CLEAR LAKE - Phyllis Brouwer, 92, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 6, 2012

CORALVILLE - Memorial services for Penny Cazanas will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Lensing's Oak Hill in Coralville.

The family will greet friends after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Friends of the Animal Center Foundation.

The day of the greeting time was incorrectly stated in Sunday's edition.

Online condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 6, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Carol Fisher, 68, of Springfield, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services for Carol Fisher will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Pastor Mitch Wright of Glendale Baptist Church, Springfield, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

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

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

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

KANAWHA - Lucille L. Meyer, 91, of Kanawha died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Lucille Meyer are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha.
Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 6, 2012

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - John William Reuter, 72, of Scottsdale, Ariz., a courageous human being, loving husband, father, brother and friend, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2012, at home, surrounded in love by his family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. at the Chapel at Scottsdale Bible Church, 7901 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, Ariz. A family visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be forwarded to Arizona Hospice of the Valley , 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Ariz., 85014-5656 or to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center directed cancer gift fund. Checks should be made payable to the UI Foundation, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550. Please note John Reuter memorial in memo line.

He was born into this world on June 17, 1939, to his loving parents Harvey and Nellie Reuter in Cresco. When he was in sixth grade his family moved to Nora Springs, Iowa, where he would meet the love of his life Karen (Teeple). John was a star athlete at Nora Springs High School, and would play quarterback for the football team and second base for the baseball team. John and Karen attended the University of Iowa where John majored in accounting while Karen earned a degree in nursing. John always remained a devoted Hawkeye fan. In 1962, they moved to Arizona with their 5-week-old son, Kevin. John worked as an accountant in his Uncle Gene's insurance company, ITAC, before moving on to become a Certified Financial Examiner for the State Departments of Insurance in Arizona, Idaho and Oklahoma. His job required him to be away from home during the week, but he was able to come home on the weekends for quality family time. In 1965, their youngest son was born, Jeff, and the family was complete. John lived for today, often surprising his family with vacations together. Those trips provided his family with many joyful memories of his generosity and love. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends, especially his sons. John left behind a legacy on how to live life with passion, dignity, a sense of humor and how to persevere in the face of true adversity related to his health issues.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen; his two sons, Kevin (Ursula) and Jeff (Kristin); his five grandchildren, Jessica and Jordan (Kevin) and Kaitlin, John II and Meagan (Jeff); his brother, Tom (Nancy) Reuter; and his extended family and many friends who were blessed by his friendship, love and generous heart.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 6, 2012

Robert James Bailey
U.S. Army WWII

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Bob Bailey died Jan. 17, 2012, in Bellevue, Wash.
Memorial service will be held at St. Peters Methodist Church in Bellevue, Wash., date and time is pending.

Bob was born in Osage, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 1926, to Roy and Dorothy Bailey. He was the second of four boys. In 1930, the family moved to Mason City. It was during those years that music became his major interest. He played piano, drums, accordion and baritone horn. He was a member of the National Champion Mason City High School Band and won first place in the State Contest on the piano. He received a music scholarship to Drake University, Des Moines, but World War II interrupted his education. He enlisted in the Army on Feb. 14, 1945, and was soon stationed in the Philippines. He was discharged in November 1946.

He attended Mason City Junior College and Iowa State Teachers College and received his B.A. degree in 1950 and continued his education at Washington State receiving his Master's Degree in 1966.

Bob was a high school band director in Iowa and Washington for 40 years before retiring in 1990 from Newport High School as music supervisor for the Bellevue School District.

During all the years, he kept up his keyboard skills by accompanying instrumental, vocal groups and soloists on the piano. He was church organist of St. Peters United Methodist Church from 1966-2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jerry, Jack and Dick Bailey. He is survived by his wife Colleen and son Thomas (Cathy) Bailey and two grandchildren Tara (Jason) Matilla and Ryan Bailey and three great grandchildren Ben, Eli and Grady Matilla, and many nieces and nephews.

Remembrances may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, St. Peters United Methodist Church, & Newport High School.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 7, 2012

NEW HAMPTON - Kenneth William Farrell, age 66, of New Hampton, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Country View Care Center in Waterloo, after a lenghtly battle with Parkinson's Disease.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center, New Hampton, with the Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass.

The pall will be placed on the casket by his daughters and son-in-law, Todd Suhr. Son-in-law, James Neuzil will be the lector. His ten grandchildren will present the offertory gifts.

Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with John Farrell, Jerry Farrell, Jim Howe, Jim Trainor, Al Hejna and Todd Suhr serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Whalen, Richard Briggs, Larry Braniff, Kevin Sutton, Jim Farrell, Steve Farrell and his grandchildren.

Friends may greet the family 4-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Online condolences for Kenny's family may be left at hugeback funeralhome.com
Kenneth William Farrell was born Oct. 9, 1945, in Charles City, the son of Joseph and Maxine (Marker) Farrell. He grew up in North Washington and attended St. Mary's Grade School in North Washington through the eighth grade. The Farrell family moved to Charles City where Kenneth finished his education and was a graduate of the Charles City High School Class of 1963.

On March 20, 1965, he married Julaine Howe. The couple were blessed with five daughters. Kenneth and Julaine made New Hampton their home where they raised their family. Kenneth began working at John Deere in Waterloo in 1966 and retired after 32 years in 1998.

Kenny's interests include working on cars, snowmobiling and his passion for stock car racing. Over the years, he had numerous wins and track championships. His car number was 78 and he was a legend in the local racing circuit for over 35 years. He also enjoyed driving the support vehicle for all his daughters on RAGBRAI.

His wife, Julaine died on Dec. 11, 2010 at the age of 62.

Survivors include five daughters; Shelly (Todd) Suhr of New Hampton, Karri Simpson of Cedar Rapids, Penney (James) Neuzil of Fort Atkinson, Robyn (Tony) Crawford of New Hampton, Kelley Farrell of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren, Dylan Suhr, Levi Suhr, Nolan Hromidko, Brock Hromidko, Rylee Simpson, Paige Nelson, Curtis Nelson, Taylor Neuzil, Ashlee Crawford and Caycee Crawford; his mother, Maxine Farrell of Charles City; two brothers, John Farrell of Charles City, Jerry (Sherry) Farrell of Hudson; two nephews, Jim (Brandi) Farrell of Johnstown, Colo., Steve Farrell of Gooselake; his mother-in-law, Bernadine Howe of Rockford, two brothers-in-law, Dennis (Diane) Howe of Mason City, James (Rhonda) Howe of Rockford; three sisters-in-law, Janelle (Dana) Larson of Rudd, Diane Howe of Rockford, Kathy (Bryan) Hobbs of Rudd.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his father and one nephew, Rodney Farrell.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 7, 2012

TITONKA - June Miller, 88, of Titonka, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at the Titonka Care Center.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 4-6 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka.

Funeral services will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with the Rev. Wayne Garman officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Titonka, 515-928-2735, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 7, 2012

MASON CITY - Helen M. Miltenberger, 93, of Mason City, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Upon her wishes, her body was cremated.

Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Helen Miltenberger memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Helen was born on May 4, 1918, in Mason City, the daughter of Edward E. and Louie (Taylor) Kreutzbenzer. She graduated from Mason City High School. Helen married Virgil L. Miltenberger on Jan. 1, 1937 in Mason City. In 1941, Helen moved to San Diego, Calif., where she worked for Consolidated Aircraft for three years (during World War II). She also lived in Grand Rapids, Minn., before settling in Mason City in 1950. Helen worked for Damon's for 15 years before retiring in 1979. She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, canning, and baking.

Helen is survived by one grandson: Richard James Calvert of Sioux Falls, S.D., and one granddaughter: Linda Kay Blakley of Davenport. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Virgil in 1985, her daughter: Marlene Kay Calvert and husband Earl; and one sister: Louise Briggs.

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 on February 7, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Jeffrey S. Walk, 53, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, Kinney Lindstrom Center at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake with Pastor Rich Murray officiating. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. John R. Tilp as Celebrant. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to each service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village, Hospice of North Iowa, or to the Humane Society of North Iowa in Jeff's name.

Jeffrey Scott Walk was born on Sept. 11, 1958, in Mason City, the son of Everett and Teresa (Crapser) Walk. Jeff was raised in Mason City and attended Hoover Elementary School in Mason City. One of the greatest blessings in Jeff's life was having Mrs. Roberta Van De Walker as a teacher; she recognized and worked with children with special needs to make sure they received the education and care they deserved.
In Jeff's later years, he lived at Opportunity Village where he helped the cleaning crew after meals by sweeping the floors and wiping down tables. He also worked in the paper sorting station. He was very happy as a member of the Morning Sun family. He had many friends.

Jeff loved taking trips with Opportunity Village to area farms to visit the animals. He loved all animals but puppies were his favorite. Jeff also liked music and looked forward to his musical therapy sessions, as well as watching football, and going over to his sister, Teri's, house to spend time with his family. Jeff never forgot a name or a face. Anyone who knew Jeff never forgot him.

Those grateful in sharing in Jeff's life are his father and step-mother, Everett and Beverly Walk, Mason City; his sister, Teri (Ron) Gustin, Clear Lake; his step siblings, Marsha Heston, Mason City, Brad (Dawn) Lunning, Mason City, and Scott (Linda) Lunning, Mason City; his niece, Ronnie Daniels, Minneapolis, Minn.; his nephews, Eric (Kerri) Gustin, Meservey, Chad Gustin, Clear Lake, and Matt Gustin, Clear Lake; his aunt, Coreine Tevis, Cedar Rapids; his honorary grandmother, Juanita Cole, Clear Lake; and his friends, Bob and Sarah Engbretson, Clear Lake, and all of his friends at Opportunity Village, especially his cottage-mates of the Morning Sun Cottage.

Jeff is preceded in death by his mother in 1962, his brother, Tom Walk, in 2010, his grandparents, uncles, and one aunt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 4 to February 7, 2012

BUFFALO CENTER - George Winter, 88, of Buffalo Center, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with the Rev. Bill Peake officiating.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at his funeral home in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences and personal emails to the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

CLEAR LAKE - Phyllis D. Brouwer, 92, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

A graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in the Concord Cemetery, Garner, with the Rev. Dale Glawitz officiating.

Phyllis Dorothy Brouwer was born on Oct. 30, 1919, in Ventura, the daughter of Johann and Emma A. (Schuldt) Brouwer. She was one of five daughters. Phyllis attended and graduated from Ventura High School.

She is survived by two sisters as well as cousins and other relatives.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

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

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

ALLISON - Margaret Dralle, 92, of Allison, died on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 8, 2012

BUFFALO CENTER - Lifelong Buffalo Center resident and owner of Winter & Sons Funeral Homes, George Winter, age 88, died peacefully at home Monday Feb. 6, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10th, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at his funeral home in Buffalo Center. Online condolences and personal emails to her family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

George Winter was born on July 13, 1923, to parents Ubbe and Hermena (Sleper) Winter at Buffalo Center. He grew up and was a 1942 graduate of Buffalo Center High School. Mr. Winter then entered the United States Navy to do his part in World War II. After his honorable discharge, George entered and graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program, graduating in 1951.

In 1952, George purchased Schutter Furniture Store and in July 1953, the Schutter Funeral Home. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Bappe, his partner of 58 years on Sept. 13, 1953, at Correctionville. George and Evelyn owned and operated Winter Furniture Store and Floor Covering; Winter Ambulance Service until 1969, and Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service for 60 years. George took great pride in serving local families in their time of need and considered it to be his primary calling until the very end. George was to be honored at the Spring Iowa Funeral Directors Convention for his 60 years of dedication to funeral service as a licensee in the State of Iowa. Even recently, George mentored younger funeral directors who crossed his path. He was also very active in his community serving the American Legion Post No. 21 for over 66 years, the Buffalo Center Fire Department for 42 years and was also an active member of the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center.

George was an avid golfer, walking nine holes almost every day. He followed both professional and local sporting events and loved the Yankees and Packers. He took pride in keeping his yard looking its best at all times and enjoyed the morning coffee gang. Mr. Winter took great interest in his sons' professional careers and found it humbling that they all decided to serve the same local public that he served, all staying within 30 miles of home.

George is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving wife Evelyn; three sons: Randall (Laura) Winter of Forest City, Bart (Medara) Winter of Lake Mills and Kirk (special friend Marge) Winter of Buffalo Center. Grandchildren; Kyle (Kelly Ruth) Winter, Natalie (fiancé of Ben Simonet) Winter, Rebecca (Bill) Meyer, Kessa Olson, Samantha (special friend Jeff Wittmer) Winter, Tyler Olson, Alex (special friend Mikki Holstad) Winter, Jenny (John) Kolb, Sarah (Brett) Coberley. Great-grandchildren; Kayla Coberley, Grace Kolb, Cody Kolb, Jacob Kolb and Lillian Ruth Winter. Brother; Lawrence (Carmen) Winter of Stewartville, Minn., sisters; Margie Miller of Des Moines, and Minnie (Merlin) Walker of Algona, and sister-in-law; Ruth Winter of Buffalo Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Andrew, brothers and in-laws; Edward (Irene) and John (June), brother-in-law, Merle Miller, daughter-in-law, Cyndi, two infant brothers and two infant sisters.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First Street N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858, www.winterfuneralhome.com.

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

FOLEY, Minn. - Joanne 'Jo' Coomes, 85, of Foley, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Mille Lacs Nursing Home, Onamia, Minn., with her family at her side.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church, Foley. The Rev. Allen C. Jergenson will officiate.

Friends may join the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Foley. Arrangements were made by the Foley Funeral Home.

Joanne Coomes was born Jan. 23, 1927, in Des Moines, to George and Hazel (Boutelle) Chandlee. She married Lloyd Coomes on Jan. 2, 1949 in Mason City.

She spent most of her adult life in Foley, Minn. raising her family and working as a legal secretary.

An active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Joanne loved to sing in the choir and enjoy fellowship with the church's United Presbyterian Women's (UPW) group.
She is survived by her sons: Michael, Hudson, Wis.; Scott (Julie), Moorpark, Calif., and Pat (Heather), Wahkon, Minn. She was proud of all her grandchildren: Caitlin, Alexander and Sara, Brandon, Andrew, step-granddaughter, Nicki; Terri Jo, Zach; Maja and Alan. She was also so proud of her great-granddaughter, Ezra (Nicki).
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; sons, Billy and Matt; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Foley Memorial Fund in memory of Jo Coomes, 306 Norway Drive, P.O. Box 837, Foley, MN 56329 or to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312
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Foley Funeral Home, Foley, Minn.

BRITT - Gladys A. Kudej, 88, of Britt died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

GREELEY Colo. - Nina G. Lyford, 90 of Greeley Colo., formerly of Manly, died Feb. 1, 2012, at Grace Pointe in Greeley, Colo.

Funeral services for Nina will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., in Mason City, with the Rev. Scott Davis officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Grace Evangelical Free Church or Youth for Christ.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly; 641-454-2242; www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from February 3 to February 9, 2012

MASON CITY - Vernon 'Vern' Mix, 85, Mason City, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on February 9, 2012

BRITT - Donnabelle 'Donna' Moats, 86, of Britt, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A memorial service for Donna Moats will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge and Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the church on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Donna, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Rust) Baxter was born April 17, 1925, at Sheffield.

Donna was united in marriage with Tom Moats on Aug. 15, 1947 at Oakland, Md.
Donna lived in Britt most of her life, with the exception of the 20 years Tom was in the Air Force.

Following Tom's discharge in 1966, the couple moved to Britt where Donna was employed as manager of the hot lunch program at the Britt Schools. She was a special friend to many students.

Donna was a member of the Ladies VFW, ladies coffee group that met at Mary Jo's Hobo House every morning and a ladies card club in Britt. She loved to travel and go out to eat.

Donna is survived by two sisters: Doris Lou Hilpipre of Clarion and Phyllis Kaye Hughes of Clear Lake; special friends Al and Jill Olson; niece and nephews: Debra Ott, Terry J. Hilpipre, Bill Baxter, Jim Baxter, Jeff Hughes and David Hughes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tom in 1985; brother Carroll Baxter; and two nephews: Thomas Hughes and Gary Hilpipre.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 9, 2012

ALGONA - A celebration of life for Bernadette Reilly will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona.

Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona. Her family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona.

There will be a Scripture prayer service and rosary beginning at 7 p.m.
515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 9, 2012

LELAND - Roger A. Stenberg, 73, of Leland, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at his home in rural Leland.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Boyd Longshore and Pastor Wayne Halvorson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St. in Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

ALLISON - Helen M. Tjebkes, 95, of Allison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 9, 2012

NORTHWOOD - Martha Knutson, age 102, of Northwood, formerly of Lake Mills, died Thursday, Feb. 09, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

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

BRITT - Gladys A. Kudej, 88, of Britt, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt with Fr. Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with a Catholic Workman rosary at 4 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Gladys Agnes Kudej, the daughter of James and Mary (Formanek) Rokos, was born March 2, 1923, on a farm northwest of Garner. She graduated from Hayfield Consolidated High School in 1940.

On Jan. 20, 1942, she was married to Robert M. Kudej at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They lived on the Rokos farm north of Duncan where they raised their family and farmed. Gladys also worked in the dietary department at Hancock County Memorial Hospital for 23 years. In 1995, after living on the farm for 53 years they retired and moved into Britt. Gladys enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking, dancing and traveling.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt and former member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Rosary Society, Catholic Workman FCSLA w 51, Birthday Club, Garfield Hobby Club and the Britt Senior Citizens.

Gladys is survived by her four children: Wayne (Becky) Kudej of Britt, Sherry (Marvin) Buhr of Marion, Mary Lou (Darrell) Williams of Marion and Judy (Robert) Hubler of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren: Jennifer (Marty) Goepel, Jeff (Robin) Kudej, Andy (Angie) Kudej, Nick (Jessica) Kudej, Ryan (Michelle) Buhr, Ben (Angela) Williams, Kim (Jon) Livingston and Tyler Hubler; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, June 13, 2000; her parents; grandson, Brent Hubler; and two sisters, Lillian (John) Dolphin and Alice (Frank) Hrubes.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811; www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

GREELEY Colo., - Nina G. Lyford, 90, of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Manly, died Feb. 1, 2012, at Gracepointe in Greeley, Colo.

Funeral services for Nina will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Scott Davis officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Manly Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Grace Evangelical Free Church or Youth for Christ.

Nina was born in Dumont, to Guy and Jennie Jackson May 2, 1921. She graduated from Dumont High School and continued her education at Westmar College in LeMars. Nina married Vernon Lyford Dec. 24, 1939. They moved to the home farm in 1942 west of Manly, where they resided until retiring to the Willows in Mason City, Iowa. Nina then located in Windsor, Colo., in 2008.

Nina enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and assisting with the farm operation. Nina and Vernon were active members of the Manly United Methodist Church and the Grace Evangelical Free Church of Mason City.

Nina was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, in 2004, her parents Guy and Jennie Jackson, her sister Neva Cosgrove, her brothers Orville Jackson and Harry Jackson, and a grandson Kevin Koelling.

Nina is survived by her four children: Charles Lyford M.D. and his wife, Joyce, of Glenrock, Wy., Joyce and her husband, the Rev. Marvin Koelling, of Windsor, Colo., Lawrence Lyford M.D. and his wife, Kimmye, of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Barbara and her husband, Steven Swanson, of Lake Forest, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, Iowa; 641-454-2242; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 3 to February 10, 2012

OSAGE - Alice Helen (DeLano) Malmin, 88, of Osage, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at her home in Osage.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage; 641-732-3706; www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 10, 2012

GREENE - Funeral services for Eula Mae Mehmen will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a 7 p.m. scriptural wake and rosary conducted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday one hour before services.

Eula Mae (Kramer) Mehmen was born March 28, 1925, in rural Marble Rock, Floyd County, the daughter of Matt and Lola (Heinz) Kramer, and died Feb. 8, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. She was baptized at St. Mary's in Roseville.

At the age of 3, her family moved to the present farm east of Greene where she has lived her entire life. She attended grade school at Dayton No.2 and Sacred Heart Academy in Greene. She graduated from Greene High School in 1943.

She worked for Maurice Jones at the Iowa Recorder (Greene Recorder). She was later employed for Helen Swartzrock at the Corner Dress Shop and for Schwab & Peet at the Drug Store in Greene.

She was united in marriage to Jake Mehmen at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greene on April 22, 1946. To this union were born two daughters, Jolene and Diane. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially those times they spent at the farm.

She will always be remembered for her homemade noodles and chicken noodle soup. She enjoyed mowing lawn, gardening and working with flowers. She also enjoyed several bus trips they took during the winter months.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, St. Catherine's Circle and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

She is survived by her husband, Jake, of 65 years; two daughters: Jolene (Dennis) Edwards of Greene and Diane (Michael) Grant of Mason City; four granddaughters: Kristin (Shahram) Malek of Maple Grove, Minn., Julie (Jamie) Lubbert of Canton, Mo., Jenna (Doug) Akers of Des Moines and Jessica (Andy) Rye of Mason City; nine great-grandchildren: Noah Hagemeister, Reed Schneider, Luke Schneider, Collin Lubbert, Taylor Lubbert, Jason Rye, Aspen Rye, Mason Akers and Kayla Akers; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Lola Kramer; her sister, Irene Stuntz; and brother-in-law, James Stuntz.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Eula Mehmen Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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 February 9 to February 10, 2012

MASON CITY - Vernon 'Vern' H. Mix, 85, of 1037 19th St. S.W., Mason City, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with Rev. Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church officiating.

Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City with military honors provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Family suggests memorials to Vernon H. Mix Memorial fund.

Vern was born July 17, 1926, in Jackson, Minn., the son of Harry and Anna (Egge) Mix. He later moved to the Mason City area.

Vern enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Ingersoll (Destroyer DD 652) as a cook second class during WWII. Following the service he moved back to Mason City. He married Phyllis J. Rose Sept. 4, 1952, in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Vern was an ironworker and was a member of Ironworkers Local No. 67 from 1953-1981.

Vern enjoyed spending time on their house boat, ClearLake, being with friends and family, but most of all being with his companion and loving wife, Phyllis.

He was a member of Mason City V.F.W. and Ironworkers Local No. 67.

Vern is survived by his four children: Steven Mix, Isle, Minn., David (Kate) Mix, Cedar Falls, and their children Madison and McKayla Mix, Lori Stoltenberg, Mason City, and her children Sommer Stoltenberg (Cody Black) and Brock Stoltenberg, Diana (Merle) Klipping, Mason City, and their daughter Chloe Klipping; daughter-in-law Mona Hoy, Mason City, and her children Ryan Mix and Rhea (B.J.) Anderson and their children Evan and Ehren Anderson and Taylor Ott; son-in-law Steve Stoltenberg, Rochester, Minn.; two sisters: Beverly (Earl) Cornelius, Des Moines, and Norma Jean, Mason City; and in-laws Mina Mix, Armstrong, Tom (Pam) Rose, Mason City, Betty Dahl, Manly, and Janice Rose, Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Larry Mix; wife, Phyllis, in 2003; brother Gordon Mix; two sisters: Alvina Kingsbury and Lucille Vestal; and infant son Randy Mix.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa; 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com.

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

CHARLES CITY - Sylvia Steinberg, 94 of Charles City, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Beckwith Cemetery.

Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 10, 2012

LELAND - Roger A. Stenberg, age 73, of Leland, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at his home in rural Leland.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, with Pastor Boyd Longshore and Pastor Wayne Halvorson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

On Sept. 17, 1938, on the family farm in Rake, Iowa, parents C.N. and Hazel J. (Helgren) Stenberg brought into this world Roger Allen Stenberg. Roger was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

He attended grade school at the No.8 King country school located on his father's farm through eighth grade. Roger credits his sister Harriet for being his best teacher, as she was the one who taught him how to read. He graduated from Thompson Community High School in 1956 where he excelled in the Coon Grove FFA chapter.
Upon graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Brandt. Roger worked for several area farmers and ag-related businesses until finally settling on a farmstead west of Leland in 1959 where they harvested grain and raised cattle and hogs. Along with his farming, he did custom bailing and combining. In 1974 he moved the family "across the tracks" and have resided there, farming until the last day of his life.

Roger was involved in his community. He was an active member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thompson. Roger also served as a board member for the Thompson Co-op and a volunteer for the Winnebago County Pork Producers. He really enjoyed his hunting and fishing trips with his buddies. However, the best times of his life were spent with his family.

Roger is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara, three children: Cynthia K. (Stenberg) Johnson married to Kingsley residing in Thompson, a son Kennath A. Stenberg residing in Leland, and a daughter Tamara M. (Stenberg) Sheehan married to Stephen residing in Thompson; six grandchildren: Kelsey K. Eveland (Jason), Adam R. Stenberg (Shylouh), Anthony R. Stenberg, Jeremiah K. Johnson (fiancé Annie), Cord N. Stenberg, Kirsten M. Johnson and two adopted granddaughters, Abby and Emily Bray; and five great-grandchildren: Ana, Misty, Samantha, Zackery and Nathaniel.
He is also survived by his sisters, Harriet (Stenberg) Hagenson and Mavis (Stenberg) Linde married to Dean, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Reyburn Hagenson, nephew Kent Hagenson and a nephew in infancy.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 8 to February 10, 2012

ALLISON - Helen Marie (Wubbena) Tjebkes, 95, of Allison, passed away on Feb. 8, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will be at Folkers Cemetery in rural Allison.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232.

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

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Marie Thompson