Sharon Andorf

Rockford - Sharon Andorf, 63, of Rockford and formerly of Waterloo, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs. 641-749-2210. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2012

Linda L. Hackenmiller

STACYVILLE - Linda L. Hackenmiller, 63, of Stacyville died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with the Rev. Donald Bruggeman officiating.
 
Visitation is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, where there will be a rosary at 4:15 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. 641-713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2012

Donald J. Nedved
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

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

According to his wishes, private graveside services will be held at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donald John Nedved, the son of Aldrich and Lillian (Tlach) Nedved, was born June 24, 1931, on a farm north of Duncan. He graduated from Hayfield Consolidated High School in 1949. Don served his country in the U.S. Army 461st Infantry Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment during the Korean conflict from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954. He received many battle decorations including the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Distinguished Unit Citation.

On March 3, 1953, he married Donna Mae Tschirki at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. They made their home north of Eagle Lake where they farmed. In 1966, they moved into Britt.

Don was employed with the Hancock County Road Department until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing, polka music, hunting, trapping, farming, watching nature, going uptown every morning for pancakes and being with his morning friends.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Britt American Legion and VFW.

Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna Mae, of Britt; three children, Julie (Robert) Steiff of Middle Amana, Mark Nedved of Crystal Lake and Nancy (David) Jakoubek of Garner; grandchildren, Justin, Kyle and Rebecca Steiff, Jeremy (Mindy) Nedved, Joshua Nedved, Matthew (Paula) Jakoubek and Korey Jakoubek (fiancee, Meagan); great-grandchildren, Chloe and Joel Nedved and Iris Jakoubek; a brother, Al Nedved Jr. of Kansas City, Mo.; his mother-in-law, Anna Tschirki of Britt; two sisters-in-law, Betty Nedved of Hayfield and Leola Nedved of Britt; a brother-in-law, Robert (Mandy) Tschirki of Centennial, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elmer and Arnold Nedved; and father-in-law, Chris Tschirki.

Memorials may be given in his memory to Concord Care Center, Hospice of North Iowa or the West Hancock Ambulance Service.

Don's family would like to thank each of them for the excellent care he received.
Cataldo Funeral Home 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 25 to July 26, 2012

Linda Ruth Nuehring

CLEAR LAKE - Linda Ruth Nuehring, 65, 2215 Main Ave., Clear Lake, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 West, Mason City.

Other information is incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2012

Lana Dawn Riekens

HAMPTON - Lana Dawn Riekens, 64, of Hampton died July 24, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Per Lana's wishes, there will be no services held.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2012

Robert Deane "Bob" Wiley

MASON CITY - Robert "Bob" Deane Wiley, 82, of 1502 Ninth Street 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.
Visitation is at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd Street S.E., Mason City, from 5-7 p.m. July 25. Following the visitation, Bob 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, Mason City, with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating.

Robert was born on July 3, 1930, to Everett Clare and Ruth (Todd) Wiley in Indianola. His childhood was in rural Warren County. Graduating in 1948 from Indianola High School, he later continued his education and was awarded a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Simpson College in 1952 and a Master of Education Degree from Indiana University in 1958.

He was united in marriage on July 24, 1955, with Evelyn Blakely at the Harlan (United) Methodist Church. This began a life journey together of 57 years. Bob and Evelyn were richly blessed with the adoption in infancy of two children, Steven (1961) and Carolyn (1963).

Bob began his teaching career in Rockwell City, Iowa. He served in the United States Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from 1953 to 1955. He continued teaching in Oelwein (1959-1970) and in Mason City's John Adams (1970-1987). In his career, he experienced teaching of all grades. His teaching methods encompassed a solid music foundation, creativity and skills, such as transposing of selections for the changing voice. Motivation for students included small group and musical show performances.

A lifelong church member, Bob offered musical talent as possible as a choir member, accompanist and director of children's choir.

Bob's talent in production gave Oelwein outdoor theater: "South Pacific" in 1962 and "Annie Get Your Gun" in 1963. These are part of that community's continuing legacy in the arts.

Retirement from teaching allowed Bob a second career in travel when he delivered RVs throughout the continental United States, including deliveries to Alaska. He loved the open road, driving, flights and adventure. Travel destinations, including Hawaii, were expanded by Carolyn's and Steve's living there.

Courageous recoveries from cancers, surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy beginning in 1987 permitted Bob to achieve his heart's goal on spending almost 12 years with his grandchild and namesake, Robert (Rob) James Wiley.

If you would wish, memorial contributions in Bob's name will be given by his family to Autism Cares.

Bob's life was filled with a quiet faith, music, love and loyalty for family, a desire for adventure and excitement, Midwestern Depression-era work ethic and honesty.

Adversities in health took their toll and his last years have been spent at home. His determination and stoicism shone through in his desire for independence that continued until he was given rest in the mysteries of eternal life. We thank Hospice for their care in guiding us through this time.

Bob is survived his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Carolyn Wiley of Mason City; his son, Steven, grandson Rob Wiley, and their friend Linda Olson of Mason City; cousins Charlotte (Frank) Wilson, Carlisle, Iowa; Marvin (Barb) Berry, Des Moines; sister and brother-law, Princetta (Blakely) and Eldon Reutter, Fort Collins, Colo.; nephews, Harold (Verna) Reutter, Diane Reutter Bell, Don (Connie) Reutter, Barbara Blakely, William Paul (Denise) Blakely Jr. and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Wilson and nephew David Wiley, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 25 to July 26, 2012

Arlene J. Winkowitsch

DUMONT - Arlene J. Winkowitsch, 75, of Dumont died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday July 26, at the American Legion Hall, 508 Main St., Dumont, Iowa.
 
Graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date at Brooks Presbyterian Cemetery, Brooks, Minn. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, 50401, 641-423-867, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 26, 2012

Posted on 26 July 2012

Doris E. Coleman

MASON CITY - Doris E. Coleman, 86, of Mason City, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City, after facing the challenges of Alzheimer's the past several years with the loving care of her husband, Herb, and her family.

Doris's family will host a gathering from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July , 27, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 6 p.m., with Pastor. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials given in memory of Doris will be used to benefit the Alzheimer's unit at IOOF Home, 1037 19th St S.W., Mason City, Iowa 50401

Doris E. Coleman was born Dec. 19, 1925, at Mason City, a daughter of John Ernest and Elsie Mae (Statzer) Anderson. She was united in marriage to Humbert "Herb" Coleman Jr. on January 29, 1945, at Mason City.

She graduated from Mason City High School and was a member of the first graduating class of the L.P.N. program at NIACC.

For 26 years Doris worked as the head nurse at the former Park Clinic in the Surgical Department, and in the Emergency Room at Park Hospital, Mason City.

After retiring from nursing, she served as a nanny for several Mason City physicians, including, Dr. Silberstein, Dr. Schularick, Dr. Schurtz, Dr. Karkos, Dr. Crane, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Levinson.

Doris and Herb enjoyed riding their Harley- Davidson motorcycle throughout the United States and Canada.

They were inseparable and their life was centered on their family and caring for one another.

She is survived by her husband, Humbert "Herb" Coleman Jr., Mason City; a daughter, Carole (Robert) Coleman Byers, Treasure Island, Fla./Clear Lake, Iowa; a son, Robert (Kathleen) Coleman, Grimes; grandchildren, Mikal (Linda) Byers, Owenton, Ky., Marc-deceased (Bambi) Byers, Pleasant Hill, Suzanne (Kenneth) Prestholt, Mason City, Calandra Slauson, Des Moines, Casandra (Anthony) Sciorrotta, Granger; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Mikala, Allison, Jadyn, Jace, Kayla, Hunter, Colton, Rylie Jo, Teigan, Taityn, Truman, Dante and Dominic; brothers, Don "Bub" (Alice) Anderson, Mason City; Dan Anderson, Apache Junction, Ariz., Ken (Ruth) Anderson, Apache Junction, Ariz.; sisters, Barb (John) Davisson, Charlotte, N.C., and Norma (Jerome) Farrell, Mason City; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold Anderson and Jimmy Anderson; and a grandson, Marc Byers, on March 8, 2011.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 24 to July 27, 2012

Iris F. Craig

FOREST CITY - Iris F. Craig, 71, of Forest City died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, in the Nature Education Pavilion located at Central Gardens of North Iowa in Clear Lake. Inurnment will be at a later date in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2012

Yvonne B. Eichmann

MASON CITY - Yvonne B. Eichmann, 87, of Mason City died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2620 Highway 122 East, with Pastor Bruce Miller officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Yvonne B. Eichmann Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2012

Robert Grimm
U.S. Army   Vietnam

MITCHELL - Robert Allen Grimm, 63, currently of Lake Mills and formerly of Mitchell, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at V.A. Medical Center in Des Moines.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Following the visitation, cremation will take place. Inurnment services will be held at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell with military honors.

Robert was born Dec. 20, 1948, in Austin, Minn., the son of John and Norma (Stanton) Grimm. He attended Mitchell schools. Robert served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a radio communication specialist from October 1969 to October 1970.
On Aug. 23, 1969, he was united in marriage to Marjo Koster. To this union, three children were born, Ken, Travis and Jason. Robert was employed at Winnebago, White Farm, Dammen Farms and Norsemen Trucking, retiring in 2011. He enjoyed truck driving, camping, fishing and NASCAR. He had a passion for Chevrolet, especially Corvettes. Robert especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Robert is survived by two sons, Ken (April) Grimm of Little Cedar, and Jason Grimm of Waterloo; eight grandchildren; Marjo Grimm of Charles City; special extended family, the Don and Marilyn Helfter family; sisters, Marge Olson and Shirley (Dick) Frank; brothers, Jiggs (Janet) Grimm and Chuck (Jackie) Grimm; and many nieces and nephews; half-brothers and sisters, Jake (Betty) Grimm, Gladys (Gail Garrison, Ileen Mostek, Sonny (Bonnie) Grimm, Dottie (Virgil) Counsell, Roger (Leta) Grimm, Willy Grimm and Betty (Arly) Ward.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Grimm and Norma Grimm Wells, and his son, Travis Grimm in 1999.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2012

Merle W. Gunderson

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

Memorial services for Merle W. Gunderson will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. Pastor Nancy Hofmeister will officiate. Burial will take place in the Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Andrew Whitten Post #159.

Friends may call on the family from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the funeral home.

Dugger Funeral Home, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 24 to July 27, 2012

Linda Hackenmiller

STACYVILLE - Linda Hackenmiller, 63, of Stacyville died July 24, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

The funeral service will be held at the Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, on Saturday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Donald Bruggeman officiating.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 4-7 p.m., at the Visitation Catholic Church with a rosary at 4:15 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Linda, daughter of Jerry and Dolly (Bawek) Hackenmiller, was born in Stacyville on Aug. 9, 1948. She attended Visitation Grade School and High School in Stacyville, graduating in 1966. After graduation Linda moved to Rochester, Minn., and started her career with IBM, a career that took her to Florida and North Carolina. She retired from IBM after 25 years and moved back to Stacyville.

Linda worked in the Stacyville Nursing Home and served as Circle Leader for a number of years. She was known for her generosity, wedding cake creations and enthusiastic holiday-themed decorations.

She is survived by her daughter, Gretchen; her mother Dolly; and seven siblings, Judy Retterath, Minneapolis, Minn.; Larry, Fairbanks, Alaska; Tim, Waterloo; Sue, Houston, Texas; Kent, Grafton; Kevin, Eagan, Minn.; and Amy Kleinwort, Madrid; 18 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry; nephew, Jason; and grandparents Matthew and Olivia Hackenmiller and Ann and Roy Mahlmann.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 26 to July 27, 2012

Martha Meyer

IOWA FALLS -Martha Meyer, 96, of Iowa Falls died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls with burial at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Martha Meyer was born June 20, 1916, to Henry K. Anderson and Marie (Nelson) Anderson in their home in Hanlontown. She was baptized on July 16, 1916, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown where she was later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Martha's confirmation verse was Matthew 5:16.

Martha attended a one- room school before transferring to Hanlontown Public for the remainder of her elementary and high school years. She attended Waldorf College in Forest City on a scholarship and by washing dishes. Martha graduated with an associate degree in 1935 and as a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She taught for a year in a one room school in Cerro Gordo County, one year in a one-room school in Danville Township in Worth County and two years as the sixth-grade homeroom, math, geography and PT teacher in the Terril, Iowa, schools. Martha completed summer work at Iowa State Teacher's College.

Martha met the Rev. Clarence G. Meyer in Walther League and they were married at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown on June 18, 1939. They lived in Sanborn until 1942 when they moved to Ulmer. During WWII, Rev. Meyer served the Lake View congregation. In 1946, the family moved to Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Van Meter where he served until 1958. That year, he was called to St. John Lutheran in Reinbeck where he served until his retirement in 1971. So that Martha might care for her parents, they moved to Clear Lake. In 2004, after her husband's death, Martha moved to Cedar Ridge in Iowa Falls where she was closer to family. Her final earthly home was Heritage Care Center.

Martha was an active member of Women's Club, Ladies Aid, LWML, library reading club, Walther League as a young adult and Camp Okoboji. It was Martha's husband who helped purchase and start the Lutheran church camp where he served as secretary.

What mattered most to Martha Meyer? Her faith. This faith was lived out in her daily life. Martha helped with VBS, Sunday school, Christmas programs, the mission work of the LWML, weddings and Bible class. She rarely missed a day of worship until her health prevented her from attending.

The Great Commission of Jesus Christ - to take the Gospel into all lands - motivated Martha her entire earthly life.

Martha's family mattered. She encouraged her two sons and daughters - Roberta, Don, Ruth and Ted - and many grandchildren as they all pursued higher education. She was their cheerleader, proud of their accomplishments and as involved in their lives as she could be. Martha was fond of family gatherings and celebrations. Phone calls kept her connected to extended family and their activities. She recorded the family news in her own unique style for each Christmas letter.

Martha was an avid reader. She stayed in touch with what was happening in the world. She greatly enjoyed every opportunity to travel. As her children moved around the country, Martha would journey wherever she needed in order to visit. Her special trip was to Norway in May of 2004. There, she visited relatives and saw family landmarks in Bergen, Norway, from where her parents and ancestors came.

Many lives were touched by Martha's. But, more so they were influenced by the faith which Martha confessed. It is because of Jesus Christ that Martha could sing, "I'm but a stranger here, heaven is my home. Earth is a desert drear, heaven is my home. Danger and sorrow stand round me on every hand; heaven is my fatherland, heaven is my home."

Even in Martha's aging years, she could sing, "Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; your best, your heavenly Friend, through thorny ways leads to a grateful end."

Martha trusted that mercy for all of us as sinful people can only come from Jesus Christ and, for that reason, encouraged all around her: "If you cannot speak like angels, if you cannot preach like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, you can say He died for all. If you cannot rouse the wicked with the judgment's dread alarms, you can lead the little children to the Savior's waiting arms." (All hymns from Lutheran Service Book, CPH.)

Martha leaves a legacy of faith to her children, Roberta (Gary) Minish of Plano, Texas; Don (Jeannie) Meyer of Stanford, Calif.; Ruth Krueger of Spring, Texas; and Ted (Jackie) Meyer of Falcon Heights, Minn.

She leaves a legacy of faith to her grandchildren: (Don's family) Jeff and Mary Angela of Houston, Texas, and daughters Clare and Mary Grace; John and Jan Meyer and their children D'Mitri and Roxanne of Dana Pointe, Calif., Ted of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Andrew and Edward Meyer of Stanford, Calif. (Ruth's family) Andy and Jackie Krueger of Houston, Texas and daughter Jessica; Katie Krueger of Fort Calhoun, NE., and son Drew; April Krueger of Cypress, Texas, and sons Conner and Daniel Jr.; and Sarah and Brad Untiedt of Austin, Texas. (Ted'ss family) Julia and Justin Stanley of Iowa City and children Callie and Tyson; Ben Meyer of Falcon Heights, Minn.

Martha's family remembers with gratefulness her dear friend and caretaker, Vicki Hoversten. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Clarence G. Meyer; her parents, Henry K. and Marie (Nelson) Anderson; two brothers, Robert and Harry; and one grandson, Dan.

To God be the glory for all that He has done through His daughter in Christ, Martha Meyer.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2012

Linda Ruth Nuehring

CLEAR LAKE - Linda Ruth Nuehring, 65, 2215 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.

Visitation will be Monday, 5-7 p.m., at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City. Memorials may be given to the Linda Nuehring Memorial Fund.

Linda was born Dec. 16, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Leslie Bernard and Ruth I. (Myhre) Wolfe. She attended school in Fertile and graduated from Forest City High School in 1964, then attended Hamilton's Business College and later graduated from NIACC. She worked at Grant School in Mason City and and then went into business with Lin-Di-Ona Paint and Wallpapering.

Linda married Lowell Nuehring Sept. 30, 1967, at the Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile. She loved music and enjoyed singing. She gave voice and piano lessons. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, choir and Joyous Voices. She lived with a song in her heart. Linda loved colorful flowers. She loved being surrounded by people and laughter and had a generous heart.

Linda loved baking brownies, being a part of the community theater, reading, floating in the pool, family gatherings and the 4th of July barbecues. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lowell; daughter Dana (Sonny) Anjum, St. Paul, Minn.; special niece Nicole (Kenny) Gage, Euless, Texas; sister Deanna (Raymond) Jordan, Fertile; brother Robert (Sandy) Wolfe, Clear Lake; brother-in-law Ronald Nuehring, Manly; sisters-in-law Dorothy Nuehring, Mason City, Joyce Nuehring, Manly, and Phyllis Haffaker, Nevada, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Harold and Bernard Wolfe and brothers-in-law Richard Nuehring, Darold Nuehring and Arthur Ressler.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 26 to July 27, 2012

Norma Rotterman

Buffalo Center - Norma Rotterman, 69, of Buffalo Center died of cancer on Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2012 at Parker Oaks Communities in Winnebago, Minn., under the care of United Hands Hospice.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, at the St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Pastor John Thomas officiating. Burial will be at the Saint John's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at the Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, Minn., and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

The Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft,is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com. 515-885-2521.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2012

Hermina M. Smith

MASON CITY - Hermina M. Smith, 85, of Mason City died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the IOOF Home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 27, 2012

Arlene J. Winkowitsch

DUMONT - Arlene J. Winkowitsch, 75, of Dumont died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date at Brooks Presbyterian Cemetery, Brooks, Minn. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com

Arlene was born Sept. 8, 1936, on a farm near Brooks, Minn., to James and Inga (Johnson) Parsley. She attended country school. Her first job was as a housekeeper and cook.
Arlene married Gerald Bakke in 1956 in Crookston, Minn., and to this union four children were born, Terry, Calvin, Diane and Michael. Russell Winkowitsch was her second husband and they had a son, Travis.

Arlene always worked outside the home. She worked for Jiffy Fry in Crookston, Minn., owned and operated Wink's Bar in Aredale, tended bar at the Horseshoe in Dumont and was a cook's aide at the Dumont Nursing Home, retiring in 2007.

Arlene enjoyed her grandchildren, working in her flower and vegetable gardens, playing bingo and the slots, and her cat Lupe.

She is survived by two daughters, Terry (Virgil) Arends, Dumont, and Diane (Jerry) Hepola, Minneapolis, Minn., three sons, Calvin (Amy) Bakke, Minneapolis, Minn., Michael Bakke, Ham Lake, Minn., and Travis (Jamie) Winkowitsch, Dumont; four sisters, Virginia Oman, Duluth, Minn., Ruth Bakken, Fosston, Minn., Judy Shomo, Grand Forks, N.D., and Maurina Stoltman, East Grand Forks, Minn.; five grandchildren, Leann (Jim) Aukes, Jamie (Zach) Harken, Sara (Scott) Jalowitz, Ben Winkowitsch and Hannah Winkowitsch; and one great-granddaughter, Alexis Bakke; sisters-in-law, Joyce Bakke, Mamie (Paul) Rottink, Irene Winkowitsch, Beverly (Robert) Boyd and Janet (Don) Bangs; brothers-in-law, Jim Winkowitsch and Cliff (Lila) Winkowitsch; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Daisy; brothers Milo and Roy; and her husbands, Jerry and Russ.

At her request, Arlene will be cremated with burial in Presbyterian Cemetery, Brooks, Minn., alongside much of the family. Memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa 50401 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 26 to July 27, 2012

Posted on 27 July 2012

Loran D. Aukes

FOREST CITY - Loran D. Aukes, 75, of Forest City, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his home in rural Forest City.

As per his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City with Jim Mantel of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland officiating.

A "Celebration of Life" gathering and luncheon will be held at Loran's home immediately following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 28, 2012

Robert Lowell Burgraff
U.S. Army Air Corps  WWII

Mechanicsburg, Pa. - Robert Lowell Burgraff of Country Meadows West Shore Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg, Pa., passed away on July 24, 2012, at age 94, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pa.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 69½ years Lorna Maye (Brenton) Burgraff, their only child, Craig Robert Burgraff and daughter-in-law Diane M. (Siemon) Burgraff of Lemoyne, Pa., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families.
 
Bob was born in Mason City, Iowa, the eldest of four sons of Richard Burgraff and Jessica (Alitz) Burgraff on July 1, 1918. Bob is predeceased by his parents and brothers.

Bob grew up in Iowa and attended The University of Iowa. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre. Bob attended Adjutant General School in Washington D.C. Bob achieved the rank of major and was adjutant for the U.S. Army Air Corps West Coast Wing, including one year on Guam. After the war, Bob continued to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for many years achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel prior to his retirement from the armed services.

Bob's working career spanned 35 years in the field of Industrial Relations. He worked for Oliver Corporation, White Motor Company and finally Mack Trucks, Inc. where he served as vice president of Industrial Relations. Bob was Business Chairman of the Allentown-Bethlehem- Easton Airport Authority for 14 years. Bob was a Shriner and a 32nd degree Mason.

After retirement from Mack Trucks, Bob and Lorna moved to Deltona, Fla., where they lived for 26 years. Bob and Lorna were active in their church and their country club where Bob enjoyed golf and the couple enjoyed dancing and dining with friends. They moved to the West Shore area in 2008 to be near their son and daughter-in-law.
Bob will always be remembered for his life of service to his community and his nation, his cheerful demeanor and positive outlook on life. He was always more interested in others than in any focus on himself.

Memorial services will be held at Country Meadows Retirement Community West Shore, E. Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, on August 2 at 2 p.m. Bob was cremated and burial will be with his wife upon her passing.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or the American Cancer Society.

Please sign the online guest book at www.dignitymemorial.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 28, 2012

JoAnn S. Golbuff
 

NORWALK - JoAnn S. Golbuff, 69, of Norwalk, formerly of Forest City, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

There will no visitation. Her body was cremated.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 28, 2012

Norma Rotterman

Buffalo Center - Norma Rotterman, 69, of Buffalo Center, passed away of cancer on Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2012, at Parker Oaks Communities in Winnebago, Minn., under the care of United Hands Hospice.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, at the St. John's Catholic Church located in Bancroft, Iowa, with Pastor John Thomas officiating. Burial will be at the Saint John's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at the Patton Funeral Home located in Blue Earth Minn., and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

The birth of Norma Jean Anderson took place in Forest City, Iowa, on May 14, 1943, to her parents Albin and Eva (Danger) Anderson and her eight year-old brother Gary.

On November 29, 1958, she was united in marriage to Francis D Rotterman at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ledyard, Iowa.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Rosary Society, serving as president for several years. Norma also taught catechism for several years at her church.

Throughout her lifetime, Norma enjoyed spending time with family, working with beef cattle, embroidering tea towels and quilt blocks, flower gardening, cooking and baking.

Norma leaves her husband of 53 years, Francis Rotterman; children: Terri Springer and husband Mike, Traci Schwab, Bill Rotterman and wife Jill, Tina Nimz and husband Douglas, Tonya Reed and husband David, adopted son Bradley Rotterman; grandchildren: Danica Nauman, Dusty Nauman, Darin Engelby and wife Katie, Natice Schwab, Sophia, Max and Ava Rotterman; Drake, Abby and Jack Nimz; Emma and Libby Reed; step-granddaughter, Kristin Reed; great-grandchild, Riley Bauer; brother, Gary Anderson and wife Lucy; nephews, Scott, David and Gary Allen Anderson
As Norma arrives at her final destination she will be greeted by her parents Albin and Eva Anderson, stepmother Helen Anderson, sister-in-law Sylvia Anderson and nephew Bruce Anderson.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Parker Oaks and the caregivers of United Hands Hospice for their compassionate care of Norma.

The Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com; 515- 885-2521.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 28, 2012

Eugene E. "Gene" Sellon
 

MASON CITY - Eugene "Gene" E. Sellon, 88, of Mason City, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service for Gene will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, at the Nora Springs United Methodist Church, 202 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating.

Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City where full military honors will be provided by the Nora Springs American Legion Post 449.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 30, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to Hospice of North Iowa or Opportunity Village, PO Box 622, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 28, 2012

Posted on 28 July 2012

Marguerite Bertelsen

HAMPTON - Marguerite Bertelsen, 93, of Hampton, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2012

Ronald Butz

Clear Lake - Ronald Butz, 59, of Clear Lake, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2012

Yvonne Berneda Eichmann

MASON CITY - Yvonne Berneda Eichmann, 87, of Mason City, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 30, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2620 Highway 122 E., with Pastor Bruce Miller officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, July 29, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to Yvonne Eichmann Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Yvonne was born Oct. 7, 1924, in Galt, Iowa, the daughter of Jay Irvin and Nina Cerl (Burt) Knuths. She was a graduate of Rowan High School where she was active in musical groups and played basketball, and she played the piano at church. She graduated from Waldorf College with a degree in elementary school education. Yvonne taught school in Alexander, Iowa.

Yvonne married Fred Eichmann Jr. on Sept. 13, 1950, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. Yvonne and Fred were successful farmers for many years in Mason City until they retired in 1976 and moved to town. They had a common love for dancing together at the Surf Ballroom, where they originally met. They also danced at the Senior Citizens Center in Mason City. They listened regularly to Lawrence Welk and Guy Lombardo.

Their priorities in life included serving Jesus and being evangelists for the church. They cherished spending time with their children. Yvonne was in the Ladies' Circle, choir, and neighborhood club. Yvonne assisted her children with 4-H and North Iowa Fair activities. Her family always enjoyed her home-cooked meals and delicious desserts. Yvonne enjoyed gardening and canning, traveling, dancing, playing cards, yoga and taking brisk walks.

Yvonne, along with Fred, were two of the founding members of Messiah Lutheran Church. Their devotion to Jesus and serving the Lord continued to be of utmost importance to them. After Fred's death in 2003, Yvonne remained in her home until she moved to Cornerstone Assisted Living, followed by Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Yvonne was diagnosed with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) resulting in significant dietary changes. In spite of this, Yvonne taught piano lessons in her room, played music and sang for other residents, led a Bible study group and welcomed new residents to the facility.

Yvonne leaves a legacy of faith to her children, Douglas Boyington of Essex, Iowa; Carmen Eichmann and husband, Steve Herzog of West Des Moines, Iowa; Deanna Andrew of Altoona, Iowa; Carol Sage and husband, Bryan of Mason City, Iowa; and Nina Werstein and husband, Kevin of Plymouth, Minn.

Yvonne also leaves a legacy of faith to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Doug's family: Becki and husband, Todd Franks, and children Shane, Philip and Bradley, Essex, Iowa; Sara and Troy Smith, Essex, Iowa; Elizabeth and husband, Jay Ungry, and children Lexi and Jason, Emerson, Iowa; Carmen's family: David and Adam, West Des Moines, Iowa; Deanna's family: Bronson and wife, Jenny, and children Ava and Olivia, Fort Dodge, Iowa; and Bergen Andrew, Altoona, Iowa; Carol's family: Nathan, Ames, Iowa; Trevor, San Francisco, Calif.; Spencer, Lane, Gregor and Nicholas, Mason City, Iowa; Nina's family: Casey, Shannon and Courtney, Plymouth, Minn.

She is also survived by sister, Ruth Willey and husband, Dwight, of Riceville, Iowa; sister-in-law Shelly Knuths, Hackensack, Minn.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Juanita Eichmann of Urbandale, Iowa; sister-in-law Marie Alden of Boone, Iowa; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by loving husband, Fred; an infant son at birth; her parents, Jay and Nina Knuths, of Rowan, Iowa; and brother, Leroy Knuths of Madison, S.D.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 27 to July 29, 2012

JoAnn S. Golbuff

NORWALK - JoAnn S. Golbuff, 69, of Norwalk, formerly of Forest City, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

There will no visitation. Her body was cremated.

Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner is in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn S. Golbuff, the daughter of John and Pearl (Nielsen) Golbuff, was born Jan. 13, 1943, in Forest City. She was baptized and confirmed at First Congregational Church in Forest City.

JoAnn graduated from Forest City High School and Waldorf College. She also attended the University of Iowa. She did office work at Waldorf College before moving to Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jim Golbuff.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 28 to July 29, 2012

Merle W. Gunderson
U.S Army   WWII

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

Memorial services for Merle W. Gunderson will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond. Pastor Nancy Hofmeister will officiate. Burial will take place in the Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Andrew Whitten Post No. 159. Friends may call on the family from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at the funeral home.

Merle Wayne, the son of Gunval and Anna Christina Gunderson was born Dec. 22, 1920, in Rowan. He grew up in Iowa and Minnesota where he attended schools. Merle was baptized and confirmed in the Congregational Church.

In February 1942, Merle joined the U.S. Army. He served as a courier during World War II. Merle took great pride in the role he played carrying messages via motorcycle throughout North Africa and Europe. Merle told of his one experience of getting his motorcycle stuck in the sand during a beach landing. He was discharged in 1946. Very proud of his service, Merle was able to participate in a Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in 2011.

Merle was united in marriage to Myrtle Dockwell on Nov. 1, 1947, in Minnesota. The couple made their home on a farm near Rowan, where Merle farmed. Later they moved into Rowan and Merle began working for Wright County where he drove a maintainer. He retired in 1984.

Merle was a member of the American Legion Andrew Whitten Post No. 159.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings: William, Harold, Donald, David, Lloyd, Letha, Gladys, Doris, Luelda and Louise.

Merle is survived by his wife, Myrtle; two brothers-in-law, George (Dona) Dockwell of Belmond and Lyle (Joan) Dockwell of Coulter; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Lester and Gladys Anderschok, both of Ft. Collins, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luicks Lane S., Belmond, Iowa 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 24 to July 29, 2012

Robert Hillburg

ALGONA - Robert Hillburg, 87, of Algona, died Thursday July 26, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 30, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.
Lentz Funeral Home, 403 E. McGregor St., Algona, IA 50511, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2012

Linda R. Johnson

Thompson - Linda R. Johnson, 70, of Thompson, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services are pending at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Arrangements are with Winter Funeral Home, Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2012

Kenneth Ray "Tilly" Kiley

Clarion - Kenneth R. "Tilly" Kiley, 73, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Heart of Wright Center in Clarion.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the United Methodist Church in Renwick. His family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Renwick.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2012

Jeanie Marlow

LONE ROCK - Jeanie Marlow, 87, of Lone Rock, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at her home.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Douglas House officiating. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com. Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 29, 2012

Tina Scharlau

MASON CITY - Tina Marie Scharlau, 51, of 317 Third St. N.W., Mason City, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday July 31, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with a 7:30 p.m. Scripture service. Following the visitation, Tina's body will be cremated.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with the Rev. John Gossman officiating.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Tina Scharlau memorial fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 28 to July 29, 2012

Eugene E. "Gene" Sellon
U.S. Navy   WWII

Mason City - Eugene "Gene" E. Sellon, 88, of Mason City, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
A funeral service for Gene will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, at the Nora Springs United Methodist Church, 202 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be provided by the Nora Springs American Legion Post 449.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 30, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to Hospice of North Iowa or Opportunity Village, PO Box 622, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

Eugene E. Sellon, son of Wayne and Hazel (Francis) Sellon, was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Randolph, Neb. Gene attended schools in Randolph before moving to Nora Springs with his family in 1938, graduating from Nora Springs High School in 1942. He worked for the Rock Island Arsenal and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942.

Gene was a landing craft crewman serving on the USS Thomas Jefferson during World War II. He and his shipmates participated in invasions of Algeria, Sicily and Salerno, Italy. Gene was severely wounded in action in the English Channel just prior to Normandy and had not recovered in time for his ship's participation in the Omaha Beach landing at Normandy.

Gene, however, returned to duty in time for the invasion of southern France. The ship was transferred to Pacific duty of Okinawa and later landed troops on the Japanese home islands after their surrender. Gene was a distinguished serviceman, earning two Purple Hearts and was honorably discharged from the Navy in March of 1946.

Following his military service, Gene was united in marriage to Lois Apel on Sept. 1, 1946. To this union three children were born: Tom, Steven and Terri.

Gene and Lois raised their family in Nora Springs for more than 47 years. Gene farmed on the family farm while Lois was a homemaker taking care of their children. Gene and Lois moved to Mason City in 1993, building their new home on North Carolina Avenue.
Gene's passion was farming, from raising cattle and hogs to growing crops. He also acquired a passion for horses, having a pony when he was younger and having horses for his daughter and granddaughter.

Gene was a member of the Nora Springs United Methodist Church and the Nora Springs American Legion Post 449.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 66 years, Lois Sellon, Mason City; children, Tom (Mary) Sellon, Janesville, Iowa, and Terri (Jim) Patchen, Mason City; grandchildren, Matt and Erin Patchen, Mason City; brother, Duane (Ruth) Sellon, Albany, Ore.; sister, Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Sellon; father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Katie Apel; brother, Keith Sellon; sister-in-law, Shirley Sellon; and brother-in-law, Lester Vrchota.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 28 to July 29, 2012

Posted on 29 July 2012

Marguerite E. Bertelsen

HAMPTON - Marguerite E. Bertelsen of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa, following a courageous battle with declining health.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, located at 1405 Federal St. N., Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Scripture wake service at 8 p.m., today, Monday, July 30, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Father Mike Tauke and Father Bernard Grady will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Marguerite, daughter of Henry and Sophia (Graff) Schuller, was born on Sept. 2, 1918, on the Schuller homestead north of Mallard, Iowa. She received her education at St. Mary's parochial school and graduated from the Mallard Community High School.
Marguerite attended Bernel's Cosmetology School in Fort Dodge in 1936, and worked in various salons after graduation. She then moved to Hampton and purchased her own salon, serving her profession and community with dedication for more than 60 years.

On Feb. 5, 1945, Margo was united in marriage to Nick Bertelsen at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The couple resided in Hampton all these years. In 1965, Nick had a severe stoke and required many years of rehabilitation. She continued to live in her home after Nick's death; her faith kept her going.

Marguerite was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton and became very involved in church activities. She became a Eucharistic minister, lector, first usher, a greeter and a religious instructor for those who were interested in becoming members of the church.

She also traveled to other churches in the Dubuque Dioceses and talked about sacrificial giving. For 25 years, Marguerite was in charge of the Lenten soup dinners at the church. She became a board member of the retreat house in Waterloo and was involved in hospice work also for 25 years.

Marguerite loved to cook and to entertain her many friends. Playing bridge was one of her first loves and she was still playing about a month prior to her death. She always referred to her bridge games as her "Life Line." She was a very generous person with her time and talent and traveling was a great part of her life.

Marguerite is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nick, in 1981; sisters Helen Jessup, Leone Draman and Veronica Larson; and brothers Alphonsus Schuller, Jack Schuller and Willard Schuller.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 29 to July 30, 2012

Lorraine Brackey

MASON CITY -Lorraine Brackey, 81, of Mason City, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St., with the Rev. Ron Stein officiating.

Interment will be in the Stout Cemetery, Stout, Iowa, at 2 p.m., Thursday.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Lorraine Brackey Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Ronald Paul Butz
 

Clear Lake - Ronald Paul Butz went home to be with his Lord on July 27, 2012, at the age of 59 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He died from complications of congestive heart failure.

A funeral service will be held for Ronald at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with Pastor Dan Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held today, Monday, July 30, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, from 5 until 7 p.m., and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Ronald's name to the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church.

He was born to Marlyn and Shirley Butz on Aug. 27, 1952. He lived almost his entire life in Clear Lake, Iowa, and began life on the family farm north of Clear Lake. After the passing of Ronald's mother in 1968, Marlyn married Eileen Howland Vierkant and Ron got a new younger brother, Alan Vierkant.

Ron graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1970 and after a year at the University of Northern Iowa he attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. There in 1973 he met Mary Ann Axt of Bloomfield, N.J. After nine years, many dates and two proposals, Ronald and Mary Ann were married in 1981 in Marietta, Ga.

Commenting on his persistence, Mary Ann said, "Ron loved me until I loved him back." Oh, did he love her, and made a point to tell her so every day.

They started new married life working in the family farming business in Clear Lake along with Ron's father and brother, David Butz, who lovingly nicknamed Ron "George."
Ron and Mary Ann faithfully attended Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church where Ron served for 17 years as either the sound man or treasurer, sometimes both. After farming, Ron took on different jobs related to agriculture and accounting. Mary Ann puts it well that "Ron was not in love with his jobs, but he was in love with his family."

Ron and Mary Ann settled onto Main Avenue in Clear Lake in 1995, raising three daughters.

His greatest achievements - Karen, Susan and Alison - think Daddy is the ideal father; always patient, always kind, a great listener and an even better storyteller.
Ron leaves behind many: his beautiful wife and companion of 31 years, Mary Ann; his children Karen (Brian) Jordan of Clear Lake, Iowa, and their two children, Ezekiel and Baby J II (soon to be born), Susan (Aaron) Hamilton of Manson, Iowa, and their daughter Kyra, Alison (John) LaFevers of Toccoa, Ga., and their son Bruin. Ron leaves his two brothers Dave (Becky) Butz of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Alan (Kari) Vierkant of Allegan, Mich. Ron also leaves Eileen Butz, the gatherer of the family far and wide, a wonderful grandmother to his daughters and grandchildren; many nephews and nieces: John (Laurie) Butz with Jacob and Jordyn, Sara (Shawn) Puttmann with Kaitlyn and Ben Stroup and Avery, Joel (Melissa) Butz with Grace, and Kristen, Brad and Stephanie Vierkant. Ron also leaves Mary Ann's family in Georgia: her mother Edith, six siblings-in-law, four nieces and one nephew.

Ronald accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He strove to make his life and family a reflection of Christ's love and faithfully prayed that his wife, daughters, their husbands and his grandchildren would love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30).

Ron is finally home in heaven where he has longed to be for some time now. We are all very jealous that he beat us there.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 29 to July 30, 2012

Dorothy M. Haugen

FOREST CITY - Dorothy M. Haugen, 82, of Forest City, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City.

There will be no formal funeral service.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 6, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 29 to July 30, 2012

Marjorie E. Hopper

VENTURA - Marjorie E. Hopper, 89, of Ventura, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura with Pastor Daird Korth officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 29 to July 30, 2012

 Brian M. Isch

Clear Lake - Brian M. Isch, 44, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A graveside service for Brian will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City with the Rev. George C. Johnson of Harvest Time Church officiating.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

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

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 30, 2012

Daral E. Johnson

Des Moines - Daral E. Johnson, 71, of Des Moines, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service for Daral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the John Stoddard Cancer Center, 1221 Pleasant St., No. 450, Des Moines IA 50309.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from July 29 to July 30, 2012

Jim Kephart

Swaledale - Jim Kephart, 70, of Swaledale, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home while under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Swaledale United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Scherb presiding. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 30, 2012

Tina Marie Scharlau
 

MASON CITY - Tina Marie Scharlau, 51, of 317 Third St. N.W., Mason City, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday July 31, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with a 7:30 p.m. Scripture service. Following the visitation Tina's body will be cremated.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street S.E. The Rev. John Gossman will be officiating.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Tina Scharlau Memorial Fund.

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

Tina Marie (Bitker) Scharlau was born on July 16, 1961 in Mason City, Iowa, to Larry and Dorothy Bitker. She lived in Mason City her whole life. Tina was a graduate of Newman High School. She also was a graduate of Capri Cosmetology School. On May 21, 1983, Tina was united in marriage to John Scharlau. To this union three sons were born: Brian, Brent and Brandon.

Tina's most recent occupation was working for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Mason City. She also liked to cut hair. Friends and family would visit her home for haircuts. In her free time, Tina would make jewelry boxes or play games on Facebook, and enjoyed playing pool. Tina would also spend lots of time with friends in the neighborhood. She really enjoyed visiting with people.

Tina will be dearly missed by all those who shared in her life.

Tina is survived by her husband, John Scharlau; sons, Brian (JoAnn), Brent, and Brandon Scharlau; father, Larry Bitker; brothers, Brad (Della), Scott and Todd Bitker; sisters, Brenda (Steven) Campbell and Teresa (David) Samuelsen; sister-in-law, Kay Staley; grandson, Jacob Scharlau; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Bitker; grandparents, Christine (Granny) Paulsen and Arnold Paulsen; uncles, Don, Jerry, Richard and Tom Paulsen.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from July 28 to July 30, 2012

Posted on 30 July 2012

Myrna L. Bills

MASON CITY - Myrna L. Bills, 96, of Mason City, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with thr Rev. Sean McRoberts officiating.

Interment will be at the Rockwell Cemetery in Rockwell.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Jean I. Carolus

MASON CITY - Jean "Jeannie-Belle" I. Carolus, 88, of 511 N. Van Buren Ave., Mason City, died Friday morning, July 27, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 3, 2012, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky Ave., Mason City. Officiating will be the Revs. Scott Davis of Grace Evangelical Free Church and Miles Grismore of Faith Baptist Church.
 
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and again one hour prior to services at the Church.

Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Robert E. Gelner

RUDD - Robert E. Gelner, 85, of Rudd, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Minnie Graham

CHARLES CITY - Minnie Graham, 96, a resident of the Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City and formerly of Rockford, died Sunday, July 29, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, at First United Methodist Church, 205 First Ave. N.W. in Rockford, with the Rev. Judy Wooton officiating. Inurnment immediately after will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the church, one hour prior to Minnie's funeral service.

There will be no other visitation per her request.

Those wishing to extend memorials or expressions of sympathy may direct them to Cindy J. Kruse, 3608 Turnberry Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265, in care of Minnie's family.

Thoughts, condolences and stories may be left at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 W. Main, Rockford IA 50468, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Dorothy M. Haugen

FOREST CITY - Dorothy M. Haugen, age 82, of Forest City, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark Street in Forest City.
There will be no formal funeral service.

Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 6, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa.

Dorothy was born April 1, 1930, near Clear Lake, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Humphrey) Juhl. She was baptized April 5, 1931, and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith on May 18, 1944. She attended grade school in Clear Lake and graduated from Fertile High School in May, 1948.

She was united in marriage to Kenneth Lemke on September 10, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

Kenneth died on Sept. 10, 1958, due to a farm accident. Dorothy later married Ernest Haugen of Forest City.

Dorothy was an avid volunteer for her community with Hospice, Good Samaritan Society and Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cards with friends. Dorothy loved doing crafts and surprised everyone with he talent for making things.

Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Randy (Mary) Lemke, Brandon, S.D., and Craig (Debra) Lemke, Sahuarita, Ariz.; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her sister Nancy (Ron) Schroeder, Clear Lake and brother Delbert (Viola) Juhl, Osceola; her special family Ellyn and Theresa Charlson and their two children; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, husbands Kenneth Lemke and Ernest Haugen.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685. www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Marjorie E. Hopper

VENTURA - Marjorie E. Hopper, 89, of Ventura, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 4th, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ventura, with Pastor Daird Korth officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Marjorie Eileen Hopper, the daughter of Howard and Hazel (Halverson) Taylor, was born Oct. 4, 1922, on a farm just west of the entrance to Pilot Knob State Park near Forest City. She was baptized at the home of her maternal grandparents because the Miller Church was being built. She attended Hayfield Consolidated School where she was president of her high school class all four years and graduated as class valedictorian. She received a 100-dollar scholarship to attend Waldorf College and received her Normal Training Teaching Certificate. She taught at Garfield Township No. 1 rural school located one mile from her parents' home from 1941-42. She then taught at Colo for two years before moving to Garner in 1945 where she taught in the junior high school.

On March 11, 1945 she was married to Richard Hopper at Miller Lutheran Church. They made their home in Ventura and Margie began teaching fifth grade at Ventura until 1948 when she took time off to raise her children. In 1963 she began teaching eighth grade in Klemme and received her teaching degree from Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. In 1969 she returned to the Ventura school system and taught fourth grade until her retirement in 1987.

After her retirement, Margie and Richard both helped their son, David, at Natural Plus Nursery. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching their activities. Margie and Richard loved to travel, taking their kids to a World's Fair and later traveling to all fifty states and several foreign countries. They also spent many summers fishing in Minnesota.

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Dorcas Circle, Ventura Book Club and the Ventura Federated Garden Club.

Margie is survived by her husband, Richard, of Ventura; three children, Rick (Connie) Hopper of Wallingford, David (Linda) Hopper of Clear Lake and Carolyn (Greg) Knop of Nevada; grandchildren, Taylor Hopper, Annalisa (Corey) Miner, David Hopper (special friend, Mary Pederson), Chad (Brooke) Knop and Jennie (Brad) Melton; great-grandchildren, Sierra and Corey David Miner, Cade, Jax, Bianca and Dekker Knop, Bailey Montgomery and Gavin Melton; a sister, Arlis Bertelsen of Thornton; a sister-in-law, Ruby Taylor of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wayne Taylor; and a brother-in-law, Eugene Bertelsen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Daral E. Johnson

DES MOINES - Daral E. Johnson, 71 of Des Moines, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A funeral service for Daral will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Reverend Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., today, Tuesday, July 31, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the John Stoddard Cancer Center, 1221 Pleasant St. No. 450, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Daral E. Johnson, son of Ernest and Deloris (Enerson) Johnson was born November 7, 1940, in Mason City. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and continued his education at North Iowa Area Community College. Daral moved to Des Moines in 1964 where he worked in the banking and automotive industry prior to starting his sales career at KCCI-TV where he was an account executive for 22 years. In 2000, Daral retired from his sales position.

Daral was united in marriage to Phyllis J. Tilk in 1965 and to this union, two children were born: Lesley and Troy.

He was an avid boater for many years and enjoyed spending time with his friends at Saylorville Lake. He also loved spending the winter months relaxing on South Padre Island for the past few years.

He is survived by his mother, Deloris Johnson, Mason City; children, Lesley (Steve) Gates and their children, Taylor, Tara, and Lauren, Clive, Iowa, and Troy (Stacy) Johnson and their children, Brynn and Oscar Johnson, Portland, Ore; brother, Richard Johnson, Mason City; and nephew, Todd Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Johnson and brother, Gary Johnson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Jim Kephart

SWALEDALE - Jim Kephart, 70, of Swaledale, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home while under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Swaledale United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Scherb presiding. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., today, Tuesday, July 31, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

James D. Kephart was born April 9, 1942, in Riceville, a son of Ward Sr. and Winifred (Holden) Kephart. He graduated from Riceville High School.

On September 22, 1960, Jim was united in marriage with Sharon Stark. This union was blessed with four daughters.

Jim worked at the Riceville Lumber Yard and other minor jobs before beginning at State Brand Dairy and retired in 2000 after 41 years with AMPI in Mason City with many years serving in the capacity of plant supervisor.

He treasured time spent with his family and was an avid Hawkeye fan and an all-weather Vikings fan. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, bowling and playing jokes on people.

Jim is survived by his wife Sharon; daughters: Kim Kephart, Swaledale; Connie (Don) Raymond, Wis; Kathy Kephart (fiancé Paul Doeden), Mason City; Kelly (Roger) Myhre, Swaledale; grandchildren: Matt, Heather, Tabatha, Brandon, Nathan, Trenton, Katelyn, Mikenzi and Calvin; great grandchildren: Michael, Ryan, Kayla and Emilee; sisters: Virginia Maloney, Vista, Calif; Helen (Sam) Calderone, Costa Mesa, Calif; Shirley Saraga, Kingman, Ariz; Bonnie (Dennis) Holtz, San Clemente, Calif; brothers: Kenneth (Darlene) Kephart, Riceville; Keith, Seal Beach, Calif; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ward Jr., Larry and two in infancy.
www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Earl C. Kvamsdale

SWEA CITY - Earl C. Kvamsdale, 89, of Swea City, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www. cataldo funeralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

David W. Nutting

MASON CITY - David W. Nutting, 53, of Mason City, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on July 31, 2012

Posted on 31 July 2012 by Marie Thompson