NORTHWOOD - Thomas Murphy, 92, of Northwood, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 27, 2012

CHARLES CITY -James Murray 78, of 405 N. Iowa St., Charles City, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Arrangements are pending at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home in Charles City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 27, 2012

MASON CITY - Einar Raven of Mason City died Saturday, Feb. 25, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E.; 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 27, 2012

KANAWHA - Patricia Yeakel, 78, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha United Methodist Church in Kanawha with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Amsterdam Township Cemetery near Kanawha.

Visitation will be today, Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street, Kanawha, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Patricia, the daughter of Guy and Ethel (Hardwick) Campbell, was born October 21, 1933, in Fort Dodge. She graduated from Fort Dodge High on June 3, 1952, and then attended Fort Dodge Junior College.

After graduation she worked at the Kanawha Nursing Home for a number of years as a dietary aide. On July 11, 1953, she married James Oral Yeakel in Rockwell City.

Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved sewing, painting, doodling and baking and was a member of Kanawha United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Pat is survived by her children, Barbara (Merlyn) Assink of Kanawha, Carol Henning and friend Bill of Bouton, Linda (Dave) Robbins of Goodell and Michael Yeakel of Kanawha; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Campbell of Des Moines; sisters, Rosemary Hutchinson of Breezy Point, Minn. and Lila Drollinger of Fort Dodge.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, June Flattery and Bette Laird and brothers, Paul Campbell and Don Campbell.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 26 to February 27, 2012

BUFFALO CENTER - David Abels, 74 of Buffalo Center, died at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 1, at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Tim Diehl officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the church.

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

Online condolences and personal e-mails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.

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

SHEFFIELD - Vernon Davolt, 96, of Sheffield, died at his home Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 28, 2012

KNOXVILLE - Raymond Ira Gettman, Sr. was born December 11, 1921, in Swea City, Iowa, to George and Pearl (Shaner) Gettman. Raymond was raised in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School.

Following high school he served in the United States Navy during World War II as a bomber pilot receiving the rank of ensign. After his service, Raymond was united in marriage to Marjorie Hugi in 1945. They were blessed with four children: Leslie, Susan, Robin, and Raymond, Jr.

Raymond and Marjorie lived in Iowa and moved to Pennsylvania in 1950. In 1963 they moved to Knoxville were Raymond owned and operated the Knoxville Ready Mix.

Raymond enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching sports, gardening, and building things. He was also a member of the V.F.W. John Myers Post No. 3519 of Knoxville.

Raymond died on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the West Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville at the age of 90 years, 2 months, and 12 days.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents; his companion of several years Shirley Drake; one sister Darlene Francis; and one son-in-law Mike Wicks.

He is survived by his children Leslie Wicks of Knoxville, Susan (Steve) Lewis of Knoxville, Robin Robuck of Shoreview, Minn., and Raymond (Leslie) Gettman, Jr. of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren: Tricia (Brad) Kirtley, Tina (Kade) Chambers, Steven (Sheryl) Stanley, Tiffany Mayfield, Jared Robuck, Jake Robuck, Angel South, Rachel Gettman, MaKayla Gettman, and Cameran Gettman; 20 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Raymond is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Bob Gettman of Clear Lake, Dorothy Heiderich Ornberg of Coarse Gold, Calif., Marv (Jack) Buehner of Daytona Beach, Fla., Faye (Marlyn) Lee of Mason City, Ron (Jonie) Gettman of Mason City, Bruce (Marlene) Gettman of Mason City, and Lynda (Doug) McMannes of Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., today, Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville. Military Honors will follow services. Raymond's family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until service time also today.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Raymond's family.

Condolences may be sent to www. winfieldfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 28, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Camilla M. Hackett, 93, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 28, 2012

MASON CITY - D. Kent Larson, 70, of Mason City, formerly of Webster City, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Good Shepherd Health Center in the Chapel, 302 Second St. N.E., with Pastor Kent Mechler officiating. Upon his wishes, he was cremated and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the D. Kent Larson memorial fund or Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 28, 2012

LAKE MILLS - LeRoy Richard Moe, 93, of Lake Mills, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Family will greet friends during a visitation time, 5-7 p.m., Friday evening at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service.

Inurnment will take place at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 28, 2012

MANLY - Thomas V. "T.V." Murphy, died peacefully on Sunday Feb. 26, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 408 W. Walnut Street, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Lutheran Retirement Home or Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Thomas' name.

Thomas Vale Murphy was born on March 18, 1919, in Waterloo, the son of Thomas F. and Sadie (Jackson) Murphy. He attended and graduated from West Waterloo High School amongst the class of 1937. On March 23, 1940, Thomas was united in marriage to Martha Reid in Waterloo; they would have celebrated 72 years of marriage this year.

He worked at John Deere in Waterloo for three years before beginning his lifelong career with the Rock Island Railroad, where he worked for 38 years until his retirement in 1979. He and Martha lived in Manly from 1941 until 2011, when they moved to Northwood.

Tom enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1943 during World War II and served until he was honorably discharged in April of 1946. Tom enjoyed fishing, gardening, and canoeing the Boundary Waters.

He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Nancy (Donald Walker), Atlanta, Ga.; son, Jim (Kay) Murphy, Forest City; daughter-in-law, Suzanne, of Forest city; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Leora Belle Rust; and a son, David Murphy.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 27 to February 28, 2012

CHARLES CITY - James Murray, 78, of 405 N. Iowa St., Charles City, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Cedar Health Care Facility of Charles City, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Chapel Lane, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Carl Ries and Sister Diana Blong.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Family and friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 29, at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. A Scriptural Prayer Service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

James was born on Sept. 22, 1933, in Charles City, to Austin P. and Estelle C. (Keogh) Murray. He graduated from Charles City High School and then married Doris Gabel on October 4, 1952, in Roseville. This union was blessed with four children.

Jim was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and Knights of Columbus. He served on the ASC County Committee for several years and served his country in the Army. He enjoyed spending time with family and had a life-long love for farming and green tractors. He enjoyed flying and having his own plane in which he loved giving the grandkids rides for a quarter. He would give them 50 cents when they got back on the ground (the best quarter they ever spent!). Last but not least, Jim enjoyed "quality time" with his coffee buddies.

Jim is survived by his wife Doris; children: Michael J (Meg) Murray, Joanne M (Pat O'Reilly, Lori A (Gary) Mehmen and Teri L. (Gary) Pettit; grandchildren: Dennis Murray, Niklas Neymeyer, Kimberlyn (Matt) Burlage, Jesse (Renae) Mehmen, Crystal (Mike) Eckhoff, Corey Pettit, Lyndsay (Nick) Clark, Danielle (John) Pettit-Majewski, Leah (Tom) Halvorson, step-grandchildren Shawna O'Reilly and Kelly (Ken) O'Reilly-Alber; and 17 Great-Grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers, and father- and mother-in-law, Oscar and Dorothy Gabel.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA.,641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com, Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 27 to February 28, 2012

CHARLES CITY - Mary Lou Reams, 63, of Charles City, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Mary Lou will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Riverton Cemetery, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 28, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue 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 27 to February 28, 2012

CEDAR RAPIDS - Dorothy J. Schulz, 67, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday Feb. 22, 2012, in her home.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta.

Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel.

Survivors include her husband Jerry K. Schulz, her daughter, Tami Schulz of Atlantic, Iowa, her siblings: Leona Abels of Santa Ana, Calif., Patricia (Fred) Schoning of Sheffield, Jim (Carolyn) Crandall of Colorado, Springs, Colo., Bonnie (Owen) Bergland of Colorado, Springs, Colo., and Leonard (Rose) Crandall of Waterloo. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was born July 19, 1944, in Franklin County, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Neva Jones Crandall. She married Jerry K. Schulz on October 5, 1962, at the Salem Methodist Church in Chapin. Dorothy had her own cleaning business. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she was active as an usher, helped with Chada Pautz Fellowship, helped with funerals, Kids Club, and Bible School. She also was an avid reader. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to all and will be greatly missed. Please leave a message for the family on our web page www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Hospice or Asbury United Methodist Church.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 28, 2012

ST. ANSGAR - Marcella Walk, 94, of St. Ansgar, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center 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 28, 2012

MASON CITY - Marlys M. Workman, 72, of Mason City, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as con-celebrants. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 6 p.m.

In honor of Marlys' love for her "little ones," please direct memorials toward Marlys M. Workman Memorial Fund in care of Mason City Parks and Recreation Department.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 27 to February 28, 2012

SHEFFIELD - Vernon Davolt, 96, lifelong Sheffield resident and builder, died at his home on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment with Veteran's Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to February 29, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Hattie Hilda Floy, 94, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Friday March 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and Pastor Kirk Wilkie officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or Opportunity Village.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 29, 2012

MASON CITY - Lilly E. Fransen, 94, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 29, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Camilla Hackett, 93, of Opportunity Village, in Clear Lake, died Monday Feb. 27, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 2, in the Kinney Lindstrom Center at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray and Pastor Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Opportunity Village. Interment will be held Monday, March 5, in the Liscomb Cemetery, Liscomb, Iowa, at 1 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Opportunity Village in Camilla's name.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to February 29, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Lois A. "Lindy" Hansen, 84, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 64-357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 29, 2012

REMBRANDT - Marion E. Jorgensen, 81, of Rembrandt, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Christ Chapel in Hampton. Inurnment will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor David H. Wagner Sr. will officiate.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on February 29, 2012

MASON CITY - D. Kent Larson, 70, of Mason City, formerly of Webster City, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Good Shepherd Health Center in the Chapel, 302 Second St. N.E., with Pastor Kent Mechler officiating. Upon his wishes, he was cremated and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the D. Kent Larson memorial fund or Good Shepherd Health Center. Online condolences may be left at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Darwin Kent Larson was born November 18, 1941, in Laurens, the son of Darwin and Marie (Fish) Larson. He attended school in Laurens and graduated from Laurens High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Jeanne Lenz on March 31, 1963, in Whittemore. To this union two daughters were born, Leslie and Susan.

He was employed at Busak and Shamban Inc. as a sales engineer; he was with the company for over twenty years until his retirement. Over the years Kent has resided in Clarion and Webster City before moving to Mason City and becoming a resident of Good Shepherd Health Center.

Kent enjoyed painting and making home-made Christmas ornaments. He also had an extensive vintage beer can collection. He was a high school football referee for over thirty years and received an award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association for his years of service. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren who were dear to his heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his two daughters, Leslie Nedved and Gary Rank of Woodward, Susan Kovarna and husband David of Mason City; grandchildren, Brynn, Alex and Ian Nedved, Joe, Ben, and Emily Kovarna; sister, Deanna Craver and husband Larry of Newton; several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Jeanne in 1998.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 29, 2012

BRITT - Audrey Mehl, 82, of Britt, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services for Audrey Mehl will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church, 129 East Third Street, in Kanawha, with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on February 29, 2012

BELMOND - Donald D. Thompson, age 81, of Belmond died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Services for Donald D. Thompson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday March 2, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cindy Morrison and Pastor James Harbaugh will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for Donald D. Thompson will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday March 1, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorial may be made in Donald D. Thompson's name to the family.

Donald Dean, the son of Glen and Hazel Thomason Thompson was born July 26, 1930, in Goldfield. As a young man, he attended country school near Goldfield. In 1943, the family moved to Belmond and Don graduated from Belmond High School in 1947. Don joined in the U.S. Navy in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1953.

Don was united in marriage to Helen Loeffler in August of 1952 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond. The couple made their home first north of Goodell and then later east of Belmond, where they were blessed with two sons, Douglas Dean and David Don. Don worked as a farmer his entire life. Don and Helen moved into Belmond in 1981. Helen passed away in 1987.

On March 4, 1989, he married Mary Wedekin Dorr at St. John's Lutheran Church in Belmond. Don and Mary made their home in Belmond. Mary passed away in 2004. Don moved to the Belmond Community Condominiums and then entered the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond in 2009.

Don loved life. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the Belmond Country Club. Throughout his life he traveled, eventually spending numerous winters in Florida and Arizona. Don was devoted member of the St. John Lutheran Church. He served the church in many different offices and as usher. Don was a true friend to all that knew him. He is remembered for the pride he had for his family and the love and devotion he received in return.

Don is survived by a son, David and wife, Rhoda, of Belmond, grandson, Brian and wife, Sarah, a sister, Darlene Dieger of Belmond, a brother, Duane and wife, Jean of Belmond, numerous other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Helen in 1987, second wife, Mary in 2004, son, Douglas in 1977, exchange student son, Werner Laekamp, sister-in-law, Dorothy in 1979 and brother-in-law, Paul Dieger in 1989.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Box 233, Belmond, Iowa 50421, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 27 to February 29, 2012

ST. ANSGAR - Marcella A. Walk, 94, of St. Ansgar, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 2, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton. Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Walter T. Enneberg American Legion Post 358 of St. Ansgar.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton and will continue one hour before services at the church on Friday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to February 29, 2012

MASON CITY - Marlys M. Workman, 72, of Mason City, went to live with the Lord she loved Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by her family.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams Ave, Mason City with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as ConCelebrants. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6 p.m.

In honor of Marlys' love for her "little ones", please direct memorials toward Marlys M. Workman Memorial Fund in care of the Mason City Parks and Recreation Department.
Marlys Marie Hutson, was born May 8, 1939, in Mason City, to Roy and Hazel (Crowley) Hutson. She attended Holy Family Catholic School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated in 1957. Following high school graduation, she pursued a career at Mercy Hospital as an O.B. Technician for ten years. During this time, she was blessed with three sons, Michael, Greg, and Scott Boyle, from a previous marriage.

On June 19, 1972, Marlys was united in marriage to Roger D. Workman in Galena, Ill. They were blessed with two children, Chad and Kellie Workman. After seven years of raising her own children, Marlys began her in-home daycare legacy. For twenty-eight years, Marlys continued to touch the lives of hundreds of children and their families.

Marlys was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and during her high school years, was a cheerleader for the Holy Family Maroons. She was a proud member of SPOG and held a perfect meeting attendance. She was crowned "Lifetime SPOG Queen", by John Dodge, and the late Harold Dixon. In 1999, Marlys was nominated by one of her "little ones", Laura Piersma, for "Mother of the Day" and won.

Those grateful in sharing her life are her husband Roger Workman; children, Michael (Cathy) Boyle, Ankeny, Greg (Mary) Boyle, Omaha Neb., Scott Boyle Mason City, Chad (Kristal) Workman, Norwalk, Kellie Workman, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Jacob, Daniel, Thomas, Sarah, Jonathon, Colin Boyle, Adam and Kayla Workman: siblings, Phyliss (Hutson) Marinos of Mason City, Marian (Dennis) Spletstoser Burnsville, Minn., Charlotte Hutson, Mason City and John Hutson, Mason City. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hazel Hutson, brother, Leonard "Bud" Hutson, brother-in-law Rex Marinos, nephew Rex "Butch" Marinos, niece, Patty King, and nephew, William King, and grandparents.

The family would like to extend their overwhelming gratitude and appreciation to the loving and caring staff of the Muse-Norris Hospice "home".

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 27 to February 29, 2012