Cleo E. Carr

HAMPTON - Cleo E. Carr, 83, of Hampton died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Burial will take place at the Rowan Cemetery in Rowan. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson and Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp will officiate.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 16, 2012

Sandra Goodrich
 

KANAWHA - Sandra Goodrich, 68, of Kanawha, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

A memorial service for Sandy Goodrich will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Kanawha with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating.

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

Ewing Funeral Home in Kanawha is assisting the family with arrangements.

A gathering of family and friends will take place one hour prior to the memorial service at the church on Tuesday.

Sandra Katherine Goodrich, the daughter of John and Vera (Zeigler) Babcock, was born on October 27, 1943, in Corwith. Sandy was raised and educated in Corwith, graduating from Corwith High School in 1961. She loved playing basketball all four years of high school and softball, winning several awards.

After graduation, Sandy moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where her sister lived. She rented a room from a nice widow and worked at Sears from 1962 to 1975.

Sandy moved back to Kanawha in 1975 and married Doyce Goodrich. She received a job at Sears in Mason City where she worked until 1978.

Sandy then worked at Harvey's Market in Kanawha from 1979 to 1987, the Kanawha Community Home from 1987 to 1997, North Central Human Services from 1997 to 2000 and finally Krysillis in Clarion from 2000 until her retirement.

Sandy was a special person, always giving someone a bad time but then turning around giving the biggest hugs. She always knew when you needed a hug. She did a lot of that with the residents of the home while working there. Sandy made the best of the best potato salad. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren. Sandy will be remembered and sadly missed as a dear mother, grandmother, sister, special friend, sister-in-law and aunt.

Sandy is survived by her daughter, Janel Ann Goodrich of Kanawha; son Clinton Earl Goodrich of Kanawha; grandchildren, Dawson and Taylor Goodrich; brothers, Walter (Marge) Babcock of Massachusetts and Lloyd Babcock of Corwith; along with other family members and friends

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Dorothy Sanders and Fern Dunfee.

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

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

Mary J. Jaspers

Northwood - Mary J. Jaspers, 85, of Northwood died Sunday (July 15, 2012) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 16, 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 on July 16, 2012

Dorothy M. Nieman

ST. ANSGAR - Dorothy Margaret Martha Nieman, 95, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on July 13th of cancer at her daughter's home with her family.

Fueneral service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, Iowa, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Visitation is scheduled after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy was born on August 27th, 1916, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, the daughter of Walter C. and Hedwig (Hattie) A. (Feldt) Gutman. She was the oldest of nine children and learned to help her mother early on with cooking, baking and raising the children.

Dorothy was five years old when her family moved to a farm west of Randall, Minn.
She married Harry Herman Nieman on July 17th, 1935, at St. Cloud, Minn. They lived on the Otto Nieman farm west of Little Falls, Minn., for nine years, then moved to Britt, Iowa, for ten years and then moved to Wells, Minn., for two years before moving back to St. Ansgar, Iowa, in June 1956.

After working out of the home, she started a greenhouse at her home in the 1970s since Harry was in poor health. Harry passed away on June 16th, 1975. Her family helped with much of the work in the greenhouse. And her grandchildren learned much about growing plants. She sold the greenhouse to Joyce (her granddaughter) and Tom Crowley on August 29th, 1992.

Dorothy retired to a new home on the south side of St. Ansgar. Here she crocheted and sewed making doilies, afghans and many quilts for family members and the church. Dorothy enjoyed having the great- grandchildren come over to visit, learn to cook and bake. They then would play games and enjoy the treats that they made. Dorothy enjoyed having friends and family over to visit, making wonderful diners the family will long remember. She also enjoyed traveling to visit family from Alaska to Florida.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Yvonne Krumm of St. Ansgar, Iowa, and Harry Otto (Dorothy Jean) of Mapleview, Minn.; grandchildren, Donald Krumm, Ocala, Fla., Debra (James) Nelson of Rose Creek, Minn., Joyce (Thomas) Crowley of St. Ansgar, Iowa, and Pastor Diane Krumm of Mayville, N.D.; great-grandchildren Kristina (Steven) Morische of Dayton, Maine, Lacey Crowley of Speicher, Germany, Shawn Crowley of Fairborn, Ohio; and two sisters, Delores Mooney of Baltimore, Md., and Elaine Little of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and one brother, Myron Gutman of Fairbanks, Alaska; sister-in-law, Geraldine Barney of Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Frances Gutman of Fairbanks, Alaska; brother-in-law, Duane Miller of Long Prairie, Minn.; brother-in-law, Jim Lillemo of Isanti, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry Herman; three brothers, Walter, Willard and Donald; two sisters, Margaret Miller and Marilyn Lillemo; sister-in-law, Laurene Gutman; niece, Beverly Rae Regnell; and son-in-law Clarence Krumm.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 14 to July 16, 2012

Gladys Olson

IOWA FALLS - Gladys Olson, 82, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the First Baptist Church, 521 Rocksylvania Ave., Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Schwechel officiating.
 
A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her husband, Marion "Mike" Olson, 407 Ohio Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 16, 2012

Gerald Studer

Mason City - Gerald Studer, 86, of Mason City died Saturday (July 14, 2012) at his home in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City IA 50401, www.colonial chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 16, 2012

Posted on 16 July 2012

Marle E. Haugebak

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

A funeral service for Marle will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating.

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. Following the service, cremation will take place with inurnment to be held at a later date in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, rural Joice.

Those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider contributions be made to the Worth County Fair Board, Hospice of North Iowa, or to the charity of ones choice.

Marle Ellwood Haugebak was born on Sept. 9, 1919, in Joice, to Anton and Florence (Otto) Haugebak. He was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran church. Marle attended school at Dahlsied Rural School through the eighth grade and graduated from Joice High School in 1936.

On Nov. 3, 1940, Marle was married to Beryl Anderson and they began farming in Silver Lake Township. Later they moved to Northwood and continued farming for 40 years, with the exception of six years spent in Arizona for family health reasons.
Marle and Beryl were blessed with four children, Mark, Clayton, Richard and Kathryn.
On Aug. 3, 1984, Marle was married to Louise Reeder. This August they would have celebrated 28 years of marriage.

Marle was active in his community serving on various boards and committees for First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Bethel Lutheran Church in Arizona, Northwood-Kensett School Board, Farm Bureau, Northwood Creamery, FS and Worth County Fair. Marle enjoyed traveling, including trips to Alaska, the Caribbean and Africa. He also liked getting together with friends to play cards and watching the Minnesota Twins. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Louise of Northwood; his children, Mark (Devonlee) Haugebak, of Chandler, Ariz., Richard (Sharon) Haugebak, Tucson, Ariz., Kathryn (Joel) Parks, of Fremont, Neb.; step-daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Hickman of Northwood; daughter-in-law, Pat (Melvin) Rothove of Weston, Colo.; his sister, Lois Osland of St. Louis, Mo.; Also left to cherish his memory are his 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Marle was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Florence Haugebak; son, Clayton Haugebak; sister, Millicent Haugebak; twin brother, Marvin Haugebak; and his brother, Anthony Haugebak.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 15 to July 17, 2012

Ira James Hofland

NORTHWOOD - Ira James Hofland, 88, of Northwood died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 18, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, Minn., at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Barbara Finley Shea officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 17, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Ira was born on May 17, 1924, the son of Ibert and Laura (Jacobson) Hofland. Ira attended country school in Mona. He was united in marriage to Loretta Stromley on May 17, 1944, in Lyle, Minn. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He was also confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Ira farmed near Lyle, Minn. He also hauled cream, milked cows, raised pigs, combined, hayed and worked for other farmers. He worked at FS in Lyle, Minn.

Ira liked to go fishing with friends. He thought a lot of his dogs.

Ira will be sadly missed by his children and wife Loretta. Children are: Jean (Gary) Hartwig of Northwood, James Hofland of Winthrop, Ronald Hofland of Cedar Rapids. Grandchildren; Scott (Tammy) Hartwig of Marinette, Wis., Todd Hartwig of Eau Claire, Wis., Tammy (Tim) Charolson of Grafton, Shiela (Seve) Yates of Sioux Falls, S.D., Christopher Hofland of Henderson, Colo., Jayson Hofland of Rowley, Jeremy Hofland of Winthrop, Brandon Hofland of Cedar Rapids, Heather Hofland of Winthrop. Great-grandchildren: Tyler and Nick Hartwig of Wisconsin, Kelly Hartwigh of St. Paul, Minn., Travis and Tianna Charlson of Grafton, Christopher Jr., Sage, Madison, Grant, Abri, Blane Hofland. One brother, Carroll (Kelly) Hofland of Sun City, Ariz. and nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Loretta Hayden.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa, 641-324-1121, www.schroeder andsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 16 to July 17, 2012

Corinne J. Kessler
 

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

Private family funeral services for Corinne J. Kessler will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South 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 12 noon to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 17, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luicks Lane South in Belmond, and the public is invited one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon at 12 noon Wednesday, July 18, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 303 Third Avenue N.E. in Belmond.

Corinne was born April 10, 1914, in Belmond to Charles A. and Selma (Hanson) Johnson. She graduated from Belmond High School and was the valedictorian of the Class of 1932. Her work outside the home was at the Belmond Post Office where she met and later married Gordon Kessler in 1938. She also worked in Harold's Clothing Store and Thompsen's Clothing Store in Belmond.

Corinne was a life-long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond.

Corinne is survived by two children, Diane (Arlyn) Frohling of Bradenton, Fla., and Dr. Dennis (Debra) Kessler of Urbandale, six grandchildren, Steve (Suzanne Bentler) Long, Iowa City, Marc (Beth) Long, Coralville, Susan (Don) Scarlett, Sarasota, Fla., Matt (Erin) Kessler, West Des Moines, Brett (Missy) Kessler, Ames, and Grant Kessler, Ames, six great-grandchildren, Eric, Michael, Ella Corinne and Jack Scarlett of Sarasota, and Ethan and Rhys Long of Coralville and much- loved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Gordon and Greg, son-in-law, Mike Long, brothers, Harold (Iola) Johnson, Ardell (Alice) Johnson, and sister Leona (Norman) Simonson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 15 to July 17, 2012

Kenneth "Ken" Peterson

CHARLES CITY - Kenneth "Ken" Peterson, 86, of Charles City, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Memorial services for Ken Peterson will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 16 to July 17, 2012

Larry Dean Simmer
U.S. Navy (1960-1963)
 

MASON CITY - Larry Dean Simmer, 69, of Mason City, formerly Clear Lake, died Thurs-day July 12, 2012, at the Chautauqua Guest Home No. 2, Charles City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Family suggests memorials to Larry Dean Simmer Memorial Fund.

Larry was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Perry, the son of Donald and Margaret (Rosander) Simmer. After moving to Clear Lake, He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1963.

Larry was united in marriage to Kathy Zobel. In this union two children were born, Lindy June and Larry John Gary. He was employed at the Joice Locker for many years as a butcher. He later attended and graduated from North Iowa Area Community College with a degree in refrigeration and air conditioning.

Larry was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, but attended a Bible study group in Mason City, Iowa. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, going to the casino, and following the Iowa Hawkeye basketball team. Most mornings you could find Larry having coffee with his friends. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Larry is survived by his daughter Lindy (Dan) Castronuovo, Clear Lake; son Larry J. (Jennifer) Simmer, Mason City; two stepdaughters Sherry (Troy) Thompson, Meservey, and Debra Berendes, and her significant other Kevin Bachman Mason City; mother Margaret Simmer, Clear Lake; grandchildren Dalton Pelkey, Draven Monson and Dreann Jackson; Andrew Keller, Mari Wilson, Tyra Wilson, Shaun Wilson, Robert Wilson, Larry Simmer, Matthew Simmer, step- grandchildren Jessica Thompson, Joshua Thompson, Jenna Thompson Johnathan Thompson, Jordan Thompson, Stephanie Hejlik, Austin Berendes, Haley Bachman and Dylan Bachman and two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Karen Olinger, Clear Lake, Dixie (Larry) Haugen, Clear Lake, and Sandy (Dale) Katz, Mason City; seven brothers Richard Simmer, Costa Mesa, Calif., Robert (Colleen) Simmer, Clear Lake, Dennis Simmer, Clear Lake, Francis (Shelley Paulson) Simmer, Ventura, Dale Simmer, Mason City, Tim Simmer and Tom Simmer both of Clear Lake.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Simmer, and three brothers, Paul and Donald and Fredrick Simmer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 14 to July 17, 2012

Posted on 17 July 2012

Opal Brown

CHARLES CITY - Opal Brown, 93, of Charles City, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Opal Brown will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Keith Tomlinson will officiate. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 17 to July 18, 2012

James B. Felland

Northwood - James B. Felland, 61, of 97 Sixth Street North, Northwood, Iowa, died Monday July 16, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday July 19, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 Ninth Street North, Northwood, with the Rev. Karen Rossing Grandall officiating.

Inurnment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Visitation will be one hour before the service on Thursday.

Family suggests memorials to First Lutheran Church.

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

James was born April 12, 1951, in Mason City, the son of Roy and Almira (Olson) Felland. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1969 and then attended Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

He help tile a lot of farmland in North Iowa. He later worked for Northern Engineering in Northwood, David Manufacturing in Mason City and was presently employed by Agri-Sales in Northwood.

James enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing and working with electronics. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Northwood.

James is survived by his two brothers, Dennis Felland, Nora Springs, and Thomas Felland, Northwood; aunt and uncle Wallace (Marjorie) Felland, formerly of Forest City, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, IA 50459; 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Lucretia M. Glisson

IOWA FALLS - Lucretia M. Glisson, 82, of Iowa Falls, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Lucretia M. Glisson will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Linn's Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
    
Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Donald H. Hitzhusen

VALLEY RANCH, Texas - Donald H. Hitzhusen, 79, of 23681 100 70th St., Rockford, Ia., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at The Remington at Valley Ranch in Valley Ranch, Texas.

Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St. E., Rockwell. Father Rodney Allers will be officiating.

A visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery following funeral service.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Rockwell,641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 18 to July 19, 2012

Mary Jeane Jaspers

Northwood - Mary Jeane Jaspers, 85, Northwood, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City

A funeral service for Mary will be held at 10a.m. Saturday, July 21, at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. North, Northwood, with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating.

Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 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.
The family would like to suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northwood Rescue Unit in her memory.

Mary Jeane Jaspers was born on June 3, 1927, in Gordonsville, Minn., the daughter of Ross and Alice (Seuser) Herman. She attended school at district No. 50, Gordonsville, Minn., graduating from Northwood High School in 1944.

Mary was united in marriage to Lee C. Jaspers on June 10, 1945, and to this marriage eight children were born: Allen, Susan, Barbara, Jerry, Julie, Kim, Dan and Dennis. Lee preceded her in death on July 22, 1986. After her children were grown, Mary worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood until her husband's death.

Mary enjoyed spending winters in Arizona with Harvey and Marjorie Reutzel and Ruby Helgeson. Mary also enjoyed reading poetry and loved to paint.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Allen (Katy) Jaspers of Northwood, Susan Gaskill of Northwood, Barbara Manson of Minneapolis, Minn., Jerry (Koralee) Jaspers of Shelbina, Mo., Julie Jaspers of Lawrenceville, Ga., Kim (Mike) Pearce of Lawrenceville, Ga., Dan (Susan) Jaspers of Rockford, Minn., and Denny Jaspers of Northwood; 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; her sister, Bonnie Hengesteg of Northwood; sister-in-law, Leona Herman of Glenville, Minn.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many extended family members and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Alice Herman; husband Lee; brothers, Merle and Verle Herman; and a grandson, Jed Gaskill.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 16 to July 18, 2012

Linda Marie Manlove Johnson

San Francisco, Calif. - 7/21/42-7/12/12: Linda Marie Manlove Johnson was born in Mason City, Iowa on July 21, 1942, and passed away in San Francisco on July 12, 2012.

She is survived by her daughter Kelli Johnson; granddaughter Jamila Jones; and granddaughter and grandson-in-law Britny and Jason Maynard; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Erin Ladewig; granddaughters Hailey and Riley Ladewig; and sisters Delores VanOort and Ava Amorin; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Linda was a nurse and educator who touched many many lives through her work and friendships.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life Saturday, July 21, 2012, at her home.

A memorial is being planned for Mason City, Iowa, in August.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Vance Kolb

CLARION - Vance Kolb, 49, of Clarion, died July 16, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Memorial services for Vance Kolb will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, with Father Paul McManus and Pastor Bill Kem officiating.

Burial will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday, July 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion.

www.ewingfh.com, Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Neva Marie Lynch
 

Mason City - Neva Marie Lynch, 81, of Mason City, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Per Neva's wishes, her body has been cremated and a graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, July 19, at the Immanuel Reformed Cemetery in Belmond with Pastor Dennis Ganz officiating.

Neva Marie Lynch, daughter of Ara and Jane (Rienke) Albright, was born May 31, 1931, in Clear Lake, Iowa. Neva worked at Libbey Owens Ford in Mason City for many years as a furnace operator before working at Wal-Mart in Mason City, where she had worked for over 15 years.

Neva was very proud of her volunteer work at the voting booths for elections. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Neva was a member of the Mason City Moose Lodge No. 1328.

She is survived by her two daughters, Terry (Gary) Paulson, Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Deb (Roger) Milhan, Mason City; grandchildren, Amber (Rob) Olsen, Mason City, Dawn (Shawn) McKibben, Nora Springs, Gregg Paulson and his fiancé, Lisa Thibodeau, Henderson, Nev., and Bobbi Milhan, Mason City; nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her six siblings.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Joan E. Masters
 

OELWEIN - Joan E. Masters, 87, of Oelwein, Iowa, and formerly of Clear Lake, died on Monday afternoon, July 16, 2012, at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with the Rev. Harry Koelker officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.

Scripture Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Memorial Fund is established at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Oelwein.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Joan is survived by her five children: Dennis (Ruth) Masters of Marion, Deborah (Edward) Otdoerfer of Hazleton, Stephen (Chris) Masters of Oelwein, Katie (David) Jarvill of Charles City and Edward (Chris) Masters of Clear Lake; many grandchildren and a brother: Norbert "Bud" Duffy of Waukon.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Delbert, on March 3, 1994, grandson, Troy Clark, and a sister, Kathleen Brant.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Richard "Dick" Sandera

Northwood - Richard "Dick" Sandera, 69, died peacefully on July 12, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a very short battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Dick was born July 1, 1943, was baptized July 25, 1943, and grew up in Wahpeton, N.D. He attended St. John's parochial school and graduated from Wahpeton Central High School in 1961.

Dick's military service was with the United States Army, serving in Fort Carson, Colo., Fort Eustis, Va., and Omaha, Neb.

He was employed by Northwest Airlines in 1967, the beginning of a career that would span 40 years. He worked in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester, Minn., and had fond memories of good friends and funny stories intertwined in those many years.

Dick was blessed with three children. They are Deborah (Steve) Machacek from Eagan, Minn., Lisa (Jeff) Sczublewski from Shorewood, Minn., and Rich Revord (Julie) from Grove Heights, Minn.

Dick married Susan (Reisetter) Kirchgessner on Nov. 17, 1984, in Apple Valley, Minn. They retired from Northwest Airlines in 2004 and enjoyed living in the bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, near Altura and Whitewater State Park. They were active in community service, volunteer projects and church.

After moving to Northwood Dick was active with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, the Aristocrats Car Club, Northwood Lions Club, the American Legion and the Northwood Special Events Committee. He especially enjoyed working with the Worth County Fair Board on several projects at the fairgrounds. He enjoyed being a "seasonal farmer," working in the spring and fall. A favorite pastime was playing cards with friends, especially cribbage and pinochle.

Preceding Dick in death were his parents, Eugene and Elsie (Dowzak) Sandera; sister, Betty and her husband, Pat Palmieri.

Dick is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 28 years, Sue, from Northwood; a brother, Robert (Sharon) Sandera from Austin, Texas; two sisters: Carol (David) Wood from Breckenridge, Minn., and Joyce (Jerry) Thomsen from Tyler, Minn. In addition to his children and spouses, he is survived by six beloved grandchildren. Deb's four children are Jordan (basketball star!), Zack (jujitsu star!), Tate (football and baseball star!) and Lauren (princess and track star!). Lisa's children are Bella (gorgeous and speaks French!) and Gaby (our beautiful Christmas baby!) Also left to cherish his memory are dear nephews and in-laws. He is also survived by his Aunt Katherine, 102 years young, living in Seattle, Wash., and by his mother-in-law, Thora Reisetter, who loved him very much. He was blessed with two groups of wonderful friends, community friends in Northwood, and church family friends in St. Ansgar.
 
Dick's life on earth was brief, but he is now in the arms of his loving and eternal heavenly Father.

Non-designated memorial gifts will be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church for the continuation of the Oasis Program and Telling the Sacred Story.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 15 to July 19, 2012

Louis M. Tegtmeyer

WESLEY - Louis M. Tegtmeyer, 92, of Wesley, passed away on July 15, 2012. He was born June 27, 1920.

A private memorial service for Louis will take place Thursday, July 19th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Louis is survived by his two sons, Richard (Barb) of Britt and Randy (Natalie) of Clarion, seven grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dottie; two sons and two daughters.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 18, 2012

Janice Wells

CHARLES CITY - Janice Wells, 69, of Charles City, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at University Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.

Memorial services for Janice Wells will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Debra Lincoln will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 16 to July 18, 2012

Posted n 18 July 2012

Anna Burke

MASON CITY - Anna Vivian Burke passed from this life on Sunday, July 15, 2012, at the age of 100, while at Hospice of North Iowa, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.

Anna was born on March 14, 1912, to Jake and Tena Alphs Alberts of Buffalo Center. She was married to Melvin Burke and from this union are three daughters: Beverly Sunde, Patricia (Joseph) Neesen and Cheryl Burke.

Anna and Melvin lived their entire married lives on their farm near Thompson. Melvin passed away in 1985 and six years later Anna moved to Forest City, where she remained until her death.

Anna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and her family.

She grew beautiful vegetable and flower gardens and loved watching and feeding birds. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She will live in our hearts forever.

Anna is survived by daughters Beverly Sunde and her son, Larry, Patricia (Joseph) Neesen and their daughters Amy (Kevin) Woolf, Stephanie (Jim) Carter and Cheryl Burke. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Anna, Leo and Lillian Woolf and Cordelia Carter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Frances and Ida, and son-in-law Eldon Sunde, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 19, 2012

Maude M. Evans

Manly - Maude M. Evans, 74, of Manly, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 503 E. South St., Manly, with Pastor Don Preston and Pastor Curtis DeLong presiding. Interment will follow in the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and will continue one hour prior to Maude's service at the church.

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

Maude Marie Evans Schlotterback was born on Feb. 10, 1938, in Manly, the daughter of Homer and Mary (Seidel) Schlotterback. She was one of six children.
For many years Maude worked in the family's restaurant where she made many friends over the years.

She enjoyed playing cards, especially Canasta, and loved browsing through stores for hours on end for various knickknacks.

Maude's greatest love was for her family and for her "grandkids" that she mentored through the foster grandparent program in Mason City.

She is survived by her two children, Lincoln (Glorita) Schlotterback, Costa Mesa, Calif., and William "Bill" Evans, Ankeny; her grandson, Justin Schlotterback; and her brother, Marcus Bartusek, Manly.

Maude is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Jake Schlotterback, Cora Grefe, Bertha Schlotterback and Florence Schlotterback.

Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 18 to July 19, 2012

Carma Sylvia Flugum

Lake Mills - Carma Sylvia Flugum, 93, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 19, 2012

Richard "Dick" Sandera

Northwood - Richard "Dick" Sandera, 69, died peacefully on July 12, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a very short battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Dick was born July 1, 1943, was baptized July 25, 1943, and grew up in Wahpeton, N.D. He attended St. John's parochial school and graduated from Wahpeton Central High School in 1961.

Dick's military service was with the United States Army, serving in Fort Carson, Colo., Fort Eustis, Va., and Omaha, Neb.

He was employed by Northwest Airlines in 1967, the beginning of a career that would span 40 years. He worked in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester, Minn., and had fond memories of good friends and funny stories intertwined in those many years.

Dick was blessed with three children. They are Deborah (Steve) Machacek from Eagan, Minn., Lisa (Jeff) Sczublewski from Shorewood, Minn., and Rich Revord (Julie) from Grove Heights, Minn.

Dick married Susan (Reisetter) Kirchgessner on Nov. 17, 1984, in Apple Valley, Minn. They retired from Northwest Airlines in 2004 and enjoyed living in the bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, near Altura and Whitewater State Park. They were active in community service, volunteer projects and church.

After moving to Northwood Dick was active with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, the Aristocrats Car Club, Northwood Lions Club, the American Legion and the Northwood Special Events Committee. He especially enjoyed working with the Worth County Fair Board on several projects at the fairgrounds. He enjoyed being a "seasonal farmer," working in the spring and fall. A favorite pastime was playing cards with friends, especially cribbage and pinochle.

Preceding Dick in death were his parents, Eugene and Elsie (Dowzak) Sandera; sister, Betty and her husband, Pat Palmieri.

Dick is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 28 years, Sue, from Northwood; a brother, Robert (Sharon) Sandera from Austin, Texas; two sisters: Carol (David) Wood from Breckenridge, Minn., and Joyce (Jerry) Thomsen from Tyler, Minn. In addition to his children and spouses, he is survived by six beloved grandchildren. Deb's four children are Jordan (basketball star!), Zack (jujitsu star!), Tate (football and baseball star!) and Lauren (princess and track star!). Lisa's children are Bella (gorgeous and speaks French!) and Gaby (our beautiful Christmas baby!) Also left to cherish his memory are dear nephews and in-laws. He is also survived by his Aunt Katherine, 102 years young, living in Seattle, Wash., and by his mother-in-law, Thora Reisetter, who loved him very much. He was blessed with two groups of wonderful friends, community friends in Northwood, and church family friends in St. Ansgar. Dick's life on earth was brief, but he is now in the arms of his loving and eternal heavenly Father.

Non-designated memorial gifts will be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church for the continuation of the Oasis Program and Telling the Sacred Story.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 15 to July 19, 2012

Gerald A. "Gerry" Studer
U.S. Navy   WWII
 

Mason City - Gerry Studer, 86, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, at home, after a full summer day enjoying his garden.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Holy Family Church, 714 N. Adams, Mason City,, with the Rev. John A. Gossman and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as con-celebrants.

Inurnment will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

Visitation will held on Thursday, July 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service and family tribute.

Gerry requested that any memorials be made to Holy Family Church or they may be given in care of the family.

Gerald Alphonse Studer was born on July 24, 1925, on a farm in Wesley, Iowa, to Alphonse and Isabelle (Haverly) Studer. He grew up in the Great Depression with a strong work ethic and a love of the farm and the outdoors. He carried this legacy with him for the rest of his life.

Gerry attended school in Wesley and graduated from Wesley High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46 and was proud to attend Miami University and Columbia University for officer training. As a lieutenant he became a "plank owner" (the original crew) aboard the destroyer USS James C. Owens.

After the Navy, he graduated from Hamilton Business College and worked in several positions as an office and business manager in Mason City. Later he was a sales manager and president of Klipto Printing Co. His career culminated with the development and sale of his own company, The Office Center.

In 1955, he married Marlene "Kitty" Krieger. Together they raised six children and have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

His wife, Marlene, and children survive him: Sandy Hanson (special friend Jim Ripperger), Gina Lovejoy (John Kalousek), Mike Studer (Val), Lisa Yunek (Joel), Laura Brock (Roger), and Tom Studer. Grandchildren are Josh Hanson, Nicole Hanson, Ben Lovejoy, Sam Lovejoy, Michael Studer, Scott Raridon Jr. (Jena), Alecia Balduf, Elizabeth Brock and Katherine Brock. Great-grandchildren are Eli, Thia and Ari Raridon. His sister, Mae Haiden, resides in Mason City at Good Shepherd. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Throughout the years, Gerry was involved in many church and civic groups including St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holy Family Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW and Jaycees.

He enjoyed dancing, softball, bowling, fishing, golfing, gardening and bridge. He urged his children to volunteer and taught them to repair things much as he did on the farm. He was grateful for his trip with the North Iowa Honor Flight for WWII veterans last April and for activities at North Iowa Golf Center.

Preceding Gerry in death were his parents, Alphonse and Isabelle Studer; sisters Phyllis Kelch, Rita Young, Elaine Downs, Julie Jarvis and Rose Gerdis; in-laws, Carl and Helen Krieger; sister-in-law June Krieger Downey; brothers-in law George Kelch, Ed Downs, Fred Jarvis, Leo Young, Earnest Gerdis and Dick Haiden.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 16 to July 19, 2012

Roger Tibbitts

Charles City - Roger Tibbitts, 74, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Roger Tibbitts will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate.

Inurnment will be at a later date. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 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 19, 2012

Posted on 19 July 2012

Betty Bahe

Charles City - Betty Bahe, 77, of Charles City, died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Arrangements are pending with the Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

Ramona Mae Baker

ACKLEY - Ramona Mae Baker, 77, of Ackley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012, at her home in Ackley.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

LeRoy J. Degn

NORTHWOOD - LeRoy J. Degn, age 91, of rural Northwood, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills, with Mr. Kermit Singelstad officiating.

Burial will take place in Sion Lutheran Church Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Otto/Chose Post No. 235.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 19 to July 20, 2012

Dennis Dohlman

Plano, Texas - Dennis Dohlman, 66, of Plano, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his home is Plano, Texas.

Texas funeral services for Dennis Dohlman will be 12 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Road, Plano, Texas. Iowa funeral services for Dennis Dohlman will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the Christian Reformed Church, 31871 2nd St., Austinville, Iowa, with burial to follow at the Austinville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of funeral at the church.
The Linn's Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Ave., Ackley, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

Diane Eisenman

BRITT, Iowa - Diane Eisenman, 64, of Britt passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Hancock County Health Systems in Britt.

Funeral services for Diane Eisenman will be held on Monday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Joel DeBoer and Pastor Robert Dodge officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 22, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

www.ewingfh.com
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

John Larson

BUFFALO CENTER - John Larson, age 38, of Buffalo Center, Iowa, passed away as a result of doing what he loved most, flying airplanes, on July 18, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the North Iowa School Gymnasium in Buffalo Center with Pastor Mark Decker officiating.

A visitation will be held Friday, July 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the schools commons area. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

John was born on May 11, 1974, to Ron and Jackie (Friesenborg) Larson in Buffalo Center. He was raised on a farm outside of Buffalo Center and developed a deep passion for farming and flying at an early age. John graduated from North Iowa High School in 1992 and went on to study Aviation at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa. After receiving his degree, he returned home to farm with his uncle Gary, and brother Joe, better known as Friesenborg & Larson, Inc. In 2004, John's passion for flying was incorporated into the farm when he bought his father's original Cessna spray plane and restored it to immaculate working condition and began aerially applying pesticides and fertilizers for farmers across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Under John's direction, Friesenborg & Larson Custom Spraying quickly became a successful and reputable service that many farmers depended on in the area and was respected by his peers in the aerial application business across the Midwest.

In 2005, he met his wife Tressa, to whom he wed in September of 2007. John adopted Tressa's daughter, Olivia, and also was blessed in their marriage with children, Hayden and Mila. He worked hard to balance his demanding farming and spray businesses with being a devoted father and loving husband.

John pursued perfection in every aspect of his life. He was a great father, husband, friend, farmer and a fantastic aviator. He was masterful at achieving perfection with his businesses and personal pursuits all the while being humble enough to foster countless friendships with all those he came across. He was a respected employer, generous member of the community, and was always there for his friends when they needed help. John also had a witty sense of humor and knew how to have a good time with his many friends on snowmobile trips, vacations or over drinks at the local establishment. He will be missed deeply by a large community of people who loved and cared for him.

John is survived by his wife Tressa, of Buffalo Center, along with their children Olivia (10), Hayden (3) and Mila (8 months). His mother Jackie Larson of Buffalo Center. His brother Joe and wife Shelia of Thompson and their children Alysha, Caleb and Abi, his sister Jodi and her husband Tracy of Buffalo Center and their children Cody and Jessica. Parents in law, Dan and Becky Martinson of Joice, Brother in law Chris Martinson of Thompson, brother and sister in law, Ryan and Michelle Martinson of Pleasant Hill, and their child, Avery. Along with many other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ron Larson, and grandmothers, Opal Friesenborg and Swea Larson.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

Esther K. Myers

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - Esther K. Myers, 89, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 6 days before her 90th birthday, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 22, 2 to 4 p.m. which includes a scriptural wake service at 3:30 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

The funeral services will be held in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. Visitation at 9 a.m. at Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson, followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 23, at St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Marvin Salz and Msgr John Hemann officiating. Interment will be at the St. John's Cemetery, Fort Atkinson. Memorials may be given in her honor to St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson.

Esther was born July 24, 1922, in Waucoma, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore and Rose (Croatt) Schmitt. She graduated from Waucoma High School in 1939.

Esther worked in California during WWII at the Lockheed Aircraft Company to help with the war efforts. She married Andrew Myers on Nov. 16, 1946, and they made their home Fort Atkinson, for the next 59 years. They raised their four girls in Fort Atkinson while Andrew established Myers Brothers Inc. As an adult Esther pursued an interest in nursing. Beginning in 1985 Esther and Andrew enjoyed spending summers in Clear Lake. In 2005 Esther moved to Clear Lake permanently to be closer to her youngest daughter and family. She also enjoyed spending the last few winters in Florida.

Esther was a member of the Forrester's, Ladies Guild, South Winn Country Club, Winneshiek County Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake, Iowa, and the 21st Century Club. Esther volunteered at the Winneshiek County Hospital and served on their Scholarship Board for many years. She loved to crochet caps for newborn babies at the hospital, and prayer shawls for the elderly at St. Patrick's Church in Clear Lake. Esther was an accomplished golfer, bowler, and card player as well as an avid reader and gardener. She also loved spending Christmas' in Colorado with her family.

Esther is survived by four daughters Nancy Myers, Parker, Colo., Jeanne (Tom) Iverson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan (Paul) Giroux, Lakewood Ranch, Fla., and JoAnn (Jeff) Nicholas, Clear Lake; six grandchildren Jill (J.D.) Ingram, Centennial, Colo., Sam (Risa) Iverson, Ottawa Ontario, Canada, Ted (Karen) Norris, Morrison, Colo., John Iverson, Seattle, Wash., Andrew Nicholas, Clear Lake, and Victoria Nicholas, Clear Lake; three great grandchildren Hanna, Ellie and Johnny Ingram; one brother Alfred (Arlene) Schmitt, Waucoma; two sisters Alvina Bodensteiner, Rapid City, S.D., and Celia O'Rourke, Manteca, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Andrew (1989), brother Roy Schmitt and sister Loretta Korzendorfer and husband John. Brother-in-laws Ray Bodensteiner and Robert O'Rourke.

Esther was deeply loved and she will be missed dearly.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

Glen "Pudge" Springer

LANSING - Glen "Pudge" Springer, 70, of Lansing, formerly of Charles City and Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his home.

A memorial Mass for Glen Springer will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Monsignor Stanley Hayek and the Rev. John Moser will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Friends may join the family in a celebration of Glen's life at The Pub On The Cedar from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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 20, 2012

Joyce Wilson

Buffalo Center - Joyce Wilson, age 76 of Buffalo Center, passed away July 8, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, July 22, at Wubben's restaurant in Woden from 3 to 5 p.m.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center assisted the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 20, 2012

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Marie Thompson