Chad Davis

CLEAR LAKE - Chad Davis, 41, of 5029 240th St., Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at his home of a heart attack.

A gathering of family and friends and celebrating of Chad's life and sharing of memories will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Oscar's home, 5029 240th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, and please dress casual.
Chad was born Nov. 15, 1970, in Belmond the son of Ron and Russalyn (Gaetzke) Davis. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1989.

He worked construction throughout the United States and moved back to Clear Lake in 2008 and continued to work construction. Chad was working for Brad's Dock and Hoist at the time of his death.

Chad enjoyed driving and working on Drag Racers, listening to music and watching movies.
He is survived by his parents Ron and Russalyn Davis, Hanlontown; brother Craig (Sarah) Davis, Cedar Falls, and their children Morgan, Ava and Trevor; grandfather Oscar Davis, Clear Lake; grandmother Evelyn Gaetzke, Meservey; aunts and uncles Linda Smeby, Rockwell, Darlene (Budd) Porter, Apple Valley, Calif., Rosann (Jerry) Fredin, Wichita, Kan., Greg Gaetzke, Frederika, Iowa, Barb (Mark) Bailey, Belmond, and Reese Gaetzke, Meservey.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Maxine Davis; grandfather Russell Gaetzke; great uncle and aunt Howard and Verna Oehlert and a cousin Chris Catania.

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

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

Garnet R. Duryee

ST. ANSGAR - Garnet R. Duryee, 93, died July 3, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 7, at the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church, 510 West Fourth St., with Pastor Gary Gonnerman officiating. Burial will be in the Wayne Cemetery in McIntire. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Garnet was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Halstad, Minn., to George and Mary Decker. Garnet's father died of a heart attack when she was 5 years old and soon after that her mom and the family moved to the McIntire area.

Garnet was united in marriage to Dale Duryee May 26, 1935. To this union 5 children were born. They lived in the McIntire area until 1949 when they moved to the Marble Rock area, where they lived until 1963. They returned to the McIntire area until 1992 when they moved to St. Ansgar.
Garnet has lived in Iowa Falls in apartment the last three years near her children. She has been a resident of the Rockwell Community Nursing Home since November 2011.

Garnet worked at the Osage Care Center and also the Riceville Care Center for a few years and enjoyed her work.

Garnet accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1943 and as a result has her assurance of spending eternity with her Lord and Savior in heaven.

Garnet is survived by four children; Shirley Pals (Ronald) of Hampton, Sandra Fear (Rich) of Racine, Wis. Arnold (Louise) of Marble Rock, David (Ardys) of Ackley and daughter-in-law Linda Duryee (Murlyn's wife) of Madison, Wis., 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dale in 1992, a son, Murlyn in 2005, grandson Roger, sisters; Ada in infancy, Inez, and Opal, brothers; Merle (Tim), John and sisters-in-law; Lois Decker and Norma Cable, brothers-in-law Kenneth Duryee, Gernard Duryee and Wendall Duryee.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

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

Jeffrey F. Kleinow
U.S. Army (1979-1985)  

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jeffrey F. Kleinow, 50, Kansas City, Mo., died suddenly Tuesday, July 3, 2012, of apparent natural causes.

Jeff was employed as a Captain on the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department. His law enforcement career spanned 33 years, 25 with the KCPD. Before his tenure with the KCPD he was employed as a police officer in Clear Lake and Rockwell.

Jeffrey was born Sept. 14, 1961, in Mason City, the son of Eugene and Patricia Kleinow. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1979 and on his 18th birthday he enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served as a Military Policeman in various locations in the United States and South Korea. He received an Honorable Discharge in Sept. 1985. He went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree while working full-time. During his career in law enforcement Jeff received numerous awards and honors. He was a member of Rising Sun Masonic Lodge #13.

Jeff enjoyed hunting, riding his Harley, other outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, along with a passion for history and politics.

A Celebration of Jeff's life will be held on Saturday, July 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kansas City Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road. Per Jeff's wishes he chose cremation and Inurnment will be held at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, South Federal at 14th Street in Mason City, on Monday, July 9, 2012.

Jeff is survived by daughters Katherine and Allison Kleinow, fiancé Jennifer Sanford, each of Kansas City; his parents of Mason City, sister Laura (Steve) Wheeler of Cedar Rapids; brother Bradley Kleinow of Mason City; nephew and niece Stuart and Stephanie Wheeler, several aunts, uncles and cousins, lifelong friend Michael (Judy) Mariner of Kansas City, his friends and co-workers on the Kansas City Police Department, and his loyal dog Buddy.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jeff's honor to the Kansas City Police Department Police Athletic League to support youth programs, 1125 Locust, Kansas City, MO, 64106.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 6, 2012

Dorothy E. Lalor
U.S. Army Nurse   WWII

EAGLE GROVE -Dorothy Elizabeth (Dibble) Lalor, the daughter of Earl A. and Stella S. (Schilling) Dibble, was born Nov. 8, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from East High School in 1937 and Youngstown Hospital Association School of Nursing in 1940.

Dorothy enlisted in the United States Army - Army Nurse Corps, serving during W.W.II from May 7, 1941 - Feb. 11, 1946 - attaining the rank of Captain. She was a nurse in the 10th Station Hospital, which is also where she met her future husband Archie, who was a medical lab tech in the same hospital unit - serving much of her time in Northern Ireland and returning to New York in 1945 via the Queen Elizabeth.

On Sept. 26, 1946, Dorothy married Harry (Archie) Lalor at United Presbyterian Church in Youngstown, Ohio. They moved to Eagle Grove that same year and she worked as an R.N. for Mercy Hospital and Dr. Schaeferle for over 20 years. Dorothy served as "First Lady" of the Eagle Grove Fire Department for 48 years and beyond. Dorothy enjoyed baking cookies, brownies and bars for the volunteer firemen and women and served as Director of the Loan Closet for 30 years
Dorothy passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012, at Rotary Ann Nursing Home in Eagle Grove, at the age of 93 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, H. Archie Lalor in 1993; daughter, Linda Benedict in 2008; great granddaughters, Amanda Jo and Adaya Jean Lalor and a brother, Earl Dibble Jr.

Survivors include her two sons, Jim (Laura) Lalor of Mason City and Gary (Janice) Lalor of Eagle Grove; son-in-law, Bill Benedict of Fort Dodge; grandchildren, Donovan Lalor, Gary Lalor, Ashley Lalor, Bill Benedict, Brett Benedict, Brian Lalor and Michael Lalor; six great-grandsons; six great-granddaughters; brother, Ray (Barb) Dibble of Youngstown, Ohio; sister, Virginia "Honey" Wayland of Youngstown, Ohio and numerous, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor Jason Cooper officiating.

Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 6, 2012

Robert M. "Bob" Stoltenberg
U.S. Army (1953-1956)

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

A funeral service for Bob will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Nora Springs Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs with Pastors Glen Bandel and Don Muessigmann presiding. Interment will be held in the Park Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Nora Springs American Legion Post 449.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be designated to Robert Stoltenberg Memorial Fund in care of his family.

Robert Martin Stoltenberg, son of Eddie and Ruby Tagesen Stoltenberg was born Jan. 23, 1935, in rural Rockwell, Iowa. Bob attended and graduated from Rock Falls High School and enlisted in the Army in October of 1953. Following his honorable discharge in 1956, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley Miller, on Dec. 22, 1956, at the Nora Springs Christian Church. To this union, two beautiful children were born, LuAnn and Susie.

Bob worked at Armour in Mason City for two years before attending and receiving a electronic degree at DeVry Tech Institution in Chicago, Ill., graduating in 1960. He then started his work at West Union Appliance repairing televisions and radios. He also worked for Sears for a short time before starting his career as a salesman for Gifford Brown in Des Moines, selling electronics all over Iowa. As he was getting ready to retire from his career of more than 30 years, he received his realtor's license and sold real estate for a short time before retiring in 1994. Following his retirement, Bob worked part time for 14 years at the Nora Springs Care Center, which he loved doing. Bob thought of the employees and residents as his second family.

Bob was a gentleman, quiet, intelligent and went unnoticed taking care of those that needed it. His passion was his family that drove him to work so hard throughout his life. Bob spent his free time gardening, landscaping, camping, and traveling, most importantly, being able to spend time with his family and friends. He was a very proud American and fought for what he believed in. He took a special part in establishing the Veterans Memorial site in Nora Springs.

Bob was an active member of the Nora Springs Christian Church where he served as an elder, chairman of the board, Trustee, Sunday school teacher, worked with the sound system as well as performing multiple maintenance duties as needed. He also was a member of the Nora Springs American Legion Post 449.

Left to cherish Bob's memory includes his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley; children, LuAnn (Mike) Varner, Rock Falls, and Susie Herout and her fiancé Robert Seagrave, Nora Springs; grandchildren, Lance (Stephanie) Varner and their children Keenan and Kinlee, Urbandale, Brandon (Lindsey) Varner and their children, Kennedy and Parker of Kansas City, Mo., Dan (Melissa) Herout and their son, Noah, Las Vegas, Nev., Eric (Lacey) Herout and their children, Abigail and Lucas Dubuque, and Josh Herout and his son, Aiden, Morris, Ill.; sisters, Delores Stoll, Cheyenne, Wy. and Mary Ann Chapin, Kimball, Neb.; step-brothers, Darold Walker, Centreville, Va. and Darwin Walker, Wichita, Kan. along with Bob's numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Mathew Levi Varner, step-mother, Ella Stoltenberg and many nieces and nephews.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

Posted on 6 July 2010

David C. Anderson

MASON CITY - David C. Anderson, 61, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the David Anderson Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Major Erickson Funeral Home Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 6 to July 7, 2012

Dean W. Dodds

ALGONA - Dean W. Dodds, 69, of Algona, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 8, from 3 to 7 p.m. with a Parish Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona.
 
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 7, 2012

Julie Anne Johnson-Nagel

MASON CITY - Julie Anne Johnson-Nagel, 44, of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church officiating.

Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Julie Johnson-Nagel Memorial Fund, in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 6 to July 7, 2012

Leona B. Lieberknecht

Belmond - Leona B. Lieberknecht, 92,of Belmond, died July 4, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Belmond.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m., at the Belmond United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cindy Morrison will be officiating.

Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.
 
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Wednesday.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 6 to July 7, 2012

Leo W. Nedved

GARNER - Leo W. Nedved, 92, of Garner, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 9, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Paul Lippstock officiating.

Inurnment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner with a combined Knights of Columbus and Catholic Workman rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to St. Boniface Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 7, 2012

David Michael Stumo

Clear Lake - David Michael Stumo, 47, of 210 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, died July 5, 2012, at his home.

Per his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 7, 2012

Posted on 7 July 2012

David C. Anderson
U.S. Navy

MASON CITY - David C. Anderson, 61, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Monday.

Memorials may be directed to the David Anderson Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

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

David Carl Anderson was born Dec. 19, 1950, in Mason City, to parents Carroll and Jeanette Mary (Johnson) Anderson. He resided in Mason City most of his life.

David served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in June 1977. He was trained in San Diego, Calif., served as a corpsman in Great Lakes, Ill., and had special duty training in New Orleans, La.

In October of 1982, he was united in marriage to Colleen Brackey and had one son, Jeremy David.
His first job was with the Mason City Brickyard, from 1969, until their closing in 1975.

David worked for Gamble Robinson Food Services of America for 18 years. Prior to his illness, he worked for five and-a-half years at Casey's General Store.

David battled listeria meningitis and had only returned to his home two and a half months prior to his passing.

Survivors include his son, Jeremy Anderson of Mason City; his mother, Jeanette Anderson; brother, Michael Dean Anderson; and four nephews, Lonnie, Brian, Jamie, and Joey Anderson.

He is preceded in death by his father, Carroll (Andy) Anderson.

The family would like to thank you all for the prayers and encouragement during David's illness.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Joan L. Dodge

SOUIX FALLS, S.D. -Joan L. Dodge, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Gilbert, Ariz., where she had lived for the past 20 years. She was 78.

Joan was born Nov. 17, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa, to Sam and Marcella Lee.
In 1952, she married John E. Dodge in Anchorage, Alaska. They moved to Sioux Falls where they raised their children. Joan worked at the Donohoe Clinic/ Central Plains Clinic in pediatrics, caring for and comforting kids and parents alike for more than 20 years, before retiring in Arizona.

Joanie had a one-in-a- million ability to make everyone's day much brighter just by being around her! Her love for her children was unrelenting, and she always had a special place in her heart for all her grand-puppies.

Joan was the ultimate care-giver throughout her life for family, friends, and anyone she would meet.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was an angel on Earth, and now she is an angel in Heaven.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, and husband John.

She is survived by her children, Jay and his wife Lori of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Jack and his wife Trish of Mitchell, S.D.; Jan of Gilbert, Ariz.; and Jerry of Minneapolis, Minn.; brother Jon and his wife Mary of Clear Lake, Iowa; and three grandsons.

A Celebration of Life will be at 2 p.m. Monday July 9, at Galilean Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sioux Falls Humane Society.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 8, 2012

Corliss Sherman Estergren
U.S. Navy (1943-1946)

Minneapolis, Minn. - The memorial service for Corliss "Corky" Sherman Estergren of Minneapolis, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012, at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minn. The Reverend John Holt will officiate.
Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation with his family will be one hour prior to the service. Military honors accorded by the Albert Lea Veterans Organization.

Corky died Wednesday July 4, 2012, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis. He was 87 years old.

Corky was born December 1, 1924, in Gordonsville, Minn. to Carl and Hanna (Utabjaa) Estergren. He resided in Gordonsville and moved to Albert Lea when he was 4, where he attended high school. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he proudly served from 1943-1946. After discharge from the service, he moved to Minneapolis where he attended Dunwoody Institute for drafting and estimating and graduated on October 14, 1949. After taking a job in Osage, Iowa, he met his wife Catherine Lonergan and they were married on June 8, 1957. The two settled down in Albert Lea in 1964 and resided there until Corky moved to the Vets home in 2009. He worked for lumberyards the majority of his life, managing Home Lumber in Albert Lea. After a fire in 1974, he rebuilt Home and Farm Lumber where he was a co-owner/manager.

Corky was past president of the Lumberman's Association, life member of the American Legion, member of the Elks, Moose Club and Falcons Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, motorcycles and car racing. He was a well- respected businessman and a hard worker.

Corky is survived by his wife, Catherine "Cathy" Estergren of Chaska; daughter, Cherie Bartz and her husband Randy of Shakopee, Minn.; son, Craig Estergren and his wife Julie of Milton, Wis.; grandsons, Matthew Bartz and Gareth Estergren; sister, Helen Weigel of Albert Lea; brother-in-law, Robert (Jean) Lonergan; sister-in-laws, Grace Lonergan, Bettylou Lonergan, and Laura Lonergan; and many nieces and nephews.

Corky is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Aronld (Monetta) Estergren, and Vernon (Mary) Estergren; brothers-in-law, Francis Weigel, Roland Lonergan, Kenneth Lonergan, Dale Lonergan; sister-in-law, Pauline Whalen; one niece; and several nephews.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 8, 2012

Joyce Jacobsen

FORT DODGE - Joyce Jacobsen, 61, of Fort Dodge, died on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livermore, with Father Jim Tigges celebrating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Livermore.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore, with a 5 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 8, 2012

Madelia Walker Johanson

ALGONA - Madelia Margaret Walker Johanson, died Friday, July 6, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona, with Pastor Steven Turner officiating. Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Oakcrest Funeral Services, Algona, as well as one hour prior to the services on Tuesday.

Madelia Margaret Walker Johanson was born Dec. 3, 1919, at rural Whittemore, to Carl and Meta (Wolter) Vigdal. She was raised near Lotts Creek and attended Lotts Creek School.

On Feb. 4, 1945, Madelia was united in marriage to Melvin Walker. He passed away on Feb. 1, 1962. She raised her family of five children and married once again to Everett Johanson on Nov. 28, 1975. He passed away on May 6, 1995.

Madelia worked several jobs to raise her family including cleaning wild game for hunters, worked at Good Samaritan Society-Algona, was administrator of the Kossuth County Care Facility for several years and cleaned homes for people. She also worked at the Whittemore Golf Club for 10 years, the Algona Sale Barn for 26 years and also worked at Pioneer for 25 years.

Madelia was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona and a member of the quilting group for approximately 17 years. She was an awesome cook and enjoyed quilting, fishing, birdwatching, spending time at coffee with her friends, her flower garden and gambling at area casinos. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved very much.

Surviving are her five children, Dennis Walker of Burt, Diane Fritz of Titonka, Betty and husband Merle Ricklefs of Woden, Sue and husband Steve Bruhn of Fenton, and Mike Walker and special friend Carol Bode of Algona. Also surviving are four step-children, Karen Wegner of Swea City, Dale Johanson and wife Teresa of Swea City, Delores and husband Phil Goraczkowski of Granada, Minn. and Wendy and husband Mike Novak of Ft. Dodge; eight grandchildren, numerous step- grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, two great- great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Alvina Walker of Emmetsburg.

Madelia was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; three brothers, Everett Vigdal, Lorenz Vigdal and Raymond Vegdal; one son-in-law, Dennis Fritz and one step son-in-law Jerry Wegner of Swea City.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 8, 2012

Julie Johnson-Nagel

MASON CITY - Julie Anne Johnson-Nagel, 44, of Mason City, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Julie Johnson-Nagel Memorial Fund, in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Julie was born Dec. 17, 1967, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Larry R. and Ruth A. (Frelund) Johnson. She graduated from Randolph High School located at the Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Over the years, Julie worked for Goodwill Industries and the Salvation Army.

Julie married Marlin Nagel on Oct. 7, 2005, in Clear Lake. She was very creative and loved crafts, listening to music, and attending garage/rummage sales. She also had a great love for animals.
Julie is survived by her husband, Marlin Nagel of Mason City; her son, Nicholas Dennis Sage of Mason City; her mother, Ruth A. Korte of Mason City; one sister, Heather Lynn Bryan and husband Wes of Scottsville, Va.; nieces and nephews, Jake, Justin, Kelsey, and Reese; special aunt, Jo Hansen and husband Harold of Mason City; and sister-in-law, Marsha Nagel of Grafton.

She was preceded in death by her father; and her grandparents, Selmer and Beulah Frelund and Minnie and Harold Johnson.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Edgar Lomen

MASON CITY - Edgar Lomen, 82, of Mason City, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 8, 2012

Leo W. Nedved

GARNER - Leo W. Nedved, 92, of Garner, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Paul Lippstock officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, July 8, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with a combined Knights of Columbus and Catholic Workman rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be given to St. Boniface Catholic Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Leo William Nedved, the son of William and Mary (Wellik) Nedved, was born Sept. 23, 1919, at Duncan. He attended the rural schools of Garfield Township and helped his father on the family farm south of Duncan.

On June 12, 1944, he married Dorothy Formanek at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. They made their home on the family farm where they raised their four sons. In 1977, they retired from farming and moved into Garner. Besides farming, Leo also worked at Schmidt Livestock, Garner Livestock, the Garner Leader and Formanek Auction Service. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and family gatherings.

Leo was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Garner Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Workman FCSLA w51 and was a past 4-H leader.

Leo is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Garner; four sons, Larry Nedved of Plano, Texas, Jerry (Judy) Nedved of Garner, Vern (Pam) Nedved of Humboldt and Randy (Jill) Nedved of Garner; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Jennifer Nedved; and great-grandsons, Tate and McCoy Nedved.

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

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

Frank Tetzner

McINTIRE - Frank T. Tetzner, 69, of McIntire, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

Funeral Services for Frank Tetzner will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, July 9, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, 407 Woodland Ave., Riceville. Burial will be held in the Wayne Cemetery in rural McIntire.

Family will greet friends from 3 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, July 8, at the funeral home.

Franklin "Frank" Tetzner was born on Aug. 19, 1942, in McIntire, to Lavern and Daisy (Eastman) Tetzner. Frank worked as an auto mechanic and could fix anything. He loved to shoot pool and watch racing.

Frank is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Tad (Tammy), Frank Jr., and Terry (Deb) all of McIntire; his grandchildren, Morgan, Marisa, and Brady; sisters, Barbara (Ted) Wherry of Fair Oaks, Calif., and Madeline (Tom) Deegan of Riceville; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 8, 2012

Posted on 8 July 2012

Virginia Baago

WATERLOO - Virginia Baago, 78, of Waterloo, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 9, 2012

Jeanne Cusumano

SHEFFIELD - Jeanne Cusumano, 94, of Sheffield, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at her daughter's home in Sheffield.

Funeral services will be held in St. Louis, Mo., directed by Ortman Funeral Home.

Local visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield.
Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

Rena Kruse

ALLISON - Rena Clotilda Kruse, 83, of Allison, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene. The Rev. Mark Walker will officiate.

Burial will take place in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Greene.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Memorials may be directed to the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 9, 2012

Leona B. Lieberknecht

Belmond - Leona B. Lieberknecht, age 92, of Belmond, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital, Belmond, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, 1019 First St. S.E., Belmond. The Rev. Cindy Morrision will be officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery, Belmond.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at church on Wednesday. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Leona's name may wish to consider the Iowa Special Hospital-Belmond, Hospice of Wright County, or to the donor's choice.
Leona Berniece Dorenkamp, the daughter of Jacob and Rosa (Pals) Dorenkamp, was born June 24, 1920, on her parents' farm in rural Alexander. She was one of 11 children to to bless this union.
Leona attended rural school and later attended Meservey schools where she graduated from Meservey High School with the Class of 1937.

She was united in marriage to Wilbur Lieberknecht on Nov. 26, 1938, at the Meservey Reformed Church Parsonage by the Rev. Kampman. The couple's union brought six children in to the world: Janean, Janet, David, Kirk, Jolene, and Joan.

Together Leona and Wilbur farmed in rural Meservey, where they raised crops and dairy cattle. Leona was a diligent and hardworking partner in the farming operations, assisting Wilbur with many of the tasks on the farm. She was a wonderful and nurturing caregiver for her husband and children, working tirelessly to provide a wonderful home for her family. Her main focuses in life included her family and faith. She truly lived for her family and her compass in life was her faith which she followed every second, of every moment, of every day of her life.

Wilbur and Leona moved their family into the town of Belmond in 1960, where they raised their children. Soon after moving to town, Wilbur commenced and built his own tire dealership from the ground floor up. Initially the business was known as Rubber Welders and later named OK Tire. Wilbur worked hard to develop the business, which he owned and operated until retiring in 1988, when he sold it to his son, David. Wilbur preceded Leona in death in 1994.

Leona's children reflect fondly on the wonderful and delicious meals she provided for them including hardy breakfasts to start their days in earlier years. She was a classy and refined lady who relished opportunities to entertain and host her family and friends, meticulously setting the dining room table for wonderful feasts. She also shared her creative and loving skills with her family by spending hundreds of hours handcrafting many beautiful and intricately designed quilts for her children and grandchildren.

Leona and Wilbur took numerous journeys to visit their children, both overseas and in the United States. They had taken various cruises and in later years Leona enjoyed bus trips to the East and other places. Their trips took them to the country of Zaire, Africa and many other destinations throughout the years. The couple and family enjoyed traveling in their fifth wheel together and in later years following Wilbur's passing, Leona continued to travel with her children. For many years she was a devoted and loving caregiver to her son Kirk, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident, while continuing to be a full-time home maker.

Leona was a longtime devoted member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Belmond, where she assisted it's ministry in many different roles. In recent years, as her health deteriorated, she attended the Belmond United Methodist Church with her children and grandchildren.

Following Wilbur's death in 1994, Leona continued to reside in her home on Third Street Northeast, where she cared for Kirk. In 2005, she moved to the Belmond Community Apartments where she would spend the next six years until her health made it time to move to the Belmond Rehabilitation Center.

During her time at the Rehabilitation Center, Leona blossomed socially and enjoyed her times there. She looked forward to nearly every activity that came about. Whether it was an afternoon of Bingo, Jokereno, a birthday celebration, an afternoon of music, or other entertainment, or just a visit from family and friends.

Those having the privilege of crossing in Leona's life journey will remember her as a lady of boundless faith, immeasurable love for her family, and limitless kindness and care for others. A true lady of elegance and dignity.

Her memory will be carried forward in the hearts and minds of her surviving family including her daughter, Janean (Larry) Bubeck, Blairsburg, and their children, Bradley (Erika) Bubeck, and Kimberly (Gordon) Hall and their children, Cassandra, Maxwell, Zachary, and Lucas; a son, David (Diane) Lieberknecht, Belmond, and their daughter Debra (Mark) Jenison and their children, Michael, Danielle, and Nicholas, and son Daniel Lieberknecht; a daughter, Jolene (Duane) Mennenga, Meservey, and their family, Jennifer (Kurk) Haack and their children, Ben, Andy, and Abby; Jason Baldwin, Josh (Shari) Baldwin and their son, Jaxson; Katelyn (Adam) Hartman and their children, Makayla and Meya; a daughter, Joan Lawin (special friend Kevin Shillinlaw) and children, Erin Burt and her son, Owen, Kylee (Eric) Lamb and their children, Adasyn, Kysen, and Lynken; a sister, Bonnie Boelman, North Liberty; a sister-in-law, Ruth Dorenkamp, Clear Lake; numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wilbur; daughter Janet; son Kirk; grandson Scott Bubeck; and her siblings, Lewis, Lester, Robert, Nettie, Martha, Ethel, Luella, Ruth, and Marie.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 6 to July 9, 2012

Edgar Lomen

MASON CITY - Edgar Herbert Lomen, 82, of 630 Briarstone Drive, No. 101, Mason City, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Edgar Lomen Memorial Fund, in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Major Erickson Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-0924.

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

Robert Stewart

LAKOTA - Robert Stewart, 87, of Lakota, died Friday, July 6, 2012, in Algona.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at The Eagle Center in Lakota. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 9, 2012

Daniel Thilges

ST. JOE - Daniel Thilges, 21, of St. Joe died on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe, with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with a 4 p.m. rosary and an 8 p.m. scripture service.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
The Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 9, 2012

Marie Grace Watermiller

HAMPTON - Marie Grace Watermiller, 101, of Hampton, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Lighthouse of Life Church in Hampton. Erran Miller will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Amsterdam Cemetery, rural Goodell.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. today, Monday, July 9, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 9, 2012

Posted on 9 July 2012

Virginia Baago

WATERLOO - Virginia Baago, 78, of Waterloo, formerly of Mason City, died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth Street S.E., with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Interment will be at Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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

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

Dennis Michael Gray

ARLINGTON, Texas - Dennis Michael Gray, affectionately known as "Mukka," passed away at the age of 69 on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, surrounded by his family.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Denny's name.
Denny was born on March 21, 1943, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruth Gray.

Denny is survived by children, Kelli Thornton, Thomas Gray and Stephani Gray; son-in-law, Jim Thornton; grandchildren, Paul, Chandler and Allie; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Donna Gray; nieces, Tammy Hansen and Terri Kuntz; and ex-wife and friend, Vicki Gray.

Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale, 817-572-1681.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 10, 2012

Mark Theodore Killian

MESA, Ariz. - Mark T. Killian, 55, of Mesa, Ariz., died at home May 22, 2012.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, at Elmwood Cemetery with Dr. Harlan Wyborny officiating.

Mark was born June 7, 1956, in Mason City and attended Roosevelt Elementary and Junior High and Mason City High School. He worked as an iron worker in Mason City in the mid 1970s before moving to Arizona.

Mark is survived by his parents, E.T. (Ike) and Phyllis (Peterson) Killian of Mesa; brother, Thomas, Marshfield, Mo.; sisters, Wendy Swim, Stockton, Calif., and Tracey Gilbert, Mesa; aunts, Bess Speaker, Charles City, and Ruth (Suzy) Carmany, Mason City.

Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents Peter and Augusta Peterson and Theodore and Millie Killian and many aunts and uncles.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 10, 2012

Edgar Herbert Lomen

MASON CITY - Edgar Herbert Lomen, 82, of 630 Briarstone Drive, No. 101 - Mason City, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Memorial services are tentatively planned for 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Avenue, with Pastor Scott Davis officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Edgar Lomen Memorial Fund, in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Edgar was born on Nov. 3, 1929, in Ottumwa, the son of Herbert Orlando and Marthine Lomen. He attended Jefferson Elementary School, Monroe Junior High School and Mason City High School - graduating in 1948. He continued his education at Moody Bible College in Chicago, Ill. - where he met his wife Alice. They were married on July 27, 1950, in Zion, Ill., and have celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Ed was employed at several Mason City businesses: Skelgas, Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, Sears, Fuller Brush Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and was then employed as a sales and route man for Marshall and Swift Laundry and Dry Cleaning for 28 years, retiring in 1989. During his retirement years, he drove for Cimmaron Coaches, driving railroad men to their destinations. Ed loved to drive.

Ed was a charter member of the Grace Baptist Church, now known as Grace Evangelical Free Church in Mason City. He was a past member of the Church Board and served as Sunday school teacher, greeter and usher. He was a former member of The Gideons and also enjoyed the Prime Time Bible Study Group for seniors at Grace. In his later years, he will be remembered as sitting at the east door of the church - serving as a greeter every Sunday until he became too ill to be there.
Ed loved to go camping with his family. The family has many memories of camping with grandpa and grandma. The Lomens wintered in Arizona for eight years and the family spent many vacations with them. Ed also had a motorcycle throughout his life and was a devoted Harley-Davidson fan. He treasured his sweatshirt and T-shirt with those emblems given to him by his grandson Rob. He wore them constantly.

Ed is survived by his wife: Alice (Hellin) Lomen; two daughters: Ruth Anne Andolino (Peter) of Louisville, Ky., and Rachel Lomen (Thomas Peterson) of Des Moines; his grandchildren: Ryan (Rob) Olson (Luisa) of Omaha, Neb., Rissa Olson of Palm Gardens, Fla., Racee Francis (Ben) Palm Gardens, Fla., Elizabeth Christensen (Robbie Gennet) of Agoura Hills, Calif., Madyson Schmida of Des Moines, and Hunter Schmida of Des Moines; his great-grandchildren: Rozlyn Olson of Omaha, Neb., Ryker Francis of Palm Gardens, Fla., Kieren Gennet of Aqoura Hills, Calif., and Sebastian Barbosa of Omaha, Neb.

The entire family was blessed to spend time with Ed at his daughter's wedding (Ruth Anne) five days prior to his sudden passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter: Rorry Olson.

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

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

Anola Lunning

MASON CITY - Anola Lunning, 93, of Mason City, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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 July 10, 2012

Roger Wilder

St. Ansgar - Roger Wilder, 77, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 10, 2012

Rena G. Wyatt

MASON CITY - Rena G. Wyatt, 93, of Mason City, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 10, 2012

Posted on  10 July 2012 by Marie Thompson