MASON CITY - Barbara Ann Harrer, 59, Mason City, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial Mass for Barbara will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday with a scriptural wake service at 5:30 p.m. at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Following the visitation, cremation will take place.

Barbara's family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory, may wish to consider contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church.

Barbara was born on Aug. 24, 1952, in Mason City, the daughter of F.J. "Jerry" and JoAnn (Hebel) Harrer. Barbara graduated from Mason City High School and was a lifelong resident of Mason City.

Barb enjoyed spending time outside, sitting on the front porch, listening to music and greeting people who came by. In her earlier years she loved to take walks and visit family, friends and neighbors. Barb enjoyed her winter trips (19 years) to Florida with her parents. She always enjoyed meeting new people.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, F.J. "Jerry" and JoAnn (Hebel) Harrer of Mason City; her five siblings, Steve (Julie) Harrer of Sioux Falls, S.D., Dave Harrer of Melbourne, Fla., Cathy (Mike) Boyle of Ankeny, Mike Harrer of Mason City, and Mary (Greg) Boyle of Omaha, Neb.; ten nephews and three nieces; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 20 to February 21, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Wayne Hasbrouck, 81, of 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with Rev. Ed Bard Chaplin of North Iowa Hospice officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and then one hour before the service on Thursday.

Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or Apple Valley Assisted Living.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2012

GARNER - Gelaine Irving, 89, of Garner, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements; 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Richard "Richie" LeRoy Johnson, 76, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Friday until time of service.

Family suggests memorials to Richard LeRoy Johnson Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2012

Arlene E. Trettin

ROCKFORD - Arlene E. Trettin, 92, of 601 E. Main, Rockford, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main, Rockford, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2012

ROCKFORD - John J. Van Laere, 97, of 19 Fifth St. N.E., Rockford, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at the Rockwell Nursing Home, Rockwell.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main Ave., Rockford. The Rev. Judy Wooton and the Rev. Bob Scheurer will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 302 W. Main, Rockford.

John was born on Aug. 1, 1914, in LaFayette, Ind., to Al and Louise (Newart) Van Laere. On Nov. 24, 1936, he married Alberta Grius. After his marriage, the couple moved to Swaledale where John was a self-employed carpenter. The family later moved to Rockford in 1951 where John continued his carpentry work. John enjoyed horses and at one time was a jockey. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He retired in 1981, yet continued to make many wood projects for family and friends. Later in life he met his special friend Dolores Muller, and for the last 20 years John and Dolores enjoyed traveling together and seeing family and friends.

John was an outgoing family man who was always thinking of his family telling others stories and sharing a joke. With his carpentry work he helped build a number of homes including some in Rockford. He made a number of baby beds, chairs, rockers and other projects for family members and friends. Many thought that he was a doctor of wood. He loved fishing and many would say that he had one hand on the fishing pole and the other on a minnow. He loved to dance and he continued going out to dance until the age of 95. He truly loved life to the fullest. His philosophy of life was to be fair and honest with all, along with seeing the goodness in other people.

John is survived by his son Jack (Sue) Van Laere; one daughter Joann Moye; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren; along with his very special friend Dolores Muller.

Preceding John in death were his parents, three brothers, wife Alberta, one grandson, one great granddaughter, one great-great granddaughter and son in-laws Melvin Mohring and Wendell Moye.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main, Rockford, 641-756-3311, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 21, 2012

MASON CITY - Jean Marie Fry, 84, of 425 20th Street S.W., Mason City died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m, Thursday, Feb. 23, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City with the Reverend Sid Bohls officiating. Burial will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Jean Fry Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Jean Marie Fry was one of 12 children born to George and Myrtle Auchampach Brownlee in Popejoy, on Dec. 23, 1927. Jean attended grade school in Popejoy and later in Iowa Falls. Jean was a waitress in Iowa Falls and was united in marriage to her first husband, J. Fred Mills on May 10, 1945, and to this union, two children were born: Twila and Tanya. Years later, the marriage ended and she married Darwin Fry in 1964, bringing his son, Kip Fry into the family. Jean was a homemaker all of her life taking care of her three precious children. Jean and Darwin enjoyed traveling all around the United States and Europe. Darwin passed away in May of 1987.

Jean was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Jean was an immaculate housekeeper and a fabulous cook and the family had many gatherings at her home. Jean enjoyed playing cards and mushroom hunting. Her passion was being in the outdoors, walking, gardening, and attending to her flowers. She also enjoyed reading and had exceptional crocheting skills. Most importantly, her family came first and she enjoyed spending her time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Twila (Norm) Luker, Mason City, Tanya (LaVern) Dahl, Mason City, and Kip Fry, Grapevine, Texas; grandchildren, Deanna (Duane) Loeschen, Mason City, N. Scott (Elisabeth) Palmer, Carrollton, Texas, Lorri (Steve) Caster, Clive, Tiffani (Brad) Allen, Hampton, and Courtny Trappe and her fiancé, Josh Beals, Mason City; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Nate, Parker, Jake, Drake, Derek, Wyatt, Kylie, Tucker, and Sophia; sister, Bernita Noble, Sioux City, Iowa and her sister-in-law, Yvonne McGavock, La Crosse, Wis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, J. Fred and Darwin; siblings, Gerald, Winston, Arlis, Arlene, Phebe, Graydon, Delores, Crystal, Delpha, and Calvin and great- granddaughter, Zimry.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2012

DUBUQUE - Betty June Glass, well known as Betty Thomas, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call today from 2-8 p.m. at the Siegert-Casper Colonial Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 390 N. Grandview Avenue, where a wake service will be held at 7:30p.m.

Betty was born on Oct. 13, 1928, in Dubuque, the daughter of Alvin and Pauline (Schilling) Conzett. She graduated from the Visitation Academy in 1946.

After high school she began working at a local telephone company in Dubuque.

On June 14, 1952, she married William Nankival at Nativity Church.

Betty started her broadcasting career with her husband Bill during the mid-1950s at KDTH and WDBQ. She was Dubuque's favorite call-in host for "The Cracker Barrel" and "Cooks Corner". At the time, Betty was one of few women in Iowa to have their own radio program.

After her husband's death in 1966, Betty continued to broadcast in Dubuque and ultimately retired in 1998.

On Jan. 16, 1971, she married Theodore Glass at St. Anthony's Church. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1994.

In 2002, Betty was inducted in to the Iowa Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, after 32 years of sharing her household hints and advice.

Betty also wrote and published several cookbooks and household hints books, selling more than one hundred thousand copies.

Betty also loved spending time with her family, camping, cheering her grandkids on at sporting events, reading, the Hawkeyes, Cubs, and Bears.

She had a zest for life and was always willing to give any adventure a try.

Surviving are her children, Judith (Wayne) Fick, of Mason City, Thomas (Gina) Nankival, of Onalaska, Wis., Mary Beth (Brian) Gerhards, of Potosi, Wis.; five grandchildren, Julie (Charlie) West, Jeff (Sadie) Fick, Ryan Gerhards, Will and Isabelle Nankival; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew, Lucas, Jacie West, Delia and Brenna Fick, and Brayden and Maddie Gerhards; her brother, William (Connie) Conzett; her sister, Lois O' Brien, both of Dubuque; her brother- in-law, Roger Huber, of Dubuque; Sisters-in-law, Beth Glass, of Cedar Rapids, and Thelma (Bob) Jackson, of West Des Moines; her special niece, Chris (Tom) Nugent, and their children, Alyx, Brien and Brendan Nugent, of Dubuque, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister in infancy, and a brother-in-law, Bob O' Brien.

Memorials may be given to Tri-State Independent Blind Society in Betty's honor.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Betty's loyal listeners throughout the years.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2012

CENTER POINT - Arnold K. Hanson, 95, died Feb. 20, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 4, Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage, by Pastor Torens.

Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include three children, Donald (Jo) Hanson of Center Point, Linda (Willard) Maas of Parkston, S.D., and Richard (Pat) Hanson of Des Moines; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Olaf (Dorothy) Hanson of San Jose, Calif.; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty; brother, Glen (Alvira) Hanson; and sister, Myrtle (Carl) Christiansen.

Arnold Kenneth Hanson was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Mitchell County, the son of Andrew and Kristine (Framstad) Hanson. He graduated from Plymouth High School. Arnold was proud of his service in the Army Air Corps. During that time, he was sent to Detroit, Mich., where the Air Corps trained him to repair Mercedes-Benz airplane engines.

While there, he met Betty Ann McPherson, and they were married on July 13, 1947.
The couple farmed near Osage. Following retirement from farming, the couple moved to Nora Springs. Arnold spent his remaining years near Cedar Rapids.

Arnold could always find time to bowl and pitch horseshoes. He shared these contests with Betty and challenged many family members and friends in tournaments. His trophies grace the homes of his children and grandchildren.

Arnold holds the 1989 National Championship title in his class.

Arn, Arny, or Grandpa Arnold, he answered to all of these names. He had a special place in his heart for all the little children. Arnold always had a book at his side and read many a Western. Thanks to his friends at the Nora Springs Public Library.

Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage played an important role in Arnold's life. The family request memorials to be directed towards its ministry. Arnold would want to say "Mon Tusen Takk!" (Many thousand thanks).

Please sign our online guestbook for Arnold at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Wayne Hasbrouck, 81, of 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday Feb. 23, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ed Bard Chaplin of North Iowa Hospice officiating.

Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 5-7 p.m. and then one hour before service on Thursday. Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or Apple Valley Assisted Living.

Wayne was born Jan. 22, 1931, on the family farm southwest of Mapleton, the son of Raymond and Seffa (Baker) Hasbrouck. He attended country school through the eighth grade, and then attended and graduated from Mapleton High School in 1949.
Wayne married Evelyn Moraine Melby on June 26, 1954, in Onawa. They moved to Clear Lake in 1968.

Wayne entered the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1957 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He worked for Tractor Supply for over 35 years, retiring as manager of TSC in Mason City in 1993.

Wayne enjoyed gardening, doing farm and yard work for Nieman Farms, boating, golfing, his fishing trips to Canada and was an avid Hawkeye fan.

Wayne is survived by his two children Vicki (Gene "Skeeter") Welch, Clear Lake, and Bruce (Joy McGrane) Hasbrouck, Clear Lake; his very long time special friend Virginia Grimm, Clear Lake; four grandchildren Vanessa (Jason Schultz) Hasbrouck, Sioux City, Natalie Hasbrouck, Ventura, Ryan (Heather) Welch, Northwood, and Nathaniel (April) Welch, Grimes; five great-grandchildren Aubrey Schultz, Ethan , Sydney, Finley and Scarlett Welch; three brothers Morris (Virginia) Hasbrouck, Ida Grove, Ricky Hasbrouck, Great Falls, Mont., and Jerry (Joanie) Hasbrouck, Council Bluffs; two sisters Lavonne (Hans) Witzel, Castana, and Retha (Richard) Bielenberg, Morrison, Ill., and brother-in-law of Dennis (Rose) Melby, Fairmont, Gary (Stephanie) Melby, Brawley, Calif., Nancy (Jack) Hoden, San Marcus, Calif., and Christy Vivian, Huntington Beach, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Evelyn Moraine in 1994; sister Louise Stinton and brothers Jess and Leonard Hasbrouck.

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

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

GARNER - Gelaine Irving, 89, of Garner, died Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

Gelaine Evelyn Palma Irving, the daughter of Palmer and Hattie (Johnson) Jensen, was born Jan. 1, 1923, at Lake Mills. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1940.

On Feb. 12, 1943, she was married to Herbert Irving at Bethany, Mo. They lived in Garner where they raised their three daughters. Gelaine enjoyed going to auctions and collecting antiques.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner, UMW and the Garner American Legion Auxiliary.

Gelaine is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Gary) Maben of Garner, Carol (Paul) Anderson of Appleton, Wis., and Helen (Thomas) Sammons of Tyler, Texas; two grandchildren, Heather and Kendra Hallett of Tyler, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Dakotah Maben, Jeremy Maben, Jenna Maben and Taylor Sammons; a great-great-granddaughter, Riley Maben; a sister, Phyllis Quintus of Hampton; a niece; and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, March 14, 2006; her parents; granddaughter, Sarah Maben; and grandsons, Scott Maben and Jeffrey Graham.

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

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

OSAGE - Helen A. (Skogsmark) Jellum, 95, of Osage, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Stephen Bohling and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating.

Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the memorial service 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 February 22, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Richard "Richie" LeRoy Johnson, 76, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Friday until time of service. Family suggests memorials to Richard LeRoy Johnson Memorial Fund.

Richard was born Oct. 8, 1935, in Clear Lake, the one of ten siblings son of Adolph Martin and Mary E. (Skellinger) Johnson. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1953. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War.

He moved back to Clear Lake and later worked for his brother Ralph, who was a painting contractor.

He enjoyed watching basketball and football, especially his favorite teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends and family.
Richard is survived by his brothers Ralph "Red" Johnson, Mason City, and Keith (Gigi) Johnson, Des Moines; and sisters Martha Lange, White Bear Lake, Minn.; Lorrine Michaels, Hazelwood, Mo., Dorothy (Jerry) Chamberlain, White Bear Lake, Minn., and a special sister Phyllis "Till" Spilman, Clear Lake; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and a special friend at Oakwood Audrey Winkel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Adeline Schendel and three brothers Calvin K., Kenneth R. and Lincoln P. Johnson.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Marc Anderson at Oakwood Care Center for the special care that he gave to Richard.

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

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

PLYMOUTH - Ives Lantz, 86, of Plymouth, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2012

SHEFFIELD - Karen K. Meyer, 69, of Sheffield, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield with the Rev. G Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield at a later date.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 22, 2012

ROCKFORD - Arlene E. Trettin, 92, of 601 E. Main, Rockford, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb, 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main, Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Schuerer. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church and again one hour prior to services.

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468. 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

CHARLES CITY - Alberta Jean Benedict, 87, of Charles City died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4–7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation continues Friday an hour prior to the service at the church.

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 on February 23, 2012

MASON CITY - Billie D. Constable Sr., 79, of Mason City and formerly of Fort Dodge, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Praise Community Church, 11 Second St. N.W., with Pastor Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church and Ken Quintus of 14th Street Gospel Place officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Billie Constable memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2012

MASON CITY - Linda P. Faught, 65, of Mason City died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Good Shepherd Heath Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Linda P. Faught memorial fund in care of the family or Hospice of North Iowa. 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, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2012

HAMPTON - Joyce Kirkbride, 66, of Hampton died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2012

PLYMOUTH - Ives "Dolly" Virginia Lantz, 86, of Plymouth died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service for Dolly will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Plymouth United Methodist Church, 508 Carter Street, Plymouth, with the Reverend Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will take place at the Bohemian Cemetery, Plymouth.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Ives "Dolly" Virginia Lantz was born on Oct. 19, 1925, to Louis and Grace Cook Lantz in Plymouth. Dolly attended Plymouth schools and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1944. After she graduated from school, she helped her parents at the home. Dolly was a hard worker, working as a dietary aid at Mercy Medical Center for over 20 years. She continued her working career at the Taylor Auction College for eight years. She also was one to drive the elderly around, taking them to doctors' appointments and to the grocery store.

Dolly enjoyed collecting cups, eating out and watching baseball and basketball games.

She was a member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church and Mercy Hospital Girls Get Together.

Dolly will be missed by her close neighbors, friends and extended relatives.

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

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

SHEFFIELD - Karen Kay Meyer, 69, of Sheffield passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield at a later date.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Karen Kay Meyer was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Swaledale, a daughter of Emil and Sigrid (Jorgesen) Roggemann. She attended schools in Sheffield.

On Jan. 28, 1961, Karen was united in marriage with Merlin Meyer at Richland Lutheran Church in Thornton. To this union two children were born. As her children entered high school Karen returned to school becoming a Certified Nurse's Aide and began working at Mercy Medical Center. She retired in 2004 after nearly 25 years at the hospital.

For many years Karen and Merlin wintered in Florida and traveled many areas of the country. They spent most of the last year and a half at their second home in Avion Palms, Bowling Green, Fla.

Karen enjoyed her time at Avion Palms in Bowling Green, Fla., camping and traveling with her husband. She enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting with friends both in Sheffield and in Avion Palms.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 51 years, Merlin; son, Randy (Deb) Meyer, Sheffield; daughter, Julie (Mark) Dannen, Sheffield; grandchildren, Eric (Brittnee) Meyer and their children, Owen and Anthany; Ashley Meyer and her daughter Sydney; Joshua (Amanda) Dannen; sisters, Patricia Cunningham, Clear Lake; Marilyn (Ron) Engebretson, Sheffield; sister-in-law, Sharon Roggemann, Waverly; and mother-in-law, Verda Meyer, Sheffield.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Emil and Sigrid Roggemann; brother, Bud Roggemann; brother-in-law, Nick Cunningham; and father-in-law, Willis Meyer.

Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com.

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

WICHITA, Kan. - Clifford D. Rice, 86, died Nov. 7, 2010, at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Clear Lake, the son of Clifford Dewey and Weenonah Garlock Rice. His biological father died when he was still very young and he was raised by his stepfather, Earl C. Westcott.

He graduated from Mason City High School in 1942 and received a BA in business from the University of Minnesota. He retired as retail sales manager for Target Co., also having managed the original Target store in Roseville, Minn. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II.

Survivors include: sons, Steve Rice and wife Susan, Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Justin Rice, Wichita, Kan.; daughters, Anne Gastineau and husband Dennis, Byron, Minn., Kay Francis and husband Bob, Sodus, Mich., and Julie Rice, Hutchinson; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

ROCKFORD - Arlene E. Trettin, 92, of 601 E. Main, Rockford, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main, Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Schuerer. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church and again one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Arlene Eleanor was born June 6, 1919, the daughter of Edward A. and Emma Koehler in Ulster Township, Floyd County. She was one of six children. She graduated with the class of 1936 from Rockford High School and then received her teaching certificate from the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.

For the next eight years she taught at several rural schools in the North Iowa area. On June 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to George Trettin at Zion Lutheran Church. They made their home and raised their family over the next 66 years, living at their current home for many years.

Arlene remained active in her church, being a Sunday School teacher, a member of WELCA church circles, and being an adviser for 20 years with the Young Mothers Group.

Her favorite things to do were to provide for and nurture others. She spent many hours cooking and canning produce from her large vegetable garden. When it came time to freeze and preserve, it was usually a family affair with all the children helping.
One of Arlene's loves was cooking and recipe hunting. Often her evening hours were spent browsing through magazines looking for new dishes to try out on her family.

Later in life, her large family meal spreads were the makings of legend.

As her family matured, Arlene's gardening interest shifted to flowers, lots and lots of flowers. She was also an avid painter of ceramics and wall paintings with her rose portraits being real enough to smell. She loved little children and often would stop and talk to them.

Arlene is survived by her husband, George, Rockford; three of their surviving children, Constance "Connie" and her husband Roger Baylor, Sherrill; Carol Boring, Orcas Island, Wash.; Karen Trettin, Charles City, (daughter-in-law), Timothy and his wife Denyce Trettin, Rockford; nine grandchildren, Jill (Paul) Skyles and Susan (Nathan) Hedlund, Josh, Jeremy, Zachary and Katrina Boring, Kelly and Cole Trettin and Ashley Trettin; six great-grandchildren; and her brother Donald and wife Liz Koehler, Rockford, and sister-in-law Myra Koehler, Charles City.

Her parents, son Michael Trettin, son-in-law Mel Boring, sisters Wilma Damgaard and Mildred Kruse, and brothers Lloyd and Dale Koehler preceded Arlene in death.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

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

MASON CITY - Clarence J. Wallace, 80, of 316 Ninth St. S.E., Mason City, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Elmwood Cemetery, in Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ed Baird from Hospice of North Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-8676; www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 23, 2012

OSAGE - Vernon G. Amundson, age 85, of Osage, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at Faith Home Assisted Living in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, 3269 Foothill Avenue, Osage, with the Rev. R. Dawson Tornes officiating.

Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Vernon was born Nov. 22, 1926, near Osage, the son of Adolph and Gustava (Erikson) Amundson. He graduated from Osage High School and then served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in Japan.

After returning from the service, he attended Hamilton Business School. He then worked for Western Union as a relief office manager in the Midwest and as an office manager in the Omaha office. After his retirement, Vernon moved back to Osage. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. Vernon was an avid collector of antiques.

Vernon is survived by nieces and nephews, Edna (Marvin) Norby of Osage,Gary (Lavonne) Cockrum of Osage, Patricia (Ron) Thompson of Waterloo, Jim (Lodema) Cockrum of Osage, Mary (Keith) Lugg of Casper, Wyoming, Connie (Ken) Eagen of Osage, Alice (Charles) Olswold of Muscatine, and Dean (Lu Ann) Cockrum of Osage, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alvin and Hilmer Amundson; two sisters, Marian Cockrum and Alice Nack; and two nieces, Norma Jean Olson and Arla Wherry.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2012

Billie D. Constable Sr.
U.S. Marine Corps Korean War

MASON CITY- Billie D. Constable Sr., 79, of Mason City and formerly of Fort Dodge, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church and Ken Quintus of 14th Street Gospel Place officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Billie Constable memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Bill was born Feb. 29, 1932, in Fort Dodge, the son of Ward and Agnes (Peed) Constable. He attended school at Corpus Christi in Fort Dodge.

Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of Praise Community Church and also attended the 14th Street Gospel Place. Bill was also a member of the VFW.

In his younger years, Bill enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and AA.

Bill was a "Jack of All Trades and Master of None" who enjoyed tinkering/fixing things. Bill was an active person who found great joy in helping others - often bringing people to AA meetings and church services.

Bill is survived by his children: Billie Constable Jr. and wife Sallie of Mounds View, Minn., Kathryn Cook of Fort Dodge, Mark Constable and Chris of Kyle, Texas, Kimberly Brand of Hillsborough, N.C., Todd Constable and wife Kari of Fort Dodge, Traci Constable of Hillsborough and Billie Constable of Oklahoma City, Okla; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Veronica Parsons of Algona; and one brother, Don Albright and wife Lala of Des Moines.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandchild, Rachael Robeson; two brothers, John and Bob Constable; and brother-in-law, Jerry Parsons.

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 February 23 to February 24, 2012

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel; her parents, Kenneth and Lorraine; and her father-in-law, Lyle Dallman.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2012

MASON CITY - Linda P. Faught, 65, of Mason City died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center under the care of Hospice.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, with Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Linda P. Faught memorial fund in care of the family or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Linda P. Miller was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Mason City, the daughter of Kenneth Miller and Florence (Nardicchio) Dewey. She attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1965. She was married to Thomas Faught at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City on June 19, 1965; they later divorced.

Through the years she worked at UNYSIS, Armour's, Minnesota Rubber and Alexander Batteries until working at Principal Financial as a Processing Technician for the last twelve years. She enjoyed reading, especially by author Danielle Steele, listening to music and her many trips with her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Linda was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, V.F.W. and the Moose Lodge. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her sons, Tad and wife Lori Faught, Joseph Dominic Faught, Christopher Faught and friend Megan Fox; daughter, Amy Hollinger and husband Mike, all of Mason City; eight grandchildren, Justin and Rebecca Faught, Alex Faught, Nick, Mikaela and Joey Faught, Alexandra and Sydney Hollinger; brother, William (Faith) Dewey of Clear Lake; mother, Florence Dewey; great-granddaughter, Skylar Rae Faught; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Miller; infant son, Danny Faught; step-father William Dewey Sr.; uncle, Gail Lamb; and paternal and maternal grandparents.

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 February 23 to February 24, 2012

HANLONTOWN-LaVerne D. "Mernie" Kaasa, 90, of Hanlontown, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Mernie will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Grace Lutheran Church, 302 E. 4th St., Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will follow in Brush Point Cemetery, rural Hanlontown, where military honors will be provided by members of the American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly.
Visitation will be held Friday evening (Feb. 24) at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly.

LaVerne Duane Kaasa was born on May 24, 1921, in Hanlontown, the son of Carl and Thea (Tangen) Kaasa. He attended and graduated from Hanlontown High School amongst the class of 1939. Following high school LaVerne attended Waldorf College in Forest City and AIB in Des Moines before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in January of 1942.

While in the military LaVerne served with the 8th Air Force - 188th Bomb Group and was stationed in England. On August 3rd, 1944 he was shot down while on a mission over Paris; he was held as a prisoner of war in Russia and Germany until April 28, 1945, when they were liberated. LaVerne was honorably discharged in September of 1945.

On August 5, 1942 LaVerne was united in marriage to Darlene Levitt at the United Methodist Church in Sheffield. They operated a grocery store in Belmond until the summer of 1947 when they returned to Hanlontown and took over his father's store. In 1963 they sold the store and LaVerne became the Standard Oil agent and then in later years the Amoco man until his retirement in 1983.

Mernie was a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church, an original member of the Hanlontown Fire Department where he served for over 30 years, a member of the town council for over 20 years, a Boy Scout Troop leader, Charter Lions Club member and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed traveling, golfing and wintering in Arizona, and enjoyed summer fishing trips to Minnesota.

Those grateful in sharing in Mernie's life are his children, Stephen (Annette) Kaasa, Albert Lea, Minn., Rebecca Langan, Bayport, Minn., and Annette (Kirk) Flores, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; his grandchildren, Kelly, Kari, James Patrick, Colin and Michael Langan, and Erin, Kate, and Benjamin Flores; as well as several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Mernie is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene; his sisters, Doris and Kathryn; his brother, Carlyle; and a nephew, David Field.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring Street, Manly. 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from February 22 to February 24, 2012

HAMPTON - Joyce Joan Kirkbride, 66, of Hampton, passed away on Feb. 21, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

She was born on Oct. 30, 1945, in Hampton, the daughter of Carl and Fern (Banner) Kirkbride. At age 4, Joyce was diagnosed with Polio. She would jokingly call herself an "elementary school dropout" because she could not attend school with the other students past the fifth grade due to her Polio.

Joyce received her education via telephone between the school and her home and graduated from Hampton High School in 1963. She then attended the University of Missouri and studied accounting.

Joyce was very dedicated to the time she spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed taking care of people. She also enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, other crafts and cooking for her visitors.

Joyce was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; three uncles, Alvie, Alfred Ray and Ira Frances Kirkbride; and her best friend, Sheila Witte.

Joyce is survived by two brothers, Lee (Etsuko) Kirkbride of Arizona and George (Fay) Kirkbride of Mo.; five nephews, four nieces, 23 great-nieces and nephews, one great-great-nephew, several cousins, a special friend, Dallas (Joanne) Lee, and two adopted families, the family of Lynn and Sheila Witte and the family of Ed and Gerrie Foster.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 23 to February 24, 2012

NORTHWOOD - Marjorie A. "Marge" Sime, 80, of Northwood died Thursday (Feb. 23, 2012) at the Lutheran Retirement home in Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Conner Colonial Chapel.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2012

OSAGE-Sarah Ann Stang, age 78, of Osage, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Sarah donated her body to the Mayo Clinic with the hope that her gift would assist education and research.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Sarah was born June 16, 1933, in Spencer, the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Langland) Hudtloff. She graduated from Kamrar High School in 1951, from the University of Iowa in 1956 and from Mankato State University in 1980.

Sarah married Dale Stang on June 7, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. Sarah was a music teacher at Osage, Little Cedar, Mitchell and Sacred Heart and taught students with learning disabilities in Belmond schools. She also was a corn detasseling supervisor.

Sarah was a member of the Methodist Church, where she was a choir member and director, and a member of the United Methodist Women and the Naomi Circle. She was also a member of Eastern Star, Alpha Writers, and was a member and director of the Sweet Adelines Music City Chorus.

Sarah was a home school supervisor and exchange student coordinator. She enjoyed golfing with friends and family, riding with Dale on the motorcycle, puzzles of all kinds, knitting, visiting nursing homes with their dog, Pepper, gardening, and taking care of her grandchildren.

Sarah is survived by her husband, Dale Stang of Osage; her children, Mark (Marcia) Stang of Dover, Ark., Eric (Ellie) Stang of Blue Bell, Pa., Alan Stang of Phoenix, Ariz., Jeanne (Gary) Swenson of Kelley; five grandchildren, Joshua Prince, Kaleb Prince, Ben Stang, Brendan Stang and Timmy Stang; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth Strackbein of Gibbon, Minn., and Louise Young of North Liberty.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2012

MASON CITY - Scott E. Witter, 56, of Mason City, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 24, 2012

KANAWHA - Henrietta Eekhoff, 88, of Kanawha passed away Friday, February 24, 2012, at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street in Kanawha and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Henrietta, the daughter of Kort and Alice Delger, was born April 22, 1923, on a farm southeast of Kanawha. She attended rural schools through eighth grade, attended Kanawha High School, and finished high school her junior and senior years in Corwith, graduating in 1940.

After graduation, she worked in Des Moines at Solar Aircraft as an acetylene welder during World War II.

She was married December 29, 1943, to Pete Eekhoff, son of the Rev. Peter and Marie Eekhoff, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. They farmed a year at Corwith. In 1945 they moved to a farm 2½ miles west of Kanawha, which they later purchased. They were blessed with four children: Judy, Janice, Perry and Kelvin.

In 1985, they moved to Kanawha and enjoyed many years together.

Henrietta loved their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to have them come home and enjoyed the happy times together around the dining room table while having a meal together.

Henrietta loved the Lord and was known as the "praying" Grandma. She was very active in her church. She taught Sunday school, catechism and she and her husband were Young People leaders for several years. She loved teenagers and was the girls' basketball chaperone for several years. She was an active Ladies Aid member, serving as vice president and secretary for several years. She also visited Kanawha nursing home every week and shared her faith with them.

In 1999, her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Henrietta cared for him until he entered the Kanawha Community Home in 2005. She enjoyed breakfast with him every morning after 63 years of marriage in their home.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was concerned for their spiritual welfare.

After the passing of her husband she relied completely on the Lord, read scripture every day and had the assurance that He would be with her every day.

Henrietta leaves behind her beloved children and their spouses: Judy and her husband Bruce Pollock, Janice and her husband Ken Eliason, Perry and his wife Ellie, Kel and his wife Barb. She also leaves nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Pete in 2007, her parents Kort and Alice Delger, Rev. Peter and Marie Eekhoff and brother Kort Delger, Jr.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street, Kanawha, Iowa 50423, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 25 to February 26, 2012

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Marion Richardson, and his uncle, Donald Peckham Jr.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 25 to February 26, 2012

NORTHWOOD- Marjorie Ann (Hartman) Sime passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood surrounded by her family.

A funeral service for Marjorie will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.

Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Ann (Hartman) Sime, was born on July 13, 1931, in Allison, Iowa, the daughter of Rhiner and Edith (Hildebrand) Hartman. She received her education in the Allison and Crystal Lake community schools, graduating from Crystal Lake High School. Marge also graduated from Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls and Mankato State University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education. Marge began her career in education in St. Ansgar. She subsequently taught in Northwood before leaving to raise her family. She resumed teaching in Lake Mills and retired in 1993 after 27 years.

She was united in marriage to Dale Sime on August 14, 1955, at United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake. They farmed and raised their family west of Northwood. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a large gathering of family and friends at Randy Sime's in 2005.

The joy of Marge's life was spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and having her family over for Sunday dinner. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking pictures and videos. The family is blessed with videos from the mid-1960s to 2004 because of her efforts. She enjoyed sewing and especially making quilts. She and Dale had memorable trips to Europe and in the US. She was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, and was a member of the Julia Circle and the Kitchen Committee at the church.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dale Sime of Northwood; her children, Glenda (David) Stahl of Mound, Minn., and Randy (Sandy) Sime of Northwood; her grandchildren, Katie Baker (Kyle) of The Colony, Texas, Angie Sime of Sioux Rapids, Bryan Sime of Northwood, and Shelby Stahl of Mound, Minn; her sister, Jean (Virgil) Helm of Crystal Lake; sisters-in-law, Agnes Hartman of Crystal Lake, and Janiece Gordon of Albert Lea, Minn; a brother-in-law, Donald (Elaine) Sime of Roseville, Minn; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Her parents, a brother, Ronald Hartman, sister-in-law Dorothy Meyer, and brothers-in-law, Warren Gordon and Merrill Meyer, preceded her in death.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 24 to February 25, 2012

MASON CITY - Scott Edwin Witter, 56, long-time resident of Mason City and former Fourth Ward City Councilman, died Thursday, February 23, 2012, from a sudden heart attack with his wife, Teri at his side.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First Street N.E., with the Rev. Wendy Abrahamson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 26, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.

Memorials may be directed to the Scott E. Witter Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Scott Edwin Witter was born March 3, 1955, in Sterling, Colorado. He was the son of the late Phyllis Ann (Smith) Witter and Harold Wayne Witter. He and his sister, Vikki (Witter) Walters were raised most of their lives by their grandmother, Elsie Amelia (Hawkins) Halley.

Scott was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and was a member of the Iowa National Guard for many years. He graduated on May 23, 1979, with an Associate of Arts Degree and a Certificate of Law Enforcement from North Iowa Area Community College. He was an active member of the Mason City Jaycees for many years, past member of the Mayor's 2000 Committee, Band Festival Committee, Board of Trustees of St. James Lutheran Church, and past president and member of the board of directors of the Oikoumene Religious Center (OK House) on the NIACC campus. He was employed for many years at Curries Manufacturing, IMI Cornelius, Inc. (formerly Schneider Metal Manufacturing Co.), Schwann's, Rex TV & Appliance, and V&M Farms.
Scott enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, music, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

His greatest commitment was to the city of Mason City when he was elected to serve eight years as City Councilman, representing the Fourth Ward. Scott believed that Mason City must have an aggressive and positive city government to continue Mason City's growth and development. His goal was to achieve the best possible opportunities for the city.

He served as chairman of the Mason City Flood and Water Committee, member of the Mason City Finance and Personnel Committees, Board of Directors of North Iowa Area Council of Government, and board of directors of the Top of Iowa Economic Development Regional Coordinating Council.

The highlight of his eight-year term was serving as a member of the Mason City delegation for Trade Mission and traveling to Wenzhou, China.

Mr. Witter married Christa A. Kleinschmidt at Greene, Iowa, on September 14, 1975. To this union, two sons were born, Christopher Scott Witter and Justin Paul Witter. On February 28, 1997, he was united in marriage to Teri (Rogers) Mitchell. With this union, Scott adopted Teri's daughter, Emily with an open heart as his own. Teri and Scott would have celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on February 28.

Scott is survived by his wife, Teri Witter of Mason City; two sons and their families, Chris Witter (Brandy Reed) and Justin Witter (Charlotte Pledge), both of Cedar Rapids, a daughter, Emily (Tyler) Fites, Shakopee, Minnesota; sister and husband, Vikki (Daryl) Walters of Holland, Iowa; two step-sons, Stephen Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado, and Jonathan Mitchell of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Alexandra Marie, Faith Witter, Xavier Witter, Sophia Fites, Krista, Marquise, Brennon, Mercedes, Michael, and Keegan; niece and nephews, Amy (Chad) Vohs and their son, Jaxen, Ben (Kadi) Mills, and Alex Mills, and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elsie and Howard Halley; mother, Phyllis Ann Witter; father, Harold Wayne Witter; grandparents, Mabel and Edwin Witter; niece, Angel Mills.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 24 to February 26, 2012