Edmund E. Davis

FOREST CITY - Edmund E. Davis, 67, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services are pending at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 1, 2012

Gene R. Foxen

EMPORIA, Kan. - Gene R. Foxen, 52, of Emporia, Kan., died on April 23, 2012, at his home in Emporia, Kan.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at St. Peter Catholic Church, New Haven, with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood at Celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, New Haven.

Gene was born on March 30, 1960, in Osage, the son of Leo and Mary Jane Thome Foxen. He married Shannon D. Dycus on Aug. 4, 2005, in Big Springs, Kan. She survives, of the home.

Other survivors include: mother, Mary Jane Foxen of Osage; sons, Cody Allen Foxen of Emporia, Kan. and William Vincent Johnson of Fairview, Okla.; sisters, Ann Maas of Kasson, Minn., Jane Foxen of Des Moines, Joan Butterfield of Charles City, and Lisa Foxen of Mantorville, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Foxen.

Gene was a machinist at Vektek in Emporia for over twenty years.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 31 to June 1, 2012

Lt. Col Virgil I. Lunning
U.S. Air Force  WWII  & Korean Conflict

HAMPTON - Lt. Col Virgil I. Lunning (USAF, ret) of Hampton, born Jan. 14, 1921, in Brycelyn, Minn., died Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, at the age of 91, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton. He was the son of Harry E. and Lyda, nee Vekre, Lunning.

In his early life, he was raised on a farm and spoke Norwegian until he began attending public school. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. He graduated from Mason City High School and worked for the Chicago,
 Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad until he entered the military service.

Colonel Lunning was a Command Pilot and veteran of three wars. He was a combat pilot in World War II and the Korean Conflict, flying the C-47 Skytrain and the C-119 Boxcar, respectfully. He was in the first class that checked out in the C-130 Hercules and developed and implemented the C-130 flight training program for the Air Force. He also developed and authored the worldwide command and control system used by the Air Force for over 50 years. He served with distinction during the Viet Nam War as an Air Force officer assigned as an operative with the Central Intelligence Agency. In this capacity, he set up and operated a clandestine airline transportation system that supported covert activities of the CIA. Colonel Lunning retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years service.

After retiring from the Air Force, Colonel Lunning maintained his interest in aviation. In 1966, he purchased his own Cessna 182 Skylane and for the next 30 years he and his wife traversed the United States from coast to coast. He was also an avid recreational vehicle owner who traveled all of the continental 48 states and Canada. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing for walleye and Northern Pike in Minnesota and Canada. He always said, "The only thing better than catching fish was eating them."

Colonel Lunning was an expert wood refinisher and there are many residents of Iowa who still marvel at his restoration of their treasured antiques.

He served as mayor of the City of Hampton in the late 60s. His significant accomplishments as mayor included the acquisition of the property for the Hampton Industrial Park, brought seven new businesses to Hampton creating jobs and opportunity, and worked with the federal and state governments to begin construction of the Hampton Municipal Airport. He was also instrumental in bringing the Franklin General Hospital to Hampton.

Colonel Lunning was a life member of the Air Force Association, Military Officers Association of America, a member of the American Legion Post 183 of Hampton, and a past member of the Sons of Norway.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Elwin I. (Al) Lunning.

Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Virginia M., nee Foughty, Lunning, whom he married June 13, 1941, at the Congregational Church Parsonage, Hampton; two sons, Lt. Col (USAF, ret) David C. (Carol) Lunning, O'Fallon, Ill.; Robert B. (Nancy) Lunning, St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, David C.(Angi) Lunning, Jr., Deborah S.(David) English, Chance P. Lunning; great grandchildren, Tyler and Connor Lunning, Taylor and Brenna English; sisters LaVonne Baker and Ruthyvonne Peck, Mason City, and Harriette Casey, Broken Arrow, Okla., and brother Richard G. (Dick) (Sharon) Lunning, Swaledale; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., Jun. 4, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
A memorial service will be conducted on Jun. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home funeral home with Rev. Art Zewart officiating.

Interment with full military honors provided by Offutt Air Force Base will be held at 2 p.m., Jun. 4, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter, west of Des Moines.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 31 to June 1, 2012

Delores Norcross

MASON CITY -Delores Norcross, 81, of Mason City died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her daughter's home in Sycamore, Ill.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Inurnment will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Delores is survived by her children, Constance (Don) Rethamel, Nora Springs, Cynthia (Ron) Bugh, Olathe, Kan., Sandra Wentworth, Sycamore, Ill., Michael Norcross, Manly, and Rachele Norcross, Mason City; grandchildren, Jodee Squier, Julie (Bruce) Fingalsen, Jamie Rethamel, Robert (Yanling) Bugh, Hannah Norcross, Tyler Norcross, Brodie Wentworth, and Myles Wentworth; great-grandchildren, Laci Rethamel, Zach Rethamel, Madee Squier, Kegen Fingalsen, Kessa Fingalsen, Wayatt Bugh and Camellia Bugh; great-great-grandchildren, Connor Rethamel, Hunntor Hanson and another expected in July and her brothers and sisters, Oldella Broome, Des Moines, Kenneth (Shirley) Chodur, Kensett, Gerri (Bill) Hart, Arizona and Irene (Dick) King, Seattle Wash.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darold Norcross; son, Robert Norcross; and siblings, James Chodur, Linda Mayo, Donald Chodur, Ralph Chodur, Jolene Ballay, Mildred Bauer, Betty Kaduce, and twins, Ilene and Irene Chodur.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 30 to June 1, 2012

Bernice Margaret Reding

STACYVILLE - Bernice Margaret Reding, 85, of Stacyville died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Stacyville Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4, at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 3 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will be at Visitation Catholic Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 1, 2012
 

Dr. Raymond J. Ryan

GARNER - Dr. Raymond J. Ryan, 97, of Garner died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m. followed by a Scriptural wake service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Relay For Life, or to the donor's choice.

Dr. Raymond "Doc" Ryan, the son of John and Clara (Harlan) Ryan, was born Oct. 16, 1914, in Wabasha County near Plainview, Minn. He attended country schools for the primary years and then stayed with relatives who lived closer to town for his high school years. Following his graduation from Plainview High School in 1932, Doc went to work for Carl McNallan, an area dairy farmer, for three years. In 1935, after saving his earnings for tuition, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in Agricultural Education. In 1938, he was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, graduating in 1942. He started his practice of veterinary medicine in Lake Mills when he replaced a vet who had been drafted. The Lake Mills vet returned from the war in November of 1945, prompting him to relocate his practice. Shortly after, he located in Garner replacing the late Dr. Samuel Wesson. In addition to this practice, Doc became an inspector at the Garner Sales Barn. On Feb. 7, 1948, Raymond was united in marriage to Regina (Jean) Henry at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whittemore. To this union two daughters were born. Doc retired from his practice In 1979. He never forgot the good clients whom he claimed were the reason for his successful business. His favorite pastimes were listening and dancing to Big Band music, traveling with his wife, Jean, and helping out when an extra hand was needed on their farm near Woden. His great joy in life was following and being part of the life events of his family.

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, a life member of Knights of Columbus and a past member of the Garner Lions Club. Doc was a life member of the Iowa Veterinarian Medical Association, a member of the National Veterinarian Medical Association and a past president of the Upper Iowa Veterinarian Medical Association.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Mary (Roger) Kopacek of Britt and Kathleen (Patrick) McCabe of Mankato, Minn.; grandchildren, Kara Steffensmeier, Andrew Kopacek, Ryan McCabe, Joseph (Virginia) McCabe and Dr. Jonathan McCabe; four great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Matthew and Aidan Steffensmeier and Gisele McCabe; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean, March 9, 2012; five sisters; and two brothers.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 30 to June 1, 2012

Robert L. "Bob" Scalise
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

MASON CITY - Robert L. "Bob" Scalise, 79, of Mason City died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Reverend Michael Schueller as Celebrant. Interment will be held in the Hampton Cemetery, Hampton.

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

Robert Scalise, son of A. J. (Tony) and Esther (Comer) Scalise was born Dec. 10, 1932, in Des Moines. Robert graduated from Hampton High School and attended Loras College and Drake University, Iowa. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorable discharged. On June 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Ardella Johanns at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City and to this union, they were blessed with two sons, Steven, Columbus, Ohio and Charles, Tyler, Texas. Robert began to work as a salesman for Darrel-Dillon Foods. Following its closing, he operated several businesses in Kirksville, Mo. He worked for the State of Iowa until his retirement in 1994.

Robert's grandchildren gave him great joy. He especially liked cards of all kind and was a faithful fan of the Cubs.

Robert is mourned by his wife, sons, grandson, Michael and granddaughter, Amanda.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Frank, Roger, and Joe.
A special thanks to the people of the Good Shepherd Health Center for their exceptionally good care. God bless us all.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 31 to June 1, 2012

Posted on 1 June 2012

Eva Marie Danner

Mason City - Eva Marie Danner, 85, of Mason City, died Friday June 1, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Due to her wishes, she will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Family suggests memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

Eva was born in Northwood, the daughter of Oswald and Blanche (Westcott) Evenson. She attended school in Klemme, and graduated from Goodell High School, Goodell. She then attended York College, York, Neb., where she met her future husband.

Eva married Harley Danner on July 14, 1945, in Des Moines. They lived on the family farm rural Northwood, until moving to Nashua. After her husband's death in 1985, she moved to Mason City.
Eva was a licensed pilot, activity director, a decorator and enjoyed decorating her home, a collector; seamstress, gardener, great cook, care giver, music teacher and most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mason City.

She is survived by her four daughters Vicki (Dave) McLaughlin, Stacy, Minn., Bobbe (Gene) Madson, Clear Lake, Penni (Jay) Kadel, Soda Springs, Idaho and Christi (Scott) Gaubatz, Rockwell; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Ed and Bobby Evenson and her husband Harley.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 2, 2012

Edmund E. Davis
 

FOREST CITY - Edmund E. Davis, 67, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 4, at Pilot Knob Lutheran Church southeast of Forest City with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating.

Burial will be in Ellington Township Cemetery, five miles south of the church.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, June 3, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Edmund, the son of Ernest and Thelma (Benson) Davis, was born March 24, 1945, in Forest City. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1963 and Waldorf College in 1965. Ed continued his education at Iowa State University in ag studies while farming east of Forest City on the family farm.

On June 20, 1971, he married Kathryn Boyum in Greenbush, Minn. The couple made their home on the family farm where they raised their four children. After farming, Ed continued operating his own grain business and later worked for a John Deere implement dealer and Winnebago Industries.

He was an active member of Pilot Knob Lutheran Church and, in the 1970s and '80s, continued his father's seat on the Winnebago County Fair Board. Ed will be remembered by family and friends for working with his hands as he served the needs of others.

Ed is survived by his wife, Kathryn; four children: Karolyn (Steve) Olson, Kent (Amy) Davis, Jason (Carrie Doyle) Davis and Janelle Davis; six grandchildren; a brother, Douglas (Noreen) Davis; and an aunt, Frances Benson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 1 to June 3, 2012
 

Janelle C. Harrington

Clear Lake- Janelle C. Harrington, 67, of 5 Venetian Drive, Clear Lake, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at her home.

A memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m., Monday, June 4, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Monsignor Joseph Slepika as celebrant.

Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Janelle C. Harrington, daughter of Julius and Guida (Underkofler) Gradisher was born January 15, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended and graduated from Parma High School in Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University with a teaching degree.

Janelle was united in marriage to David Harrington on June 10, 1989, at the Little Brown Church of Nashua.

Janelle was a third grade teacher for over thirteen years and worked for Amicare for five years taking care of the elderly.

She was a wonderful woman and the world's best mother. She loved arts, crafts, tending to her garden, music, and playing the piano.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and enjoyed serving the children snacks at Religious Ed. She was active in her neighborhood Bible study group and enjoyed attending Christian Women's Connection.

She leaves behind one son, a daughter-in-law, two loving grandsons, her mother and a brother, along with her neighborhood family to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy. She was loved greatly, and will be sadly missed.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 2, 2012

Andrew James Mennenga

Humboldt - Andrew James Mennenga, 22, died May 28, 2012, due to a traffic accident.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home of Humboldt is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew was born Nov. 9, 1989, in Mason City. The family lived in the Latimer area where Andrew attended the CAL/Dows School through the eighth grade. The family then moved to Humboldt where Andrew went to school and graduated from High School from the Humboldt Community School. After graduation he attended Iowa Central Community College majoring in Diesel mechanics. During high school he was active in FFA earning the Star Chapter Award and he enjoyed helping build a home through the building trades course in high school. Andrew started working at Red Power during his sophomore year of high school and continued to work there until his death. His first love was farming and this was his first year of renting some land on his own plus helping his grandfather farm his land. Andrew was seen wearing his red Case IH clothing most of the time so if you have any Case IH clothing you are encourage to wear it to the funeral.

Andrew is survived by his father, Michael (Ronda) Mennenga of Klemme; his mother, Tamara (boyfriend Doug Jorgensen) Mennenga of Thornton; brothers Ray (Shannon) Mennenga of Mason City and Cole Mennenga of Thornton; grandparents Art and Sally Mennenga and Lawerence and Janet Meyer; and special extended family Lisa, Anne, Alan and Paula Jorgensen, Aunts and Uncles; Kay Meyer, Susan and Pete Grett, Brenda Mennenga, Rocky Mennenga, Henry and Dianne Mennenga, Jerry Mennenga, Ken and Lydia Mennenga, Ann Mennenga, Tami and Dave Goodale, David Donaghy; great-grandmother, Gerri Trebil; step-grandparents, Larry and Mary Donaghy and many cousins and friends.

 He was preceded in death by his great grandparents Ervin and Margaret Meyer.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 30 to June 2, 2012

Bernice Reding

Stacyville - Bernice Reding, 85, of Stacyville, Ia., passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012.

A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 4, at Visitation Church in Stacyville.

Visitation will be Sunday evening from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m., and also one hour prior to services at the church.

Bernice, daughter of Paul and Mary (Juenger) Mullenbach, was born December 26, 1926, in Johnsburg, Minn. She graduated from Adams High School, and worked as an office manager for JCPenney.

Bernice was united in marriage to Melvin Reding on November 23, 1950. They operated a store in Watkins, Iowa, until 1954. They then farmed near Stacyville until 1980. She enjoyed the company of and visiting with family and friends as well as playing cards, gardening, fishing, and quilting. She was an active member of the Visitation Christian Mothers, Lady Foresters and Catholic Aid Society.

Bernice is survived by her husband Melvin Reding of Stacyville; five children JoAnn (Albert) Farnham Jr. of Rochester, Minn., Douglas (Janet Crossley) Reding of Marshfield, Wis., Jan (Dan) Moretz of Hanlontown, Richard (Gloria) Reding of Stacyville, Robert (Linda) Reding of Fort Madison. Ten grandchildren and four great-grand children; two brothers: Leon (Johnnetta) Mullenbach of Red Wing, Minn., Nathan (Dorothy) Mullenbach of Adams, Minn., three sister-in-laws; Johanna Mullenbach of Adams, Dorothy Mullenbach of Rochester, Helen Mullenbach of Adams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; Edmond, Erwin, Roman and twin sister Beatrice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Visitation Church or Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 1 to June 2, 2012

Benyomin "Ben" Silverstein

Des Moines - Benyomin "Ben" Silverstein, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2012, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, June 3, at Iles Funeral Homes - Dunn's Chapel, 2121 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.
Burial will be at Jewish Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.

Ben Silverstein was born in Navasota, Texas, on Sept. 10, 1940, the son of Myer and Rose Silverstein and grew up in Webster City, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa and in 1960 returned to Webster City to join the family business. In 1982, Ben became CEO of Scrap Processors, Inc., where he worked until his retirement in 2009. Besides spending time with family and friends, Ben's greatest joy was his time as an owner of the Iowa Barnstormers. Ben will always be remembered for his love of dogs.

Ben is survived by his wife, Deborah; three children, Jamie (Brian) Thomas, Jody (Jimmy) Robbins and David (Andrea) Silverstein; two stepchildren, Stacy Acheson and Amy (Mike) Pardubsky; nine grandchildren, Bryan Jr. and Cameron Thomas, Jessica and Meghan Robbins, Colin and Ethan Silverstein, Ariston Velman, Kenna Acheson and Joe Pardubsky. Loving uncle, cousin and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Myer and Rose Silverstein; and his brother, Kenneth Silverstein.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ben's memory may be directed to Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 5452 Northeast 22nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313
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Online condolences may be made at www.ilesfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 2, 2012

Posted on 2 June 2012

Joann Bartz
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Mason City -Joann Bartz, 75, of Mason City, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. today, Sunday June 3, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and also one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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

Joann (Heizelman) Bartz was born on Nov. 9, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa.
She was baptized into the Christian faith on May 8, 1937, and confirmed that faith on July 9, 1950.

She married Eugene Allen Bartz on March 4, 1956. They lived and farmed north of Grafton where they raised four children: Bonnie Jean, Michael Eugene, Brenda Kay and Mark Allen. She was blessed with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Through the years, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working and later co-owning a small grocery store in Grafton, serving on election boards, decorating cakes for family and friends, bowling, cutting meat for a restaurant in St. Ansgar, rocking babies at a day care in Mason City, occasionally trying her luck at casinos, "master card player" with her friends and family, and attending country music concerts.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Dean Crosier of Bloomington, Ill., daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Greg Evenson of Boone, Iowa, son and daughter-in-law Mark and Becky Bartz of Mason City; granddaughter and husband (from her daughter Bonnie) Kathryn and Matt Lollar, great-grandchildren Bridget and Graham Lollar, grandsons (from her late son, Michael) Adam Bartz and Trevor Bartz, and grandsons (from her daughter Brenda) Ryan and Karl Billings.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Eugene Bartz; her husband of 35 years, Eugene Allen Bartz; her brothers, Edward Heizelman Jr. and Donald Heizelman; and her mother and father, Hanna (Beisel) and Edward Heizelman Sr.

She was set free on June 1, 2012, to be with all those she loved that had passed before her in her Father's House.

She was a loving, caring and giving woman who will be missed by all, but not forgotten.

Arrangements are 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 June 3, 2012

                                                          
Nada Bottke

IOWA FALLS - Nada Bottke, 84, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

No formal services or visitation for Nada Bottke will be held. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in care of her husband: Paul Bottke, 1505 Ellis Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2012

Robert M. O'Dell

FOREST CITY - Robert M. O'Dell, 57, of Forest City, died peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at home with his family by his side after a valiant battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Upon his wishes his body was cremated. Graveside committal services in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 5.

Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Robert M. O'Dell Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Robert M. O'Dell was born Aug. 5, 1954, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of William and Donna (Hall) O'Dell. He graduated from Mason City High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972, serving in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1978.

He was married to Linda Lance on June 12, 1971, in Bethany, Mo.

Robert enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Linda of Forest City; daughter, Valerie O'Dell (Brooklynn, Audrey and Jakob) of Forest City; sons, Robert O'Dell and wife Christine (Colby and Sidney) of Cedar Rapids, and Patrick O'Dell and wife Jill (Jennifer); mother, Donna O'Dell of Mason City; brother, William O'Dell and wife Kathy of Alaska; mother and father in-law, DeLoss and Marie Lance.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, William O'Dell, in 2008, and sister-in-law, Brenda Tresian, in 2010.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 2 to June 3, 2012

Katherine "Lou" Pohle

OSAGE - Katherine "Lou" Pohle, 91, of Osage, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with Chaplain Dave Byrd, Iowa Hospice, officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
There will be a time of lunch and fellowship at the church after the burial.

Information is available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 702 State St., Osage; 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 3 to June 4, 2012

Myrth Smith

FOREST CITY - Myrth Smith, 96, of Forest City died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City; 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2012

Shirley A. Smith

BELMOND - Shirley A. Smith, 81, of Belmond and formerly of Marsielles, Ill., died Friday June 1, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center.

Shirley is the mother of Kevin (Joleen) Smith of Rowan.

Memorial services for Shirley Smith will be held at a later date in Illinios.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, is in charge of local arrangements; 641- 444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2012

Nona A. VanDusseldorp

BRITT - Nona A. VanDusseldorp, 92, of Britt, died Thursday (May 31, 2012) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt with the Rev. Steve Hall officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Nona Alberta VanDusseldorp, the daughter of John and Amizon (Dunfee) Earles, was born Sept. 12, 1919, on a farm near Corwith. Most of her childhood was spent on farms southwest of Britt. In March of 1937 she moved with her family to Hutchins where she worked at Dew Drop Inn. Nona attended rural school at Erin No. 9 and graduated from Britt High School in 1938.

On Dec. 10, 1941, she was married to Melvin VanDusseldorp at Fort Dodge. They made their home in Fort Dodge until Melvin entered the military during World War II. They lived at Lawton, Okla., where she worked at a cafe and then moved to Byoch, N.Y., where she was employed at a sewing factory making gun parts. They later moved to Tacoma, Wash., where Nona worked at a furniture factory.

In 1946, they returned to Iowa and in 1947 moved to a farm northwest of Britt. Melvin passed away in 1975, and in 1977 Nona moved in to Britt where she worked at Britt Tech until retiring in 1982.
She was a member of the Britt American Legion Auxiliary.

Nona is survived by her children, Gloria (Walbert, Jr.) Mayland of Britt and Larry VanDusseldorp of Britt and his special friend, Irene Phillips; four grandchildren: Tammy (Alan) Abbas, Misty (Doug) Abbas, Becky (Charles) Fitz and Scott (Angie) VanDusseldorp; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin, Oct. 22, 1975; a daughter-in-law, Cindy (Meyer) VanDusseldorp; a grandson, Michael Mayland; three sisters, Sylvia Kearney, Murrie Fillenworth and Estle Earles; and six brothers, James in infancy, Willie, Harlow, Burkley, Hurshel and John Jr.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 2 to June 3, 2012

Emmajean Arlice (Paulson) Zeising

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Mrs. Emmajean Arlice (Paulson) Zeising, 78, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Emmajean Arlice (Paulson) Zeising was born July 6, 1933, the only child of Mildred (Hein) and Lyiel Paulson of Garner.

On March 20, 1955, she was united in marriage to Paul Kenneth Zeising in Garner. She lived in Sioux City, prior to moving to Arizona to be near her children.

Emmajean attended Morningside College in Sioux City, where she majored in music. As a pianist and organist she often played the organ and piano at the Unitarian Church in Sioux City and also for many family holidays.

She is survived by her two children, daughter, Renee Ann of Young, Ariz., and son Paul Kevin and his wife, Thu M, of Phoenix, Ariz., three grandchildren: Jeremy, Melinda and Taz, all living in Arizona; and eight nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and one granddaughter, Chenille.
A private family remembrance was held on Saturday, June 2.

Interment of her cremains will be in the Concord Cemetery in Garner on Tuesday, June 5, at 1 p.m.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 3, 2012

Posted on 3 June 2012

Joann Bartz

Mason City -Joann Bartz, 75, of Mason City, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Monday, June 4, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

A visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Sunday (June 3), at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and will continue one hour prior to services at the church today.

Memorials may be directed to the Joann Bartz memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Joann (Heizelman) Bartz was born on Nov. 9, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa.

She was baptized into the Christian faith on May 8, 1937, and confirmed that faith on July 9, 1950.

She married Eugene Allen Bartz on March 4, 1956. They lived and farmed north of Grafton where they raised four children: Bonnie Jean, Michael Eugene, Brenda Kay and Mark Allen. She was blessed with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Through the years, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working and later co-owning a small grocery store in Grafton, serving on election boards, decorating cakes for family and friends, bowling, cutting meat for a restaurant in St. Ansgar, rocking babies at a day care in Mason City, occasionally trying her luck at casinos, "master card player" with her friends and family, and attending country music concerts.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Dean Crosier of Bloomington, Ill.; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Greg Evenson of Boone, Iowa; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Becky Bartz of Mason City; granddaughter and husband (from her daughter Bonnie) Kathryn and Matt Lollar; great-grandchildren Bridget and Graham Lollar; grandson, (from her daughter Bonnie) Kelsey Thayer; grandsons (from her late son, Michael) Adam Bartz and Trevor Bartz; and grandsons (from her daughter Brenda) Ryan and Karl Billings.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Eugene Bartz; her husband of 35 years, Eugene Allen Bartz; her brothers, Edward Heizelman Jr. and Donald Heizelman; her mother and father, Hanna (Beisel) and Edward Heizelman Sr.

She was set free on June 1, 2012, to be with all those she loved who had passed before her in her Father's House.

She was a loving, caring and giving woman who will be missed by all, but not forgotten.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 3 to June 4, 2012

Fred A. Loats

Belmond - Fred A. Loats, 78, of Belmond, most recently a resident of the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, died Sunday June 3, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 4, 2012

Jerald Montag

ROCKFORD - Jerald Montag, 82, of 306 First Ave. N.W., Rockford, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 4, 2012

Posted on 4 June 2012

Ella Dirksen

BUFFALO CENTER -Ella Dirksen, 95, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2012
 

Raymond Russell Knipfel

HAMPTON - Raymond Russell Knipfel, 88, of Hampton, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, June 5, from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor David Koenigsberg will officiate.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2012

Verda Meyer

SHEFFIELD - Verda Meyer, 97, of Sheffield, died Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 7, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding.

A time of fellowship will follow the funeral service at the church.

Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield after the fellowship time.
Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2012

Jerald Montag

ROCKFORD - Jerald Montag, 82, of 306 First Avenue N.W. in Rockford, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
 
Online condolences may be left at fullertonfh.com.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a one-hour prior visitation, on Wednesday, June 6, at Holy Name Church, 507 First Ave. N.W., Rockford, Iowa. Father Rodney Allers will be officiating.

Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford following the funeral Mass.
A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 5, at Holy Name Church with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m.

Jerald Jerome Montag was born on Aug. 25, 1925, in West Bend to parents Joseph and Frances (Forgarty) Montag. He graduated from West Bend High School. After high school, he worked at Montag Brothers Garage in West Bend, and then worked at Montag Electric. He was drafted into service and joined the Marines in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1954. Jerry went into farming in the Nora Springs area. He also substituted as a rural mail carrier in Osage. He served on the Nora Springs Elevator Board.

On Aug. 5, 1958, Jerry married Alberta Paulus at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rockford. To this union three children were born: Ann, Jay, and David.

Jerry was a member of Holy Name Church and served as a trustee and then on the Parish Council. He served various positions; as Lector, Usher, and Eucharisitic Minister.

Jerry enjoyed playing cards, drinking coffee with the men at the station, delivering mail, and visiting with everybody. He was definitely a talker. He also enjoyed reading, especially westerns. Jerry will be very missed by his family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Alberta, of Rockford; his daughter, Ann (John) Shurtz, of Mason City and son, Jerald (Myrna) Montag of Albert Lea; daughter-in-law, Julie Montag of Nora Springs; brother, Richard (Patty) Montag of Colo, Iowa, and sister, Anna Zita (Rex) Brown of West Bend; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Montag of Nora Springs and Mary Montag of West Bend; grandchildren, Clayton, Gregory, Ana and Jeffrey Shurtz, Jacqueline (Alan) Attig and Jonathon Montag; step-grandchild, Callie (Dana) Hillman; great-granddaughter, Alana Attig; and step-great-granddaughters, Hannah and Harper Hillman.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Montag; his parents; brothers, James, Thomas, Maurice, Vincent, and Emmet Montag; sisters, Helen Ladd and Mary Bea Besch; and sister-in-laws, Gretchen and Irene Montag.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 4 to June 5, 2012

Katherine "Lou" Pohle

OSAGE - Katherine "Lou" Pohle, 91, of Osage, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage with Chaplain Dave Byrd, Iowa Hospice, officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery. There will be a time of lunch and fellowship at the church following the burial.

Katherine Louisa "Lou" Pohle was born March 4, 1921, in Larned, Kan., the daughter of Mickel and Hannah (Fowler) Tennes. She graduated from Augusta Tilghman High School in Paducah, Ky., in 1940. On April 15, 1942, Lou was united in marriage to Harold Henry Pohle in Norfolk, Virginia while he was in the Navy.

In 1945, Lou, Harold and their son, James, moved to Osage. In 1946, a second son, John, was born. She worked for Anthony's Department Store. When the store closed in 1976, she went to work for Coast to Coast and retired in May of 1983.

Lou joined the First United Methodist Church in January of 1946. She was an active member in the UMW on the local and district level. She was very involved with her church circle, helped with Bible School for many years and studied and became a certified lay speaker. Lou was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She was the Worthy Matron in 1957 and held the secretary position for several years. Lou enjoyed bridge, knitting and reading but mostly spending time the last four years with her great-grandchild and family.

Survivors include two sons, James (Jeannie) Pohle of Jensen Beach, Fla., John Pohle of Forest Hills, N.Y.; granddaughter, Amy (Jeff) Mitchell of Osage; great-grandson, Logan Mitchell of Osage; sister, Mary Shibley of East Syracuse, N.Y.; brother: Paul (Esther) Tennes of Goose Creek, S.C.; her neighbors, whom she referred to as her "Osage" family, Ed and Judy Kramme of Osage, and their children, Robin Kettwick of Buffalo Center, Marci (Mike) DeMaris of Mason City, Todd (Cheryl) Kramme of Decorah, and their families; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Harold in 1974; a grandson, James Pohle in 2011; an infant sister, Edna May Tennes; brothers, Raymond and Eugene Tennes; brother-in-law, John Shibley; and sister-in-law, Lucille Tennes.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 3 to June 5, 2012

Lillian Radig

LONE ROCK - Lillian Radig, 101, of Lone Rock, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the West Bend Care Center.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at the Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Bergquist officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2012

Gladys Lucille Ringus

MASON CITY - Gladys Lucille Ringus, 89, of Mason City, died Monday, June 4, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the church service.

Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Gladys Ringus Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2012

Merle Rust

KANAWHA - Merle Rust, 80, of Kanawha, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Merle was cremated, according to his wishes. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East 2nd Street, in Kanawha with Pastor Tim Rieckhoff-Faris officiating.

Inurnment will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha. Military graveside services will be provided by the Kanawha American Legion. A luncheon will follow.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 5, 2012

Posted on 5 June 2012 by Marie Thompson