Betty Bahe

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

Funeral services for Betty Bahe will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Jim Carpenter will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Campton Cemetery at Lamont.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 20 to July 22, 2012

Ramona Mae Baker

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

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Chaplain Rev. Father Jerome N. Baker will officiate the service.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com, 641-456-3232.

Ramona was born on December 6, 1934, in Mason City to Fitch and Edna (Turner) Bailey. Ramona graduated from Mason City High School and attended Mason City Junior College. She was united in marriage to Curtis Leroy Baker on June 6, 1954, in Mason City, Iowa. They were married for 58 years. Ramona was a homemaker, raising five daughters, and worked at various manufacturing jobs. She attended services at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Mason City. Ramona and Curtis enjoyed flying in their homebuilt LongEZ across the country on several different occasions and to Alaska twice. She enjoyed visiting her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren all over the United States and she was very active in attending their various events. Ramona and Curtis spent several winters in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mona's cure all was a good chocolate bar, one of her passions in life. LeRoy would say, "We are off on another great adventure," and Mona would reply, "This is another fine mess you got us into," and giggle.

Ramona is survived by her husband, Curtis Leroy Baker of Ackley; daughter Mitzi Pennington and husband Randy of Chicago, Ill., daughter Jamie Porter and husband Lynn of Geneva, daughter Lisa Baker of Scottsdale, Ariz., daughter Carrie Thomas and husband Dennis of Mesa, Ariz., daughter Heidi Brunetti and husband Steve of Wickenburg, Ariz.; grandson H. Curtis Goettsch and wife Sara of Elkader, grandson G. Michael Gruber and fiancée Tracy Gillespie of Scottsdale, grandson Terence Goettsch and wife Stephanie of Burleson, Texas, granddaughter Missy Mickelson and husband James of Glendale, Ariz., granddaughter Ashley Goettsch and fiancé Andrew Duggan of York, Pa., granddaughter Meagan Gruber and fiancé Matt Tallis of Phoenix, Ariz., granddaughter Lindsey Hendrix and fiancé Craig Veatch of Phoenix, grandson Kyle Porter of Geneva, and great-grandchildren Kaylei, Kacey and Audrey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fitch and Edna; brothers Donavon, Leonard, Raymond, Robert and Jerry; and sisters Margorie, Rovyne and Janice.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 20 to July 21, 2012

Diane Eisenman

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

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 Robert Dodge and Pastor Joel DeBoer 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. W. in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Diane (Pletcher) Eisenman was born to Don and Vivian (Riekena) Pletcher in Forest City. She was confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Britt and graduated from Britt High School in 1966. After graduation she lived in Mason City; Spokane, Wash.; Okinawa, Japan; Rapid City, S.D.; and back full circle to Britt.

Since 1982, Diane has been self-employed, cleaning homes mostly for senior citizens, many of whom have become dear friends.

Diane enjoyed gardening, reading, flea markets and most of all - her boys. She's a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt and spent some time on Britt's Planning and Zoning committee.

She is survived by her son, Scott (Bonnie) Gilbert of Mankato, Minn., and son, Eric Eisenman of Lino Lakes, Minn. Also surviving is her granddaughter, Stacy Wachtel with son Christian and daughter Olivia of Mankato; mother, Vivian Pletcher of Britt; siblings, Linda Hildman, John Pletcher (Darlene Weber), Connie Pletcher, Bonnie (Bill) Vavrik, all of Britt, and her brother Ron (Lilia) Pletcher of San Jose, Calif.

Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Kristie (Rod) Crowder and family of Britt, Todd (Erika) Hildman and family of Algona, Michelle Hildman and family of Britt, and Daniel, Nicholas and Karina Pletcher of San Jose.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Don Pletcher; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Flossie Pletcher; maternal grandparents, Henry and Amanda Riekena; former husband, Larry Eisenman; and many, many dear friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 20 to July 21, 2012

Carma Sylvia Flugum

Lake Mills, IA - 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 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Carma Sylvia Flugum was born January 31, 1919, in Logan Township, Winnebago County, the daughter of Amanda Christina Sletten and George Melvin Hovland. She was baptized at Lime Creek Lutheran Church in rural Emmons, Minn., and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church at Vinje, Iowa.

On June 15, 1938, she was united in marriage to Hamlet Alton Moe at Scarville, Iowa, in the Lutheran Parsonage. Hamlet died in October 1967.

On February 22, 1986, she was united in marriage to Walter Raymond Flugum at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Carma was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She had a deep concern for our salvation. For many years she taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was a member of the Salem Altar Guild.

In her early years, Carma worked at Deluxe Products, and later she worked at the Lake Mills Care Center until her retirement. She loved being a homemaker and cooking for her family. According to the grandchildren, she was an expert at making kringla and sour cream drop cookies.

She is survived by her three children, Duane A. (Karen) Moe of Forest City, Arlene B. (Wayne) Sprecher of Lake Mills, Warren G. (Jean) Moe of Urbandale; ten grandchildren, Debbie (Steve) Strom, Colette Wyatt, Deanna Aasland, Dale (Paula) Aasland, Douglas Aasland, Kevin (Amy) Sprecher, Rhonda (Dan) Schriever, Kyle Sprecher, Jeff (Sheila) Moe and Amy Shaver; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one brother-in-law, Everett Nelson of Madison Lake, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Amanda Hovland; her first husband, Hamlet Moe, in 1967; her second husband, Walter Flugum, in 2010; her sisters, Hilma (Arnold) Olien, Mildred (Everett) Nelson and Clarine (Harlan) Moe; great-grandaughter, Megan Charlson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Tristan Charlson and Brianna Crail.

Carma has touched many hearts and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Blessed be her memory.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 19 to July 21, 2012

John McCleary

CHARLES CITY - John McCleary, 78, of Charles City died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church an hour prior to the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 21, 2012

Posted on 22 July 2012

Sidney Baldwin

ST. ANSGAR - Sidney Roger Baldwin, 75 , of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, July 16, 2012, at his rural St. Ansgar home.

Family will be holding a private family service. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is handling the arrangements.
 
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 22, 2012

Mildred M. Bredlow

GARNER - Mildred M. Bredlow, 86, of Garner, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner, with the Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday (today) at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Mildred Margaret Bredlow, the daughter of John C. and Viola (Robbins) Goll, was born Feb. 5, 1926, on a farm in Liberty Township in Hancock County. She attended rural school no. 2 and graduated from Garner High School in 1943 as valedictorian of her class. She continued her education at AIB in Des Moines and then returned to Garner where she worked as a secretary for the B.C. Berge law firm.

On March 25, 1951, she was married to LeRoy Bredlow at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner. They lived all of their married life in Garner. Mildred worked as a secretary for the high school principal at Garner-Hayfield Community Schools and for 22 years was the city clerk for Garner, retiring in 1992. Mildred enjoyed her family, scrapbooking, craft work, bowling and crossword puzzles.

She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church where she sang in the choir and belonged to the Women's Fellowship.

Mildred is survived by her son, Denis (Barb) Bredlow of Ravenwood, Mo.; three grandchildren, Caleb, Arianne and Rory Bredlow of Ravenwood; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Bredlow of Garner and Marjorie (Bill) Millard of Perry, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy, May 31, 1988; and three sisters, Ruby Stromer, Marie Pattison and Lola Goll.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 21 to July 22, 2012

Ruth Grether
 

ALGONA -Ruth Grether, age 97, of Algona, and formerly of Manchester, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at Manchester United Methodist Church at a later date.
 
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

 Memorials may be directed to the Leo and Ruth Grether Scholarship Fund, 202 Benck St., Algona, IA 50511. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 22, 2012

Donald H. Hitzhusen
U.S.  Air Force   Korean Conflict

ROCKFORD - Donald H. Hitzhusen, 79, of Rockford, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at The Remington at Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas. Online condolences may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Beloved son, brother, dad, grandfather, uncle, friend, mentor was born Jan. 26, 1933, on the family farm near Rockwell and Rockford, to Henry Carl Hitzhusen and Elizabeth Jane Roeder Hitzhusen; passed away in Dallas, Texas, July 16, 2012, near his children Mark Alcorn and Paula Alcorn Tyler. His handle bar mustache became his trademark and he was highly respected for his friendship, drive, intellect and wit. He will be greatly missed.

Don, known as a successful businessman, farmer, conservationist, world traveler and avid hunter, including African big game, went on safari 20 times during his life (Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Congo, Central African Republic, Southwest Africa, and South Africa). As an active member of the Minneapolis chapter of Safari Club International, he entered dozens of world class trophies in the SCI record books. Don was credited with taking the Big Five twice; (elephant, black rhino, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo). In 1995, Don and then wife Connie Smith Hitzhusen, who often accompanied him on safari, donated their collection to the University of Northern Iowa Field Museum in Cedar Falls. Don was an active conservationist and pioneered in the 70's many of the land conservation and habitat methods now common for soil, pheasant and wildlife conservation today. This was greatly enjoyed by friends, family and clients who hunted pheasant on his farms for decades. Don was also active in The Antique Automobile Club of America, was often seen in North Iowa parades in his yellow 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Don also participated in the annual KGLO tractor rides and frequented the Chart House and many local gathering places, especially where the Hob Mason Trio and Bill Mahone played their jazz over the years.

Don attended school through eighth grade in the one room school house, built by Uncle Andrew Roeder in 1927, that still sits on the corner of the home farm bought by his parents in 1929. He notably won the Cerro Gordo eighth-grade spelling bee from there in 1947.

After graduation from Rockwell High School in 1951, he joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and trained at Scott AFB, Ill., as a radio repairman. He was eventually stationed at a microwave radio base in Newfoundland during the Korean War, earning the National Defense Service and Good Conduct medals. After discharge he attended Mason City Junior College (NIACC) and then graduated from The University of Missouri at Columbia with a BA in Psychology in 1960. He attended there with his three brothers; Ben, David, and Gerald Hitzhusen, where they created many legends.

In 1960, soon after college graduation and the sudden death of his father Henry, Don took over his father's new IMT Insurance agency in Rockwell and bought the family farm from mother Elizabeth Jane. Eventually he entered into partnership with Vic Parks and the agency was renamed Hitzhusen-Parks Insurance and expanded to include an office in Clear Lake. In 1970, Don became an Iowa Real Estate broker and the business became Hitzhusen-Parks Insurance and Real Estate. In addition to expanding farming, insurance, and real estate ventures, Don also operated Hitzhusen Hunts and Sporting Goods, through which he booked African safaris for clients and operated Iowa pheasant hunts, which drew many out of state hunters to North Iowa for decades. He also partnered with Jack Tyler, of Tyler-Ryan Furniture, in a German bar/restaurant called The Brauthaus on Federal Ave. in Mason City in the 60's.

On July 31, 1966, Don married Connie Smith Alcorn raising children Mark Alcorn and Paula Alcorn together on the farm. Grandchildren Erin and Colin Alcorn followed. Don and Connie hosted frequent family events as generations of Hitzhusens, Grants, Tylers, and Minettes came to reconnect for annual pheasant hunting and other gatherings where Don and Connie's hospitality was a big draw.

Don was preceded in death by father, Henry Carl Hitzhusen; mother, Elizabeth Jane Roeder Hitzhusen; and sister, Margaret Ann Hitzhusen Grant; brother-in-law John Grant and son-in- law John Tyler, Jr.

He is survived by son, Mark and Joyce Alcorn; daughter, Paula Alcorn Tyler and grandchildren Erin and Colin Alcorn of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Ben Hitzhusen, of Payson, Ariz., David Hitzhusen of Memphis, Tenn., Gerald Hitzhusen of Columbia, Mo. and Connie Hitzhusen of Anamosa.

Please celebrate Don's life with us at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Parish, 305 Elm St. E., Rockwell, to be followed by internment at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Rockwell.

Wake will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday (today), July 22, 2012 at Fullerton Funeral Home 120 Third St., Rockwell, with a 4 p.m. Scripture Service. Pall Bearers: Mike, Mark and Matt Grant, Dan Hitzhusen, Dave Severin, Mitch Hoy, and Dave Brokel. The family requests any donations be made in his name to the North Iowa Chapters of Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 18 to July 22, 2012

Ruth Kloster

CHARLES CITY - Ruth Kloster, 84, of Charles City, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Ruth Kloster will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Messiah Lutheran Church. Pastor Jane Keel will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 22, 2012

Robert F. Miller

ST. ANSGAR - Robert Frank Miller, 78, of St. Ansgar, died on Friday, July 20, 2012, at his home in St. Ansgar.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Visitation is scheduled for after 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Robert F. Miller, was born Jan. 8, 1934m to Sanford and Jennie (Van Werven) Miller in Chicago, Ill. His mother passed away when Robert was 18 months old and his father later married Helen Cramer. Robert knew Helen as his mother and had a very close relationship.

Robert married Nancy A. Huber on Oct. 5, 1957. Robert and Nancy together raised three children, Robert M. Miller of Stacyville, Lisa A. Haskins of St. Ansgar and Jennifer L. Metz of Crystal, Minn. Robert and Nancy greatly enjoy three grandchildren, Keith Haskins of Marion, N.C., Kendall Haskins of Visalia, Calif., and Cathy Haskins of St. Ansgar. Robert and Nancy also have four great-grandchildren, Seth, Mason, Abby and Aiden, whom they loved very much and enjoyed spending time with. He is also survived by one sister, Sandra (Earl) of Pheonix, Ariz.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Stanford; his mother Jennie and his step-mother, Helen.

Robert worked as a machinist in Chicago for many years and also farmed. Robert later farmed full-time. Robert's greatest enjoyment was dairy farming. Robert had a second lease on life when he received a heart transplant on Aug. 8, 1997, in Iowa City. Bob and his family are grateful to the transplant team at the University of Iowa Hospital. Bob became focused on and championed organ donation. He spent his remaining years enjoying family, friends, travel and life in St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 21 to July 22, 2012

Clem E. O'Rourke

MASON CITY - Clem E. O'Rourke, 84, of Mason City, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Mo.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 507 First Ave. N.W., Rockford, with Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood -St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services, Monday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the North Iowa Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Clement Eugene O'Rourke was born Feb. 2, 1928, at Nora Springs, to William and Marguerite (McCarthy) O'Rourke. He was united in marriage to Laurel Hansen on Jan. 21, 1950, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Rockford.

He farmed in the Nora Springs and Rockford areas for over 43 years, retiring in 1989 and moving to Mason City.

Clem had many interests; he bowled in several leagues, and held memberships in several area card clubs. He was an avid golf enthusiast and enjoyed watching all sports on TV.

The YMCA and Shill's Maid-Rite were frequent stops. He especially loved watching his grandchildren participate in sports and activities.

He was a lifelong member of Rockford Golf and Country Club and Holy Name Catholic Church. His paternal grandfather, Will O'Rourke was one of the founders of Holy Name parish. Clem served on the board of trustees, off and on, for over 40 years. He served on the building committee for the new church, served as an altar boy, and was baptized, confirmed and married at Holy Name.

He is survived by his wife, Laurel (Hansen) O'Rourke, Maryville, Mo.; children, Jessica (Bill) Loch, Maryville, Mo., Tracy Wiley, Raytown, Mo., Patrick (Jane) O'Rourke, Ft. Dodge, Scott (Yulanda) O'Rourke, Blanchard, Okla., Kelley (Rus) Crane, Mason City, Erin (Shane) Fingalsen, Manhattan, Kan.; grandchildren, Courtney Loch, Jaimie (Abby) Loch, Brittney Loch, Christopher (Danielle) Wiley, Sean Wiley, Ryan (Kristy) O'Rourke, Andrea (Ryan) Feltz, Mila (James) O'Brien, Danielle Fernandez, Brianne Fernandez, Sam Crane, Alec Crane, Chase Crane, Blake Fingalsen, Kelli (Jim) Scarrow, Shellie (Ryan) Pike, Grant (Beth) Wood; great-grandchildren, Liam Loch, Jessica, Joseph and Ava Mae O'Rourke, Kennedy and Delany Feltz, Michael and Nathinel Scarrow, Breona and Nicholas Wiley, David and Caitlynn Pike.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julie Fernandez; sisters, Helen White, Frances Schweizer, and Marilyn Bork.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 21 to July 22, 2012

Gabriella Pacheco

HAMPTON - Gabriella Pacheco, infant daughter of Kimberly Pacheco and Doroteo Pacheco of Hampton, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A service for Gabriella will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with Pastor John Spronk officiating. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, Hampton, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 22, 2012

Arnold Duane Skadburg
U.S. Navy   Korean Conflict

ALGONA - Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Burt, with the Rev. Jason Peterson officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Carter-Stott VFW Post No. 5236 of Burt. Burial will be in the Holmes Lutheran Cemetery in Holmes.

Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday (today), at the church.

Arnie was the fifth son of Ole and Thora (Pederson) Skadburg, immigrants from Norway. He was born on Oct. 24, 1929 (Black Thursday) and passed away on July 19, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital at the age of 82. He was raised in Wright County, Iowa.

After graduating from Clarion High School in 1947, he worked in Washington, D.C., for a year before enlisting in the United States Navy. He was a proud member of the VP-6 squadron. After returning from the Korean War, he married Beverly Ford on Aug. 2, 1953.

Arnie farmed for eight years, then traveled for Hagie Seed Corn for five years. He then moved his family to Burt, where he was the assistant manager, and later manager, of the Burt Cooperative Elevator from 1967-1985. From 1985 to 1993, Arnie worked as a grain inspector for the State of Iowa. Arnie and Bev moved to their present home in Algona in 2007.

Arnie was a fun-loving guy who loved to play pranks. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, reading, visiting and collecting elephants. He was a member of the Burt Lions Club, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a life-long member of Holmes Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran Church.

Arnie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly; he was the proud father of four daughters, Vickie (Steve) Madsen of Burt, Jayne (Brian) Carlson of Mason City, Diane (Stuart) Bunkofske of Webster City and Shari (Ed Gunderson) Skadburg of Creswell, Ore.; several grandchildren, Shane (Sarah) Madsen, Jill (Jake) Salmonson, Jaclyn (Joe) Townsend, Jeff and Jennie Bunkofske; and step-grandchildren, Christiana (Jason) Terry and John (Brandi) Gunderson and one great-grandson, Brennan Madsen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norris, Percy, Bernard and Maynard; and son-in-law Stuart.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church Mission Fund or the Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation in support of the Chapel Project.

The Lentz Funeral Home of Burt is serving the family, exclusive provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care. Arnie's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 21 to July 22, 2012

Steven Thompson

BRITT - Steven Thompson, 40, of Britt, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Funeral services for Steven Thompson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at the Christian Reformed Church, 569 Main Ave. N., in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, July 23, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Steve was born Nov. 16, 1971, to Darwin and Jean (Kamp) Thompson in Forest City. He was raised around the Forest City area and finished his education at West Hancock Schools in 1990. In July, 1995 he married his wife Tammy and welcomed her daughter, Briana, as his own. They were blessed with their daughter, Paige, on his birthday of that same year. Adding more blessings to the family was their angel, Alexis in October of 1997. In 2000, they were overjoyed with the birth of their one and only son, Hunter. His children were his world.

Steve enjoyed watching many sports, football (including the Vikings), Twins baseball, Nascar (especially when Jimmie Johnson was winning), and college basketball. He loved the outdoors, spending time playing frisbee golf, swimming and camping. Steve was a friend to almost everyone he met. He always had a smile on his face to cheer you up. He would do anything for a friend or family if it was within his power.

For the past five years, Steve has been doing what he loves, being an engineer for the railroad. Prior to that, he was a painter at IMT and Winnebago.

Steve was an awesome guy who could always make people smile and laugh! He was such a great friend, wonderful husband and dad! He will be missed by all who knew him.

Steve is survived by his wife, Tammy, of Britt; their four children, Briana, Paige, Alexis, and Hunter, all of Britt; his mother, Jean Thompson, Forest City; sister, Valorie Thompson-Nielsen, Forest City; brother, Daniel (Mary) Thompson, Forest City and Duane Thompson of Arizona; father-in-law, Don Dakin, Moravia; mother-in-law, Shari Dakin, Klemme; brothers-in-law, Matt Dakin, Moravia and Keith (Billy Jo) Dakin, Forest City; many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Darwin; brother, Jim; grandparents; several aunts and uncles.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 21 to July 22, 2012

Posted on 22 July 2012

Ruth L. DuPuis

MASON CITY - Ruth L. DuPuis, 93, of 21 Lakeview Drive, Mason City, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Sean McRoberts of First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Don Simmonds officiating. Interment will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 22 to July 23, 2012

Terry Mattoon

BRITT - Terry Mattoon died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his home in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W. in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the First Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 23, 2012

Posted on 23 July 2012

Ronald L. Clutter

CLARION - Ronald L. Clutter, 61, of Clarion, Iowa, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Ron Clutter will be held on Thursday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 201 Third Ave. N.E., in Clarion, with Pastor Don Morrison officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Doris E. Coleman

MASON CITY - Doris E. Coleman, 86, Mason City, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Roger Vincent Doughan

HAMPTON - Roger Doughan passed Sunday afternoon at his home in Hampton, Iowa.

Born May 11, 1935, in Algona, of parents Vincent and Margaret (Lawler) Doughan, Roger attended Wesley High School in Wesley, and Loras College in Dubuque.

Roger and Elizabeth Becker were united in marriage on August 2, 1955, in Wesley, and recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Beginning his banking career at First National Bank in Clarion, over fifty years ago, Roger and Elizabeth moved to Hampton, in 1971 where he worked at First National Bank. He rose to be President and Chairman of the Board.

Always active in the community, Roger served as a member of many groups, most recently as leader of the Rolling Prairie Trail project in Franklin County. He was an active member of the Iowa Independent Bankers Association.

Roger was an active member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton.

Roger is survived by his wife, Betty, of Hampton, as well as son Tom of Gaylord, Minn., daughter Sue and husband Brian Lubben of Minnetonka, Minn., daughter Anne and husband Scott Swain of Tallahassee, Fla., and daughter Nancy and husband Joe Jansen of Victoria, Minn. Roger and Betty have five grandchildren, Becker and Emma Lubben, Shelby Swain, and Liz and Allie Jansen. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, brother Steve Doughan, and sister Nancy Ballard.

Roger greatly enjoyed annual family vacations to a cabin in northern Minnesota as well as trips to Disney World and Ireland. Roger and Betty were inseparable and enjoyed regular visits to Arizona and Door County, Wis. He was proud of his Irish heritage and his favorite color was green. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community. Erin go Bragh!

Funeral services will Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. at the St.Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a 8 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Father Mike Tauke will be officiating. In lieu flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Ruth L. DuPuis
U.S. Navy   WWII

MASON CITY - Ruth L. DuPuis, 93, of 21 Lakeview Drive, Mason City, Iowa, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, July 24, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Sean McRoberts of First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Don Simmonds officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa, with the Rev. Jim Stiles officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 S. Birch Drive, Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Ruth was born June 14, 1919, to Will B. and Lucile (Pennell) DuPuis in Washington. She graduated from Washington High School in 1937 and the University of Iowa in 1941, with a major in music and a minor in speech. There she was a member of the University Choir and the University Concert Band. For her participation in the latter she received the University Gold Key. Ruth received a Masters in Education degree from Drake University in 1958. Additional graduate work was done at the University of Colorado, University of Connecticut, Colorado State University, and Iowa State University.

She was employed with the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School in Iowa City in 1944. Ruth taught music at Solon, Wellman, and Boone, Iowa, before coming to Mason City in 1945, where she was vocal music instructor at Monroe Junior High School through 1957.

She taught freshman English at Mason City Junior College before becoming director of community relations at North Iowa Area Community College, a position held until retirement in 1982.

Ruth served as public relations director for the Iowa Association of Junior Colleges from 1963-65, and was a three-term member of the NIACC Foundation Board. She was also a five-year member of the Iowa Department of Classroom Teachers Board and was responsible for "Sounding Board," the group's state publication.

Following retirement from education she was a freelance writer and photographer working for the Mason City Globe Gazette, The Des Moines Register, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Brainerd (Minn.) Daily Dispatch, The Iowan Magazine and Prime Time for Seniors.

Ruth was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church and the Humane Society of North Iowa. She was a charter member of Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, international honorary for women in education, and a 50-year member of the organization.

Survivors include cousins: Paul Peiffer of Grinnell, Iowa, Barbara Steele of Washington, and Robert DuPuis of Burlington, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Keith Eugene, in infancy.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 22 to July 24, 2012

Merle W. Gunderson

BELMOND - Merle W. Gunderson, 91, of Belmond, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Rev. Harold Gustav Kruger

Geneseo, N.Y. - Rev. Harold Gustav Kruger, 87, of West Seneca Circle in Geneseo, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; sons, Dr. Mark G. (Sarah) Kruger of Kasota, Minn., Paul A. (Barbara) Kruger of Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. Jonathan H. (Melanie) Kruger of Geneseo; grandchildren, Katelyn and Kelly Kruger of Kasota, Minn., Miranda and Alexander Kruger of Geneseo; sisters Dora Runyon of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Ruth Erdmann of Osage, Iowa, Clarice Wilde of Osage, Deanna Sande of St. Paul, Minn.; brothers, the Rev. Robert Kruger of Rock Island, Ill., Allen Kruger of Bolivar, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was born April 28, 1925, in Manly, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Esther Walk Kruger. Harold received his Bachelor's Degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and his Master's in Biblical studies from Princeton University. Harold was the Pastor at Central Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, from 1954-1958, and Pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairfield, Iowa, from 1958-1962. He was a Theology Professor at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., from 1962 until his retirement in 1989. Harold was an active member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in Geneseo and a member of their Torch Club.

No prior calling hours. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 27, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, in Geneseo. Interment will be in the Grafton, Iowa, Cemetery.

Memorials to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.
Condolences may be offered to the family at Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com

Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc., 585-243-0995.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Wilma Bertha Lindsay

SWALEDALE -Wilma Bertha Lindsay , 80, of Swaledale, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Swaledale United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Scherb presiding. Private family graveside services will be held at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Wilma Bertha Lindsay was born August 31, 1931, at Forest City, a daughter of Walter H. and Clara (Larson) Lauden. She graduated from Goodell High School and then Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

Wilma was united in marriage with Marvin Dean Lindsay April 13, 1951, at her parents' home in Goodell. Together they raised a family on a farm near Swaledale.
For 19 years, Wilma worked for A.C. Nielsen Company in Mason City, retiring in 1987. She also worked at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton.

For many years, Wilma was a devoted member of the Swaledale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending her grandson's hockey games and playing cards with friends and relatives.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years: Marvin; son: Arlen (Barb) Lindsay, Mason City; grandchildren Jarrod and Jordon Lindsay; sister Rosie Gerdes, Klemme, Iowa; nieces, nephews and cousins and friends.

Wilma is preceded in death by two sons: Roger and Robert, her parents, sister: Betty Cole; two brothers-in-law: George Gerdes and Charles Cole.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Terry "King" Mattoon
U.S. Army (1965-1971)

BRITT - Terry "King" Mattoon passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his home in Britt, Iowa.

Funeral services for Terry Mattoon will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Avenue N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Avenue N.W., in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Terry Alan Mattoon, the son of Lester and Sarah (Miller) Mattoon, was born on Sept. 23, 1947, on a farm northwest of Britt. He was raised in the Britt area, attending school in Britt. Terry graduated from Britt High School in 1965.

Terry was drafted into the Army after high school and served his country for two years. After the two years of active duty, Terry worked at Winnebago before moving to Florida and working for Donny DeKruif, power-washing homes. Terry received his honorable discharge from the Army in 1971.

Terry moved back to Britt in 1975 after his father passed away. Upon returning, Terry began working at Yohn's where he was employed for the last 36 years.

Terry loved to play cribbage. In his earlier years he played darts and bowled.

Terry is survived by Judy Austerman of Britt; his sister Kathy (Verle) Everett of Britt; brothers: Bill (Diane) Mattoon of Britt and Rick (Pat) Mattoon of Britt; brother-in-law Bob Slobe of Florida; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Nancy Slobe.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 23 to July 24, 2012

Margaret "Peggy" Moore-Frazee-Guynn

CHARLES CITY -Margaret "Peggy" Moore-Frazee-Guynn, 65, of 51 Cedar Terrace St., Charles City, died July 22, 2012, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jane Keel. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, Charles City, and one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Wednesday. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Betty Lou Peterson

Algona - Betty Lou Peterson, 82, died Sunday, at the Algona Manor Care Center, Algona.

A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona with Father Peter Duc Hung Nguyen and the Rev. Mr. Bill Black officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

Her family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and there will be a Scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Robert "Bob" Peterson

Lake Mills - Robert "Bob" Peterson, 56, of Lake Mills, died at his home Sunday, July 22, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Burial will take place in North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Vernon Subject

Algona - Vernon Subject, 73, of Algona, died Sunday at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona, with the Rev. Joseph Seifert officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com, 515-295-3731.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Amy Swenson

Lake Mills - Amy Swenson, 81, of Lake Mills, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, 4 to 5 p.m., Friday at Salem Lutheran Church.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 24, 2012

Posted on 24 July 2012

Dora Jean Eastman

McINTIRE - Dora Jean Eastman, 91, of McIntire, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center in Riceville.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 26, at 1 p.m. at the Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville, with the Rev. Candie Carey officiating.

Dora will be buried at Wayne Cemetery, east of McIntire.

Friends may call today, Wednesday, July 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services at the church on Thursday.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 25, 2012

Don Lavern Jackson

ALLISON - Don Lavern Jackson, 53, of Allison, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 27, at the Aplington Baptist Church in Aplington.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 26, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont.

Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Pastor Elton LaBree will officiate the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 25, 2012

Donald J. Nedved

BRITT - Donald J. Nedved, 81, of Britt died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 25, 2012

Robert "Bob" Peterson

LAKE MILLS - Robert "Bob" Peterson, 56, of Lake Mills, died at his home Sunday, July 22, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 30, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 29, from 4-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Robert "Bob" Gene Peterson was born on July 9, 1956, in Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Roger G. and Frances (Andersen) Peterson. At the age of seven, Bob moved to Lake Mills to start his life-long residency. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where he was confirmed, had been the director of the Board of Education, taught Sunday school, and enjoyed singing in the church choir.

On June 30, 1984, Bob was united in marriage with Pam Kuchera. The couple had been married for 28 years.

Bob graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1975. He then attended Hawkeye Technical College for criminal justice. Bob was employed at the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department and on the Lake Mills Police Department. He also worked for Tipton Trucking and McNeilus Trucking as an over-the- road truck driver. Bob then attended Riverland Technical College, graduating on the Dean's list. He was employed at Federated Insurance in Owatonna, Minn., and Fleetguard Industries in Lake Mills until his health failed.

Bob enjoyed taking his son, Nick to see trains and trucks when he was a small child, and took him to the windmill sites to show him how they were put together. Bob always knew how to make friends with a stranger, and was always loved by children and adults alike. His hobbies were fishing, sight-seeing, and watching movies.

Bob is survived by his wife, Pam Peterson; son, Nick Peterson; mother, Frances Peterson; and grandmother, Lillian Andersen, all of Lake Mills. He is also survived by six siblings, Lynn (Judy) Peterson of Maui, Hawaii, Don (DeAnn) Peterson of Lake Mills, Steve (Kathleen) Peterson of Lake Mills, Ron (Irma) Peterson of Indio, Calif., Deb (Vance) Persing of Highland, Calif., and Ken (Theresa) Peterson of Grants Pass, Ore.; many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and friends.

Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Virginia Kuchera of Glenville, Minn.; brother-in-law, Dave (Janelle) Kuchera of Alexandria, Minn.; sister-in-law, Patty (Everette) Rolfing of Winona, Minn.; special friends Harris and LeAnn Honsey; and his dog Lassie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger in 2009; paternal grandparents Perdean and Elnora Peterson; and maternal grandfather, Marion Andersen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 24 to July 25, 2012

Katherine Quintin

OSAGE - Katherine Garrett (Allen) Burns Quintin, 93, of Osage, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.

A gathering of family and friends for the celebration of Katherine's life will be held on Saturday, July 28, from 9-11 a.m., with a service at 10 a.m., at the home of Christine and Dennis Fannin, 803 Pleasant St., Osage. Graveside services were held Monday, July 2, at the Strongsville Cemetery in Strongsville, Ohio.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 25, 2012

Robert Deane "Bob" Wiley

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" Deane Wiley, 82, of 1502 Ninth St. S.W., Mason City, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 25, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Following the visitation, he will be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday July, 26, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City. Pastor Shawn Roberts will be officiating.

Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 25, 2012

Posted on 25 July 2012 by Marie Thompson