Curtis Clark

FOREST CITY -Curtis Clark, 80, of Forest City, died Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 11, (today) at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Whittier, Calif., at a later date.

Curtis R. Clark was born on Feb. 9, 1932, in Clear Lake, the son of Milo and Nora (Kalmoe) Clark. He grew up in Britt, and attended school there. He learned all about carpentry along with his father Milo.

Curtis moved to Waterloo, where he met Janice Fettkether. The couple were married on April 28, 1956, and to this union four children were born: Terri, Mike, Barb and Craig.

Curtis and his family moved to California in 1963, settling in Monrovia. He worked side jobs as a carpenter then worked at Childrens' Hospital in Los Angeles. He then worked for the City of Arcadia, being named "Employee of the Year" twice before retiring in 1993. He later married Mary Clark and they made their home in Forest City.

Curtis enjoyed bowling with the Senior League. He loved to travel, do woodworking, listen to country and polka music and sing songs for fun. He treasured time spent with his family.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Mary Clark of Forest City and his children, Terri of West Covina, Calif., Barbara of Bloomington, Minn.; Craig (Veronica) of La Verne, Calif., Sandra (Jack) of Forest City, David (Jamie) of Red Wing, Minn., Steve of Red Wing, Minn., Lori of Forest City and Chuck of Belmond.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Jason, Jeff, Jonathan, Micheal, Erin, Danielle, Ashley, Allysa, Brian, Christopher, Andrew and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Braden and Cutler; brothers Doug (Jan), Robert (Judy), Ken (Bev) and a sister Betty and her husband Bill. Curtis is also survived by his four-legged friends, Molly and Annie, who will miss him very much.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; wife Janice; son Mike and brothers Frank and Dennis.
"We love you, Curt ... keep smiling!"

The family encourages memorials be directed to the United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Petersen-Lund Funeral Home.

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

Betty L. Cole

BELMOND - Betty L, Cole, age 70, of Belmond, died unexpectedly on June 6, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 Third Ave. N.E., Belmond. The Rev. Troy Pflibsen will be officiating. Inurnment will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, Monday, June 11, at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Tuesday.

Public viewing will only take place today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed in Betty's memory to the family, 311 River Ave., Belmond, IA 50421.
Betty Lauden, the daughter of Walter Henry and Clara (Larson) Lauden, was born Jan. 20, 1942, at Goodell. She was baptized and confirmed in her childhood at the Reformed Church in Klemme. Betty grew up in the Goodell area and attended schools there. She graduated from Klemme High School, Klemme, with the Class of 1959.

Following high school, Betty worked and attended college in Northwest Minneapolis, Minn., where she was trained in nursing. She later became a bookkeeper and was licensed as a tax preparer, owning her own business during her years in South Carolina.

Betty was united in marriage to Charles "Chuck" F. Cole, in December of 1966. Their union was blessed with three children: Tammy, John, and James.

Followng their marriage, the couple lived in and raised their children in various places, where Chuck's Air Force career took them, including a number of years in Hokkaido, Japan, where he was stationed during his military tenure. After 22 years in the service, Chuck and Betty settled in Sacramento, Calif. Eventually, in 1990, the family returned to Belmond, when Betty's mother entered the health care center.

They later owned and operated the C & G Motel, after purchasing it from Edith Hill. A while later, they became proprietors of the CBJ Autowash on Highway 69 in Belmond.

Betty and Chuck purchased a home on Lake Cornelia between Belmond and Clarion and relished many wonderful times at the "Lake Place", spending time cruising about and fishing on their pontoon. The couple enjoyed square dancing in earlier years and the adventures of their travels, as well as swapping customs with others in their home during their years in the military.

Betty truly looked forward to any occasion that meant being in the presence of her family. She was very proud of each and every one of them and would often bring other young people under her wing as their "Adopted Grandma". Betty truly was a people person who had a huge heart, often putting the needs of others, including those who were complete strangers, before her own needs. Her door was always open no matter where she lived and her family recalls countless times where she would provide shelter, food, and money for people she had never met before, trusting them with completely open arms. Her family recalls when RAGBRAI made a trek through town and Betty's yard and home was filled with dozens of tents, bikes and bikers.

A favorite past time of Betty's was working over one of her "Bunka" designs, a Japanese craft that almost no one else in the United States knew how to do. Her family will be able to cherish various designs that she created with her loving hands. Some of her work had even been in magazines featuring the "Bunka" craft.

Betty was an avid WWE fan whose favorite wrestlers included Vern Gagne and "The Crusher". She was known to get truly excited watching that wrestling action. She also looked forward to spectating Roller Derby events. Betty enjoyed the simple pleasures of life such as playing cards, working in her garden and flowers, watching the birds and other wildlife, looking after the pet birds, and going on dining out excursions with Chuck and family. She was always up for a good visit with friends and relatives.

As both her and Chuck's health declined, they truly appreciated the fact that their three children were nearby, as each of the kids helped them out in their own ways. After Chuck passed away on April 22, 2006, Betty relied upon the love and support of her family even more as her health slowly continued to decline. She faced each obstacle head-on and battled courageously through it.

Betty will be remembered by her family and friends for her dry sense of humor and her welcoming ways towards all who crossed her path. She was very kind hearted in one sense, and cantankerous in another. One of her children stated about her unique personality, "she was like a crusty old marshmallow, hard on the outside and and very soft and gooey on the inside." She will also be remembered for her straightforward attitude and her strength and ability to face adversity head-on. She will be missed by her family in so many different ways.

Betty's memory will live on in the hearts and minds of her three children, Tamara Gladue, Clarion, John (Lisa) Cole, Belmond, and James Cole, Antioch, Calif.; her grandsons, Adam Gladue, St. Helena, Calif., and Tyler Baldwin, Vinton; her sisters, Rosie Gerdes Klemme, and Wilma (Marvin) Lindsay, Swaledale; a brother -in-law, Daniel Cole, Forest Lake, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Chuck Cole; a brother-in-law, George Gerdes; and two nephews, Roger and Robert Lindsay.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 8 to June 11, 2012

James M. Dahlhauser

Whittemore - James M. Dahlhauser, 90, of Whittemore, died Friday at the West Bend Care Center.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Monday) at St. Michael's Parish Center, Whittemore, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 4 p.m. and a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Whittemore in charge of arrangements, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Harold Everett "Hank" Dixon

MANLY - Harold Everett "Hank" Dixon, 98, Manly, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Hank will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

Hank's family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in his memory may wish to consider memorials to Hospice of North Iowa or to the Bethel United Methodist Church.

Harold Everett Dixon was born on Jan. 26, 1914, in Green Castle, Mo., the son of William and Ida (White) Dixon. They moved to New Providence, Iowa, in 1927, where he continued his schooling before moving to Northwood. Hank was runner-up for two years in state wrestling while in New Providence.

Hank was united in marriage to Pearl Abbey on March 23, 1939, in Northwood, and to this marriage they would be blessed with two sons and a daughter.

After their marriage, Hank worked in a filling station in Northwood. In 1941, they moved to Mason City where he worked for many years for Walt Benjegerdes on the farm. Hank also worked for Sedars Motor Company in Mason City, and for Raizes Department Store until his retirement in 1978. Hank lived for the past 30 years in Manly, proudly in his own apartment.
Hank was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly.

Hank loved playing and watching baseball, the outdoors, and his many fishing trips. In later years he enjoyed telling about all those trips.

Those grateful in sharing his life are his children, Larry (Sharon) Dixon of Mason City, and Donna (Roger) Backhaus of Manly; his daughter-in-law, Pat Dixon of Mason City; six grandchildren, Laura Bramsen and Darin Reynolds of Mason City, Tracy (Mike) Waite of Mason City, David (Tammie) Dixon of Altoona, Amanda (Jason) Prevo of Bloomfield, Connie (Paul) Moretz of Manly, and Craig (Lisa) Backhaus of Clear Lake; 17 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; his brother Tom Dixon of Mason City; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Dixon of Eldora, and Edna Jirsa of Glenville, Minn.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pearl; son Harold G. Dixon; three brothers, Earl, Merle, and Joe Dixon; and two sisters, Icle Beenken and Helen Pedersen.

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

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

Jack Allan Knudsen

NASHUA - Jack Allan Knudsen, 76, of Nashua, died Friday morning, June 8, 2012, at his home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the United Methodist Church, with private family inurnment at Oakhill Cemetery, both in Nashua.

Friends may greet the family beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the church.

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home, Nashua, 641-435-4134, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Gerald Lutcavish

SHEFFIELD - Gerald Lutcavish, 81, of Sheffield, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Palmer A. "Paul" Sabin

MASON CITY - Palmer A. "Paul" Sabin, 76, of Mason City, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Mary Ruth Smith

BUFFALO CENTER - Mary Ruth Smith, 92, of Buffalo Center, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at home.

Services are pending with Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Online condolences and personal e-mails to her family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Laurnetta S. VanHeuvelen

CHARLES CITY - Laurnetta S. VanHeuvelen, 94, of Charles City, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fuller tonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Bill Young

GARNER - Bill Young, 78, of Garner, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at his home west of Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with a Scriptural wake service at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 11, 2012

Posted on 11 June 2012

Joseph A. Carstens

ETNA, Ohio - Joseph A. Carstens, age 49, of Etna, Ohio, passed away May 29, 2012, at his residence.

He was born May 16, 1963, in Mason City to George and Judy Carstens.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy, son Andrew; mother Judy; brother George (Tina); sister Lisa (Paul) Faust; sister-in-law Esther.

He is proceeded in death by his father George and brother Thomas.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Cheri M. Curtis

Algona - Cheri M. Curtis, 54, died Sunday at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Algona with the Rev. Karen Dearchs officiating.

Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona and will continue on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Lois Elaine Drew

HAMPTON - Lois Elaine Drew, 74, of Hampton died on Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton.

There will be a private family service at the Locust Cemetery in Winneshiek County where she will be laid to rest with her parents and brother.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 12, 2012

Charlotte Joan (Logan) Halley

Mason City - Charlotte Joan (Logan) Halley, 92, Mason City, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Charlotte will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street S.E., Mason City, with the Reverend Craig E. Steimel and the Reverend Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 12, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake Service at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City.

Charlotte's family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa, Good Shepherd Health Center, or to the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Charlotte Joan (Logan) Halley was born on Dec. 16, 1919, in Rockwell, the daughter of John Michael and Nora Elizabeth (Schultz) Clark. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Rockwell High School. She was united in marriage to Donald Logan in Norfolk, Va., when Donald was in the service of his country. She was united in marriage to Willard Halley at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Charlotte began her career with the United States Postal Service in Rockwell, and was very dedicated to her profession. Charlotte worked for 33 years retiring from the postal service in Mason City.

Charlotte also did volunteer work for KCMR, Hospice of North Iowa, and Mercy Hospital.

Charlotte enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, and baking cookies, but her great love and enjoyment was spending time with family and friends and family gatherings.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City, former member of Sacred Heat Catholic Church in Rockwell, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and Mary Magdalene Circle at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Beverly (Richard) Crowell of Mason City, John (Robin) Logan of Iowa City, and Robert Logan from Mason City, and special friend Shannon Albertson of Klemme; grandchildren, Clark (Erica) Crowell, Brian (Amanda) Crowell, Erin (Mike) McKee, Rachel Logan, Samantha Logan, Mallory Logan, Nicholas Logan, Michael Logan Jr., and Tina Logan; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Thompson, Emersyn McKee, Jacob Lewis, Lilly Lewis, Bella Logan and Kennadi Logan; and her very dear special friend, Delores Hudson of Mason City; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Donald Logan and Willard Halley; her son, Michael Logan; two brothers, Norman and Robert "Jack" Clark; sister, Edris "Tede" Grossman.

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

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

Lucille Gretta Hoyt

MASON CITY - Lucille Gretta Hoyt, 97, of Mason City, died Friday, June 8, 2012, at home while under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

A celebration memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Inurnment will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at Memorial Park Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, Trinity Lutheran Church, or KCMR Radio.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

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

William "Bill" Karels

Burt - William "Bill" Karels, 83, of Burt, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Beuna Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Burt with the Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Burt Township Cemetery with military honors conducted.

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

Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-885-2521, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Jack A. Knudsen

NASHUA - Jack A. Knudsen, age 76, of 203 Dawn Dr., Nashua, passed away on June 8, 2012, at home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the United Methodist Church with private family inurnment at Oakhill Cemetery, both in Nashua.
Friends may greet the family beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at the church.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences for Jack's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome
.com.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Cedar Valley hospice or donor's choice.
Jack Allan Knudsen was born July 28, 1935, in Fargo, N.D., to C. Raymond (Ray) and Alice M. (Carlson) Knudsen. The family later moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., (Big Sky Country to Jack), where he graduated from high school in 1953.
Jack attended Parsons College in Fairfield, receiving his B.S. in Zoology and B.A. in Education in 1958.
Jack married Jane Hubbard in November of 1956. In the fall of 1959, Jack began his teaching career at Boone Valley School District in Renwick.
He and Jane had two daughters: Betsy (Engelbarts), born in 1960, and Jennifer (Knudsen) born in 1962.
Jack earned an M.A. degree in Elementary Administration in 1966 and was elementary principal at Harlan Elementary School, Mount Pleasant. In 1967, they moved to Nashua where Jack was elementary principal for the next 10 years.
Jack coached both boys and girls high school golf teams (starting the first girls golf team in the early 1970s). The teams won several Corn Bowl Conference championships and produced both conference and sectional medalists. When coaching golf, or teaching adult golf lessons, Jack focused not only on the techniques, but more importantly on the art and etiquette of the game.
In 1979, Jack and Jane divorced and Jack moved to New Hampton where he served as elementary principal from 1980 to 1985, at which time he retired.
He married Virjean Griffee in 1982 and they moved back to Nashua in the summer of 1987. They lived on Brasher Street until her death in 2004.
Jack married Penny Thacker in 2007 and they have continued to spend summers in Nashua and winters in Pharr, Texas, until the present time.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Alice Knudsen, his brother Richard, and his second wife Virjean Knudsen.
He is survived by his wife Penny; his daughters, Betsy (Darwin) Engelbarts of Titonka, and Jennifer Knudsen (Geraldo Perez) of New York City; four step-children, Todd (Jenny) Griffee of St. Joseph, Mo., Jill (Rich) Ross of Iowa City, Tanya (Jeff) Villhaur of North Liberty, Paula (Dustin) Wilcox of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren, Ryan Knudsen, Andres Perez, and Sophia Perez; and 11 step-grandchildren.
He is also survived by and will be missed by countless friends.

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

John J. McAleer

Mason CitY - John J. McAleer, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Craig R. McKiness

MASON CITY - Craig R. McKiness, 48, of Mason City, died Friday, June 8, 2012, at his home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Phyllis Luther Rogness

FOREST CITY - Phyllis Luther Rogness, 78, of Forest City, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. Pastor Greg Anderson will be officiating.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

There will be no visitation. Per her request, her body has been cremated.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Palmer A. "Paul" Sabin

MASON CITY - Palmer A. "Paul" Sabin, 76, of Mason City, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5- 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Paul Sabin Memorial Fund for distribution to the North Iowa Hospice and Trinity Lutheran Church.

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

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

Jerome Sandberg

MASON CITY - Jerome Sandberg, 85, of 601 E. South St., Mason City, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Annie Smidt

BRITT - Annie Smidt, 97, of Britt, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, and Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt at 1:30 p.m.

Visitation will be held on today, Tuesday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church in Kanawha.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com. 

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Ardith C. Smith

Harlingen, Texas/Iowa - Ardith C. Smith, 95, of Harlingen, Texas/Iowa passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Golden Palms Retirement & Health Center in Harlingen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Smith; her parents; Art and Edith Blackwell; her granddaughter, Rocky Mason; grandson-in-law, Kevin Wheeler; and great grandson, Brandon Mason; and numerous other family members.

Ardith is survived by her children, Curt (Milly) Smith and Sally (Jay) Mason.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Golden Palms Retirement and Health Center in Harlingen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ducks Unlimited, Mason City, Iowa Chapter, in care of Curt Smith, 2548 Lake Ave., Britt, Iowa, 50423; and to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, in care of 3413 Pleasant Run, Irving, Texas, 75062.

You are invited to leave condolences to the family of Ardith C. Smith at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are under the care of San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Highway 77, San Benito, Texas, 956-361-9192.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 9 to June 12, 2012

Steven Strautz

MARSHALL, Minn. - Steven Strautz, 58, of Marshall, Minn., died on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Steven will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at First Lutheran Church in Marshall, Minn.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, with a 7 p.m. Prayer Service at First Lutheran Church.

Visitation will continue on Friday, June 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will follow the service at Marshall Cemetery.

Arrangements by Rehkamp & Horvath Funeral Directors, Marshall, Minn., 507-532-4522, www.rehkamp-horvath.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 12, 2012

Posted on 12 June 2012

Robert Carl "Bob" Bauer

ANKENY - Robert Carl "Bob" Bauer, 85, went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

His body has been cremated and a visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Friday, June 15, at Ankeny Funeral Home, 1510 W. First St., Ankeny.

A celebration of life will be 3 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th St., Des Moines, with interment of cremated remains at a later date in Nora Springs.

Bob was born on Feb. 22, 1927, in Mason City, to Carl "Steve" Brown and Wilma Bauer Brown. After the death of his biological mother when Bob was only three years of age, his grandmother Gertrude Bauer, adopted him.

On June 6, 1948, Bob married Eleanor Louise Miller and to this union were born five children; Keith, Gary, Darrell, Rebecca, and Roberta.

Bob attended Mason City schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 1945. He was active in Scouting and was a past cubmaster and explorer post leader of the Boy Scouts of America.

He was involved in home construction and remodeling in the North Iowa area, until he relocated to Ankeny in 1974 where he specialized in drying up wet basements. He never really retired as he continued to operate his basement water containment business up until the time of his death.

Bob was active in mission trips, which took him to The Philippines, Nicaragua, Peru, frequently to Mexico and made many trips to the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Indian Reservations taking with him bicycles, clothing and building supplies. He was always constructing something for someone.

In 2003, Bob received the Heartland For Heroes award recognizing his mission work. Bob loved the outdoors, camping, boating, and canoeing. He included his grandchildren on many of his campouts teaching them to canoe and fish.

Bob is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Ankeny; sons Keith Bauer and wife Nancy of Clear Lake, and Gary Bauer and wife Cathy of Clear Lake; daughters Rebecca Michalowski of Ankeny, and Roberta Bauer of Atkins; brother Russell Bauer and wife Shirley of Ottumwa; two nieces and three nephews; 17 grandchildren and33 great-grandchildren; special "adopted" daughter Nohemi "Mimi" Lopez and her husband Paco Lopez and four sons of Des Moines.

Bob was preceded in death by his birth parents, his mother/grandmother Gertrude Bauer, and one son Darrell.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2012

Anna Marie (Voigts) Heuer

CLARKSVILLE - Anna Marie (Voigts) Heuer, 101, of Clarksville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Clarksville.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 15, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vilmar with Pastor Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the South Vilmar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16065 Keystone Avenue, Greene, IA 50636.

Arrangements: Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com, 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2012

Ronald L. "Ron" Kavars

DUBUQUE - Ronald L. "Ron" Kavars, 70, died at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at home.
According to his wishes, there will be no public visitation or services.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome. com.
Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., Dubuque, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2012

Gerald Lutcavish
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

SHEFFIELD - Gerald Lutcavish, 81, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 14, at First Grace Baptist Church, Sheffield, with Pastor Dusty Foster presiding. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield with Veteran's Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., today, Wednesday, June 13, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Gerald Thomas Lutcavish was born June 24, 1930, in Mason City, a son of Albert and Alice (Hawkness) Lutcavish. He attended Mason City schools.

Gerald entered the United States Army and served in Korea during the war. After the war, he returned to the states and went to school to study electronics repair. He worked as a television and radio repairman for Herb & George Radio & TV in Mason City and the furniture store and hardware store in Sheffield. He then opened his own shop, "Jerry's TV" in Sheffield and was known for his fair dealings with the community.

On Sept. 8, 1957, Jerry was united in marriage with Eileen May Culver at the EUB Church in Sheffield by Pastor Dodd. He continued his business in Sheffield until retiring.
 
For the last few years Gerald has lived at the Sheffield Care Center where his family has been extremely appreciative of the care he has received.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen; sons: Rick (Sandy) Kammrad, Forest City; Ron Lutcavish (Sharon North) Norwalk; grandchildren: Kristie Kammrad, Jake, Tori and Kati Lutcavish; great- grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; brothers: Allan (Aretta) Lutcavish, Minneapolis; Larry Lutcavish, Manning; brother-in-law Harold (Billie) Culver, Sheffield, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 11 to June 13, 2012

Phyllis Gwendolyn (Beck) Lyle

ESTHERVILLE - Phyllis Gwendolyn (Beck) Lyle, 92, of Estherville died Monday, June 11, 2012, at the Rosewood Nursing Home in Estherville.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at the East side Cemetery following service.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to: Ilona Henriksen, 101 First Ave, Armstrong, IA 50514.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2012

John J. McAleer
U.S. Army    WWII
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MASON CITY - John J. McAleer, 89, of Mason City, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig Steimel, the Rev. Kenneth Gehling, and the Rev. Bob McAleer as Concelebrants. Burial will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

A visitation will be held on Thursday evening, June 14, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. followed by a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday.

Should friends desire, and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in John's name to Hospice of North Iowa.

John Justin McAleer was born on February 28, 1923, in Bernard, the son of Hugh F. and Ann (Holland) McAleer; he was one of seven children. John attended and graduated from New Hartford High School amongst the class of 1941.

On Oct. 17, 1941, John was united in marriage to Audrey I. Serbousek in Missouri; this union would be blessed with eight children.

On April 27, 1944, John was inducted into the United States Army where he faithfully served his country during World War II until his honorable discharge on July 1, 1946.

In 1953, John and Audrey moved to Mason City where John worked as a feed salesman before opening the taverns, The Shamrock and The Blarney Stone, which he operated from 1958 until 1972. He then worked at Skarlis Oldsmobile-Honda for over 20 years as an auto salesman.

John was immensely proud of his Irish heritage, and from his time as a young boy and throughout his life he has entertained his family and friends with his singing. John was known for his rendition of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." He enjoyed traveling and loved to cheer on the Chicago Cubs.
John was a member of the V.F.W., the Elks Lodge, the Moose Lodge, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. John also spent countless hours volunteering at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Those grateful in sharing in John's life are his children, Judy (Jim) Phillips, Mason City, Susan (Ed) Bittner, Des Moines, Bill (Doris) McAleer, Omaha, Nancy (Terry) Carpenter, Mason City, Pat (Marie) McAleer, Sioux City, Michelle Caldwell, Lilburn, Ga., and Jackie (Mark) Stevens, Kansas City; his grandchildren, Bob Phillips, Bill (Adele) Phillips, Kelly Phillips and special friend, Nathon Bailey, John (Cara) Phillips, Kim (Jake) Frank, Ed (Heather) Bittner, Ryan McAleer and his fiancé, Tracy King, Justin (Keely) McAleer, Theresa Bittner, Sharon Bittner, Audra McAleer, Angela (Jeff) Happel, Megan McAleer, Katie McAleer, Victor Caldwell, Sean (Emily) Caldwell, Maggie (TC) Petrov, Alexa Stevens, and Dylan Stevens; 17 great grandchildren; and many extended relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Audrey I. McAleer, son, John A. McAleer, and his six siblings.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 12 to June 13, 2012

Craig Raymond McKiness

MASON CITY - Craig Raymond McKiness, 48, of Mason City, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2012, at his home in Mason City, Iowa, of natural causes.

Craig was born June 26, 1963, at Park Hospital in Mason City, the youngest son of Robert E. and Maxine (Collins) McKiness.

Craig went to public schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 1981, where he was a pitcher for the Mohawks. Craig worked for his father and then with his brothers his whole life at McKiness Excavating.

Craig loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, the San Francisco Forty-Niners, and the Green Bay Packers. He went to almost every Hawkeye home football game and every Packers/Viking games at the dome with family members. Craig was also an avid fantasy football and baseball fan and loved playing practical jokes on his fantasy rivals and friends. He had a great sense of humor and was very generous.

Craig is survived by R. Michael (Pam) McKiness, Clear Lake, Jack R. McKiness, Mason City, Robert H. (Suzan) McKiness, Mason City; niece, Sonja McKiness-Perez, Phoenix, Ariz.; nephew, Garett D. McKiness, Clear Lake, niece, Keely D. McKiness, Mason City; great nephew, Michael V. Perez, Phoenix, Ariz., and special friends, Duane and Pam Folz, Floyd.

Craig loved and cherished his feline friends through the years, including Cleo, Toby, Maggie May, Rusty, and now cared for by his family, Buddy.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. McKiness; his mother, Maxine McKiness, and a brother, Douglas R. McKiness.

As per his wishes, Craig will be cremated with no services planned. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Craig's life to be held at Lorados on the Plaza in Mason City on Thursday, June 14, 2012, from 4-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Human Society of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 12 to June 13, 2012

Merle Robbins

BELMOND - Merle Robbins, 69, of Belmond, most recently of the Iowa Veteran's Home, Marshalltown, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 15, 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church, Belmond. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-8 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at church Friday.

There will be a parish rosary at the funeral home at 4:45 p.m., Thursday and a Christian Wake Service at 7:45 p.m.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, IA, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 13, 2012

Phyllis Luther Rogness

FOREST CITY - Phyllis Luther Rogness, 78, of Forest City, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., today, Wednesday, June 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

There will be no visitation, per her request; her body has been cremated.

Phyllis Irene Luther was born in Mason City, Iowa, on Jan. 16, 1934, the daughter of Kleo and Lois (Davis) Luther. She graduated from Mason City High School in the Class of 1952.

She was united in marriage to Lester Rogness on Jan. 16, 1954. The couple made their home on a farm near Miller, Iowa, for several years. In 1967, the family moved to Forest City. Phyllis began working in the accounting field at the John Thompson Agency in Forest City and after several years took a position at Eymann's Implement. Soon after, she began her own business, "1040 etc" on Clark Street in downtown Forest City. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.

She loved to read and enjoyed sewing and genealogy.

In 1992, Phyllis moved to Sacramento, Calif. She returned often to visit family and friends and conduct business. She returned to Forest City in August of 2011 and made her home at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. She died there on Monday, June 11, 2012, at the age of 78 years.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters: Diane Rogness of Coralville, Iowa, Maralyn Anderson of Forest City, and Suzie Mead of Mason City. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Tim, Frank, Eric, Stephanie, Cassondra, Rob, Brent and Dan and her great-grandchildren; Brynn, Gavin, Elijah and Grace.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester, a daughter Ellen, a son Mervin and brothers Jim and Don.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 12 to June 13, 2012

Palmer A. "Paul" Sabin

MASON CITY - Palmer A. "Paul" Sabin, 76, of Mason City, died peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Paul Sabin Memorial Fund for distribution to the North Iowa Hospice and Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Paul was born on Feb. 18, 1936, in Bricelyn, Minn. He was the son of Arthur C. and Eliza (Rake) Sabin. He lived in Bricelyn and Albert Lea, Minn., before moving to Manly, where he graduated from high school in 1954. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Margaret Petersen, on June 17, 1956. To this union, three children were born.

Paul attended Mason City Junior College before starting in the Traffic Department with Allied Mills in Mason City. He served his country for eight years in the National Guard. In 1960 he was recruited to Ralston Purina, where he continued his career in Traffic. In 1967, he went to the Wayne Feeds Division of Continental Grain as a management trainee in Fort Wayne, Ind. Over the next nineteen years he worked in various locations, retiring in December of 1995 as the Executive Vice President of Operations in Chicago, Ill. At that point, Paul and Margaret returned to Mason City, where they have since enjoyed their retirement.

Paul was an avid golfer who enjoyed socializing with friends at the mall and being a member of the River City Barbershop Chorus. He most enjoyed his daily walks with Margaret and spending time with his grandchildren. Paul was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and children Steven (Travis Abernathy) Sabin, Scott (Jennifer) Sabin, and Julie Hurley, as well as special family member Kay (Gary) Kinkel. He is the beloved "Papa" to seven grandchildren: Meghan (David) Hammond; Claire, Maxwell, Andrew, and Olivia Sabin; and Tristan and Grayson Hurley. He is also survived by siblings Duane (Sharon) Sabin, Gloria (Jack) Reindl, David (Gloria) Sabin, Mark (Linda) Sabin, and Dan (Colleen Rhodes) Sabin, as well as his sister-in-law Pauline (Wesley) Bahnsen and brothers-in-law John (Joann) Petersen, Marvin (Anita) Petersen, and Thomas Petersen, in addition to numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law Sonke and Tillie Petersen, and sister and brother-in-law Mary Louise and Marvin Byington.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 11 to June 13, 2012

Annie Smidt

BRITT - Annie Smidt, 97, of Britt passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

A funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m., at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha with Pastor Steve Schulz officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt at 1:30 p.m.

Visitation was held Tuesday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church in Kanawha.

Annie L. Smidt, the daughter of Ludwig and Lena (Heerkes) Smidt, was born on March 22, 1915, on the family farm Southeast of Britt. She attended country schools and began helping on the family farm when finished with her education.

Annie stayed on the farm, caring for her parents, sister Alice, brothers Emmo and George and her Uncle Ben Heerkes. When George passed away in 1986, Annie decided it was time to move to Britt. She built her home, and stayed there for the next 25 years.

Annie was a member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church. She enjoyed having her pets on the farm, gardening, cooking, canning, word searches and bird watching. Annie especially loved visits from her family, and was always interested in all of their activities.

Annie is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Emmo, Ole, George, Henry, Louie and Anton Smidt; sisters: Alice Smidt and Sena Sweers; and Uncle Ben Heerkes.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 12 to June 13, 2012

Barbara Jean Wilson

MASON CITY - Barbara Jean Wilson, 62, of 1531 Sixth Place S.E., Mason City, Iowa, died Monday June 11, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Grace United Methodist Church, Mason City, Iowa with the Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Graveside services will be in LuVerne Cemetery, LuVerne, Iowa. The family will greet friends one hour before the service. Family suggests memorials to Barbara Jean Wilson Memorial Fund.

Barbara was born Sept. 21, 1949, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Howard C. and Dorothy Maxine (Nielson) Blanchard. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1968. She then attended LaJames Beauty School. She worked as a beautician in the area and then later attended Buena Vista College and graduated with a degree in accounting. She obtained her IRS Tax Licence; prepared taxes and was an H & R Block tax instructor.

Barbara married Delmar Ray Wilson on Feb. 16, 1969, in Colorado.

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

Barbara is survived by her three sons, Joel Wilson, Mounds View, Minn., Andrew Wilson and his fiancé Annette Kenney, Mason City, and Aaron Wilson and his wife Erin, Manly; two grandchildren Kelli and Treyjen Wilson, Manly; a brother Dick Blanchard and his wife Deb, Norwalk, and a sister Rhonda Worthy and her husband Dave, Mason City, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar 1976; parents, Howard and Dorothy Wilson, and two brothers, Doug and Dan Blanchard.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 12 to June 13, 2012

Posted on 13 June 2012

Russell Statler Dougan

BUFFALO, Mo. - Russell Statler Dougan, 87, of Buffalo, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo.

Graveside services for Russell Statler Dougan will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Cottage Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the local arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2012

Larry Donnel Johnson

OSAGE - Larry Donnel Johnson, 59, of Osage died Monday, June 11, 2012, at his residence in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Osage Alliance Church in Osage with Dr. Stephen Grunlan officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2012

Reva Molly Tice Peters

Swaledale - Reva Molly Tice Peters, 98, of Swaledale, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the Retz Funeral Home in Thornton. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thornton, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating. Graveside services will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Swaledale. Family suggests memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Reva was born May 16, 1914, in rural Clear Lake, daughter of Chariton and Mollie Tice. She graduated from Clear Lake High School. Reva married Louie Peters on Oct. 11, 1936. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for 76 years. Reva was a member of St. Paul's WELCA, Swaledale Area Ladies and Swaledale Cemetery Society of which she was the treasurer for 22 years. She enjoyed playing "500" card game with her friends every Wednesday in Swaledale. Reva was very interested in all aspects of farming with her son and son-in-laws. She would drive daily, checking on the boys and what they were doing. Her son-in-laws nicknamed her the "chief."

Reva is survived by her son, Gary (Karen) of Clear Lake; four daughters, Darling (Tootie) (Daryl) Buchholtz of Swaledale, Mary Jane Rawson, Sheffield, Beverly (Ronald) Behr, Rockwell, and Debra (Ronald) Trewin, Lisbon; 16 grandchildren, Mike Buchholtz, Pamela Goodyear, David Peters, John Peters, Connie Huffman, Anne Marie Denholm, Kristine Schmida, Shari Rogers, Stacy Byre, Jody Wiseman, Scott Gaubatz, Doug Peters, Steve Peters, Ryan Trewin, Nicholas Trewin and Allison Trewin; 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey Tice, Birmingham, Ala., and Don Tice, Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Nancy Peters, Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louie in 1974; parents Chariton and Mollie Tice; son, Lynn Peters, 1989; and son-in-law, Michael Rawson, 2006; two brothers, Gayle Tice and Dison Tice; and two sisters, Vivian Kraft and Patricia Reams.

Merle J. Robbins
U.S. Army (1964-1967)  Vietnam War

Belmond - Merle J. Robbins, age 69, of Belmond, most recently residing at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, died, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Iowa Veterans Home, Marshalltown.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 15, 10:30 a.m., at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1207 Third Street N.E., Belmond. Father Paul McManus and Deacon Jerry Temeyer will be officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continues one hour prior to the services at church Friday. There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:45 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home and a Christian Wake Service at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. Memorial suggestions include the Belmond Ambulance Service, the donor's choice or to Merle's family in care of Mike Robbins, P.O. Box 198, 204 Park Ave., State Center, Iowa.

Merle J. Robbins, the son of Carl and Agnes (Fuller) Robbins, was born, July 4, 1942, in Belmond. He grew up and attended schools in the Belmond Community and graduated from Belmond High School in the Class of 1960. He later attended Barber School and was a barber in Forest City for a time.

Merle proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1964-67 during the Vietnam War. He spent part of his military tenure in Cambodia, Thailand and in Germany guarding the Berlin Wall. He was Honorably Discharged as a Sargeant in February 1970.

Merle was united in marriage to Beverly Buseman on Dec. 27, 1967, at the Catholic Church in Forest City. The couple resided in Belmond, where they raised their son, Mike Robbins.

Merle was employed for a period of time at at Central Soya in Belmond and later in 1982 commenced his career with Eaton Corporation in Belmond, where he was employed until retiring from the Stock Room in the mid 2000s.

Throughout his life Merle had been an active and devout member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. He was a longtime member of the St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus organization and proudly shared that he was a 4th Degree Knight. He was also a past member of the Goodell American Legion Post.

During their years of marriage Merle and Bev enjoyed raising and nurturing their son, Mike. The family enjoyed going on fishing outings and golfing. Merle was always up for a game of cards or a trip to the area casino. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and had been to several Hawks football and basketball games throughout the years. He shared his love for the black and gold with all who knew him either through his personalized license plates or, of course, his famously, enormous painted "Hawkeyes" emblem plastered on his home's double garage door proclaiming his fanaticism.

His wife and the love of his life, Bev, died on Jan. 4, 2001. Following her death Merle continued to work at Eaton Corp. and looked after his mother, Agnes Robbins. After she passed away and Merle retired, he looked forward to outings to the local restaurant for a meal and some visiting, an occasional trip to the casino, cruising about the town, and the fellowship of friends and family. As his health deteriorated he became more reliant on the assistance of others to look after his needs, despite his staunch independence and wishes to remain independent and self-sufficient.
His son, Mike, and family are grateful for all those of have been helpful in caring for and looking after Merle in recent years. He had just recently moved to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, where he was be closer to his son and grandkids.

All who had the opportunity and privilege of crossing in Merle's life journey will remember him as a man with a booming and resonantly deep voice who was very dedicated to his faith, family and friends. They will reflect upon his oftentimes blunt and straight-forward personality, unique humor and that "Merle Gaze" in his eyes as he shared his thoughts, stories and insights.

His life and memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his son, Mike (Kathryn) Robbins, and his grandchildren, Kellie and Jayme Robbins, all of Marshalltown, and numerous other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Agnes; his wife, Beverly Ann; and other family. Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond. 641-444-4474.

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

Naurice Dean Rockafellow
U.S. Army (1950-1952)   Korean Conflict

St. Ansgar - Naurice Dean Rockafellow, 84, of St. Ansgar, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Paul Weeg officiating. Burial will be in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minn. Military honors will be conducted by the Walter T. Enneberg Post #358 of the American Legion. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Dean was born on Nov. 17, 1927, to Lawrence and Mary Lou (Springer) Rockafellow in Toeterville. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1945. Dean served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a military policeman based in Germany from 1950 to 1952. On July 3rd, 1955, he married Marilyn Sampson at Six Mile Grove Church, rural Lyle, Minn. Dean and Marilyn operated a Grade A dairy farm with registered Ayrshire cattle for 25 years. They also raised chickens and Dean sold Hyline chicks. He worked for the Mitchell County ASC office and served on the Toeterville Elevator Board and REC Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Lou Rockafellow; his brother, Dale Rockafellow; his sister-in-law, Rose Rockafellow; and nephew Todd Rockafellow.

Dean is survived by his wife Marilyn of 56 years; two sons, Dan (Judy) Rockafellow of Springfield, Mo., and Chris (Jean) Rockafellow of Stratford, Mo.; two daughters, Ann (Dave) Johnson of Grand Meadow, Minn., and Lola (John) Gleason of Morton, Ill.; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Delos Rockafellow of Iowa City; sister, Mary Lou (Leonard) Amundson of St. Ansgar; sister-in-law, Joan Rockafellow of St. Ansgar; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 14, 2012

Mary Ruth Smith

BUFFALO CENTER - "And in the end, it is not the years in the life, it is the life in the years." A. Lincoln.

Mary Ruth Smith was born May 23, 1920, at the home of her parents, Frank and Mary Josephine "Josie" Flynn Murray, on the family farm east of Buffalo Center, Iowa. She was baptized May 25, 1920, at St. Patrick's Church, where she also received her First Communion, was confirmed and married. Ruth died at her residence in Buffalo Center on June 9, 2012. During her 92 remarkable years Ruth touched the lives of people from coast to coast and beyond. She chatted with Presidents, Senators, elected officials and global leaders, but her most important conversations were with her many lifelong friends, her family, and her "little lambs."

Ruth attended the Buffalo Center Consolidated School and graduated with the Class of 1937. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1941 with a degree in Commerce/Business. From 1941 to 1949 she was employed in various administrative/executive capacities with the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville, Tenn., and Sheffield, Ala., and with Best Fertilizer Company in El Dorado, Ark., Oakland, Calif., and Lindsay, Calif., where she oversaw construction and opening of a new fertilizer plant. In 1949 she returned to Iowa with intentions of furthering her education at the University of Iowa.

Her life's course changed, however, when she fell in love with a high school classmate, Raymond A. Smith Sr., and on June 1, 1950, they were married. They began farming on his parents' farm southeast of town. In 1952 they moved to a farm in Grant Township where they lived until 1965 when they moved to the farm where Ruth was born, east of Buffalo Center. She continued to live there after Raymond's death on April 30, 1975, and moved from her farm home to her town residence in Buffalo Center in 2003.

From 1965 to 1975 Ruth was employed as a children's welfare worker by the Winnebago County Department of Social Services. She was diligent in her commitment to her church, community and political affairs as evidenced by her long standing membership and terms as president of the St. Patrick's Altar Society, president of the Mason City Deanery of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, the Ladies Literary Circle and a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court at Lindsay, California. She also served as president of the Winnebago County Federated Women's Clubs and was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the American Association of University Women and the Sierra Club. She was a member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association and the Old Capitol Club since her graduation in 1941. She avidly cheered on Hawkeye teams for more than 75 years.

Ruth was also a member of the Winnebago County Domestic Violence Commission and active as a volunteer. She served on the steering committee for the Buffalo Center Centennial in 1992 and was a longtime volunteer reader at the Timely Mission Nursing Home. Ruth also served on the Winnebago County Sesquicentennial Commission and the Buffalo Center Heritage Community Center Committee.

An active Democrat, Ruth was twice the party's candidate for state representative in the 1950s. She was one of the first women in Iowa to serve on a County Farmers Home Administration Advisory Committee. Ruth was quoted in the New York Times for telling Hillary Clinton that she was born the year women attained the suffrage and hoped to live long enough to vote for a woman for president. She was a guest of President Clinton in the Oval Office at the White House and was comfortable in any social situation.

Raymond and Ruth were the parents of six sons, all of whom and their spouses survive her: Frank (lawyer) and Becky of Pleasant Hill, and their children Melany Shaw, Heidi Goodman, Mary Owens, Benjamin Smith, Tyler Smith and Jessman Smith; Raymond Jr. (farmer) and Jody of Buffalo Center, and their children, Zachary Smith, Peter Smith, Amanda Smith, Kelly Smith and Connor Smith; Charles (salesman) and Marcia of Albert Lea, Minn., and their children, Emily Steffenson, Todd Smith, Sarah Skarski and Melissa Uppena; James (grocer) and Mary of Bolingbrook, Ill., and their children, James Smith, Nicholas Smith, Thomas Smith and Douglas Smith; Patrick (businessman and the token family Republican) and Julie of Oklahoma City, OK., and their children, Lauren Smith, Erin Smith, Shannon Smith, Colleen Smith and Abigail Smith; and Dan (lawyer and consultant) and Lorraine of Chevy Chase, Md., and their children, Ruby Smith and Angus Smith.
In addition to being survived by her 13 granddaughters and her 13 grandsons, Ruth is also survived by 29 great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law Stan Johnson of Milwaukee, Wis., and her brother-in-law and sister- in-law Bob and Jean Zielinski of Kerrville, Texas, and her brother-in-law Karl Reichert of Wewahitchka, Fla., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her parents, her sisters Alta Fulstone, Marian Kennedy and Jeanne Johnson and seven of her beloved Smith sisters-in-law and spouses.
Ruth was a lifelong letter writer. She wrote a weekly family letter for more than 25 years, and less frequently in her last years, authoring more than 1,000 letters in total. The one page, single-spaced letter routinely contained family updates, a literary, historical, political or philosophical quote, some local Buffalo Center news, a topical comment on the political events of the day, an uplifting reference to a life event or news article and a subtle bit of advice and wisdom directed toward deserving recipients "between the lines." A front page feature story in The Des Moines Sunday Register in 1998 described her "Letters from Home" as "slyly humorous, refreshingly candid, occasionally acerbic and nearly always upbeat." These letters were a family thread that ran so true and knitted all together.

At the request of the University of Iowa Women Archives Project, the letters have been collected and along with her many other writings are being donated to this project. The family is compiling further information for the archival donation and asks that anyone who has an interest consider contacting Tyler Smith (tyler-murraysmith@gmail.com) for more information.

On the occasion of her 90th birthday, the family letter recipients all wrote letters to her and they were collected in a bound volume and presented to Ruth.

One letter writer summarized Ruth's influence on her family:
"As your letters have so often wisely reminded, whatever roads [are] taken in life, the rules of the road are always the same:
Be true to yourself.
Help others - many hands make light work.
Make friendship a fine art.
Build a shelter against the rain.
Everyone has something of sorrow.
Give thanks for your blessings.
You can catch more flies with sugar than with vinegar.
Don't believe in the word "can't" - persevere relentlessly.
Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
If you have a lemon, make lemonade.
Kindness is the essence of good manners.
P.S. And for those with whom you have irreconcilable differences, they will just have to put an egg in their shoe and beat it."

Ruth lived her life at a "2 forty hen trot" with an occasional nap when that "deliciously sleepy feeling" overtook her. She was a gracious and elegant lady, an engaging and superb conversationalist, and always concerned first and foremost with the wellbeing of others.

A visitation and celebration of Ruth's amazing life will be held at the Buffalo Center Heritage Town Center where the family will gather with friends and relatives from 6-9 p.m. on June 14. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Buffalo Center, at 10:30 a.m. on June 15, followed by the rite of Christian burial at the family plot in Graceland Cemetery. Her sons will be her pallbearers. Memorials may be made in Ruth's memory to the Heritage Town Center, PO Box 430, Buffalo Center, Iowa, 50424.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 11 to June 14, 2012

Posted on 14 June 2012

Marjorie Bohlen

ALLISON - Marjorie Bohlen, 88, of Allison, died on June 14, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Visitation will be on Monday, June 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements; www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com,

641-456-3232.

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

Lucille Gretta Hoyt

MASON CITY - Lucille Gretta Hoyt, 97, of Mason City, completed her life journey Friday, June 8, 2012, at home while under the care of Hospice of North Iowa.

A celebration memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

Inurnment will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Lucille was born Feb. 27, 1915, near Lohrville, Iowa. She was the third of seven children born to John and Elizabeth (Andre) Morgan. She became a beautician and had a hair-styling shop in her home. Lucille and Benjamin B. Hoyt were married in Washington, D.C., during WWII.

Always a hard worker, she had several kinds of jobs. She was a city bus driver in Norfolk, Va., worked in a chicken factory, worked with Ben in his field tiling business and was the postmaster at Plymouth for 20 years. She retired Dec. 2, 1977. In 1995, Lucille and Ben moved from Mason City to Mesa, Ariz., where they became involved with new friends and activities. In 2005, Lucille moved back to Mason City, where she enjoyed renewing acquaintances. She had a wonderful, active life. She was involved with her grandsons and all their activities, and watched her family expand as they married and had children. She often remarked what a blessing her family had been to her.

Lucille was very healthy over the years until just weeks before her death, when she experienced kidney failure. She was able to be visited by all her family and many loved ones during this time. She looked toward her heavenly home with her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Lucille's family is very grateful to Dr. D. Timpe, Dr. Alscher and the Hospice of North Iowa (yellow team) for their loving care of Lucille.

Lucille is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laquetta (Jerry) Hansen of Mason City; four grandsons, David (Susan) of Corvallis, Ore., Brian (Cheryl) of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Bill (Julie) of Apple Valley, Minn., and Greg (Jennifer) of Grimes; nine great-grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah), Abby (Jason) Jewett, Eric, Isaac, Madison, Justin, Jack, Grace and Carson; three great-great-grandchildren, Noah, Landen and Ashlyn; one brother, Junior M. Morgan of Ankeny; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben, in 2000; infant grandson, Matthew; brothers, Donald, Darald, Newell and John; sister, Mildred Clutter; and one niece and three nephews.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 10 to June 15, 2012

Curtis Allen Keifer

CHARLES CITY - Curtis Allen Keifer, 51, of Charles City, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City from cancer.

Funeral services for Curtis Keifer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.
Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday and an hour prior to the service on Saturday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 15, 2012

Joan M. Kenny

OSAGE - Joan M. Kenny, 90, of Osage, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5 p.m. and a prayer service at 8 p.m.

Joan was born Aug. 13, 1921, on the family farm west of Osage, in Mitchell County, the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Erbe) Tubbs. Joan attended rural schools and St. Ansgar schools, graduating from Osage High School in 1939. She worked as a nanny for Dr. Merrill Eiel.

Joan moved to Texas in 1941, where she lived with an aunt and uncle and took secretarial courses at the Federal Institute. She then worked for the Monsanto Company in Karnack, Texas.

Joan moved to Osage and worked for Western Union for two years. She then moved to Crawfordsville, Ind., where she taught teleprinting. Joan returned to Osage in 1947, working for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and as an office manager for Montgomery Ward. She worked for many years at the two local nursing homes.

She was united in marriage to Bill Kenny on May 4, 1950, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Joan lived in Osage, raising her family.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Ladies Guild, of which she served as treasurer. She loved to read, play cards, and was an avid sports fan and followed the Twins, Vikings and Cubs.

Joan appreciated her Faith Home family and the loving care she received there.

Joan is survived by her son, Tom (Eve) Kenny of Osage and their children, McCabe and Connell; her son, Bob (Sue) Kenny of Mason City and their children, Adam and Danielle; her daughter, Mary (Randy) Hanke of Stacyville and their children, John, Luke and Christopher; and a brother, Charles Tubbs of Oelwein.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Kenny in 2007; and a sister, Phyllis McAlister.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706.

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

Victor L. Parks

ROCKWELL - Victor L. Parks, 91, of Rockwell, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Rockwell Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 Second St. S., Rockwell, with Pastor Rhea Evanson officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and continue one hour prior to the church service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Victor L. Parks memorial fund or the donor's charity of choice.

Victor LeRoy Parks was born on Aug. 22, 1920, in Belmond, the son of Clayton C. and Othella B. (Holaday) Parks. On Nov. 8, 1942, he married the love of his life, Helen Marie Vierkant, a marriage that lasted nearly 68 years, until her death on Aug. 15, 2010. They had three children: David, Jack and Donna.
Vic grew up on farms near Belmond, Cartersville and Rockwell. He continued to farm near Rockwell until 1973. Vic and Helen continued to live on that farm until entering the nursing home in 2009.

In 1962, Vic was seriously injured in a tractor accident on the Hank Cahill farm near Mason City, which left him partially paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors had told the family that he would probably never walk again, but with assistance and guidance of Bill Otterman at the Easter Seal Village in Clear Lake, he not only walked, but continued to farm for the next 10 years.

Vic also liked sales work, mostly because he liked to meet and talk with people. He was a long-time salesman for Archer Oil Inc. and Eazy-Dry Inc. (David Manufacturing). For many years, he sold crop insurance for IMT, and later joined in partnership with Don Hitzhuzen (Hitzhuzen-Parks Insurance and Real Estate Agency) with offices in Rockwell and Clear Lake. He also worked as a substitute mail carrier.
Vic was a member of the Rockwell Lions Club (past president), associate member of the American Legion Post No. 208, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and others too numerous to mention.

While a member of the Lions Club, he, along with others, was instrumental in getting the new nursing home built in Rockwell. He served on the board of directors of that nursing home, and as the first president of that board. He served brief periods on other community and country boards from time to time.
Vic always had a quick smile, and if appropriate, a joke to tell. He loved to go fishing and golfing with family and friends. Vic and Helen spent many weekend nights at the Surf, Moose or wherever there was a band to dance to. They loved to travel and managed to visit all 50 states, Canada and South America.

Vic was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother, Orbra (Buck) Parks; son-in-law, Casper Ludvigson; and father and mother-in-law, Harry and Hazel Vierkant.

Survivors include his children, Dave (Diane) Parks of Clear Lake, Jack Parks of Rockwell and Donna Ludvigson of Edgewood; grandchildren, Victoria (Nick) Murphy, Davy Marie Jakl, Zackery Parks, Adam Tyler, Michelle (Kevin) Ames, Derek and Justin Parks, Lonnie, Lorrie and Jeremy Ludvigson; seven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Elmer (Mary) Vierkant; sisters-in-law, Hazel Darg and Wilda Vierkant; many nieces and nephews, friends, neighbors and tenant, Steve Sturges.

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

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

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

Charles Emerson Rench

MANLY - Charles Emerson Rench, 92, of 1165 Highway 9, Manly, formerly of Ohio, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Due to his wishes he will be cremated and services will be held at a later time in Ohio.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com. 

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

Jerome "Jerry" Sandberg

MANLY - Jerome "Jerry" Sandberg, 85, of 601 E. South Street, Manly, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

His wish was to be cremated. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park on a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.fullertonfh.com.

Jerry was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Odin, Minn., to James and Mary (Larson) Sandberg. He lived in Minnesota and attended school there until he was drafted into the Army. In the Army, Jerry was a Golden Gloves boxer. He loved to fight. He also spent some time in Germany while serving. When he was honorably discharged he lived in Mason City with his sister. After living in Mason City for awhile he moved to Chicago, Ill., until retirement. Recently Jerry had been a resident at Manly Nursing Home.

It was in Chicago that Jerry met Beverly Cox. They were united in marriage on July 24, 1963. To this union three children were born. Jerry worked as a salesman for heating and air conditioning. He lived life to the fullest, always fast and furious. He liked traveling, camping, boating and was fascinated with airplanes. Florida, Wisconsin Dells and Black Hills are just a few places he enjoyed traveling to. Jerry was also an avid sports fan. The Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees were his favorite teams. Besides watching sports, Jerry liked to play pool, go dancing, and play cards, especially cribbage. He will be remembered as "Little Bear," and will be missed by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Beverly Sandberg; his two children, Geraldine "Gerry" (Mike) Studer and Christine (fiancé Chris) Sandberg; step-son, Logan (Tami) Harrison; sister, Ardella Christiansen; three grandchildren, Jackie (Jeremy) Fleenor, Catrina Little and Cole McKirgan; three step-grandchildren: Ben Studer, Mackenzie Studer, Jessica (Jamie) Paulsen, Nicole and Tuesday; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Steven Sandberg.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 12 to June 15, 2012

Posted on 17 June 2012
Posted by Marie Thompson & Jay Lehmann