Esther R. Blankenship

DOWS - Esther R. Blankenship, 92, of Dows passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at her home in Dows.

Inurnment will take place in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City, at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows.

515-571-4134, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

David A. Bruggeman

Toeterville - David A. Bruggeman, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his home in Toeterville.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery, Toeterville.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21, from 5:30-8 p.m. 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 21, 2012

Kathleen L. Detrick

ALGONA - Kathleen L. Detrick, 82, of Algona, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 21, from 4-8 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services – Algona, 515-295-7330, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Marion Garber

CHARLES CITY - Marion Garber, 88, of Charles City died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at First Baptist Church. Pastor Ruth Yeaton will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Visitation will be Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Irvin M. Hagen

Manly - Irvin M. Hagen, 86, of Manly died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service for Irvin will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills, Iowa

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Irvin M. Hagen Memorial Fund in care of his family, P.O. Box 164, Manly, IA 50456.

Irvin Marvin Hagen, son of Martin and Ida Hagen, was born on June 21, 1926, in Worth County, Iowa. Irvin attended grade school and graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City with a degree in accounting.

As a young man, Irvin farmed in the Hanlontown vicinity before being employed at the Frank J. Enbusk Certified Accountants, later known as McGladrey and Pullen LLP in Mason City, for 32 years. He was united in marriage to Gloria Jensen on Nov. 2, 1952, in Forest City and to this union, three children were born: Judy, Gary and Pamela.

Irvin was a Boy Scout leader, a member and treasurer of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served as a bookkeeper for the Manly Senior Citizen Center.

In his free time, Irvin enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, camping with his family and the Friendship Camping group and spent several winters in the south with his RV. His greatest love and enjoyment was his family. Irvin loved spending every opportunity he had with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 
Those grateful in sharing his life are his wife, Gloria, Manly; children, Judy (Craig) Goetsch, Cedar Falls, Gary (Toni) Hagen, Mason City, and Pamela (Randy) Fike, Mason City; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray (Lavonne) Hagen, Forest City, and Marlin (Donna) Hagen, Northwood; sisters-in-law, Avis Hagen, Northwood, Clarice Hagen, Northwood, and Ray and Charlotte Limesand, Victorville, Calif., along with extended family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Eldon Hagen; brother- and sister-in-laws, Stanley and Evelyn Wogen and Paul and Marjorie Walton; and his nephew, Terry Hagen.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, 641-454-2212, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Martha Virginia (Schaper) Hanson

BRITT - Martha Virginia (Schaper) Hanson, 104, of Britt, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Martha Hanson will be held Saturday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt, with Pastor Larry Day officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, from 4-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel on Saturday.

Martha Virginia Schaper was born on July 19, 1908, on the family farm east of Britt to Henry and Maria (Ward) Schaper. She was the second-youngest of eight children.

Martha attended the rural Dickerson School (Britt No. 7) through the third grade. In 1919, her parents moved into Britt but there was no room in the Britt town school for another fourth-grader so she was promoted to fifth grade to see if she could do the work. She did and graduated from high school in 1925.

Following high school, Martha attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls for two years, where she received a teaching certificate allowing her to teach in elementary schools. Her first teaching position was at Cylinder, Iowa. Later, she taught at Rock-ford. After she was married, she taught in the Kanawha Public School.

Martha was united in marriage to Alvin Hanson on Nov. 1, 1930. They lived in Kanawha where Alvin was an undertaker and operated a furniture store. In 1970, several years after Alvin died, Martha moved to Britt.

Martha was a life-long member of the United Methodist Churches in Britt and Kanawha. She was a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service (WSCS) and a church circle. She also taught Sunday school for fifth- and sixth-graders.

Martha's hobbies included traveling, reading, playing bridge, golfing and bowling.
Martha is survived by her numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin and all of her siblings.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Stanley Jackson

MASON CITY -Stanley Jackson, 38, of Mason City died Tuesday Dec. 18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Carroll R. Martin

CLARION - Carroll R. Martin, 84, of Boone, formerly of Clarion, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, 608 Second Ave. N.E. in Clarion, with Father Nils Hernandez and Father Randy Schon concelebrating. Interment will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion. A Rosary service will take place at 7 p.m.

www.ewingfh.com, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Randy Piersol

IOWA FALLS - Randy Piersol, 55, of Iowa Falls passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at the First Christian Church, 2211 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be one hour before services Monday at the church.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 21, 2012

Martha Starkey

CHARLES CITY -Martha Starkey, 78, of Charles City died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jason Boyd of Faith Bible Chapel will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday and an hour prior to the service on Saturday.

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 21, 2012

Posted on 21 December 2012

John Bledsoe

Clear Lake - John Bledsoe, 75, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died at home.
Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2012

David A. Bruggeman

Toeterville - David A. Bruggeman, 66, of Toeterville, Iowa, died on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012.
Funeral service will be held today, Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery, Toeterville.
Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.
David was born on August 9, 1946, the son of Frederick A. Bruggeman and G. Marjorie (Nelson) Bruggeman in Osage, Iowa. He was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville.
David was married to Vickie Thompson on August 19, 1972. They were blessed with two daughters, Tammy Susan and Stacy Lynn.
David graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1965. David worked hard all his life. As a youngster, he could always be found working with one of the area farmers during the summer and any other time he could find. After high school, he drove semi for Dave Young and eventually bought his own semi and drove cross-country for International Transport for several years. He was on the delivery crew for Kensett Homes. He was presently working at Grain Millers Inc., where he has been employed for over 25 years.
David's biggest and most enjoyable hobby was woodworking, which he learned many tactics from Lawrence Bruggeman, Jr. He was a perfectionist and had many requests for his projects, which he could never keep up with.
David always felt that he owed Marley Kittleson for hanging in with him through his toughest days. Like his dad, David was always known for his loving sense of humor with kids, nieces, nephews and now grandkids. They were all a great joy to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
David is survived by his loving wife, Vickie; daughters Tammy (Brandon) Kofoot and Stacy (Chad) Huhn; grandkids Aubree and Grayson David Kofoot, Grets and Alec Huhn; borthers Fred (Glory) Bruggeman and Mark (Dawn) Bruggeman; sisters Ruth Ann Bruggeman and Mary (John) Muller; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; sisters-in-law Mavis Fischer and Geraldine Thompson; brother-in-law David Thompson; and many friends.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from December 21 to December 22, 2012

Kathleen Detrick

ALGONA - Funeral Mass for Kathleen Detrick will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today, Saturday, December 22, 2012, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Kathleen Louise Detrick was born February 15, 1930, in Algona, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene and Helen (Froehlich) Huber. She grew up in Algona where she attended school and in 1947 graduated from St. Cecelia's Academy. After her schooling she worked at Northwestern Bell.
On February 5, 1948, Kathleen was united in marriage to Robert Detrick in Algona. After their marriage they lived and farmed north of Algona while raising their family. She later worked as a waitress at Van's Cafe, at the Algona Newspaper and at the Algona Livestock Auction until 1999.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, playing the piano, fishing and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Cecelia No. 283 and a past member of the Union Mothers and Daughters Club and Bishop Garrigan High School board member.
Kathleen died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center. She was 82.
She is survived by her 17 children, Stephen (Debbie) Detrick of Brooksville, Fla.; Jacqueline (John) Pedersen of West Branch; Joseph Detrick of Radcliff; Dale (Gilberta) Detrick of Ark.; Beverly (Wayne) Kaiser of Algona; Mary (Steve) Anliker of Cedar Rapids; Linda Detrick of Emmetsburg; James (Lori) Detrick of Ankeny; Jean Detrick of Algona; Jon (Lori) Detrick of Lone Rock; Charles Detrick of Kansas City, Mo.; Jeffry (Jamie) Detrick of Paulina; Nicholas (Barb) Detrick of Algona; Richard Detrick of Spencer; Virginia Bubke of Spencer; Timothy (Michelle) Detrick of Mason City; R. Chris Detrick of Casper, Wyoming; 29 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Huber of N.M.; brother-in-law, William and Barb Detrick of Dakota City; sister-in-law, Bette Kern of Algona and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert on May 14, 1994; granddaughter, Melissa and grandson, Jackson.
Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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Published in Globe Gazette from December 21 to December 22, 2012

Anna Mary Durben

Stacyville - Anna Mary Durben, 96, of Stacyville, died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at her daughter's home in Stacyville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Visitation Catholic Church, with a rosary at 5 p.m.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2012

Eleanor Kramer

ACKLEY - Eleanor Kramer, 85, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Dec 22, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ackley with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec 21, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley with a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2012

William Wendall Schaefer

MASON CITY - William Wendall Schaefer, 95, of Mason City, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funera Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 22, 2012

Posted on 22 December 2012

John Junior Bledsoe

CLEAR LAKE - John Junior Bledsoe, 84, of 523 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at home.

Due to his wishes, his body will be cremated and a memorial graveside service will be held at a later time in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggest memorials to John Junior Bledsoe Memorial Fund in care of his daughter, Donna Prescott, 46117 212th Ave., Lake Mills, Iowa 50450

John was born Oct. 10, 1928, in Hartville, Missouri, the son of John Adison and Pearl Gean (Nichols) Bledsoe.

John married Patricia (Pat) Burl Neal on Dec. 28, 1946, in Mountain Home, Ark. He and Pat had five children.

He worked at the Clear Lake Bakery for 37 years.

John and Pat loved to garden, camp and fish with family and friends, and to bargain hunt at garage sales. He was a life-long tinkerer, often buying and repairing items to be resold at their own garage sales. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid fan of professional wrestling.

John is survived by his four children: Roger A. Bledsoe and wife, Nancy, of Coon Rapids, Minn., Donna S. Prescott and husband, Marvin, of Lake Mills, Iowa, John David Bledsoe and wife, Barbara, of Galesburg, Ill., and Linda M. Dickersbach and husband, Steven, of Malvern, Iowa; daughter-in-law Kathy Bledsoe, Clear Lake, Iowa; his brother, Richard Bledsoe, Hartville, Mo.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his three sisters: Carrie Belle Ryan, Anna Mae Blanton and Mary June Bledsoe; his brother, Harold Bledsoe; and his son, Steven Bledsoe.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Lonnie Bosch

ROCKWELL - Lonnie Bosch, 56, of Rockwell, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home.
Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Vern R. Corporon
U.S. Navy

Aurora, Colo. - Vern R. Corporon was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Aredale, Iowa, to Ira Lewis and Juanita (Schaefer) Corporon.

In his younger years he lived in Kensett and Manly, Iowa. Vern graduated from Manly High School.

After high school, Vern enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a navigator flying with Military Air Transport and was stationed around the world.

With an honorable discharge he returned to Iowa and enrolled at Iowa State University. Vern earned his B.S. in Forestry from ISU and began his first career with the U.S. Forest Service in Utah's beautiful Manti/LaSalle Forest Range. Vern began studies for a law degree at the University of Utah and received his law degree from the University of Denver. He began working as an assistant U.S. attorney and later went into private practice.

He loved riding dirt bikes, racing his sailboat and flying airplanes. (He got his private pilot's license at age 62.) He also loved spending time with his wife and family, both at home and on many wonderful vacations.

In 2004, Vern was diagnosed with cancer and after fighting valiantly for many years, he succumbed to the disease on Dec. 11, 2012.

A memorial service for Vern was held Dec. 17 at Cherry Hills Community Church with military rites.

Vern is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons, Brett and Jeff (Kristy); his stepdaughters, Sheris (Joe) Baggett and Tami (Norm) Blum; stepsons, Mark (Julie) Butcher and Darren Murphy; grandchildren, Ellie, Scotty, Paris, Abby, Haden, Andy, Katie and Brandon; sisters, Marge (Larry) Hahn, LaVonne (Ronald) Rohn, Judy (Pete) Haun; brothers, Bob (Nancy), David (Carol), Les (Linda); and a large extended family of nieces and nephews.

Vern will be greatly missed. With his strong faith we know he is rejoicing our Lord's arms.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Arlene Elliott

CHARLES CITY - Arlene Elliott, 71, of Charles City, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Arlene Elliott will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Jackie Franke

DUMONT - Jackie Franke, 62, of Dumont, died Friday at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Kenneth Harms

OSAGE - Kenneth Harms, 74, of Osage, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Mitchell County Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

According to Kenneth's wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage IA 50461, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Stanley R. Jackson Jr.

Mason City - Stanley R. Jackson Jr., 38, of Mason City, died Dec. 18, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

No services will be conducted in the Mason City area but memorial services will be held at a later date in Chicago. Cards and gifts may be sent to Cathy Jackson at 617 S. Carolina Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

Stanley was born on March 14, 1974, in Chicago, Ill., to Stanley and Jacqueline (Freeman) Jackson. He grew up in the Chicago area and was a competitive swimmer in school, graduating from high school there. He attended an ITT college in the Chicago area. He worked for a cable provider in Chicago and was known as the cable guy by friends and family. He moved to the Mason City area where he married Mary Catherine Rodriguez on April 29, 2005.

Stanley was a happy, smiling guy who enjoyed being a joker to friends and family. He would tell people "no one can steal my joy." He loved to fish - especially at Clear Lake - and would get excited when he caught big cat- fish. He enjoyed music of all kinds, especially the music of R. Kelly. He also enjoyed dancing and movies and was quite good at trivia regarding all kinds of movies.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Mary Catherine Jackson; daughter Autumn Jackson; sisters, Stephanie, Stanetta, Samantha and Jennifer Jackson; mother, Jacqueline Jackson; grandmothers, Cleo Freeman and Darlene Jackson; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Jackson Sr., and grandfather Elijah Freeman.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 21 to December 23, 2012

Margaret Lauer Jeffrey

Mason City - Margaret Lauer Jeffrey, 90, of 88 Sunny Circle, Mason City, Iowa, died Friday Dec. 21, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral Mass for Margaret will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Rodney Allers officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hogan-Bremer-Moor Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a scriptural wake service beginning at 5 p.m.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa.

Margaret was born Dec. 29, 1921, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Laura (Himber) Lauer. She graduated from Mason City High School.

She married Gerald Jeffrey on Oct. 16, 1941. They farmed north of Rockwell for more than 35 years and moved to Mason City in 1985.

She enjoyed living on the farm, traveling and most of all being around her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, Iowa.

Margaret is survived by her six children: Kathy Desannoy, Mason City, Iowa, Marlys Degen, Mason City, Iowa, Robert (Ramona) Jeffrey, Mason City, Iowa, Joanne Pedersen, Mason City, Iowa, Linda (John) Marino, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Jerry (Shana) Jeffrey, Rockwell, Iowa; grandchildren Joe (Susan) Desannoy, Jeff (Kate) Desannoy, Michelle (Matt) Tyrrell, Christopher Degen, Chad (Cynthia) Jeffrey, Amy (Neil) Hunt, Brian (Anneliese) Jeffrey, Mike (Amy) Pedersen, Suzanne (Jim) Lange, Jennifer (Mike) Corn, Mark (Shasha) Pedersen, Stephanie (Chris) Waters, Jodi (Craig) Mayland, Lisa Halsne, Scott (Brandi) Halsne, Kelli Jeffrey, Cheyene (Grant) Petersen, Ben (Lacey) Jeffrey, Kendra Newton, April Jeffrey and Siera Jeffrey; 27 great-grandchildren; a sister Marie Thomas, Mason City, Iowa, and brother Don (Phyllis) Lauer, Libertyville, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; parents; two brothers, Frances and Vince Lauer; and a sister, Marian Juhl.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Rev. William Lemke

CHETEK, Wis. - The Rev. William Lemke, 93, of Chetek, Wis., left us to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Chetek, Wis., with the Rev. David Holmbeck officiating.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner, Iowa.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of local arrangements.

Born in a farmhouse outside Klemme, Iowa, in 1919, Bill served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II. His first wife, LaVonne Lorenson, passed away in 1948 while Bill was attending St. Paul Bible Institute.

After graduating from Kletzing College in 1951, he pastored churches in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. He also ministered in five European countries as well as Israel, Mexico, Indonesia, India and the Philippines over the years.
 
The Rev. Lemke led Eden Ministry Center and Eden Discipleship Training School from its local inception in 1973 until recent years. Subsequently the Rev. Lemke and the staff at Eden affiliated with Youth with a Mission, an interdenominational mission outreach; the base is now "Northwoods." With his second wife, Lou Rabun, they built their "dream house" there in 1992. Lou, also greatly loved as a leader at Eden, passed away in 1997.
Bill will be interred at her side in Garner, Iowa.

Bill wrote an autobiography, "The Growth of a Soul" which outlines his challenges, his weaknesses and his spiritual growth over the years.

He closes like this: "I close with leaving you the Lord's instruction for my life. 'And whatever you do - no matter what it is - in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in dependence upon his person, giving praise to God the Father through Him.'" - Colossians 3:17.

Bill leaves to celebrate his memory three sons: William (Sien) Lemke, Valhalla, N.Y., Bryant Lemke, Minneapolis, Minn., and Bernie Lemke, Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends as well as large host who benefited from his gentle love, leadership, teaching and especially the prayers under his large hands.

Pastor Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Lemke; his first wife, LaVonne; his second wife, Lou; three sisters; and two brothers.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Ruth Marilyn (Johnson) McKee

GARNER - Ruth Marilyn (Johnson) McKee, 86, of Garner, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Chapel), 419 N. Delaware, Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Ruth McKee Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

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

Ruth was born on Oct. 21, 1926, in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of Tommy and Josie (Osheim) Johnson. She grew up in Thompson, Iowa, and graduated from Thompson High School in 1943. After high school, she attended Hamilton School of Business in Mason City, Iowa, where she graduated in 1944, then began working for Banker's Life in Mason City.

Ruth married Virgil McKee on Dec. 25, 1952, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. They made their home in Ames, Iowa. Ruth worked for the Iowa State Highway Commission for 23 years and the City of Ames Health Department for seven years before she retired. She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Ames.

Ruth is survived by her stepson, Roger McKee and his wife, Maxine, of Tuscon, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law: MaryAnn Johnson of Lake Mills, Iowa, and Bonnie Johnson of Thompson, Iowa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil McKee; her parents, Tommy and Josie Johnson; two sisters: Mardelle Johnson and Lois Johnson McGuire; and two brothers: Neal Johnson and Paul Johnson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from December 22 to December 23, 2012

Lavelva Michael

NORA SPRINGS - Lavelva Michael, 91, of Rudd, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Dr. Terrance E. "Terry" Nettleton

MASON CITY - Dr. Terrance "Terry" E. Nettleton, 86, of Mason City, died Saturday, Dec.22, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, followed by a scriptural wake service at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Newman Catholic Schools, American Cancer Society , or Hospice of North Iowa.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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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 on December 23, 2012

Clifford W. Stephenson

Clear Lake - Clifford W. Stephenson, 82, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2913, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 23, 2012

Posted on 23 December 2012

Lonnie L. Bosch

ROCKWELL - Lonnie L. Bosch, 56, of Rockwell died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S., Rockwell, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the Rockwell Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lonnie Bosch 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 23 to December 24, 2012

Ollie Collins

DUMONT - Ollie Collins 89, of Dumont died Sunday at her home in Dumont.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2012

Walter EauClaire

MASON CITY - Walter EauClaire, 92, of Mason City, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2012

Marilyn M. McKenna

CLEAR LAKE - Marilyn M. McKenna, 72, of Clear Lake, most recently of Belmond and formerly of Garner and Livermore, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial is tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond.

Father Nils Hernandez and Deacon Jerry Temeyer will officiate. Burial will be in Livermore.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, at a time time be determined.

Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the services.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on December 24, 2012

Bernadine "Bernie" Michael

CHARLES CITY - Bernadine "Bernie" Michael, 97, of Charles City, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Bernie Michael will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

The family will greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

Bernadine Audrey Lockey Michael was born August 15, 1915, in South Dakota, the daughter of Harry and Martha (Paisley) Lockey. She graduated from Nashua High School.
On January 1, 1936, she was united in marriage to Cecil Michael at Charles City. Over the years they worked together selling feed and Pioneer seed corn. From 1967 to 1976 she was employed at Riverside Chautauqua Guest Home.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Midis, Peace Circle, Heritage Club, Royal Neighbors, served as a 4-H leader and was a Floyd County volunteer.

For 11 years, Bernie and Cecil ran the Messiah food box. Bernie liked to garden and will be remembered for her beautiful flower beds. She enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing with friends. Bernie and Cecil always took a great interest in the Charles City school athletic and music activities. They enjoyed being with the youth.

Living family members include a daughter, Donna (Wendell) Patten of Charles City; a daughter -in-law, Bev (Bert) Sorensen of Grand Meadow, Minn.; five grandchildren, Julie (Brad) Longueville, Vicki (Paul) Tegland, Steven Patton, Lori (Patrick) O'Connor and Renee (Scott) Hottovy; 13 great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren; three brothers, Clifford (Faith) Lockey of Bassett, Dale (Joyce) Lockey of Swan, and Donald Lockey of California; a sister, Arvana Boyd of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on September 27, 2001; a son, Richard "Dick" Michael, a great grandson, Joshua Jorgensen; a brother, Lowell Lockey; three sisters, Eleanor Klinkel, Evelyn Roethler and Martha Simerson; and several nieces and nephews.

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 24, 2012

Dr. Terrance E. "Terry" Nettleton

MASON CITY - Dr. Terrance "Terry" E. Nettleton, 86, of Mason City died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. John Gossman officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m.,followed by a scriptural wake service at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Newman Catholic Schools, American Cancer Society , or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Terry was born February 20, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Thomas A. and Margaret (Walsh) Nettleton. He was a graduate from St. Joseph's High School in Mason City and continued his education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., where he earned his undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Science Degree in 1947. After graduation, he joined his father in the dental practice at the Brick and Tile Building in Mason City.

On September 30, 1950, Terry married Bonnie M. Leaman at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. In 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in a MASH unit in Korea and was also stationed in Japan before he was honorably discharged as a captain in 1953.

He then returned to the dental practice with his father. He practiced dentistry for 45 years until his retirement in 1993.

He valued spending time with his friends and family, particularly his grandchildren. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, sports, reading and traveling with his wife, spending several winter months in Arizona.

Terry was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served on the St. Joseph's Parish Council as the council president. Terry was committed to serving the Mason City community. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Mason City Country Club and a life member of the American Dental Association. He served as an officer for local and state dental societies. He served on the Stebens Foundation and United Home Bank boards as well as committees at Mercy Hospital. He also served as a member and president of the Newman High School Board and later served on the Mason City School Board.

Terry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Nettleton of Mason City; his children, Cynthia Hauck and husband Dr. James of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Diane Lantvit and husband Edward of Fremont, Wis., John Nettleton and wife Kathleen of Plymouth, Minn., and Kurt Nettleton and wife Susy of Hopkins, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Andrew, David, Jeffrey, Matthew, Grady, Thomas and Emily; one step-granddaughter, Molly McAdam: four great-grandchildren, Maddy, Josie, Kate and Olive; his siblings, Connie McCauley of Blaine, Minn., Robert Nettleton and wife Pat of Hemet, Calif., Richard Nettleton and wife Sue of Clear Lake, Iowa, Dr. Michael Nettleton and wife Mary of Mason City, Judy Herlyck and husband Greg of Pueblo, Colo., JoAnn Rowan and husband Bill of San Antonio, Texas, and Pat Gansen and husband John of Nora Springs, Iowa. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and his stepmother, Hazel.

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 23 to December 24, 2012

Posted on 24 December 2012

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Posted on 25 December 2012 by Marie Thompson