Virginia Baago

WATERLOO - Virginia Baago, 78, of Waterloo, formerly of Mason City, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, 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 was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Maryann Jackson was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Mason City, the daughter of William H. and Eleanore D. (Hartkopp) Jackson. She was united in marriage to Dennis Baago at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on June 30, 1975. They resided in Waterloo.

Virginia was a fabulous cook - the family always looked forward to her dishes at family gatherings (especially her famous birthday cake for Phyllis at Christmas dinner). She loved trying new recipes and made up some very good ones of her own over the years. Virginia loved working in the garden - especially her flowers. She also loved to read. Her greatest joy was always the children in the family. She loved being around them and caring for them. Having her two granddaughters - Caitlyn and Lauren, these last years was what she lived for. They made her so happy.

She will be in all our hearts forever and always loved.

Virginia is survived and greatly missed by her husband of 37 years: Dennis Baago of Waterloo; two sons: William Shelburne of Lincoln, Neb. and Bill Baago of Waterloo; three grandchildren: Thomas J. Shelburne, Caitlyn Baago, and Lauren Baago; two sisters: Phyllis Roethler of Nora Springs, and Norma Helland and husband Arlin of Mason City; two brothers: William Jackson of Mason City, and James Jackson and wife Yolunda of Ruthven. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 9 to July 11, 2012

Roy G. Bendickson

Lake Mills - Roy G. Bendickson, 90, of Lake Mills, died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 16, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon and Lay Pastor James Mantel officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills, with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 15, beginning with a sharing service at 3:30, which all friends and family are invited to attend. Public visitation will continue from 4-6 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

Erma J. Downs

MASON CITY - Erma J. Downs, 82, of Mason City, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E. with the Rev. Neil Monternach officiating. Interment will be held in the Saratoga Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 11, with a Rosary held at 5 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Erma J. Downs Memorial Fund, in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

Gideon Edward Holdeman

ELMA - Gideon Edward Holdeman, 16, of Elma, died on July 7, 2012, from a farming accident at his family farm.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, July 11, at the Lime Springs Mennonite Church in Lime Springs.

The visitation was held at the Lime Springs Mennonite Church on Tuesday, July 10, from 6-8 p.m.
Lindstrom Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

John David Latham
U.S. Army (1956-1959)

OTTUMWA - John David Latham, 77, of Ottumwa, died Thursday, July 5, 2012.

He was born March 31, 1935, in Clear Lake, Iowa, to Francis Henry and Edna Margaret Buffington Latham.

From 1956-1959, he served in the U.S. Army. He worked construction and joined the Operating Engineers Union Local 234 in 1965, retiring in 1994. He operated the crane that built Carver Sports Arena. He enjoyed going for walks, golfing and spending time with family.

Survivors include one son, Fred Latham of Ottumwa; four daughters, Lori Avise of Rockwell, Jean Felts of Winnsboro S.C., Lisa Overland of Kensett, and Susan Beauchamt; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Fran Rutledge of Grand Rapids, Mich., Helen Latham of Wheaton, Ill., Veronica Enabnit of Mesa, Ariz., and Lucy Peevy of Tulsa, Okla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Betty Bowers, Rosemary Dewitt and Bev Swan, and one brother, Richard J. Latham.

His body has been cremated and no services are planned.

Robertson-Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

Anola E. Lunning

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

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue and continue at the church one hour before services. Memorials may be given to the Anola Lunning Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Anola was born Dec. 30, 1918, in Radcliffe, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Thompson) Helland. She attended schools in Forest City. Anola married Virgil L. Lunning Aug. 20, 1937, in Clarion. They lived in Ardel, Iowa, and Glenville, Minn., before moving to Mason City in 1986. Anola was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. A few of her interests included yardwork, flowers, sewing, baking, and her cat. Anola always enjoyed the time spent with family.

Anola is survived by her children, Verdell Lunning of Forest City, Jerry (Mona Rae) Lunning of Forest City, Darrell (Wanda) Lunning of Austin, Minn., Roger Lunning of Forest City, Denise (Doug) Rogers of Forest City, and Debra (Scott) Loge of Forest City; daughter-in-law, Connie Lunning of Mason City; 21 grandchildren; 37 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Arlin (Norma) Helland of Mason City; sisters, Lila Nyhus of Mason City, and Beverly Clay of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Martha Helland of Mason City, and Mary Helen Helland of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Anola was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Lynn; brothers, Donald, Arthur Jr., Owen Dale, Robert, and Jerry; sisters, Barbara Ann Corolus, Dorothy Helland, and Lucille Michalek; great grandson, Justin; two daughters-in-law, Leola and Linda Lunning.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-424-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 10 to July 11, 2012

William (Billy) Schmidt

DUMONT - William (Billy) Schmidt, 41, of Dumont, died June 28, 2012, at his home in Dumont.

Friends may call from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, July 14, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

Terry Ore Tenold

Kensett - Terry Ore Tenold, 63, formerly of Kensett, and now of Tallahassee, Fla., died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Tallahassee Memorial Health Care.

A celebration of Terry's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth Street, Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Inurnment will be in the Kensett Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Monday, July 16.

Those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to Appalachee Chapter Florida Trail Association, in care of Thomas Smith, 5336 Tallapoosa Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Terry was born on Feb. 3rd, 1949, in Mason City, the son of Orland and Maxine (Dane) Tenold. His education started in the Kensett Public Schools, and continued in the Northwood-Kensett Public Schools. He was a member of the National Honor Society and also a recipient of the Swensrud Scholarship. He graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School in 1967. He went on to enter Iowa State University in Ames, graduated in 1971, summa cum laude, with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture.

During the summer of 1967, Terry worked in the Black Hills of South Dakota. That fall he accepted a position with the U.S. Government working in the division of Forestry. His first job took him to Little Rock, Ark., where he worked for a number of years. His next move was to Jackson, Miss., working there until accepting a position to work in the rain forest of Puerto Rico. He came back to the states after nine years in Puerto Rico, and began working in the Tallahassee region, continuing his work in the National Forests in Florida. He became a member of the Florida Trail Association and held offices in that organization. He promoted hiking throughout his tenure in Tallahassee. Terry was an avid runner for 26 years, entering the New York Marathon and running in the annual Turkey Trot in Tallahassee for many years. He retired in 2004, at the age of 55 and with 33 years with the U.S. Government.

An extra special time for Terry was spending every Christmas with his family and friends in his home state of Iowa. All the years while working in the southern region of Florida and in Puerto Rico, he never missed coming home for Christmas. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sisters, Jo Reyerson (Travis) of Radcliffe, and Fay Tenold of Maple Grove, Minn.; nephews, Kris Haugebak (Wendy) and boys, Jeremiah, Josh, and Jacob of Thompson, and Tim Haugebak (Jennifer) and boys, Tyler and Garet of Farmington, Minn., and niece, Susie Reinesch (Chris) of Denver, Colo.; two great-great nieces, Lili and Bella Haugebak; two aunts, Grace Tenold of Kensett, and Lois Tenold of Albert Lea, Minn.; as well as many other extended family members and friends. The family would also like to acknowledge the many friends he left behind in Florida Trail Association and two good friends, Bill Collis and George Taylor, both of Tallahassee, Fla.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, along with many aunts and uncles.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

Elizabeth "Kay" Whitesell

HAMPTON - Elizabeth "Kay" Whitesell, 88, of Hampton, died July 9, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton. Family will greet friends from 9-10 a.m. prior to the services at the church. The Rev. John Byrne will officiate.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 11, 2012

Roger Dean Wilder

St. Ansgar - Roger Dean Wilder, 79, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12th, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar with Pastor Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be at the First Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Wednesday July 11th, from 5-7 p.m. and one hour before the service.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Roger was born Jan. 21, 1933, to Andrew (Jack) and Elmira (Smith) Wilder. Roger attended school at Otranto.

He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Kittleson on June 6, 1954, at the First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. The couple had five children.

Roger worked as a mechanic for L. R. Falk for many years. His lawns and garden were his pride and joy. He spent countless hours on his lawn mower. He was a volunteer fireman for many years.

Roger is survived by his wife, Barb, three daughters: Nancy (Randy) Hackenmiller, Linda (John Harl) Hatten, Becky (Mike) Dobson; one son: Kent Wilder; six grandchildren: Molly Hackenmiller, Joe (Maria) Hackenmiller, Jason Hatten, Brittnae Canfield, Nathan Dobson, Alton Dobson; five great-grandchildren: Kimberly, Kenya, Joey Hackenmiller; Danny, Lily Hatten; two sisters Jeanne (Butch) Neuman and Joan (Steve) Braun and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Elmira Wilder; four brothers: Doyle, Laurel, Marly, Donnie Wilder, one son Kevin Wilder.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 10 to July 11, 2012

Rena "Gay" Wyatt

Mason City - Rena "Gay" Wyatt, 93, of Mason City, died on Monday, July 9, 2012.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.

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

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Published in Globe Gazette from July 10 to July 11, 2012

Posted on 11 July 2012

Donald Eugene Casey

MASON CITY - Donald Eugene Casey, 80, of Mason City died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with Pastor Sid Bohls of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors performed by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Donald E. Casey Memorial Fund in care of the family. Memorials may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2012

Richard "Dick" DeVries

BUFFALO CENTER - Richard "Dick" DeVries, 83, of Buffalo Center died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Titonka Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday July 13, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Burial will be at a later date.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2012

Erma J. Downs

MASON CITY - Erma J. Downs, 82, of Mason City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with Rev. Neil Monternach officiating. Interment will be held in the Saratoga Cemetery at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, with a Rosary held at 5 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Erma J. Downs Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Erma Jean Miles Downs was born Dec. 10, 1929, to Glen and Thelma (Jones) Miles in Riceville. She received her education at Saratoga No 4 School and Riceville High School.

In 1948 she graduated from the Americana School of Cosmotology and began her career in the beauty profession in Glidden.

In 1949, she moved to Mason City and worked in a variety of beauty shops including Florimel Beauty Salon for 15 years. She was a member of the National Hairdresser & Cosmetologists Association and a past president of NHCA. In 1954, she placed third in the Iowa state Hairstyling Contest. She followed this with a first-place finish in 1955.
She opened Erma's Beauty Salon and successfully operated that business until her retirement. During that time she employed and mentored generations of hairdressers including formal instruction at the local beauty school.

On June 16, 1956, she married Joseph M. Downs and made her home in Mason City for the rest of her life. She was active in her community and a member of the VFW, Women of the Moose and her local parish. Erma had a big sense of humor that kept her friends and family engaged. An animal lover, she adored her cats and with her husband raised hunting Labradors. Her hobbies included music, fishing, gardening and cooking.

Erma died of congestive heart failure on July 9, 2012, after spending the last four years of her life in Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was a doting aunt, loving sister and joyful friend. She is survived by her sisters, Konnie Russell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Eleanor Bower of Osage.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her brothers, Melbern, John and James; and her parents, Glen and Thelma.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 11 to July 12, 2012

Esther Grace Nelson

NORTHWOOD - Esther Grace Nelson, 89, Northwood, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A funeral service for Esther will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood with Pastor Erich Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Esther Grace Nelson was born on Sept. 13, 1922, in Lyle, Minn., the daughter of Christan and Nelena (Johnson) Stromley. Esther attended rural country schools near Northwood. She was united in marriage to Raymond Nelson on Feb. 16, 1940, in Northwood. Raymond preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1986. After their marriage Raymond and Esther farmed around the Deer Creek and Lyle, Minn., area.

Esther enjoyed her flower garden, raising chickens and baking, but her great love and enjoyment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of First Shell Rock Lutheran Church and the church circle.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Raymond (Lois) Nelson of Red Wing, Minn., Shirley Hoadley of Northwood, Louise (Glen) Hagen of Albert Lea, Minn., Judy (Jim) Rea of Lake Mills, Ron (Deb) Nelson of Albert Lea, Minn., Rose (Bob) Sanden of Joice and Kay Virchow of Glenville, Minn.; 18 grandchildren, numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Reuben (Helen) Stromley of Mason City, Robert Stromley of Brunswick, Ga., Rodney (Wilma) Stromley of Mason City, Wayne Stromley of Mason City and Michael (Donna) Stromley of Florida; three sisters, Barbara of Mason City, Marjorie (Dean) of Mason City and Rachel of Albert Lea, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Joann Nelson of Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Stromley of Manly and Martha Von Hagen of Estherville; as well as several nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; two children, John and Katherine Nelson; and brothers and sisters George, Obert, Chester, Roger, Kenneth, Ardith, Sadie and Ruby Mae.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2012

Hana Riedinger

Kensett - Hana Riedinger, 12, of Kensett died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, due to injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Kensett.

Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Hana's name in care of her family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2012

Cassidy Leigh Stehn

NORTHWOOD - Cassidy Leigh Stehn, age 9, of Northwood, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, as a result of a tragic motor vehicle accident near Hanlontown in Worth County.

A funeral service for Cassidy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall and Pastor Wendi Gillan of the United Methodist Church in Northwood officiating.

 Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church.

Cassidy Leigh Stehn was born on Jan. 24, 2003, in Mason City, the daughter of Rodney and Teresa (Arrett) Stehn.

Cassidy attended the Northwood-Kensett Community School and would have entered the fourth grade this fall. Cassidy enjoyed reading books, coloring, watching and playing all sports, especially bowling with her dad, playing softball, soccer, watching movies and her favorite TV shows with her family and friends, going to her grandma Eldora's home and helping decorate cupcakes, and spending the night with her sisters Danielle and Rachel.

Cassidy was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Worth County Clover Kids and Cammi's Dance Studio.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Rodney and Teresa Stehn of Northwood; her sisters, Danielle Taylor and her special friend, Andy Carter of Ventura, and Rachel Taylor and her special friend, Kory Jaspers of Manly; her grandmothers, Jean Arrett of Red Bluff, Calif., and Eldora Stehn of Northwood; her aunts, Tracey (Jim) Hibbert of Perry, Toni (Ray) Hammond of Charleston, S.C., and Mary (Brian) Branstad of Grafton; her uncle, Thomas Nix, of Charleston, S.C.; and her special dog Toby who she named after her favorite country singer, Toby Keith; as well as many other special cousins and friends.

Cassidy was preceded in death by her grandfathers, James Stehn and Robert Arrett, and her great-grandparents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 12, 2012

Rena "Gay" Wyatt

MASON CITY - Rena "Gay" Wyatt, 93, of Mason City, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 9, 2012.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Rena Wyatt was born Nov. 30, 1918, in Mercer County, Mo., the daughter of Fred G. and Gay (Cooper) Rushton. She graduated from Powersville High School in Powersville, Mo. She was married to Carl Wyatt on Sept. 6, 1936, in Ravanna, Mo. She lived in Putman County, Mo., and Wayne County until moving to Des Moines in 1952, then Mason City in 1966. She worked for Iowa Kemper as a Clerical Supervisor for 13 years until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
She will be in all our hearts forever and always loved.

Gay is survived by her son, Richard Wyatt of Waverly, Minn.; grandson, Michael Wyatt and wife Annie of Norwell, Mass.; grandson, David Wyatt of Howard Lake, Minn.; granddaughter, Lisa Wyatt and husband James Blanchette of Van Nuys, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Graham, Olivia, Virginia and Tyler; step granddaughter, Jennifer O'Donnell and husband Paul of Monticello, Minn.; step-granddaughter, Courtney Jensvold and husband Jacob of Monticello, Minn.; step-great-grandchildren, Nick, Allana, Liam, Ella and Robert; and step great-great-granddaughter Lily.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Ruth, Letha, Ila and Ethlyn.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 10 to July 12, 2012

Posted on 12 July 2012

Dalan C. Cimmers

FREDERIC, Wis. - Dalan C. Cimmers, 90, a resident of Frederic died peacefully June 20, 2012, at his home. Dalan was born on June 26, 1921, in Belmond, Iowa, to Henry and Klea Cimmers. Dalan served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Dora (Anders) on Dec. 27, 1958, in Pine City, Minn.

Dalan moved from Iowa, settling on Big Wood Lake and worked for Young and Neilson (Young) Construction until he retired.

Dalan was a member of the American Legion for 35 years. He was an avid reader, self educated. He enjoyed being outside hunting, fishing and caring for his woods. A challenging card player, enjoyed his old time music and enjoyed working with his hands making wood projects for his home and for his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dora; parents; three brothers Virgil, Donald (Bud), and Robert; his sister Barbra.

He is survived by his daughter, Doralyn Pedersen; 3 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Fuller, Waterloo, and Nancy (Don) Simon, Mesa, Ariz.; along with nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 20, at 11 a.m. and visitation 10-11 a.m. at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel with Rev. Thomas Schmieg leading a Celebration of Life Service.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to : Regional Hospice 819 Ash St., Spooner, WI 54801. We appreciate Regional Hospice for your gentle supportive care.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Larry Cockrell

KANAWHA - Larry Cockrell, 66, of Kanawha, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, July 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., in Kanawha.

Inurnment will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha at a later date.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha, IA 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Richard "Dick" DeVries
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

BUFFALO CENTER - Richard "Dick" DeVries, 83, of Buffalo Center, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Titonka Care Center.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday July 13, at The First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard "Dick" DeVries was born Oct. 23, 1928, to Robert and Kate (Anderson) DeVries in Buffalo Center. He grew up the youngest of nine children, participated in Eagle Scouts and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1946.

He was united in marriage to Evelyn Beenken on June 22, 1950, at the Ramsey Reformed Church.

Dick served in the Korean War as a military police officer from 1947-1949. Upon returning home, Dick worked as a farmer, owned and operated DeVries Lumberyard, Coast-to-Coast Hardware Store and also drove school bus for many years. He also enjoyed his time with the Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department, VAC, and being a Boy Scout leader.

He is survived by his two children; Tim (Lisa) DeVries of Hudson, Wis., and Patty (Tom) Holland of Spirit Lake. Six grandchildren; Chris (Kristy) Holland of Clear Lake, Tony (Mollie) Holland of Plymouth, Minn., Ted DeVries of Mankato, Minn., Andy (Sheila) Price of Champlain, Ill., Hanna DeVries of Mankato, Minn. and Jeffrey Price of Maplewood, Minn. Three great-grandchildren; Carsyn Holland, Ethan, Lacey and Caryn Price and a sister; Ruth Wilson of Sioux City.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Evelyn, brothers Jim, Bob, Charlie and Jack and sisters Ethel Oldaker, Elsie Larson and Gladys Becker.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Gayle G. Green

CHARLES CITY -Gayle G. Green, 78, of 611 Freeman St., Charles City, died, Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Floyd Count Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at First Baptist Church, 105 Chapel Lane, Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ruth Yeaton.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt, Charles City and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials my be directed to the Charles City High School Athletic Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, IA. 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Pastor Roger Hoppenworth

CHARLES CITY -Pastor Roger Hoppenworth, 76, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City.

Funeral services for Roger Hoppenworth will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Charles City, with Pastor Jane Keel officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery (Buck Creek), rural Sumner.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Roger William Hoppenworth was born Sept. 29, 1935, the son of Ted and Lauretta (Knoploh) Hoppenworth in rural Bremer County. Roger was baptized Oct. 13, 1935, and confirmed April 10, 1949, at St. John's Lutheran Church (Buck Creek), rural Sumner, Iowa. He graduated from Sumner High School in 1953. He graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, in 1957 and Wartburg Theological Seminary in 1961.
Roger was ordained a Lutheran minister at his home congregation in June of 1961. Roger served four parishes during his ministry; St. John's Church in Olin, St. Paul and Lake Churches in Renwick, Elvira Zion Church in rural Clinton, and Rock Creek Church in rural Osage.

Roger was united in marriage to Jane Hoth on June 1, 1958. There was great joy in the birth of their four children. His hobbies included fishing at Lake Hattie, Minn., weekly bowling, gardening, planting trees, bike riding, and cheering for his Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs.

Those thankful in sharing Roger's life include his wife of 54 years, Jane; four children, Ruth (Jim) Dunn of Decatur, Ind., Paul (Melanie) Hoppenworth of Rochester, Minn., Becky (Val) Thompson of Knoxville, Iowa, and Joel (Liz) Hoppenworth of DeKalb, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; one great granddaughter, Olivia Dunn; one step-granddaughter; two sisters, Ramona (Bob) Lehman of Lebanon, Mo., Janet (Gene) Lindaman of Westbrook, Minn.; one brother, Jim (Pat) Hoppenworth of Polk City; an aunt; two uncles; six nieces; two nephews; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two nephews, Bobby Lehman and Terry Lehman; his parents-in-law, Floyd and Hilda Hoth.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Kenny Irwin

MASON CITY - Kenny Irwin, 42, of Mason City, passed away July 11, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 16, at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, July 15, at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will officiate the service.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Hana Riedinger

KENSETT -Hana Riedinger, 12, of Kensett, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, due to injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, at First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Kensett.

Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon, July 14, from 3-5 p.m. at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Hana's name in care of her family.

Hana Denise Riedinger was born on June 14, 2000, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., the youngest daughter of Cliff and Heidi (Rebelein) Riedinger. She was baptized at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in rural Kensett. Hana was looking forward to being a seventh-grader at Northwood-Kensett Middle School as well as beginning confirmation class at Elk Creek.

Hana was known for her love of the outdoors. She especially liked horseback riding, helping in the garden and with the family's fruit trees, tending to her cats, kittens, and dog, and participating in the Green Shamrocks 4H group. She also loved music and played the flute and piano and would often sing along while she played. She enjoyed participating in all sports, and was a proud member of the Acers AAU Volleyball Team. Her favorite TV shows were SpongeBob Squarepants and iCarly.
In her free time Hana liked swinging on her swingset, swimming, and going for bike rides with her dog, Sadie.

Hana loved life, kindness radiated through her in everything she did she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Those grateful in sharing in Hana's life are her parents, Cliff and Heidi (Rebelein) Riedinger; her sister, Erin Riedinger; her grandparents, Marvin and Elaine Rebelein; her aunts and uncles, Robert Riedinger, Gene Riedinger, Bruce (Vicki) Riedinger, Bonnie (Gary) Dirke, Candace Powell, Dana (David) Porter, Steven Rebelein, Stephanie Rebelein, and Chuck McGovern; her cousins and extended relatives, as well as her numerous friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert and Ethel Riedinger; her aunts, Denise McGovern, and Linda Riedinger.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave., S., Northwood. 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Sarah Dawn Winters

MASON CITY - Sarah Dawn Winters, 39, of Mason City died Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-23-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 13, 2012

Posted on 13 July 2012

Larry Cockrell

KANAWHA - Larry Cockrell, 66, of Kanawha, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, July 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., Kanawha.

Inurnment will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha at a later date.

Larry Kay Cockrell, the son of Archie and Marietta (Hepperly) Cockrell, was born on May 26, 1946, in Britt, Iowa. He was raised in Osakis, Minn., and later the Corwith area attending school both places, but graduating from Corwith-Wesley High School in 1964.

On December 5, 1964, Larry was united in marriage to Virginia Eliason at the Kanawha Lutheran Church. In this union two sons were born, Anthony Dean and Richard Lee.
Larry was self-employed for 15 years in Kanawha at the service station and bowling alley. He later worked and retired from Kanawha Co-op Oil/North Central Co-op after working for 18 and a half years.

Larry was a member of the Kanawha Lutheran Church, a retired 20-year member of the Kanawha Fire Department and former Kanawha city councilman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, the Minnesota Vikings, NASCAR and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Larry loved spending time with his family, especially fishing with his grandkids.

Larry is survived by his two sons: Anthony (Annette) Cockrell of Meservey and Richard (Maria) Cockrell of Aschaffenburg, Germany; four grandchildren: Adam and Abby Cockrell and Steffen and Justin Cockrell; sister Bonnie Heise of Fowler, Ind.; two brothers: Paul (Marie) Cockrell of Chandler, Okla. and Keith (Marilyn) Cockrell of Forest City; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia "Ginger" in 2007; and two brothers: Clyde and Dean Cockrell.

Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 13 to July 14, 2012

Audrey J. Coyle

Charles City - Audrey J. Coyle, 74, of 207 Monroe St., Charles City, died July 12, 2012, at Nora Springs Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 16, at Immaculate Conception Church, 106 Chapel Lane, in Charles City. Officiating will be Father Gary Mayers with Scripture readings read by Sister Diana.

There will not be a viewing prior to the service. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Scripture Service and sharing of memories on Sunday, July 15, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St.
Online condolences may be shared at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Audrey Joan Coyle was born on October, 31, 1937, in rural Northwood, to Harvey and Mildred Kuhlmann. She attended school in Northwood, and later on in life attained her GED. Audrey was united in marriage to Dean Coyle on August 11, 1953, in Manly. They made their home in the Floyd area since 1963. To their union five children were born.

Audrey spent a lot of time at home raising five children. As the children got older she was able to take on some part time jobs. She worked at Ray's Pizza, and would take the kids for Friday night pizza. Besides working in the food industry, Audrey went to beauty school, but found her true passion in life when working for the school system as a teacher's aide for special needs. She loved working at the school.

In her free time, Audrey liked to cook and bake. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and proved it in her baking. Audrey didn't share her recipes, but she liked to share her food, especially scotcheroos with the grandsons. Audrey enjoyed playing card games, dominos, and board games. She played Jokers with a group of friends she referred to as, "the girls." As a family she enjoyed camping in Mason City and Riceville. She also enjoyed remodeling the house, which became a family hobby.
Audrey and her husband Dean were "snowbirds," they spent a lot of time in Alamo, Texas, with their many, many friends. Audrey was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Immaculate Conception Church, and the Resurrection Church in Texas. Above all else, her greatest joy in life was her family and friends who she loved spending time with.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Connie (Mike) Johnson, Chris (Rick) Mayer and Ed (DeEtt) Coyle; grandchildren, Jesse Johnson, Cody (Jennifer) Johnson, Father Gary Mayer, and Brad (Courtney) Mayer; great-grandchildren, Landen, Jayden, and Lilly Johnson; great-grand baby to come, Alexa Mayer; sister, Kalla Lodge; sisters-in-laws, Lois Hegtvedt and Helen Arnett; special friend, Larry Waggoner; and many other relatives and many, many friends. She will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Coyle; her children, Penny Sue Coyle and Patrick Coyle; parents; parents- in-laws; three brothers, four brother-in-laws; and three sisters-in-laws.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

Kenny Irwin

Mason City - Kenny Irwin, 42, of Mason City, Ia., passed away July 11, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

He was born on June 12, 1970, in Britt, to Robert N. and Shirley A. (Holck) Irwin. Kenny was confirmed at the Methodist Church in Garner. He attended school at Garner-Hayfield in Garner and then graduated from the Hampton-Dumont High School in Hampton in 1988.

Kenny loved spending time with his son Andrew and his daughter Brooke. He was very proud of his family life with his special friend Erica Anderson and her children Alexis, CJ and Taylor Anderson. Kenny loved using his ability to create new things and repair neglected things. He enjoyed playing pool and foosball. As a child, Kenny spent a lot of time camping, boating and water skiing with his parents, sister and friends. He lived life to the fullest his way.

Kenny is survived by his parents Robert N. and Shirley A. Irwin of Hampton, the Love of his life Erica (Ochoa) Anderson of Mason City, daughter Brooke McKee Irwin of Mason City, son Andrew Irwin of Mason City, sister Sheri (Steve) Kistler of Crystal Lake, nephew Nicholas Kistler of Crystal Lake, grandmother Viola Holck of Britt, aunt Patty Gartner of Germany and cousins Ricky Irwin of Chicago, Ill., Linda Irwin of Chicago, Karen Amundson of Lake Geneva, Wisc., Patty Irwin of Chicago, and Tina Irwin of Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Kenneth W. Holck, grandparents Richard and Pat Irwin, grandparents Bill and Clare Lemke and uncle Richard L. Irwin.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 15, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 13 to July 14, 2012

Bernice Iverson

Lake Mills - Bernice Iverson, 93, of Lake Mills, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills, Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

H. T. Dixie Nelson

Mason City - H. T. Dixie Nelson, 92, of Mason City, died on July 12, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Dixie will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City with the Rev. Neil Manternach and Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka, concelebrants.

Burial will follow at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Wednesday.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

Dorothy Nieman

St. Ansgar, IA. - Dorothy Nieman, 95, of St. Ansgar, died on Friday, July 13, 2012, in St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

Roger L. Romig

Des Moines - Roger L. Romig, 67, of Des Moines, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

He rejoins his beloved wife, Kathy, who preceded him in death in 2009.

A committal service honoring their lives will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, at the Iowa Veteran Cemetery.

Roger was born in Mason City, Iowa, on January 21, 1945, to Harry and Elsie (Schmidtt) Romig. He served in the U.S Army, then worked for Dico and later Titan Tire in Des Moines.

Roger is survived by his brother, Larry Romig, several nieces and nephews including Wendy Kurth and Becky Madison; and family friend, Rodlynn Redick-Harrington with her daughter, Lindsey Webster.

In addition to his wife, Kathy, he was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Cooper; and two brothers, Jerry and Gary Romig.

Arrangements by Iles Funeral Home - Dunn's Chapel.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

Jerry Duane Scott

Clear Lake, Iowa - Jerry Duane Scott, 74, 12024 Dogwood Ave., Clear Lake, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 16, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Arthur Vewert, Chaplin of Hospice North Iowa, officiating.

Visitation with family will begin at 10 a.m. until the service.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Military Honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa.

Jerry was born June 15, 1938, in Mason City, the son of Roy W. and Luceal (Spilman) Scott. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1956. He enlisted with the U.S. Air Force in August of 1956. Following the service, he lived in the Carolinas where he did commercial painting. Jerry moved back to Clear Lake in the mid-60s and began farming.

Jerry married Zelda Heginger June 14, 1969, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They had three children. Farming was in Jerry's blood. He loved to talk "farming" with his family and friends and complete strangers. He was happiest with a little dirt under his nails. He also loved time spent with family, hunting and fishing.

Jerry is survived by his with Zelda, Clear Lake; three children Terry Scott and his special friend Dayna Larson, Meservey, Tami Cavett and her husband Chad, Clear Lake, and Jason Scott and his wife Renea, Clear Lake; five grandchildren; Ashley and Shelby Scott, Caleb and Caden Cavett, Destiny Scott; brother Russell Scott and his girlfriend Sue Myers, Mason City; sisters Sharon Petersburg and her husband Ray, Loveland, Colo., and Jan Lansink and her husband George, Cedar Falls, and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Roy and Luceal Scott and son Jerry Jr.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

Larry Dean Simmer

Mason City - Larry Dean Simmer, 69, of Mason City, formerly Clear Lake, died Thursday July 12, 2012, at the Chautauqua Guest Home No. 2, Charles City.
Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourh St., Clear Lake. 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 14, 2012

Sarah Dawn Winters

MASON CITY - Sarah Dawn Winters, 40, of Mason City, died Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church, Mason City.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday and again one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 13 to July 14, 2012

Posted on 14 July 2012

Marle Haugebak

Northwood - Marle Haugebak, 92, Northwood, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 15, 2012

Andrew C. Iverson

Fort Dodge - Andrew C. Iverson, 97, of Lake Mills, formerly of Fort Dodge, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Military honors will be conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235 of Lake Mills.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church
Burial will take place in Otis Grove Cemetery, rural Dows.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 15, 2012

Bernice L. Iverson

Emmons, Minn. - Bernice L. Iverson, 93, of Lake Mills, Iowa, formerly of Emmons, Minn., died Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Emmons Lutheran Church in Emmons, Minn., with Pastor Julie Fiske officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, rural Emmons.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Memorials may be directed to the Emmons Lutheran Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 14 to July 15, 2012

Corinne J. Kessler

BELMOND - Corinne J. Kessler, 98, of Johnston and a long-time resident of Belmond, died Friday July 13, 2012, at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston.

Private family funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. Pastor Troy Pflibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery.

Public visitation for Corinne J. Kessler will be anytime from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luicks Lane S. in Belmond, and the public is invited one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon at noon Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 303 Third Avenue N.E. in Belmond.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond IA 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 15 to July 16, 2012

Juanita "Nita" (Roseberry) Myrsiades

Greene - A funeral Mass for Nita Myrsiades, 63, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

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

Juanita died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her residence in Greene.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Nita Myrsiades Memorial Fund, 111 S. High St., Greene, IA 50636.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 15, 2012

Richard Dale Sandera

Northwood - Richard Dale Sandera, 69, of Northwood, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Ratcliffe

Visitation is schedued from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 15, 2012

Sarah Dawn Winters

MASON CITY - Sarah Dawn Winters, 40, of Mason City, died Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Dahlin of Praise Community Church, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, and again one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com.

Sarah was born on Feb. 20, 1972, at Udornthani, Thailand, the oldest of three daughters to Dwight Bryan and Lawan (Phengsanti) Winters.

Attending school through her freshman year at Mason City High School, she later moved to Anaheim, Calif., where she graduated Katella High. She attended Kaplan University, earning credits toward her nursing assistance degree. For many years she worked as a licensed hydro and massage therapist in Costa Mesa, Calif., and settled in mortgage lending until her return to Mason City in 2010.

During her early years she loved to play basketball, run track and field, and won several beauty pageants. During her stay in Mason City, Sarah tended bar at the Mason City Country Club where everyone loved her charisma, enthusiasm and vivacious personality. She was always a pleasure to be around.

She enjoyed playing pool, listening to music, traveling and hanging with friends. She was wonderful in sketching clothing designs and whipping up a surprise in the kitchen. She would watch over and over "A Room With A View" and "Golden Girls." Sarah was also great at board and card games, beating her family and friends at Life, Monopoly and Uno.

Aside from loving friends and family who are thankful in sharing her short life, Sarah leaves behind her parents, Bryan and Lawan Winters; daughter Bentley Campbell of California; sisters Sheri and her husband, Chad Ovitt, and Katherine and her husband, Scott Rutherford, all of Colorado; a step-brother, Jason E. Winters of California; and she was a very proud aunt of Cody, Taylor, Meela, Gavin and Austin.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 13 to July 15, 2012

Posted on 15 July 2012 by Marie Thompson