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

Helen Mae (Luse) Klein

MASON CITY - Helen Mae (Luse) Klein, 86, passed away on Thursday (June 14, 2012) at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided the last two years.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory consider contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to Hospice of North Iowa.

Helen Klein was born Jan. 18, 1926, to George and Erma Mae Luse. She attended Mason City High School. On Sept. 18, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harold John Klein. To this union four children were born: Dennis, Terry, Connie and Rick.

Helen was a devoted housewife when her children were going up. She and her husband were avid bowlers, spent many vacations traveling out West, and enjoyed participating in all of their grandchildren's activities. She was active in the foster grandparent program through the Mason City Schools. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, quilting, baking, cross stitching, gardening, making dolls for her grandchildren and collecting Shirley Temple dolls and cardinals. She was very fond of her two dogs, Simba and Bailey.

Helen is survived by three sons and one daughter, Dennis and wife Joan Klein, Terry and wife Lisa Klein, Rick and wife Joni Klein, Connie and husband David Ciccetti, all of Mason City; grandchildren, Mike (Wendy) Klein, Jeff Klein, Jennifer Klein, Alex Klein, Jennifer Klein Stuard, Jessica (David) Dana, Crystal (Jay) Hillman, Felicia (Dan) Wilson, Samantha Klein, Jacob Klein, Heather (Timothy) McCleary, Ashton (Jeremy) Cody; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Klein, Emily Klein, Abigail Klein, Brayden Klein, Katie Lucas, Kory Bird, Kolin Bird, Brianna Pals, Cassie Stuard, Amber Stuard, Jared Dana, Jasmin Dana, Caitlyn Dana, Bridget Franck, Anna McCleary, Nevaeh Cody, and two great-great grandchildren; Jayden and Arianna Evenson; two sister-in-laws, Mary Mott, and Joan McChesney, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband and five siblings.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 16 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

Emery Joe Rognehaugh
U.S. Marine Corps

FOREST CITY - Emery Joe Rognehaugh, 82, of 1904 330th St., Forest City, died Friday June 15, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital, Britt.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church, 2391 330th St., Forest City, with the Rev. Robert Snitzer officiating. Family suggests memorials to the Pilot Knob Memorial Fund, 636 N. 14th St. Forest City, IA 50436.

Emery Joe Rognehaugh was born on June 25, 1929, in Thompson, the son of Nels. and Ruth (Sunnoe) Rognehaugh. He graduated from Thompson High School in 1947. He served briefly in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was a favorite young race driver of the dirt ovals with track records in many of the local Iowa and northern Minnesota tracks before his love for Charlotte Nuzum from Winterset encouraged him to retire his silk shirts on Independence Day, just prior to their marriage on July 12, 1952, which would have been 60 years this year.

Raising their family near Buffalo Center, Emery Joe and Charlotte raised three children: Aaron, Richard, and Naomi.

Emery Joe was an optimist that loved life, and also committed his life-hereafter with an active faith in God. He remained behind the corn and soy- bean planter until his 80th birthday, and many in this area have witnessed some of the straightest rows in Winnebago County with his hands on the wheel. He also excelled in a wide variety of career highlights after farming, as a result of his love for people and his understanding of sales and marketing.

Emery Joe is survived by his wife Charlotte Rognehaugh, Forest City; two children Richard (Jacqulin) Rognehaugh, Nashville, Tenn., and Naomi (Rob) Strano, Niceville, Fla.; five grandchildren Steven Strano, Tennyson Strano, Wade Rognehaugh, Sondra Rognehaugh and Alexis Rognehaugh and two sisters Nola Rae Hughes, Penrose, Colo. and Darlene (Dick) Maxson, Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rowine Miller and a son Emery Aaron Rognehaugh.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 16, 2012

Allan DeLoss Bratrud
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

Kensett - Allan DeLoss Bratrud, 80, Kensett, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral service for Allan will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly with Pastor Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery with military honors conducted by members of the Edward Tosel American Legion Post No. 110 of Manly.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

Allan was born on May 22, 1932, in Thompson, the son of Thomas O. and Lola M. (Ashpole) Bratrud. Allan received his education in the Kensett Community School, graduating from Kensett High School in 1950.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Weieneth on March 20, 1951, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Bolan.

Allan was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 24, 1952, in Des Moines, and served his country honorably and faithfully in the military police with the 5th Army Division during the Korean Conflict era, and was honorably discharged on June 5, 1954, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

In 1963, Allan started the Bratrud Motorcycle Shop in Kensett which he ran until 1985 when he began to sell golf carts, until his retirement in 1996 when his son Randy continued in the business. He was an auctioneer for 45 years with some of those years with Dan Reeder. Allan was also in the real estate business in Northwood.

Allan enjoyed riding motorcycles, with some trips being to Sturgis with his wife, Dorothy, and children, as well as flying planes, selling coins, hunting and being an auctioneer.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bolan, former mayor of Kensett, past president of the Kensett Lions Club, past board member of the Manly State Bank and past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dorothy Bratrud of Kensett; his children, Rick (Lori) Bratrud of Johnston, and Randy (Sheila) Bratrud of Kensett; his grandchildren, Max Bratrud of Fort Collins, Colo., Tessa, Coleby and Dusti Bratrud all of Kensett, and Alex Wagner of Dallas, Texas; his brother, Jim (Karen) Bratrud of McIntosh, Fla.; as well as many nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lola Bratrud; his twin sons, Lonnie and Lynn Bratrud; his brother, Michael Bratrud, and his sister, Margaret Bratrud.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2012

Janice Broome

NORA SPRINGS - Janice Broome, 79, of 216 Fifth St. N.W., Nora Springs, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, with Marc Doedel officiating at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Private family inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2012

Helen Mae (Luse) Klein

MASON CITY - Helen Mae (Luse) Klein, 86, passed away on Thursday (June 14, 2012) at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided the last two years.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory consider contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to Hospice of North Iowa.

Helen Klein was born Jan. 18, 1926, to George and Erma Mae Luse. She attended Mason City High School. On Sept. 18, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harold John Klein. To this union four children were born: Dennis, Terry, Connie and Rick.

Helen was a devoted housewife when her children were going up. She and her husband were avid bowlers, spent many vacations traveling out West, and enjoyed participating in all of their grandchildren's activities. She was active in the foster grandparent program through the Mason City Schools. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, quilting, baking, cross stitching, gardening, making dolls for her grandchildren and collecting Shirley Temple dolls and cardinals. She was very fond of her two dogs, Simba and Bailey.

Helen is survived by three sons and one daughter, Dennis and wife Joan Klein, Terry and wife Lisa Klein, Rick and wife Joni Klein, Connie and husband David Ciccetti, all of Mason City; grandchildren, Mike (Wendy) Klein, Jeff Klein, Jennifer Klein, Alex Klein, Jennifer Klein Stuard, Jessica (David) Dana, Crystal (Jay) Hillman, Felicia (Dan) Wilson, Samantha Klein, Jacob Klein, Heather (Timothy) McCleary, Ashton (Jeremy) Cody; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Klein, Emily Klein, Abigail Klein, Brayden Klein, Katie Lucas, Kory Bird, Kolin Bird, Brianna Pals, Cassie Stuard, Amber Stuard, Jared Dana, Jasmin Dana, Caitlyn Dana, Bridget Franck, Anna McCleary, Nevaeh Cody, and two great-great grandchildren; Jayden and Arianna Evenson; two sister-in-laws, Mary Mott, and Joan McChesney, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband and five siblings.

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

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

Stephen R. Lonergan
U.S. Air Force   Vietnam War & Desert Storm

GWINN, Mich. - Stephen R. Lonergan, 61, of Gwinn, Mich., died Sunday afternoon, June 10, 2012, at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born March 2, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa, a son of Roland and Grace (Engals) Lonergan, and was raised there, graduating from Newman High School in 1969.

Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm. He retired as a master sergeant after 24 years of service when his last duty station, KI Sawyer AFB, closed.

He married the former Lindia Stanfill in Gwinn in 1974 and she survives him.

Stephen earned an associate's degree in criminal justice from NMU and was employed as a corrections officer at the Alger Correctional Facility.

He was a member of the VFW Post 5670 in Gwinn and the Little Lake American Legion Post 349. His interests included hunting and fishing.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Lindia Lonergan of Gwinn; mother, Grace Lonergan of Mason City; children, Chip Sortor of Azle, Texas, Yvette Sortor Robinson of Azle, Texas, Tabb Lonergan of Novi, Mich., and Cash (Ariel Grear) Lonergan of Houston, Texas; sister, Kathy (Gaylan) Willert of Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren, Jared, David, Austin, Michael, Hannah, Addison, Roxann, Harleyann and Chad; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, three aunts and three uncles.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at noon in the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery.

Memories of Stephen may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2012

John D. Mize

Belmond - John D. Mize, 73, of Belmond, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center, Belmond.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond.

Vistation will be Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First Street S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 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

Elsie I. Rockow-Schroeder

DOWS - Elsie I. Rockow-Schroeder, 87, of Dows, formerly of Garner died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 22, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Cataldo Funeral Home, Garner, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

John J. Weber
 

OSAGE - John J. Weber, age 67, of Osage, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Pastor Sam Mack officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Osage Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

John was born June 1, 1945, in Austin, Minn., the son of William and Ella (Schultz) Weber. He was united in marriage to Fern Finch on Dec. 16, 1967, at Grace United Methodist Church in Mason City. After a long career in the automotive field, John along with sons Bill and Brad, opened Weber Auto Parts in 1995.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Osage. John enjoyed racing, fishing trips to Canada, golfing, camping and spending time with family and friends.

John is survived by his wife, Fern Weber of Osage; three sons, Phil (Carrie) of New Boston, Ill., and children Tyler and Nikki, Bill (Brenda) of Osage and children Alicia and Jeff, Brad (Rhonda) of Osage; five sisters: Dorothy Sullivan of Mason City, Margaret Linderman of Mason City, Helen (Richard) Schmidt of Osage, LaDonna (Donald) Parker of Charles City and Jean Friend of Glendora, Calif.; a brother, Jake (Deb) Weber of Clear Lake; and sisters-in-law, Kira Weber of Osage and Bonnie Evans of Long Beach, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Ralph, Joe, Bob and Kenneth Weber; a sister, Marie Bonasera; and a brother-in-law, Ray Friend.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 17, 2012

Dorothy Arlene Low

Northwood - Dorothy Arlene Low, 88, Northwood, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Dorothy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., Northwood, with the Rev. Jerry Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

Dorothy was born on Oct. 14, 1923, in Otranto Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Matilda (Hanson) Gentz. She attended rural schools in Mitchell County.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Russell Low, and to this marriage five children were born: Arlene, Delbert, Arlen, Lonnie and Claire "Rocky." After their marriage, Russell and Dorothy farmed for many years east of Northwood, and moved into Northwood in 1973.

Dorothy also worked at Carroll George and the Viking Restaurant in Northwood. Dorothy enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, watching her stories on TV, quilting and dancing with her friends at the Eagles Club in Albert Lea, but her great love and enjoyment was her family and going to her grandchildren's ball games.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood, and the Eagles Club in Albert Lea, Minn.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Arlene Meland and special friend, Gary Pregler of Asbury, Arlen (Ann) Low and Lonnie (Mary) Low of Northwood; her daughter-in-law, Connie Low of Northwood; 10 grandchildren: Jim (Brenda) Meland of Northwood, Deb (Dave) Schnack of Milford, Neb., Angie (Dave) Drews of Clinton, Scott Meland of Dewitt, Troy Low of Northwood, Tory (Travis) Meyer of Bolan, Tom Low and fiancé Britney Arendt of Northwood, Cory Low and special friend Amy of Byron, Minn., Britney and Shelby Low of Northwood; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; as well as many other nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; two sons: Delbert Allen and Claire "Rocky" Low; four brothers: Art, William, Roy and Raymond Gentz; and two sisters, Florence Bottleman and Wilma Thompson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2012

Joyce Ardell McCready

Bolan - Joyce Ardell McCready, 81, of Bolan, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton.
Burial will be in the Grafton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 18, 2012

John D. Pappas Jr.
U.S. Navy  (1945-1947)

MASON CITY - John D. Pappas Jr., 85, of Mason City, died peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church officiating.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, June 18, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the John D. Pappas Jr. Memorial Fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

John D. Pappas Jr. was born on Nov. 11, 1926, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Maude L. (Clifton) and John D. Pappas Sr.

He graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1945 and attended Fort Dodge Junior College. John entered the U.S. Navy on Nov. 2, 1945, and was discharged Nov. 2, 1947.

John married Rose M. Karasek on Aug. 14, 1949, at the First Baptist Church in Fort Dodge. They resided in St. Louis, Mo., while John attended St. Louis College of Mortuary Science. He graduated in June of 1950, and worked for the Guenter Funeral Home in Fort Dodge. In September of 1952, he accepted a position as assistant director with Paul D. McCauley and Son Funeral Home in Mason City, Iowa.

Upon the death of Mr. McCauley, he became acting director of the firm for many years. During that time he served on the board of directors of the Iowa State Funeral Directors Association.

In September of 1960, John became an insurance agent in Mason City for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He received many honor club awards and trips with the company.

John adored his family and was very proud of his two granddaughters and their little dog Sam. He and Rose enjoyed traveling and took many bus tours, and particularly loved their annual trips to Branson, Mo.

John was a member of First Baptist Church, Mason City, serving on numerous church boards, Benevolence Masonic Lodge No. 145 AF & AM, past president of the Rock Falls Senior Citizens Club, and past member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association.

John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rose, of Mason City; son, Michael Pappas and wife, Lona, of Atlantic, Iowa; two granddaughters, Kellyn and Katie of Des Moines, Iowa.

John was preceded in death by his parents and son, Mark.

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

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

Florene L. Stolk
 

FOREST CITY - Florene L. Stolk, 98, of Forest City, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in Lake Wilson, Minn.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., today, Monday, June 18, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St., Forest City, Iowa, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Florene (Flo) Loretta Stolk was born in Ceylon, Minn., on June 29, 1913, to Swedish immigrants Carl and Lucy (Hefinsky) Brandt. She was the oldest of three daughters. As a young girl, she and her sisters were separated and Flo was sent to live with a family near Lake Wilson, Minn.
She was educated through the eighth grade and was trained to be a switchboard operator for the telephone company in Lake Wilson, Minn.

In April of 1936, she married Vernon Fowser and they made their home in Lake Wilson. To this union was born one son, Robert Vernon. In June of 1940, Vernon died. Flo and her young son moved to Sherburn, Minn., in 1946 where she married Henry (Hank) Stolk. The family resided on a farm south of Sherburn until Hank's death in 1959.

Flo then moved to Laurens, Iowa, where she worked as a bookkeeper at the Farmer's Co-Op Elevator. In 1972, she moved to Forest City where she resided until her death.

She worked at Fowser's Jewelry and always enjoyed meeting and visiting with customers. When Fowser's Jewelry closed in 1987, she continued to "patrol" the streets and chat with people. The last three years of her life she was a resident of Forest Plaza.

Flo always enjoyed being with people. When she was on the farm in Sherburn, the coffee pot was always on and there were homemade goodies to share when friends and neighbors dropped in.
Her two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren were a source of joy to her and she treasured times with family.

She liked to crochet and made many beautiful afghans. Flo was always ready when friends invited her to go shopping or out for lunch. "I can always dust my furniture later," she would say. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Minnesota and a member of the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Karen) of Ames, Iowa; granddaughter Amy (Rick) Grunhovd of Forest City and grandson Scott (Mary) Fowser of Ankeny, Iowa. She is also survived by her four great-grandchildren: Molly Grunhovd of Humboldt, Iowa; Alex Grunhovd of West Des Moines, Iowa; Ivy Grunhovd of Forest City and Madeline Fowser of Ankeny, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Gladys and Irene; her husband Vernon in 1940 and Henry in 1959.

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

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

Posted on 18 June 2012

Janice Broome

NORA SPRINGS - Janice Broome, 79, of 216 Fifth Street N.W., Nora Springs, passed away gently at home in the presence of family this past Wednesday evening June 13th.

A battle of more than three years with colon cancer took her life, but not her spirit.

Janice was always busy because something needed doing. A little impatient, and if you were around her she would quickly enlist you in whatever needed doing as well.

The 12th child of 15 children born to George Albertson and Bertha (Hanna) Albertson may be a reason why.

Born in Forest City on Nov. 1, 1932, she lived 79 years, seven months, 13 days.

As a child she enjoyed playing "Red Light" and "Captain Midnight" and many other such (outside) games with her siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She loved to run. At the age of 11 years she was deeply affected by the untimely death of her mother.

Then on July 30, 1949, Janice married Duane K. Broome of Britt. They took up residence in Clear Lake. Adding three children along the way: Wayne, Debra, and Colleen.

Janice later divorced and moved to Mason City where she worked at The Top Hat, Three Sisters and Piper Jaffray. But she most enjoyed her job as a driver for Purolator Courier Service. When they closed, she took up delivering Winnebago motor homes for a time. She also worked at Fieldstone Cabinets in Northwood, and The Hanford Inn. Her last job was working for the Petersen family of Nora Springs.

While traveling to Florida to see her longtime friend Marilyn, and Disney World, she gave her granddaughter Cassie Jo, some scary driving lessons. She was also known to sneak out to Vegas to spend time with her daughter, and granddaughters, but mostly for the slots! Most of her local slot time, though, she was accompanied by her dear friend Paula.

Janice was well-known as a good basketball referee critic. She was also known for her bargain hunting, cooking (especially her pies). As a good Norwegian, Janice felt the need to master crafts of various kinds so she could keep up with the many talents of her older sisters.

Janice is survived by her children: Wayne (Julie) Broome of Mason City, Debra Broome of Staten Island, N.Y., brother: George Elbert Albertson, Garner; sisters: Helen Tharon Steinmetz, Forest City, and Anna Mae Taylor, Mason City; hrandchildren: Tammy (Andy) Christensen, Jamie (Steve) Case, Cassie Jo (Matt) Wagner, Shane (Shanna) Askildson, Cymbria (Jason) Proceszyn, Tessa Billick. Great Grandchildren: Sheyanne, Breyden, Alexa, Kimberlyn, Aiden, Brennan, Kellen, and two buns in the oven; friends: Betty Lou Nelson, Britt, Marilyn Olsen, Ormond Beach, Fla., Irene Keeper, Mason City, Beth Parcher and Gladys Brallier, Nora Springs, and Paula Bishop Mason City, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceding Janice in death: her parents George E Albertson and Bertha (Hanna) Albertson; daughter: Colleen; brothers: Harry Merle, James, Donald, Herbert, and Marlyn (Buddy); sisters: Juanita Lorraine Pletcher, Anita Marjorie Ellefson, Doris Mylinda, Doris Elaine Gunderson, Lois Ione Hanna, Mardelle Jeanette; grandson: Derek Blaine Askildson; great- granddaughter: Sierra Kay Ann Christensen.

Her last comment to Wayne: "I'm all right"

She was a good girl!

A special thanks to Iowa Hospice, especially Howard, Sally, Garla, and volunteer caregivers.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, with Marc Doebel officiating at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, June 19, from 5-7 p.m. and also one hour prior to service at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Private family inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 19, 2012

Aftin (Thofson) Ellis

KINGMAN, Ariz. - Aftin Ellis, 29, of Kingman, Ariz, formerly of Mason City, died Saturday, June 2, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Glenville at 11 a.m. June 23.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be available for her children.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2012

Rosemary Foertsch

WESLEY - Rosemary Foertsch, 84, of Wesley, died on Sunday June 17, 2012, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley, with Father Peter Nguyen officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Wesley.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture Service.

The Lentz Funeral Home is serving the family.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2012

Verda I. Jacobs

MASON CITY - Verda I. Jacobs, 96, of Mason City died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, at the First United Methodist Church-WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church service on Friday in the WAYside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the IOOF Home or Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 19, 2012

Carla A. Lowman

CLEAR LAKE - Carla A. Lowman, 75, 1200 10th Ave N., Clear Lake, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and a graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, June 21, at the Clear Lake Cemetery, 1715 Seventh Ave N. Clear Lake with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Memorial contributions may be designated to the Carla Lowman Memorial Fund in care of her family.

Carla Lowman, the daughter of Jesse James and Agnes Darling (Smith) Jubell was born March 1, 1937, in Carroll. She received her GED at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and a two-year degree at North Iowa Area Community College. She was united in marriage to Eugene Lowman and to this union three children were born: Terry, Russ and Jeff.

Carla was a homemaker for many years before working for E.F. Johnson's Manufacturing. She continued working for Sperry-Evis and later worked for UNYSIS and Alexander Batteries in Mason City before retiring.

Carla enjoyed reading and watching old movies. She was a member of the Clear Lake Lioness and Ventura Lutheran Church.

Carla is survived by her sons, Terry Lowman, Forest City, Jeff (Lori) Lowman, Clear Lake, and Russell Lowman, Otley; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Luana (Frank) McAllister, Booneville, and many other extended family members.

Carla was preceded in death by her parents.

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

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

Pat Maben

GARNER - Pat Maben, 67, of Garner, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, June 21, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Paul Evans officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

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

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

Janet Meerdink

CHARLES CITY - Janet Meerdink, 72, of Charles City, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

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

Janet Louise Meerdink was born July 11, 1939, in Floyd County, the daughter of Floyd and Gladys (Smith) Meerdink. She received her education at Charles City. Janet worked for many years at Comprehensive Systems. She was a member of Bethany Alliance Church. Her interests included knitting and attending family gatherings. Janet will be remembered as a person who always liked to help people.

Living family members include two brothers, Earl (Barb) Meerdink of Charlotte, Vt., and Paul (Marian) Meerdink of Charles City; a sister, Carol (Garry) Brown of Charles City; 10 nieces and nephews, Tammy (Terry) Frascht, Troy Meerdink (special friend Kim Woolworth), Christine (Jack) Kennedy, Amy (Andy) Engberg, Joel (Carin) Meerdink, Beth Meerdink, Melissa Solak, Gina (Scott) Phearman, Angela Sinnwell, Kelly (John) Powell and Shawna (Kevin) Davis; and 15 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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 19, 2012

Fredrick H. Meier

MASON CITY - Fredrick H. Meier, 82, of Mason City, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2012

Martha Hansina Miller

HAMPTON - Martha Hansina Miller, 95, of Hampton, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church rural Hampton.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, June 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton. Pastor David Bernhardt will be officiating.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 306 Central Ave., Hampton, 641-456-3624.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 19, 2012

John D. Mize
U.S. Air Force (1962-1984)    Vietnam War

BELMOND - John D. Mize, 73, of Belmond, Iowa, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center following a battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 304 Third Ave. N.E., Belmond. Carolyn Pflibsen, AIM, will be officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, June 19, from 4:30-7 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to the services at church Wednesday.

John Davis Mize, the son of John and Louila (Morgan) Mize, was born Jan. 2, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He grew up in the Shreveport area, graduating from Fair Park High School. John received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Louisiana State University-Natchitoches and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California.
John was united in marriage to Joan Lee Edwards on March 14, 1964, in Fort Dodge. They were blessed with two children, a son, Arthur Thomas, and daughter, Laura Elizabeth.

John served in the United States Air Force for 22 years. His military career began during the Vietnam War era in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 28, 1962, and continued until he was honorably discharged with the rank of major on July 31, 1984, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. John was a B-52 bomber pilot during the war and successfully flew nearly 300 missions in the combat areas. John and his crew's amazing story was featured in Air Force Magazine in an article titled "The Seventh Man." Among his decorations are the Air Force Cross (the first Strategic Air Command person so honored), the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 15 clusters and the Purple Heart.

Following his retirement from the military, John was an agent with Principal Life Insurance in Rapid City, S.D., a B-52 flight simulator instructor at Wurtsmith AFB in Oscoda, Mich., and he also worked for Eaton Corporation in Belmond, for 10 years prior to retiring.

John was very active in civic life as leader of the Boy Scouts of America and was a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow. He was active in the community and his church. He served on the Trinity Lutheran Church council, sang in the choir, ran the sound system and served on the Belmond Community Apartments Board. He served the community as a Care Car Driver and made deliveries for the Belmond Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels.

John and Joan enjoyed raising their two children, often spending time camping and fishing. After retiring, the couple spent time traveling and John especially loved spending time with his granddaughter Avery.

John will be remembered a dignified gentleman, who cared deeply for his family and fellow man. His friendly manner, warm smile, twinkling eyes, wit and character, will be missed by all who were privileged to know him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 48 years, Joan Mize, Belmond, son Arthur Mize, Ferndale, Michigan, daughter, Laura Mize and granddaughter Avery Mize, both of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and a sister Sandra (Don) Dunivan, Shreveport, Louisiana, and other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials in John's name may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond Medical Center Auxiliary, ELCA World Hunger, or donor's own choice.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 19, 2012

Laurence A. Moran
U.S. Navy   WWII

MARSHALLTOWN - Laurence A. "Babe" Moran, 91, died June 15, 2012, at the Iowa Veteran's Home, Marshalltown, Iowa, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

He was born on February 11, 1921, in Duluth, Minn., to Ralph and Christine (Vetchello) Moran. Larry graduated from Denfeld High School in 1939 and was employed in Duluth, Minn., and Detroit, Mich., until enlisting in the Naval Aviation program in May 1942 and was awarded his gold navy pilot's wings in June 1943. Larry served two tours of duty as a combat pilot in the South Pacific until November 1945. Among his many decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.

In 1947, Larry established the Moran Photo Studio in West Duluth as a portrait and commercial photographer. In June 1950, he was recalled by the Navy, spent two years patrolling the Aleutian Islands, and an additional two years as a flight instructor in Glenview, Illinois. He achieved the rank of lieutenant commander prior to his discharge from the Navy Reserve.

Upon returning to Duluth, Minn., he resumed his studio operations and was a working photographer until retirement.
 
In 1993, Larry married Sue Dye and divided their time between Hampton, Iowa, and Mesa, Arizona. In retirement, he became a master woodcarver, but never lost his interest in photography and aviation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Roberta, granddaughter Christina Moselle, sister Lena, brothers Clarence and Vernon, and sisters-in-law Val, Norma, Jane and step-child Christine Reb.

He is survived by his wife Sue, daughters Roberta (Gene) Moselle, Superior, Wisconsin and Lynn (David) Meyer, St. Paul, Minn., grandchildren Sarah Moselle, Charlie and Lucy Meyer, great-grandchildren Christina and Robert Moselle, brothers Cliff, New Iberia, La., and Ken (Jackie), Duluth, Minn.

Larry has four stepchildren, Debra (Bruce) Bochmann, Greene, Iowa, Rebecca (Tom) Rutz of Anchorage, Alaska, Jeffrey (Vicki) Dye of Champlin, Minn., and Tim (Marjorie) Dye of Akron, Ohio.
Larry has 13 step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service for Larry will be held on June 30th at Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home in Duluth, Minn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the East Central Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 317 Seventh Avenue S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2012

Randy Redinger

LAKE MILLS - Randy Redinger, 61, of Lake Mills, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his home in Lake Mills.

Services are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home. 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.
You can contact the family with on-line condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 19, 2012

Elsie I. Rockow-Schroeder

DOWS - Elsie I. Rockow-Schroeder, 87, of Dows, formerly of Garner died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 22, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 -8 p.m., Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Elsie Irene Rockow-Schroeder, the daughter of James and Minnie (Ehler) Ryan, was born March 11, 1925, at Rockwell City. She graduated from Rowan High School in 1943 and then moved to Des Moines where she worked as a bookkeeper for Baker Shoe Store and the Butterfly Coffee Shop. She later returned to Dows and was employed at the Clarion SuperValu grocery store.

On Feb. 14, 1948 she was married to Harley Rockow at the Lutheran parsonage in Dows and for two years they farmed south of Williams and then at Ellsworth. In 1960, they moved to Garner and continued farming. In September of 1991, Harley passed away and then Elsie moved into Garner in 1992.

On Nov. 13, 1999, she was married to Wilbur Schroeder at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. They made their home in Dows. Elsie enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid walker.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner where she served as the chairman of the funeral luncheon committee for many years.

Elsie is survived by her husband, Wilbur, of Dows; four children, Greg (Lila) Rockow of Iowa City, Dennis (Kathy) Rockow of Gatesville, Texas, Marcia Hamilton of Markleeville, Nev., and Gary (Sharon) Rockow of Klemme; eight grandchildren; three-step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; thirteen step-great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Steven (Nancy) Schroeder of Estherville and Douglas (Sherry) Schroeder of Swisher; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Marge Ryan of Belmond and Vernie Ryan of Belmond; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harley; and her brothers and sisters, Edward, Harold, Walter, Alice, Ethel, Glen, Jean, Darlene and Darrell.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 19, 2012

Posted on 19 June 2012

Donald Wayne Berhow

BUFFALO CENTER - Donald Berhow, age 83, of Buffalo Center, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center.
Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald Wayne Berhow, 83, son of Roy and Annie (Lamping) Berhow was born April 26, 1929, in rural Winnebago County.

On Nov. 2, 1949, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Jean Weaver at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center.

Don was a lifetime resident of Winnebago County in the Buffalo Center/Thompson area.
After retiring from farming in 1995, they moved into Buffalo Center where they have resided since.

Don greatly enjoyed life, playing cards and spending time with friends and family. Never having children, Don's brothers, brother in law, sister in law, nieces and nephews were his family.

Don was a very avid fisherman and spent a lot of time fishing with friends and family in Minnesota, South Dakota and Canada. For several years, the five brothers and step-dad, Clarence Olson, spent time in Canada fishing and having a good time. Later it was the five brothers and a nephew who went to Canada together.

Don is survived by his brothers, Randy and Mary Berhow Watertown, Minn., Jim of Ames, his special caregiver Linda Berhow of Miller, brother in law Gary and Alice Weaver, of Palm Bay, Fla., two sisters in law, Zella and Dustin Mirick of Eagan, Minn. and Verna Jean Ewert of Milwaukee, Wis., and a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife Myrt, brothers Cleo, Robert "Bob", Tom, sister Shirley, brother in law Calvin Wilson.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Heartland or the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2012

Verda I. Jacobs

Mason City - Verda I. Jacobs, 96, of Mason City died Friday, June 15, 2012, at the IOOF Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, at the First United Methodist Church-WAYside Chapel, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church service on Friday in the WAYside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the IOOF Home or Hospice of North Iowa.

Verda I. Jacobs was born March 9, 1916, in Portland Township, rural Mason City, the daughter of Malcolm G. and Gertrude (O'Harrow) Bell. She attended schools in Mason City. She was married to Earl F. Jacobs on May 2, 1933 in Mason City, and had two daughters, Phyllis and Marlene.

Verda liked to work in her yard and garden and was a great cook. She enjoyed fishing trips to Lake Milac with "Buss" and the fish fries with the family when they returned were wonderful. For their 50th wedding anniversary, Verda and Buss took a trip to Hawaii. In her retirement, she enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a bowling team consisting of 80-year-old ladies.

She is survived by her daughter, Marlene (Larry Stille) Moore of Rockford; four grandchildren, Tari (Kent Balsley) Marson, Melanie Nelson, Christy (Chris) Bradford, Michael (Nona) Moore; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Marson, Amanda Marson, Nathaniel Moore, Emily Bradford, Rachel Moore; sister, Mary Cross; sister-in-law, Delores Bell, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl (Buss) Jacobs; daughter, Phyllis A. Nelson; sister, Arcley Nelson; brother, Malcolm Bell; son-in-law Ronald K. Nelson; son-in-law Wm. Miles Moore.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 17 to June 20, 2012

Dewey LeSuer

MASON CITY - Dewey LeSuer, 59, of 227 Sixth St. N.W., Mason City, died at his home Monday June 18, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday June 21, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Daird Korth of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ventura officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment with be at the Elmwood Cemetery Columbarium in Mason City.
 
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2012

Pat Maben

GARNER - Pat Maben, 67, of Garner died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, June 21st, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Paul Evans officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Lynne Maben, the daughter of Herbert and Gelaine (Jensen) Irving, was born June 19, 1944, in Garner. She grew up in Garner and was a member of the Garner-Hayfield Class of 1962.

On September 11, 1965 she was married to Gary Maben at the United Methodist Church in Garner. They lived all of their married life in Garner.

Pat worked as a bookkeeper and licensed insurance agent for Maben Insurance and Hancock Mutual Insurance Company for 35 years retiring in 2003. She enjoyed scuba diving, cooking, watching game shows and NASCAR racing.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Garner where had taught Sunday school, played the organ and belonged to UMW.

Pat is survived by her husband, Gary, of Garner; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Jenna and Dakotah Maben all of Garner; a great-granddaughter, Riley; two sisters, Carol (Paul) Anderson of Appleton, Wis. and Helen (Thomas) Sammons of Tyler, Texas; and three aunts, Phyllis Quintus of Hampton, Eleanor Brozik of Garner, and Norma Petit of Warsaw, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sarah; and sons, Scott and Jeff.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 18 to June 20, 2012

Joyce Ardell (Bork) McCready

Bolan - Joyce Ardell (Bork) McCready, 81, passed away on June 16, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa.

She was born in Carpenter on Jan. 31, 1931, to Hedwig (Beyer) and Edwin Bork. Joyce graduated from Carpenter High School where she was proud to be on the basketball team that played in the state tournament. She became an avid fan of Iowa Hawkeye men's basketball, rarely missing a game through the years and looked forward to discussing the games with her Aunt Ellie.

Joyce married Daryl McCready at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, on Nov. 27, 1949. The couple moved to their 80-acre homestead in Bolan, which became a Centennial Farm in 1990. Joyce was always an exceptional homemaker, wife and mother who took the extra time to find that perfect gift or card for her family. Joyce enjoyed colored glassware, decorating her home and loved flowers, butterflies, dolls, and Scrabble, which was coincidentally invented the year she was born. Joyce took trips to Hills garden center each spring for flowers and referred to it as "Heaven."

Joyce and Daryl renewed their vows again after 52 years of marriage. Daryl, the love of Joyce's life, passed on July 8, 2004. Her son Steve helped maintain the place after Daryl's passing, keeping all things beautiful; yard, flowers, garden ornaments.

Joyce loved spending time with family and friends. Many times she joined two best friends Ilene Milbrandt and Del-Rose Rosenberg, visiting malls and going out to lunch. Joyce's pride and joy were her three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She felt blessed to have them and treasured the time spent with them and always spoiled them.

Joyce's claim to fame was the whole town of Bolan appearing on the David Letterman show in 1989. She loved to visit Branson, watch the spectacular shows and had pictures taken with Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, John Davidson and others. Joyce was nominated Grand Marshall of the Bolan Stand Still Parade in 2011 during Bolan's 125 year celebration.

Joyce was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton since 1965. Her tombstone was personally designed in awaiting anticipation of her heavenly home.

Joyce is survived by her three children, Cheryl, (husband John) Thompson of Urbandale, David (wife Tammie) of Mason City, and Steve of Bolan; granddaughters (twins) Jennifer Thelen (Rob) and Michelle Brunk (Andy), Angie Thompson (fiancée Dean Sass), Shannon Duncan (Chris), and Jessie McCready; grandsons Jamie and Jeramie McCready; great-granddaughters Miranda and Bryant Thelen; great-grandsons Sterling and Avery Brunk; sister Janet Latshaw; sister-in law Doris McCready, as well as special aunts, nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband Daryl, parents Hattie (Hedwig) and Edwin Bork, her in-laws Anna and Blair McCready, brother in-laws Johnny Latshaw and Don McCready, daughter-in-law Kathie McCready, and niece Cindy Richards.

Visitation was Tuesday evening, June 19th from 5-7 p.m. at Schroeder and Sites Funeral home in St. Ansgar. The funeral is scheduled for today, Wednesday, June 20th, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Grafton, with Janet Dorenkamp officiating.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 18 to June 20, 2012

Lucille Oberhelman

Corwith - Lucille Oberhelman, 96, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at Humboldt Care Center North.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday 11 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corwith. Burial will be in Vernon Township Cemetery in rural Hardy.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Corwith in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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

Chad R. Oudekerk

MANKATO - Chad R. Oudekerk, age 43, of Mankato and formerly of Forest City, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, as the result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato with the Rev. Patrick Patterson, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday at Northview- North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, and will continue one hour before service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Chad was born June 19, 1968, to Ralph and Myrna (Holcomb) Oudekerk in Forest City. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1986. He continued his education at Buena Vista College and went on to receive his master's degree at Mankato State University, receiving Beta Gamma Sigma recognition.

Chad was united in marriage to Mary Halvorsen on June 24, 1989. They have two children, Samuel, 17, and Hannah, 15.

Chad was an instructor in small business management at South Central College and worked with several area chamber of commerce projects. He did freelance Web design and development and formerly worked at Midwest Wireless, the Department of Economic Security, and KEEZ. He was involved with his church, chaperoning mission trips and other activities.

Chad loved his wife, his children, family, friends, and his two cats. He restored his beloved '71 Chevelle SS 454 and tinkered with all things mechanical. He had a gift for building websites, cars, houses, etc., and was always working on home improvement projects - big and small. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, loud rock 'n' roll music, a good laugh, and he enjoyed life. We will miss him and everything he did for all whom knew him.

Chad is survived by his wife, Mary; two children, Samuel and Hannah; mother, Myrna Oudekerk of Forest City; two brothers, Terry (Loretta) Oudekerk of Crystal Lake and Steven (Joyce Henning) Oudekerk of Forest City; sister, Cindy Hagen of Britt; father-in-law, Harry Halvorsen of Forest City; two brothers-in-law, Allen (Kim) Halvorsen of La Crosse, Wis., Tim (Linda) Halvorsen of Forest City; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Ramy of Mankato, Minn., Lois (Randy) Bush of Forest City; nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Chad was preceded in death by his father, Ralph; niece, Jasmine Oudekerk; sister-in-law, Kim Oudekerk; mother-in-law, Ardith Halvorsen; brother-in-law, David Ramy.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2012

Kenneth Pogge

KANAWHA - Kenneth Pogge, 76, of Kanawha, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Renwick, with Lynn J. Noel, MDiv, officiating. Burial will be at Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2012

Randy Redinger

Lake Mills - Randy Redinger RPh, age 62, of Lake Mills, passed away Sunday, June 17th, 2012, at his home from an unexpected heart attack.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Jerry Robertson officiating. A private inurnment will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation with his family will be today, Wednesday, June 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, Hospice of North Iowa, or to the donor's choice.

Randy Lee Redinger was born November 5th, 1949, in Clarinda, the son of Kenneth Marlin and Charlene Merle (Cook) Redinger. Randy grew up in Shenandoah and Coin, and graduated from South Page High School in 1968. He pitched one season of Minor League Baseball in Washington State. He then attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, and graduated in 1970 with highest honors.

Randy was united in marriage with Eileen Lucile Oster on January 17th, 1970, in the Church of Christ in Elliott, (Eileen's church) by the Rev. William Tomlinson (Randy's Methodist minister). Randy continued his education at Drake University's College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1974 and adding RPh to his name as a Registered Pharmacist.

Randy, Eileen, and their son Aaron moved to Lake Mills, and remained there for the rest of his life, other than many vacations with friends and relatives. Randy purchased Nerby Drug, changed the name to Redinger Drug, and later sold it to his son, Aaron, but continued working there.

His greatest joys were his grandchildren, travelling with family and friends, golfing, and video poker at the casino.

Survivors include his mother, Charlene Redinger of Lake Mills; his wife, Eileen Redinger of Lake Mills; three sons: Aaron Redinger and wife Shanan of Hanlontown; Eric Redinger and wife Jen of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and Graham Redinger of Lake Mills; four grandchildren: Samuel and Isabel Redinger of Hanlontown; Brennan and Peyton Redinger of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; two brothers-in-law: Evan Oster and wife JoAnn of West Des Moines; Edward Oster and wife Donna of Elliott; and many other relatives and friends.

Randy was preceded in death by his father and a son, Adrian Redinger (1978).

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

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

Henry Joseph "Harry" Rozen
U.S. Navy   WWII

MASON CITY - Henry Joseph "Harry" Rozen, 86, of 302 Second Street N.E., Mason City, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday June 17, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with Monsignor Joseph J. Slepicka as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where military honors will be provided by members of the Mason City Veterans Association.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, June 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

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

Harry was born on April 5, 1926, in Emmetsburg, to Sam and Elizabeth (Miller) Rozen. Harry married Marie Elizabeth Collins, April 17, 1946. He attended Holy Family School in Mason City.

Harry enlisted in the Navy on Nov. 27, 1942 to serve his country in World War II at San Diego, Calif. While enrolled in the Navy, Harry attended Radio School in San Diego, California and Memphis, Tennessee, Gunnery School in Hollywood, Florida, and flew a SBD Diver with the Airbase Squadron in New Caledonia and New Hebrides Islands. Harry returned after his military service to manage the Chevrolet dealerships in Northwood from 1947-1971 and Clear Lake from 1971-1983. He continued to manage the farms his father originated until his death. Also, Harry taught Dale Carnegie courses in several cities across the state of Iowa from 1960-1971. He was a member of Holy Family Church, Mason City and Clear Lake Lions Club.

Harry enjoyed spending time with his wife Marie and their family who he loved very much. He was a devoted and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. A memorable event in Harry's life was taking the World War II Honor flight from Mason City to Washington, D.C., in 2010. Harry will be remembered as a man who was very generous, kind, candid, quick witted, humorous, and who enjoyed sharing jokes, stories, and words of wisdom with all who crossed his path. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Harry is survived by his wife Marie of Mason City, daughter Carol (Kary) Paulson of Northwood, son James (Maureen) of Waterloo; grandchildren: Kirk (Kelly) Paulson, Sarah (Craig) Walter, Kris (Brandi) Paulson, John Rozen, Kyle Wardlow, and Alicia Rozen; great-grandchildren: Peyton, Avery, Tyler, Hudsen, Joshua, Jacob, Skyler, and Shaelynn, and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elizabeth; sister, Jane Ann Duff; brothers, Francis, Lloyd, Keith, and Pat; nieces Diana Lomas and Sharon Massey; and nephews Sam and John Rozen.

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

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

Myrth Smith

FOREST CITY - Myrth Smith, 96, of Forest City died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at First Congregational Church in Forest City with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating.
Burial will be in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Myrth Smith, the daughter of Albert and Lillie (Lorentzen) Lundberg, was born on Nov. 28, 1915, on the Fernwood farm southeast of Forest City. Myrth attended rural Madison Township No. 1 school and graduated from Forest City High School in 1935.

She married Arvin Bunting in a union that lasted eight years.

Myrth then began working for various hospitals as a certified nurse's aide. These included Buffalo Center, St. Olaf in Austin, Minn., Britt, Forest City, St. Ansgar, and the Forest City Nursing home. In addition, she was employed by many private individuals in their residences for home health and cleaning duties.

On May 16, 1983 she married E.E. Smith and they resided at the Smith family farm until Mr. Smith's death in May of 1993.

Myrth lived at Town Square Apartments in Forest City until moving to the Good Samaritan Center in October of 2008.

Myrth's labor of love for others involved making many quilts over her lifetime and gardening projects.
Myrth was a Sunday School teacher and on the Board of Trustees for First Congregational Church, as well as being active with the Ladies Fellowship there. She also served as the Noble Grand of the Forest City Rebekah Lodge.

Myrth is survived by a stepdaughter, Lorraine Hoffman and her husband Larry of Clear Lake; a sister-in-law, Darlene Lundberg of Forest City; three stepgrandchildren, Scott (Amanda) Hoffman of Pleasantville, Wendy (Tom) Mills of Humboldt and Holly Hoffman of Clear Lake; several step-great-grandchildren; a cousin, Betty Whetstone of Mason City; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, E.E. Smith; an infant sister Myrth; two brothers, Elmer (Frances) Lundberg and Milo Lundberg; and a sister, Leora (Henry) Smith.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 20, 2012

Posted on 20 June 2012 by Marie Thompson