arvin farmed near Colwell for 11 years and worked at Oliver/White Farm Corporation for 41 years. He also served on the Colwell school board, Charles City City Council for 11 years, Floyd and Mitchell County Landfill board and Area Development Agency. Arvin also was a member of the Moose Lodge, coached Little League and started the first men's bowling league at the Comet Bowl. His interests included hunting, fishing, boating, camping, photography, genealogy and planning the next vacation.

Arvin always looked forward to sharing his life with his family.

Living family members include four children, Karen Hagarty, Richard Tibbitts, Joyce (Dave) Boehmer and David (Patti) Tibbitts, all of Charles City; eight grandchildren, Lisa (Jay) Nelson, Rob (Tina) Hagarty, Scott (Amanda) Boehmer, Jamey (Jill) Boehmer, Ryan Boehmer, Brandi (Dan) Lantz, Nate Tibbitts and Kallie Tingle; three step-grandchildren, Nathan, Lydia and Callie King; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill (Janice) Tibbitts of Taylor, Wis.; his first wife, Glenda Link; and special friend, Dolores Hayworth of Garner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; and a brother, Jimmy Tibbitts.

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 19, 2012

Posted on 19 December 2012

Elaine F. Beard

CLEAR LAKE - Elaine F. Beard, 83, 1102 8th Ave. Court S., Clear Lake, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., and one hour prior to the service at Ward-Van Slyke. Interment will be at the Oakland Cemetery, Forest City. Memorials may be given to the V.F.W. Auxiliary in memory of Elaine Beard.

Elaine was born July 1, 1929, on the family farm, rural Ventura, Hancock County, the youngest of six children of Emil and Frances (Samuelson) Hagen. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1946.

Following high school, she worked at the A&P Grocery Store and Linn's Dept. Store in Forest City. Elaine married Robert Hughes in 1953. They owned and operated the Lake Furniture Store in Clear Lake.

She worked for Carl Haas Insurance Agency in Clear Lake and later worked for the Cerro Gordo County Department of Human Services as a caseworker until she retired.
Elaine married Clarke Beard Feb. 12, 1984, in Las Vegas, Nev. Elaine's home on South Shore Drive was always open and welcoming to family and friends to enjoy. Friends and family were very important to her. Elaine enjoyed listening to the music of Daniel O'Donnell and attending his concerts with her friends.

She was a fun-loving generous person, great caregiver, who loved dancing at the Surf, playing cards at the V.F.W., shooting pool at Elly's, singing and playing the piano and spending time at the lake on the pontoon boat. She had a quick wit and was always ready with a joke. To look at Elaine was to always see her smile.

Elaine was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City, Clear Lake V.F.W. Auxiliary and lifetime member of Elly's pool group.

Elaine is survived by her three stepchildren: Julie (Ken) Konicek, Pinedale, Wy., Clarke (Becca) Beard, Marion, and Christopher (Michiko) Beard, Clear Lake; nine stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild; sister Darlene (Herb) Alexander, Mason City, and brother Eldon (Rozella) Hagen, Forest City; and 19 nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; sister Frieda Hagen; brothers Charles and Donald Hagen; and husband Clarke Beard (2007).

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

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

Izabella Grace Griffen

MASON CITY -Izabella Grace Griffen, 22 days old, daughter of Shannon Lippstock and Jared Griffen, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Mercy Hospital Neonatal Unit in Des Moines.

A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ken Gehling.

A visitation will precede the services from 4 to 7 p.m. Her body will be cremated following the services.

Those wishing to share memorials may do so to the parents, Shannon and Jared, at 1608 S. Harding, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 20, 2012

Linda Kay Sharp

CEDAR RAPIDS -Linda Kay Sharp, 60, of 3135 Pebble Drive S.W., Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Craig Brown. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Sign the online guest book for Linda at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 20, 2012

Posted on 20 December 2012 by Marie Thompson