Jennie Diane (Pearce) Bonjour

Sheffield - Jennie Diane (Pearce) Bonjour, age 35, passed from this Earth on the morning of June 27, 2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer at her home in Sheffield, leaving the arms of her loving husband and entering the arms of Christ her Savior. She was surrounded by her family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, at the First Grace Baptist Church.

Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield is handling arrangements.

Jennie, the daughter of Craig Pearce and Diane Kraling, was born on December 8, 1976, in Iowa City, Iowa. Jennie attended school in Plymouth and Mason City, Iowa, and graduated in 1995 from Belmond-Klemme High School in Belmond, Iowa. Jennie then attended La'James School of Cosmetology in 1995 and worked at Good Shepard Care Center as a nurse's aide. It was in that year that she met the love of her life and future husband Brian Bonjour. They were married in 1997 and to this union they were blessed with three children, Justin, age 14, Joseph, age 11, and Amber, age 9.

She worked for two years at Casey's General Store as an assistant manager in Sheffield. She was known for her constant smile and friendly attitude towards all of her customers.

In the spring of 2003 she had her first surgery. By 2004 she had applied for, and was accepted to, the nursing program at North Iowa Area Community College. While attending school she worked at Franklin General Hospital and the Rockwell Care Center. The progression of her disease resulted in her having to suspend her dream of becoming a flight nurse; a dream that she never gave up and passed on to her daughter, Amber.

Jennie was known to be a friend to all. Her devotion to Jesus Christ her Savior and her family were second to none. She was very active in church even as her disease progressed. She was a Cubbie's leader at AWANA's at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield and took great joy in singing with various church groups as well as doing solos. Singing in church was not the only outlet for her angelic voice. She also loved to sing karaoke - with family and friends.

Jennie's other passions included: time spent at her family's log cabin built by her grandparents and great aunts and uncles in Northern Minnesota, camping and fishing at Beeds Lake with Brian and the kids, Christian concerts with friends and relatives, as well as being a help to any and all. Her powerful legacy will live on in each of the lives she touched over the years.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Brian, three children; Justin, Joseph, and Amber. She also leaves behind her mother Diane Kraling of Mason City and father Craig Pearce (Lori Odom) of Kensett, five siblings: Craig Pearce Jr. of Mason City, her identical twin Patricia Pearce of Mason City, Emily Pearce of Mason City, Molly Kraling of Joplin, Mo., and Loretta Kraling of Mason City, four nieces: Cierra, Sarah, Alexis, and Madeline and one nephew Mathew, all of Mason City. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles as well as her many treasured friends.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Louis and Patricia Bram, and paternal grandparents Al and Marie Pearce.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2012

John O. Evans

WILLIAMS - John O. Evans, 91, of Williams, Iowa, died Friday, July 29, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Monday, July 2, also at the Linn's Funeral Home.

Burial will be at the Otis Grove Cemetery, Dows, with military honors provided by the U. S. Navy and the Dows American Legion Post.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife: Alice Evans, 3274 330th St., Williams, IA 50271.

Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2012

Gene Hansen

Charles City - Gene Hansen, 63, of 2166 Old Highway Road, Charles City, died June 29, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, with a one-hour prior visitation. The Rev. Janet Dorenkamp will be officiate.

Memorials may be directed to his wife Pam, in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA 50616, 641-228-4211 www.fullertonfh.com, Facebook. com/Fullertonfuneral home.

Contact: Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 641-228-4211

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 1, 2012

Lila S. Malfero

Mason City - Lila S. Malfero, 93, of Mason City, died Friday ( June 29, 2012) at Mayo Health Clinic, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 pm Monday (July 2, 2012) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves, of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the funeral chapel.

Lila S. Malfero was born August 20, 1918, at Lake Mills, a daughter of Charles and Emma (Moe) Leer. She was united in marriage to Nicholas Malfero in 1938, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa.

Lila attended school at Dougherty, Lake Mills and Mason City High School. A resident of Mason City for over 70 years, Lila worked at the Globe Gazette, Mason City.

She was a life-long member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Lila is survived by two daughters, Mary; Sandra (Dan); two sons, Gary (Mary); and Joe; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, two sisters, a daughter in-law Judy Malfero and a granddaughter, Debbie Shoop.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 1, 2012

Salome "Mary" Ochoa

GARNER - Salome "Mary" Ochoa, 89, of Garner died Thursday, December 29, 2011, in Delray Beach, Fla.

Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 7, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. There will be no visitation.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 1, 2012

Doris R. Rieks

Owasa - Doris R. Rieks, 87, of Owasa, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services for Doris R. Rieks will be 3 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be one hour before services at the church on Monday. Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

The Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 29 to July 1, 2012

Dorothy "Dot" Senne

Allison - Funeral services for Dorothy Ann "Dot' Senne, 81, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday.

Dot died Friday, June 29, 2012, at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dorothy A. Senne Memorial Fund, Box 219, Greene IA 50636.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 1, 2012

Dorothy "Dot" Senne

Allison - Funeral services for Dorothy Ann "Dot' Senne, 81, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday.

Dot died Friday, June 29, 2012, at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Dorothy A. Senne Memorial Fund, Box 219, Greene IA 50636.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 1, 2012

Kenneth Winwood

ALEXANDER - Kenneth Winwood, 89, of Alexander passed away on June 28, 2012, at the Comfort House in Pella, Iowa.

Ken farmed for many years in the Alexander area. He and his wife Marcella recently moved to Pella to be close to their children and resided at Vriendschap Village.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 2, 2012, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond.

The family will greet friends prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Alexander cemetery following a time of fellowship at the Belmond United Methodist Church.

Kenneth Albert Winwood was born Sept. 15, 1922, to Charles and Bessie (Yaw) Winwood. He attended Alexander school and Luther College in Decorah. On March 7, 1945, he was united in marriage to his wife Marcella and together they worked the family farm. After retirement they continued to enjoy country living and remained there until moving to Pella in 2009.

Ken was a member of the Alexander United Methodist Church. He loved all nature and enjoyed traveling the countryside with Marcella. An avid hunter since boyhood, he brought home pheasants shooting with his friends and participating in the state tournaments.

Those Ken leaves behind to honor his memory are his wife of 66 years, Marcella; son, David of Williamsburg; daughter, Gloria (Julio) Chiarella of Pella; grandson Greg (Denise) Fink; granddaughters Jennifer (Shawn) Allen and Rachel (Keith) Becker; great-grandchildren Dylan Fink, Rachel (Robbie) Kromminga, Jacob, Hannah and Zoe Allen, and Owen and Reid Becker; great-great grandchildren Bridget, Alexa, and Olivia Kromminga; brother-in-law Bill (Jerri) Rozevink; special family members Karin Winwood; Maria Carla and Julio A. Chiarella; and other cherished family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Bessie Winwood.

Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street, Dows, IA 50071, 515-852-4134, www.duggerfunerals. com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 29 to July 1, 2012

Posted on 1 July 2012

Gladys Albers

Buffalo Center - Gladys Albers, 99, of Buffalo Center died Sunday, July 1, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 5, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2012

Sheryl Overton Sokolik

HAMPTON - Sheryl Overton Sokolik, 80, of Hampton died July 1, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. today at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor David Koeingsberg will officiate.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 2, 2012

Posted on 2 July 2012

Rex T. Aldinger
U.S. Army   WWII

HAMPTON - Rex T. Aldinger, 93, of Hampton, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

He was born May 3, 1919, in Hampton, to William and Pansy (Potter) Aldinger. Rex graduated from Alexander High School in Alexander. He served his country in the United States Army in World War II.

Rex was united in marriage to Betty Quintus on Jan. 23, 1944, in Garner. He worked most of his life at W.P. Aldinger Store and Produce in Alexander, and became owner and operator of the store after his father passed away, Rex retired in 1985.

He was an active member of the Alexander Community Club, Hampton United Methodist Church, serving on various committees, and the Hampton American Legion where he volunteered his time as squad bugler. Rex preformed taps at graveside services from 1947 until 2012. He had a great passion for selling, golf and dancing with Betty.

Rex is survived by his wife Betty of Hampton, son Dwight and wife Pam of Bellevue, Neb., daughter Kathy and husband Gary Kriegel, granddaughter Tara and husband Corey Rife of Omaha, Neb., granddaughter Candy and husband Todd Golden of Omaha, Neb., and great-grandchildren Mara, Ryan and Connor Golden and Sophie, Saddie and Sam Rife. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Franz.

Funeral Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday also at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Burial Will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.
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Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2012

Dennis K. Berk

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Dennis K. Berk died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark.

Services will be held on Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, Ark. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Please make memorials for Dennis to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762 or the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72715.

Arrangements made by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Send condolences to www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2012

Edna C. Hammitt

GARNER - Edna C. Hammitt, 92, of Garner died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, July 6, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2012

Daniel Miller

GREENE - Daniel Miller, of Greene, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 6, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, from 4-8 p.m., at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue one hour before services at the church on Friday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2012

Janice "Lou Ann" Ramsey

MASON CITY - Janice "Lou Ann" Ramsey, 78, of Mason City, died Monday, July 2, 2012, the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating.

Visitation will be held one our prior to the services at the church Friday. Interment will be held in Beaver Creek Cemetery in rural Joice.

Memorials may be directed to the Beaver Creek Cemetery Association.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2012

William G. Riley

CLEAR LAKE - William G. Riley, 83, of Clear Lake, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at his residence.

Upon his wishes, he was cremated and here are no formal services scheduled. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa in his name.

Bill was born on October 11, 1928, in Milmine, Ill., the son of Paul and Opal Riley. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1947, and Mason City Junior College in 1949.

On Nov. 18, 1948 he married Marjorie Jean Glanville in Mason City. Bill worked for Decker's and Armour Foods for 42 years before retiring in 1991 in Dallas, Texas. Then they moved back to Clear Lake in the summer of 1991.

William is survived by his son, Scott Riley and wife Pam of Lakeville, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Riley of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren, Sheri Prescott and husband Tony of Velburg, Germany, Willem Riley and wife Stephanie of Eden Prairie, Minn., Emily Riley and husband Patrick Benedict of Fairfax, Va., and John Riley of Springfield, Va.; great grandchildren, Savannah, Alisa, and Levi Prescott of Velburg, Germany; sister, Patricia VanRy of St. Charles, Mo.; nephews, Nick Stoynoff and wife Linds of Chicago, Ill., Tom Glanville and wife Mary Jo of Ames, Mike VanRy and wife Karen of Mason City, Vicki Malanee and husband Matt of St. Charles, Mo., Ron Glanville and wife Carrie of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jean, son: Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lynn Riley; brother, Robert Riley and parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 3, 2012

Hazel Harriette Wearda

HAMPTON - Hazel Harriette Wearda, 90, of Hampton, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 5, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Arthur Drehman will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 3, 2012

Posted on 3 July 2012

Alice S. Bridges

DOWS - Alice S. Bridges, 95, of Dows died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Burial be in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Visitation will held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church and continue one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be directed to the First Lutheran Church in Dows or the donor's choice.

Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, is in charge of arrangements. 515-852-4134

Published in Globe Gazette from June 30 to July 5, 2012

Chad Davis

Clear Lake - Chad Davis, 41, of 5029 240th St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at his home.
Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

Garnet R. Duryee

ST. ANSGAR - Garnet R. Duryee, 93, formerly of St. Ansgar, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, IA 641-713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 5, 2012

Glenn Endriss

MASON CITY - Glenn Endriss, 73, of Cross Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Mason City, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa after a sudden illness.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, with the Rev. Phillip Ward presiding. Interment will be at the Old Chapin Cemetery southwest of Chapin.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Glenn Dal Endriss was born April 4, 1939, in Sheffield, a son of Clifton "Kisty" and Daisy Ann (Gamble) Endriss. He graduated from Sheffield High School. After working for a short time for Andrews Concrete, Glenn became a lineman for Interstate Power, then IPS and eventually for Minnesota Power.

Glenn was united in marriage with Ethel Mae Odom on January 25, 1959. Glenn continued working for the power companies and after an injury in March 1971 pursued other interests. He kept active as a general contractor, building houses and selling real estate.

He was active with his band, the Country Swingers, and taking fishing trips to Canada. He didn't just mow his lawn but spent hours meticulously manicuring his lawn.

He is remembered by his family as the happiest man on Earth who could always make you smile, but most of all nothing else was better than sitting at the kitchen table enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with friends and family.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ethel, Cross Lake, Minn.; children, Kelly (Joe) Kough, Siloam Springs, Ark.; Glenn Jr. (Meredith) Endriss, Backus, Minn.; Mary Catherine Endriss (Scott Pals), Kensett, Iowa; Kimberly Jo Francis, Pine River, Minn.; Karen Rae (Andy Fitch), Breezy Point, Minn.; Thomas John Endriss, Cross Lake, Minn.; Clifford William Endriss (Mary White), Backus, Minn.; special son, Scott (Kim) Anderson, Appleton, Wis.; 33 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Alma Odom, Mason City; step- sister, Candy Nichols, Mason City; and nieces and nephews.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters in infancy; sister, Myrna Jo King; brother, William Endriss; step- brother, Mike Nichols; and step-mothers, Peggy and Gladys Endriss.

Retz Funeral Home, ww.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 5, 2012

Edna C. Hammitt

GARNER - Heaven made room for a very special lady on Monday, July 2, 2012. Edna C. Hammitt of Garner, 92, passed away at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of North Iowa.

Edna Caroline Hammitt, the daughter of Herman and Carolina (Grell) Jass, was born July 15, 1919, in Garner. She attended Garner Community Schools and then helped take care of her parents. She married Lyle Hammitt in Garner where they made their home and raised seven children. Edna was employed at Winnebago Industries, the Garner Bakery and Concord Care Center.

Family was the center of Edna's world, and she enjoyed playing cards with her family, watching stock car racing and basketball, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Many mornings were shared over coffee with her best friend Esther, and Edna never forgot a birthday or anniversary even as her family continued to grow. Each Christmas, the family of 80 plus gathered to celebrate the Hammitt Christmas, a treasured memory for all.

Edna was a faithful member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Women's Fellowship. A Sunday never passed without her in attendance. She had an amazing gift for making sure each member of her family felt her constant love, no matter how close or far away.

Edna is survived by her children, Sheral (Robert) Tumilson of Rockford, Ron (Dot) Hammitt of Princeton, Ill., Pat (Bill) Haan of Klemme, Bette Litzel (special friend Steve Plummer) of Nora Springs, Dan (Darlene) Hammitt of Garner and Rick (Kelley) Hammitt of Garner; a daughter-in-law, Linda Hammitt Olson of Marion; 25 grandchildren and spouses, Bob Jr., Greg, Kevin, Shelley, Mike, Marcus, Teresa, Troy, Tim, Trisha, Rob, Curt, Misty, Todd, Jeff, Troy, Bobbie, Tracy, Levi, Cory, Michelle, Nathan, Katie, Megan and Lauren; 36 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Myrna Jass Schmidt of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

Edna was reunited in Heaven with her parents; her husband Lyle, Dec. 29, 1965; her son, Cecil, Jan. 20, 1995; son-in-law, Lew Litzel; one sister; and five brothers.

Edna was loved by many, will be missed by all and forgotten by no one.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 3 to July 5, 2012

Daniel Miller

Greene - Funeral services for Daniel Miller, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour before services at the church on Friday.
Daniel Miller was born at his parents' home in Dumont on June 1, 1918, the son of Henry H. and Hattie C. (Gruis) Miller, and passed away July 2, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene. He received his education in country schools in the Greene area until the eighth grade after which he helped his parents with farming.

Dan was baptized on May 4, 1919, at the Reformed Church in Dumont and confirmed on April 6, 1952, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Greene, where he remained a member for life.

He was united in marriage to Marjorie Frances Darby on May 1, 1940, in Waterloo. The couple was blessed with four girls, Judy, JoAnne, Janice and Jean. Dan continued farming until he retired in 1959. He owned and operated three restaurants and bars, one in Greene and the others in Rockford.

Dan was an avid fisherman. He and Marj enjoyed going to their own little get away "Windy Acres" or to Minnesota for a few weeks at a time. Dan also enjoyed boating and camping.

Living family members include three daughters: Judy Lau, Greene, Janice (Gerry) Schwieger, Allison, and Jean Brandow, Algona; one sister, Kathleen Schempf, Denver, Colo.; and seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Marj; daughter, JoAnne; three son-in-laws, Roger, Ervin and Henry; two grandsons, Tim and Mike; parents; and four sisters, four brothers.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 3 to July 5, 2012

Eva Leona Peyton

SHEFFIELD - Eva Leona Peyton, 90, of Sheffield died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with Pastor Ken Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield is in charge of arrangements.

Eva was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Clarion to Ralph and Evelyn (Knight) Pletcher. She attended school there.

On Sept. 16, 1939, she married Melvin Harrison Peyton in Clarion and worked over the years as a housewife. She and Melvin farmed in rural Dougherty and for many years she was a cook at the Sheffield Care Center.

Eva and Melvin owned and operated Peyton's Place Grocery Store in Aredale for many years. Eva was a member of the Methodist Church in Aredale, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin Peyton of Sheffield; a daughter, Sharon Smit of Sheffield; a son, Mark Peyton of Arizona; a son-in-law, Alan (Pete) Marsh of Lincoln, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Angie Peyton of Falmouth, Mass.; grandchildren, Debbie (Randy) Irmen of Fergus Falls, Minn., Jeff Peyton of Cape Cod, Mass., Terry (Penny) McCaslin of Sheffield, Kevin (Sara) McCaslin of Rockford, Leona (John) Hughes, Penny (Jeff) Bailey and Nicole (Mike) Stonecipher, all of Lincoln, Ill.; Vickie (Tony) French of Big Sandy, Tenn., Theresa (Randy) Spivey of Huntington, Tenn., Candace McCaslin of Texas and Amanda Peyton Davidson of Tulsa, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Victoria Link and Ryan Link, Cody Peyton, Genny McCaslin and JC (Jill) McCaslin, Kyle McCaslin (fiancée Cassie Willert) and Abby McCaslin, Chris McCaslin, Brianna McCaslin and Logan McCaslin, Loren and Landon French, Peyton and Levi Spivey; five great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cleo Bosworth of Webster City and her twin, Evea Laurisch of Chicago, Ill.; and several sisters-in-laws.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry, in 1966; a daughter, Linda, in 2011; a son, Terrence in 2011; two grandsons, Timothy and Daniel McCaslin; a son-in-law, Dale Smit; a daughter-in-law, Tommie (Peyton) Forrest; five sisters; a brother; and several sisters- and brothers-in-law.
www.retzfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 5, 2012

Lou Ann Ramsey

MASON CITY - Lou Ann Ramsey, 78, of Mason City, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held one our prior to the services at the church Friday. Interment will be held in Beaver Creek Cemetery in rural Joice, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Beaver Creek Cemetery Association.

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

Lou Ann Ramsey was born in Worth County, Iowa, on July 22, 1933. She was the third child and only daughter born to Oscar and Amy Slattum Ramsey.

In October 1933, Lou Ann was baptized into the Christian faith at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church and was a faithful member of that congregation.

Lou Ann attended Larson Elementary School and Lake Mills High School. She was active in the marching band, playing French horn.

Following graduation Lou Ann attended Waldorf College and graduated with an associate degree in elementary education. Her first teaching job was in Buffalo Center. While teaching school Lou Ann continued to take courses toward a bachelor's degree and she graduated with a BA from Mankato State University.

In 1963 Lou Ann accepted a position to teach first grade in Madison school in Mason City. She continued to teach first grade until she retired in 1994. In Mason City, Lou Ann was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the Altar Guild.

In the community, Lou Ann was a member of Bible study groups, the 12th Chapter of PEO and the Mason City Woman's Club. She enjoyed genealogy and regularly communicated with and hosted Norwegian relatives.

She loved to bake cookies and dinner rolls. Also she enjoyed needlework which she shared with her family and the craft show at Trinity. She was an avid reader.

Survivors include her brother, Philip, and wife Joann; nephew, Christian Ramsey and wife Lisa and their children, Lydia, Soren and Greta; niece, Laura O'Brien and husband Tom and their children, Kelsey, Ian and Molly; dear friend, Kay Engstrom; and many relatives and friends whom she always enjoyed.
Lou Ann was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Donald and LaVerne Ramsey.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on July 5, 2012

Matthew T. Ramthun

Lake Mills - Matthew T. Ramthun, 25, of Lake Mills died suddenly Monday, July 2, 2012, at his home from an unexpected illness.

Family will greet friends at a gathering Friday, July 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills.

There will be a Service of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Friday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home led by Pastor David E. Jordon.

Inurnment will take place at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 5, 2012

Robert Stoltenberg

NORA SPRINGS - Robert Stoltenberg, 77, of Nora Springs died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, IA 641-749-2210.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 5, 2012

Posted on 5 July by Marie Thompson