Joseph W. Andrea Sr.
U.S. Marine Corps  Korean Conflict

MASON CITY - Joseph W. Andrea Sr., 77, of 1043 Crestmore Way, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, with a two-hour prior visitation at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street S.E., Mason City.
Joseph William Andrea Sr. was born on June 8, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to Frank and Ethel Andrea. He lived in Chicago for half of his life. From January 1953 to December 1956, during the Korean War, he served in the Marines.

On May 18, 1957, Joseph was united in marriage to his best friend, Donna Jean Klingenmaier. To this union four children were born: Lynn, Lorie, Joe Jr., and Jeff. The couple and their young family moved to Mason City in 1974, where Joseph lived the rest of his life.

While living in Mason City, Joseph worked in manufacturing for Schneider Metal and IMI. When he wasn't working he loved spending time with Donna. Friday evenings were a special "date night." They would meet several of their friends at the Knights of Columbus fish fry for the meal and social time. As a couple they enjoyed dancing to a wide variety of music. They also enjoyed playing cards. Joseph spent a lot of time with his family, friends, and grandchildren. He liked to go camping, fishing, and bowling. He would often watch older movies, the history channel, and boxing. His son Joey really liked NASCAR, so Joseph would collect cars and watch NASCAR because of him.

Joseph was a person who loved to make people laugh. His family referred to him as a "jokester." He was constantly interacting with people. The main focus of his life was always family.

For the past six years Joseph has spent his life with a wonderful woman named Bethel. He found a friendship and partnership. Bethel introduced Joseph to dancing again, and other interests. She brought passion back into his life.

Joseph will be missed dearly by the family and friends who shared in his life.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Lynn (Randy) Petersen of Mason City, Lorie (Partner Kelly) Whitfield of Lomita, Calif., Joseph (Kim) Andrea Jr. of Milford, Jeffery (Bambi) Andrea of Iowa Falls; sister, Joan Grazian; sister-in-laws, Marie and Mary Ellen Andrea; brother-in-law, Vic Tarsa; grandchildren, Eric, Adam, Ashlyn, Brandon, Aaron, Amy, Chris, Josh, Rebecca, Shawn, Nathaniel, Burgundy, Samantha, Jazlyn; great-grandchildren, Adriana, Wyatt, Cale; two great-grandbabies to come, Richey and Yegge; and his partner for the last six years, Bethel of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his wife Donna, parents Frank and Ethel, brothers Frank and William Andrea, and sister Eileen Tarsa.

Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second Street S.E., Mason City, IA, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 22 to June 26, 2012

Bill B. Beard

DES MONIES - Bill B. Beard, born Des Moines, on June 20, 1928, passed away on Saturday evening June 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, and most recently great-grandpa to a family who loved him dearly and will miss him forever.

Bill's career spanned over 27 years at Sears in Ames. Bill and Nancy retired to Clear Lake in the fall of 1991.

Bill and his wife Nancy became a part of a wonderful circle of friends in Clear Lake and it had been their home for the past 20 years. They truly cherished their friends at the lake, family gatherings for the 4th of July, fishing, boating, shared barbecues and fish fries, and beautiful evenings on the front deck. Bill considered Clear Lake his home and was always anxious to return after spending fabulous winters in Florida with daughter Cathy and Greg.

Bill's family include his son Bob and Connie Beard, grandson Rob, grandson Nicholas, his wife Debbie and baby Ajna all of Marshalltown, daughter Connie and Gary Fontana, grandson Jeff and granddaughter Rebecca, all of Colorado Springs, and daughter Cathy Joel and Greg Roberts and granddaughter Malea all of Engelwood. Dad's dog Sam is also mourning his loss. Dad is now once again with the love of his life, Nancy, his wife of 60 years, who pre-deceased him.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, June 27, 3-6 p.m., at the Beard home, 126 Fourth Avenue North. Please join us to celebrate Bill's life, share stories, laugh and remember Bill.

Thank you to North Iowa Hospice and especially to Michelle, dad's hospice nurse. We want to express our deep gratitude for the care, respect, and compassion you gave to Dad. You helped us all. Please forward any memorials to North Iowa Hospice.

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 25 to June 26, 2012

Ronald M. Cook

IOWA FALLS - Ronald M. Cook, 52, of Iowa Falls, died Friday evening at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Ronald M. Cook will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Linn's Funeral Home 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be at the Berlin, Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his son: Ryan P. Cosby, 1846 110th St., Ionia, IA 50666.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 26, 2012

Doyle Leslie Eilertson

Northwood - Doyle Leslie Eilertson, 73, Northwood, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service for Doyle will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 26, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church.

Doyle Leslie Eilertson was born on Dec. 15, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minn., the son of Leslie and Irene (Godfrey) Eilertson. Doyle was baptized and confirmed at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. He attended Deer Creek Valley Country School No. 4.

Doyle was united in marriage to Barbara Harders on Nov. 15, 1959, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn., and to this union four children were born, Jeanette, Gene, Rob, and Diane. After their marriage, they lived in rural London, Minn., where Barb and Doyle farmed for a few years. The family moved to Northwood in February 1964. Doyle worked at the Northwood Elevator, beginning his elevator career at the age of 16, and continuing until 1991, when health reasons caused him to retire.

Doyle enjoyed camping, tinkering with lawn mowers and old tractors, sharpening chain saws, helping neighbors, but most of all spending time with his family and visiting with people.

Doyle was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood, and was on the Northwood volunteer Fire Department from December 1965 until May of 1992. Doyle was also a very active 22-year member of AA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Gene (Kathy) Eilertson of Northwood, Rob (Bess) Eilertson of Northwood, and Diane (Doug) Meyers of Dixon, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Melissa (Ben) Barringer, Jesse Harang, Samantha Zipse, Levi Eilertson, Kayla (Anthony) Hauge, Courtney and Kristen Eilertson, Alex Leegaard and Joshua Meyers; two step-grandsons, Luke and Matt Meyers; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Ellis; a son-in-law, Brad Zipse of Northwood; brothers and sisters, David (Sue) Eilertson, Ilene (Roger) Jacox, Janet Bergo, Marlys (Byron) Woods and Rita (Jim) Rosenberg; special friends, Nancy (Gary) Mason of Myrtle, Minn., and Paul (Bonnie) Ellis of Austin, Minn.; as well as many nieces and nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Irene Eilertson; wife, Barbara on July 12, 2011; daughter Jeanette Zipse on Jan. 29, 2009; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kay and Ken Small.

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

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

Stanley A. Genrich

LuVerne - Stanley A. Genrich, 88, of LuVerne, died Sunday at the Kanawha Community Home.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in LuVerne. Burial will be in the LuVerne Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Oakcrest Funeral Services of LuVerne, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Other arrangements are incomplete.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 26, 2012

Bernard A. Heinen

Madrid - Bernard Albert "Barney" Heinen, 89, passed from this life on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at St. Malachy's Catholic Church in Madrid, of which he was a member. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery south of Madrid.

Barney was born on Nov. 8, 1922, near Milo, to Andrew J. and Emma (Frueh) Heinen. He married Neomi C. Foertsch on Nov. 22, 1944, in Wesley, and to this union five children were born. Neomi preceded him into eternal life on Feb. 20, 2003. Barney later married Gladys (Burke) Erickson on June 1, 2006 in Madrid.

In 1988, He retired from Ziegler Caterpillar (formerly known as Gibbs-Cook Equipment Co.) as a mechanic. Prior to that, Barney was a farmer in North Central Iowa until 1971, and then became owner and operator of a grocery store in Ellsworth, until a fire destroyed the business in late 1972.
Barney enjoyed his family, spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, fishing, a good argument/debate, and especially playing cards. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Gladys Heinen of Madrid; four sons, Dennis (Sharon) Heinen of Huxley, Gary (Connie) Heinen of Garner, Bernie (Loretta) Heinen of Slater, and Tim (Cheryl) Heinen of Ankeny; one sister, Bernadine Tosseth of Mandan, N.D.; two brothers-in-law, Ed (Agnes) Foertsch and John Foertsch; one sister-in-law, Irene (Lyle) Kuyper all of Algona; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his first wife, Neomi, Barney was preceded into eternal life by his daughter at infancy, Mary Heinen; parents; four brothers; four sisters, one of which died at infancy; two brothers-in-law; seven sisters-in-law; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 26, at the church, where the family will be present from 4-8 p.m. and a vigil service will begin at 7 p.m.

The family has respectfully requested that any memorial contributions be made in Bernard Heinen's name to either St. Malachy's Catholic Church or Mercy Hospice of Johnston.

The Iles Funeral Homes, Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Chapel in Madrid is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 26, 2012

Gwendolyn M. (Rampton) Oglesby

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Gwendolyn M. (Rampton) Oglesby, 87, died Friday, June 22, 2012, surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 3, 1925, to Effie Van Note Rampton and Frank Rampton in Mason City, Iowa.

Gwen graduated from Mason City High School in 1943 and attended the University of Iowa from 1943 to 1944. She married Floyd Oglesby, her high school sweetheart and love of her life, on Dec. 10, 1945.

Gwen graduated from Kellogg Community College in 1973 with an associate degree in dental hygiene. She was a dental hygienist for Dr. Richard Rivard in Battle Creek from 1973 to 1984. She was a member of the Southwest Dental Hygiene Society of Michigan and the American Dental Hygiene Society.

Gwen was a member of the Battle Creek Faculty Wives, Battle Creek Area International Relations Committee and Battle Creek Community Chorus. She enjoyed traveling, music, reading, bird watching, crossword puzzles, walking, and family. She especially treasured her time with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
 
The last five years of her life were spent at Sunrise Assisted Living of Cascade, Mich. The family would like to acknowledge her wonderful friends and the staff at Sunrise. We would like to thank them for their love, care, and respect.

Gwen will be forever remembered for her warm and compassionate personality, ability to listen and she could always be trusted to keep a confidence. Her beautiful smile was a ray of sunshine that would brighten any room.

Gwen is survived by her four daughters: Julie (Greg) Hoelscher of Holland, Jo-Ellyn (Steve) Holt of Broomfield, Colo., Jill (Barry) Dehlin of Okemos, and Mary Fenske of Grandville, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and her sister Betty Lou (Ken) Johnson, of Newton.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Floyd Oglesby, her parents, her brother Robert Rampton and two great grandchildren.

The family will welcome friends from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the funeral home.

Friends may make memorial contributions to Battle Creek Community Foundation. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 26, 2012

Charlotte Owen

MARBLE ROCK -Charlotte Owen, 89, of Marble Rock, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

A funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford St., Marble Rock, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Thursday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Charlotte Owen Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636-0219.

Arrangements: Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford Street, Marble Rock, Iowa, 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

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

Terry Ore Tenold

KENSETT - Terry Ore Tenold, 63, Tallahassee, Fla., formerly of Kensett, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Tallahassee Memorial Health Care.

A celebration of Terry's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 600 Fifth Street, Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Inurnment will be in the Kensett Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Monday, July 16, 2012.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 26, 2012

Posted on 26 June 2012

Larry Joe Carpenter

IOWA FALLS - Larry Joe Carpenter, 67, of Iowa Falls, died at his home on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, under the care of Iowa Hospice.

As per Larry Joe Carpenter's wishes, no formal services are planned. Inurnment will be at the Savanah Cemetery, St. Joseph, Mo.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his partner: Lloyd Ashe, 613 Union St., Iowa Falls, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 27, 2012

Frances J. Coyle

Mason City - Frances J. Coyle, 79, of Mason City, and formerly of Manly, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at her home in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Michael Schueller as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening (June 28, 2012) at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a time for sharing of memories beginning at 7 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Frances' name in care of her family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 25 to June 27, 2012

Lorraine Discher

WESLEY - Lorraine Discher was born July 30, 1920, to William and Mabel (Elgh) Wall at Comfrey, Minn. She graduated from Comfrey High School and attended Mankato Teachers College where she received a two- year teaching certificate. A few years later she returned to Mankato State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

On Feb. 6, 1942, she married Alfred Discher of New Ulm, Minn. They had two children, Dianne and Gerald (Jerry).

From 1948-1958 she taught in three different rural schools and also the fifth grade at Butterfield, Minn. In 1959 after her husband, Alfred, became employed at Snap-On Tool Company in Algona, the family moved to Wesley. Lorraine taught Junior High Language Arts for 24 years and fifth grade for three years at the Corwith-Wesley School system. She retired in 1983.

She enjoyed baking and decorating beautiful cakes for family and friends. Other hobbies include caring for her flower garden, especially her roses, oil painting, making bulletin boards for her church and spending countless hours doing Norwegian Hardanger embroidery. Lorraine was a member of the St. John Lutheran church in Corwith. She belonged to the Rebekah Circle and enjoyed working with the quilting group. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and also the Gideon Auxiliary.

Lorraine died on Sunday June 24, 2012, at Homestead Assisted Living in Mason City at the age of 91.

Survivors include her children, Dianne (Ron) Stroup of Mason City, and Jerry (Paula) Discher of Eagle Bend, Minn.; brothers Douglas (Joanne) Wall of Comfrey, Minn.; Marvin (Cyrilla) Wall of Comfrey, Minn.; brother-in-law Paul Warner of Burnsville, Minn.; grandchildren Amy (Clay) Miller, Matthew (Cathy) Stroup, Brian (Chereen) Stroup, Jason (Lindsey) Stroup, Todd (Wendy) Discher, Marcia (Michael) Sidime, Joshua (Stephanie) Discher, Jeremy Discher and fiancée Mindy Sue Eddy and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alfred (in 1998), sister Bea Warner and one great grandchild.

The funeral service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith, today, Wednesday, June 27, at 11 a.m.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Wesley is in charge of arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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

James Hackbarth

ALDEN - James Hackbarth, 52, of Alden, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at the Allen Hospital, Waterloo.

Funeral services for James Hackbarth will be 10:30 Thursday, June 28, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls.

Visitation will be one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Burial will be at the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his mother: Elfrieda Hackbarth, 19012 125th Street, Alden, IA 50006.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 27, 2012

Steven L. "Stevie" Huerta

Mason City - Steven L. "Stevie" Huerta, 21, of Mason City, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in a dirt biking accident.

A funeral service for Stevie will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 29, at 14th St. Gospel Place, 200 14th St. N.W., Mason City, with Ken Quintus officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, June 28, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 4-7 p.m.

Should friends desire, and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Steve's name in care of his family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from June 23 to June 27, 2012

Luverne A. (Vern) Humburg

HAMPTON - Luverne (Vern) A. Humburg, 74, of Hampton, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012, at the Hampton Hospital Hospice Center after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 28, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., today, Wednesday, June 27, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

The Rev. David Wagner, the Rev. Delbert Beard of Bristow and Chaplin Rosie Schlueter of Mason City will be officiating the service.

Luverne was born Aug. 24, 1937, on a farm east of Sheffield to Elsie M. (Wiele) and Albert H. Humburg.

On March 17, 1961, he was united in marriage to Colleen (Coke) M. Wagner at the United Methodist Church in Dumont.

Luverne served in the Army two years and spent four years in the Reserve. He was Commander in Chief of the American Legion Post 183 for about 15 years. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the United Methodist Church for many years.

Luverne was employed at several farm implements, United Hydraulics and Mort's Plumbing and Heating. He was later employed at the Franklin County Courthouse from which he retired. After retirement, he worked with Access, Inc. of Hampton as a bus driver, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Vern was a hard worker. He took great pride in his work and in helping people.

Two of his favorite pastimes were fishing and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed cutting and splitting wood for his fireplace. Sitting by the fireplace and watching television was one of his great pleasures.

He is survived by his wife Colleen (Coke-Wagner) Humburg; three sister-in-laws: Irene (Renie) Abernathy, Mary Jane Conn, and Lois Wagner-all of Hampton. He has many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ernie, and sister Dorothy Kruckenberg.
Burial will be in the Sheffield Cemetery in Sheffield.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 27, 2012

James D. Kvale

Lake Mills - James D. Kvale, 76, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at his home in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with Pastor David E. Jordon officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 28, from 5-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

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

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

Paul Leinenkugel

New Haven - Paul James Leinenkugel, 51, died at his home in Murrieta, Calif., on Monday, June 4, 2012.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at St Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven, with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 27, 2012

Donald E. Mills

Papillion, Neb. - Donald Everett Mills, 77, of Papillion, Neb., formerly of Spirit Lake and Mason City, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at the Josie Harper Hospice House, Bergan Medical Center, Omaha, Neb.

Donald Everett Mills was born April 13, 1935, in Decatur, Ill., the son of Winifred (Aldrich) and Everett Mills. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and attended St. Joseph's School.
He was united in marriage to Judith Regan on October 13, 1957, at St. Joseph's Church. They were the parents of four children: Molly, Mike, Mark and Joey. Don later married Rose Finneman.

Donald is survived by his children: Molly (Bill) Dunn, Manhattan, Kan.; Mike Mills, Ackley, Mark (Anna) Mills, Eight Mile, Ala., and Joseph (Kim) Mills, Lenexa, Kan.; seven grandchildren: Julia and Mike Dunn; Amy, Matthew, and Danielle Mills; Donald and Adrian Mills, and two great grandchildren, Allison Jane and Andrew Dunn; and his sisters, Claudia Rye, Mary Rigdon, Mason City and Pati Hofler, Hamilton, Mont. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James.

Services will be announced at a later date, and will be held in Mason City.
Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 27, 2012

Avis Myers

Osage - Avis Myers, 75, of Osage, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, of complications from Multiple Myeloma at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She spent much of the last year in the care of her daughter, Sandy, in Ankeny. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the United Church of Christ in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating, luncheon to follow. Family and friends are invited to a gathering from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Avis Marie Dihlmann was born in Mason City on Sept. 22, 1936, the second daughter of Ervin F. and Katherine (Sandrey) Dihlmann. She attended Mason City schools and graduated from Mason City High School in 1954.

She was united in marriage to Norbert F. Carman of Waterloo on Jan. 15, 1955, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. Three children were born to this union: Randy F., Sandra M., and Eric P. Carman.
In addition to raising her family in Osage, she attended and graduated from North Iowa Area Community College in 1971 with a nursing degree. She worked at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital for many years.

Avis will be remembered as a lover of animals and having a genuine respect for nature. She enjoyed gardening and had a passion for her beautiful flower beds. Avis was a sweet, loving, and supportive grandmother and will be missed dearly by her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her children, Randy (Mary Lou) Carman of Frankenmuth, Mich., Sandra (Mark) Fischels of Ankeny, Eric (Pam) Carman of Minnetonka, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Catherine (Kevin) Tuczek of St. Clair Shores, Mich., Sarah Carman of Berkeley, Calif., Michael Carman of Frankenmuth, Mich., Michelle Lacy of Iowa City, Nicole Lacy of Ames, Rachel Lacy of Ankeny, Samuel and Zachary Carman of Minnetonka, Minn. She is also survived by her sisters, Kathleen Wild of Mason City and Ellen Zimmermann of Austin, Texas.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be given to The Humane Society of North Iowa, 2700 Birch Drive, Mason City, 50401, http://www.hsni.org/ in the name of Avis Myers.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 641-732-3706.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 27, 2012

Charlotte Owen

Marble Rock - A Funeral Mass for Charlotte Owen, 89, of Marble Rock will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville with Rev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Marble Rock.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 423 Bradford Street, Marble Rock with a Scriptural Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services on Thursday.

Charlotte was born on Jan. 13, 1923, in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, a daughter of Charles Edward and Louise Ann (Seidler) Stowell and died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. She received her education in public school graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School in Waterloo.

She was united in marriage to Richard J. Stewart in 1945 in Waterloo. She and Richard were blessed with four sons: Gary Prior, Joe Stewart, Mike Stewart, John Stewart; and one daughter Joann Westemeir.

Charlotte was remarried in 1960 to Hadwin Owen in Dubuque. The couple made their home in Waterloo until 1973 when they moved to Marble Rock where they owned and operated The Rock Tavern and Lounge along with the C& H Superette.

Those of us who were privileged to know Charlotte admired her for her Irish humor, her love for fishing, music and family. She was, as we all know, unique in God's creation. For many years, after the passing of Hadwin, she had the love and affection of her companion Bill Wentworth of Marble Rock. They could always be seen together going on fishing trips, headed out to movies, and partaking in numerous other activities together.

Living family members include three sons: Gary (Janet) Prior, Charles City, Mike (Cindy) Stewart, Cedar Falls, John (Betty) Stewart, Marble Rock; one daughter: Joann Westemeir, Wildwood, Fla.; one stepson: James Owen, Waterloo; one sister: Mary (Nate) Heise, Shell Rock, and Companion Bill Wentworth, Marble Rock. Charlotte also had many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Richard, second husband Hadwin, one son, Joseph Stewart, two stepsons, Don and Michael Owen; one grandson, David Stewart, and her parents Charles and Louise.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Charlotte Owen Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636-0219.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 25 to June 27, 2012

Posted on 27 June 2012

Gerry Ronald Abbott

HAMPTON - Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, July 1, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Arthur J. Zewert will officiate the service. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

Gerry Ronald Abbott, 71, of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at his home in Hampton. He was born on Nov. 13, 1940, in Webster City to Cadell Roscoe and Louise Goldie (Trailor) Abbott. Gerry graduated from Webster City High School and completed his journeyman lineman training. Gerry was united in marriage to Linda Louise Huff on Sept. 8, 1984, in Hampton.

He worked for MidAmerican Energy and retired in November of 2002 as a crew planner. Gerry attended services at the Baptist Church for a number of years. He was a member of the Ridge Stone Golf Course in Sheffield. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing cribbage, golfing, woodworking and most of all spending time with his family.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Linda Abbott of Hampton; children, Stephanie Jones of Chandler, Ariz., Mike (Nancy) Abbott of Perry, Annette (Julie Otten) Abbott of Ankeny, Jeanette (Rob) Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz., Elizabeth (Oakley) Sirrine of Midland, Mich., Justine (Mike) Wolfe of Des Moines, Kent Abbott of Des Moines and Keith (Jenny) Abbott of Bettendorf; stepdaughters Sally Stanbrough of Hampton and Lee Ann (Steve) Wickwire of Geneva; sister, Roma (Jack) Schlief of Dayton; brother, David (Kay) Abbott of Bradshaw, Neb.; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Linda.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 28, 2012

Frances J. Coyle

Mason City - Frances J. Coyle, 79, of Mason City and formerly of Manly, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at her home in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 N. Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Michael Schueller as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening, June 28, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, from 4-8 p.m. with a time for sharing of memories beginning at 7 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Frances' name in care of her family.

Frances Jean Schumacher was born on Jan. 8, 1933, in Emmetsburg, the daughter of Joseph and Amelia (Gallegher) Schumacher. She attended high school and graduated from Mallard High School amongst the class of 1951.

On Feb. 10, 1953, Frances was united in marriage to John "Jack" Coyle in Albert Lea, Minn.
In her younger years Frances worked at Winnebago Industries, the Manly Liquor Store and as a home health aide in Worth County as well as for Mercy Homecare.

Frances enjoyed all family gatherings and her numerous trips with her grandchildren. For the past 18 years she has wintered in Alamo, Texas, where she enjoyed the time spent with her many cherished friends there. She enjoyed playing all card games and dominos, was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and was a member of card club, the Red Hat Society and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Those grateful in sharing in Frances' life are her children, Dee Ann (Howard) Nilson, Rapid City, S.D., Kate Coyle, Iowa City, Mary Jo Baumann, Manly, John Coyle, Couer A'del, I.D., Joe Coyle, Mason City, and Ann (Joe) Determan, Mason City; her daughter-in-law, Robin Coyle, Manly; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Mildred Peterson, Waterloo, and Mary (Dick) Ditch, Emmetsburg; and her sisters-in-law, Jeanette Schumacher, Lois Hegtvedt, Audrey Coyle and Helen Arnett.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; son, Tom Coyle; sisters, Gertie McCarty and Marge Kunz; brother, Gene Schumacher; and her special friend, Elton Kuhlman.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 25 to June 28, 2012

Steven L. "Stevie" Huerta

Mason City - Steven L. "Stevie" Huerta, 21, of Mason City died Thursday, June 21, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in a dirt biking accident.
A funeral service for Stevie will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 29, at 14th Street Gospel Place, 1401 N. Washington Avenue, Mason City, with Ken Quintus officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening, June 28, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 4-7 p.m.
Should friends desire and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in Steve's name in care of his family.
Steven Louie Huerta was born on Oct. 21, 1990, in Mason City, the son of Steven A. Huerta and Victoria Flores. He attended Mason City High School and graduated from Fort Dodge High School among the class of 2008. Following high school Steve earned his welding certificate before moving back to Mason City.
In his free time Stevie loved to spend time with his family. He cherished the time spent with his parents, siblings, grandparents and especially his niece, Adrianna. Stevie had an adventurous spirit which led him to easily make friends. He also enjoyed wrestling, boxing, and football; he had been an Oakland Raiders fan from his days as a youngster.
Stevie also liked to listen to music and spend time with his friends.
Those grateful in sharing in Stevie's life are his parents, Steven Huerta and Victoria Flores of Mason City; his siblings, Harley Huerta, Rudy Huerta and Selena Huerta, all of Mason City; his girlfriend, Tiffini Portis; his niece, Adrianna Williams Huerta; his grandparents, Carol Flores, Mason City, Billy (Violet) Huerta, Mason City, and Nancy Carbajal, Stockton, Calif.; his good friends, Brandon Kroff and Jimbo Perry; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Stevie is preceded in death by his grandfather, Val Flores; his uncles, Tim Smith, Felix Arp and Terry Arp; as well as his friend, Charlie Kroff.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from June 23 to June 28, 2012

Vera B. Jacobson

CEDAR FALLS - Vera B. Jacobson, 83, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Western Home Communities Elizabeth E. Martin Health Center.
She was born March 19, 1929, in Crystal Lake, daughter of Arthur and Mildred (Swan) Lonning. She married Glen R. Jacobson on Feb. 22, 1949, in Crystal Lake. He died Nov. 20, 1998.
She graduated from Crystal Lake High School where she played high school basketball, and had been employed in Laundry at Mercy Hospital.
Survived by: two daughters, Jane (Tom) Love of Jacksonville, Fla., and Donna (Mike) Lucas of Cedar Falls; one son, Charles of Webster City; three grandchildren, Nikki Love, Kim (Tucker) Anderson and Travis Love; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Ellie and Lexie; and one aunt, Eva Kuchenreuther of Buffalo Center.
Preceded in death by a brother, Gale Lonning, and a sister, Jean Crone.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Western Home Communities Chapel in Cedar Falls with burial in Madison Cemetery, Forest City. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Service, Cedar Falls, and also for one hour prior to services Friday at the chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Condolences may be left at www.richardsonfuneralservice.com.
Richardson Funeral Service, 615 Main Street, Cedar Falls, 319-266-3525.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 28, 2012

Shirley M. Sandage

FREDERICK, Md. - Shirley M. Sandage, a native of Mason City, passed away on June 27, 2012, at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Md.

A Service of Remembrance will be held later this summer at the Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City with the Reverend Jeni Bohls officiating, followed by inurnment at Rock Grove Cemetery, Nora Springs.

Shirley Marie Farrer was born in Mason City on May 5, 1927. In 1946, she married Richard E. Sandage Sr. They raised three sons, Richard E. Sandage Jr. (Frederick, Md.), John Byron and partner Gregory Blackley (Vienna, Austria) and Scott Alan (Pittsburgh, Pa.).

For more than four decades, Ms. Sandage was an advocate for invisible Americans - the needy, the powerless, the fearful, at local, state, and national levels.

Prior to her retirement in 1996, she oversaw the activities of James S. Brady, former Press Secretary to President Ronald Reagan at the National Organization on Disability (NOD) in Washington, DC. She directed his "Calling on America" Campaign to increase opportunities for people with disabilities and organized a nationwide network of 4,500 cities, towns and counties to achieve its aims. She further organized a network of 45 of the nation's largest associations and organizations to participate in the campaign.

Before moving to NOD, Ms. Sandage served as the U.S. Field Representative for the Christian Children's Fund, an international child-sponsorship organization. She opened its U.S. national headquarters in the Washington area supervising the work of regional offices in Rapid City, S.D., Tahlequah, Okla., and Jackson, Miss. In this position, she designed and directed a national study to pinpoint the location of American children living in extreme poverty.

In 1980 Ms. Sandage was appointed as Executive Director of the White House Mini-Conference on Older Women, resulting in the establishment of the Older Women's League as a national membership organization dedicated solely to the needs of mid-life and older women.
She was a founding member of its first Board of Directors and in 1983 became its second Executive Director, doubling its membership in 2 years.

During her tenure, she directed a national campaign to focus public attention on issues related to Social Security, pension reform and access to adequate health care. She was a member of the national Women's Round Table, an ad-hoc group of national leaders in the women's movement.
In 1976, Ms. Sandage and a friend, Margaret Garrity, co-founded "The Door Opener" in Mason City as a drop-in counseling center for women. The Center achieved national recognition as a model for assisting women to become economically independent and free of welfare assistance. For this work, in 1980 Ms. Sandage was nominated for a Winthrop Rockefeller Award for Distinguished Rural Service. In 1981, she was selected by the U.S. China Committee on Cultural Relations at the United Nations as one of nine women of an exchange delegation between the U.S. and the Peoples Republic of China.

She was a founding member of the national Displaced Homemakers Network Inc., served three years as its President and was elected to the Board of Directors of Extended Family Enterprises Inc. in Jonesboro, Ark.

Prior to founding The Door Opener, Sandage and Garrity studied Iowa industries using and disposing of hazardous materials. Their report led to legislation regulating disposal in Iowa.
From 1972-1975 Ms. Sandage worked for the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., as a rural expert on issues related to welfare reform in the work incentive program. Later she was a negotiator representing the U.S. Secretary of Labor in a landmark civil rights case heard before Judge Charles Richey in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. She wrote the guidelines reorganizing the U.S. Employment Service redirecting and expanding service delivery in Job Service offices across the Country.

She first moved to Washington, D.C., in 1969 as the Deputy Director of the Migrant Research Project of the Manpower, Evaluation and Development Institute. She co-authored the first national study to gather demographic, social and economic characteristics of migrant farm workers. Ms. Sandage will also be remembered as founder and first Executive Director of the Migrant Action Program, a multi-state agency headquartered in Mason City to provide educational and medical services to migrant farm worker families.

After her retirement in 1996, Ms. Sandage continued volunteer work in Frederick. She designed and taught "Tales for Grandchildren" for 12 years for the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Frederick Community College as well as "Power Skirts" a course bringing women who changed the course of social justice in America to Frederick. She authored a regular column in Most, a magazine published in Frederick.

A long-time member of the Frederick County Senior Recreation Council (SRC), she served as its chairperson for six years. She was a member of the Frederick County C. Burr Artz Public Library Board of Trustees. As a member of the Frederick County Commission on Aging, Shirley wrote the 2004 report, "Senior Voices of Frederick County, Maryland," examining the quality of life of its senior citizens.

She was appointed to the Frederick County Adult Guardianship Review Board and the Frederick County Human Relations Commission, her last term as chairperson. She served the City of Frederick as a member of the Personnel Review Board and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Honored by the University of Iowa at Iowa City as an outstanding Iowa woman, her published and unpublished papers are preserved at the Iowa Women's Archives at the University Library in Iowa City.

In addition to her volunteer work, Shirley enjoyed travel. She visited all 50 states, circumvented the globe, stood on all seven continents and visited in excess of 60 countries.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents, Jack and Flossie Farrer; her sister, Joy Farrer Swab; and her nephew, Kenneth Swab.

She is survived by her sons; her grandchildren, Autumn, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Christopher, Stafford, Va., as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the "Garrity/Sandage 'Door Opener' Scholarship Fund," North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa, 50401.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 28, 2012

Posted on 28 June 2012

Sharon Kay Boyenga

ACKLEY - Sharon Kay Boyenga, 57, of Ackley, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Memorials may be sent to the United Methodist Church, 416 Hardin St., Ackley, or to the American Cancer Society.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 2, at the First United Methodist Church, 416 Hardin Street, Ackley, with inurnment at the East Friesland Church Cemetery, Ackley.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Jay Robert Burns

CHESTER, Md. - Jay Robert Burns, 80, a 12-year resident of Chester, Md. and previously of Annapolis, Md. and Mason City, Iowa, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his home of lung cancer following a 10 month illness.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 4, at 11 a.m. at Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church. Inurnment church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church Missions-Romania, 931 Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666.

An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Justin G. Chapman

MASON CITY - Justin G. Chapman, 82, of Mason City, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today, Friday, June 29, in the Adas Israel Section of Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be given to the Betterment Fund at Adas Israel Synagogue, P.O. Box 676, Mason City, IA 50402-0676

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Susan Curtiss

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -Susan Curtiss, 66, formerly of Plymouth/Rock Falls and Mason City passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, in Bettendorf, Iowa, while battling cancer.

Susan will be laid to rest at the Rock Island Arsenal Veterans National Cemetery, Rock Island Ill., Monday, July 2, at 11 a.m.

For those wishing to attend the services at the cemetery, please meet at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, located at 422 East 10th Street, Davenport, Iowa, 52803 at 10:30 am.

A memorial luncheon will be held at the Rock Falls Community Center Tuesday July 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in her name.

Arrangements are being handled by the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, Iowa.

Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes. com.

She was born Oct. 21, 1945, in Cuba City, Wis., to Leland and Florence (Keyes) Roloff, and was the oldest of six children. She grew up in Independence Iowa, and attended St. John's Catholic high school.

Susan was fortunate to have made many great and loving friends throughout her life living in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa.

She enjoyed many activities and hobbies including; cooking, quilting, reading, gardening, crafts, and socializing with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

Susan is survived by sons Scott Madison - Bettendorf, Jeff (Jayne) Madison - Flagstaff, Ariz., grandchildren Macie Claude - Solon, Iowa, Jack and Sophie Madison - Flagstaff, Ariz., and siblings Bob (Mary Kay) Roloff - West Bend, Wis., Sally (Jerry) Williams - Two Rivers, Wis., John (Paula) Roloff - Fairfield Iowa, Paul (Julie) Roloff - Cedar Falls, Mary (Joe) Grover - Rowley, Iowa, and numerous nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Curtiss - Plymouth/Rock Falls, parents Leland and Florence Roloff - Independence, Iowa, and nephew Matthew Williams - Two Rivers, Wis.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Eldon "Butch" Funte

CLARION - Eldon "Butch" Funte, 66, of Clarion, died June 27, 2012, at Iowa Specialty Hospital of Belmond.

Funeral services for Eldon Funte will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 2, at the Clarion Church of Christ, 420 N. Main St., in Clarion, with Pastor Warren Curry officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 1, from 4-6 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Eldon Eugene (Jan) Jandebeur

CLEAR LAKE - The Rev. Eldon Eugene (Jan) Jandebeur, 86,1523 W. Sixth Ave N., Clear Lake, died, Thursday, June 28, 2012.

A funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, July 2, at the First Christian Church, Fourth and Adams St., Mason City, with the Rev. Dan Cline officiating.

Visitation will be one hour preceding the ser-vice at the church. Interment will be at the Cedar Cemetery, Lytton, at 3 p.m., Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Doris R. Rieks

OWASA - Doris R. Rieks, 87, of Owasa, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Babette Sue "Babs" Smith

ANGIER - Babette "Babs" Sue Smith, 55, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Hospice of Wake County in Raleigh, N.C., due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Babs was born on Oct. 3, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Peter Walford Nelson II and Selma Delores "Dorie" Benson.

She graduated from Mason City Senior High School, Class of '74. She married Wallace "Wally" Evan Smith in Mason City on Dec. 14, 1974. The couple resided in St Paul, Minn., where they gave birth to their three girls. They moved to the Raleigh, N.C., area in October 1982 where they currently reside.

Babs earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Aug. 31, 2003, from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C. Babs was a Distribution Supervisor for the Child Support Division of NCDHHS in Raleigh, N.C. Prior to this, she held positions at Underwriters Laboratories in Research Triangle Park, N.C., and as a Nanny in St. Paul, Minn. She was a known as a leader who promoted harmony and teamwork in the workplace while inspiring confidence and respect among her peers. She took pride in her work showing a high level of honesty, loyalty, and integrity. She was warm, sincere, and genuine in her relationship to others while being stable, patient, and steady in her interactions. She displayed a strong sense of purpose while setting compelling personal goals. Always extremely reliable and supportive, she conveyed a positive personal image showing respect for everyone she came into contact with. Babs enjoyed crocheting afghans for her grandchildren, and traveling abroad and the U.S. on their motorcycle. She found rest and relaxation while cruising the back roads in her Z4 with the top down and the wind blowing her hair, and camping with family. She was content just being with family, friends, and especially her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 38 years, Wally; her daughters, Heather Michelle Bunting and husband, William, Amanda Rennea Good and husband, Andrew, Kellie Elysha Cooper and husband, David; grandchildren, James and Evan Bunting, Phiona and Lucie Good, and Mason and Emma Cooper; mother, Dorie; her sister, Brenda Good and husband, Dr. Robert Good; and sister-in-law, Carol Nelson.

Babs was preceded in death by her father and brother, Peter Walford Nelson, III. Those that knew her well cared deeply for her and she will be missed.

Funeral service will be held Monday, July 2, at 6 p.m. in the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home Chapel, with the Reverend Susan Hobbs of Garner United Methodist Church presiding.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, N.C.

Condolences may be made to www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 29, 2012

Posted on 29 June 2012

Alice S. Bridges

DOWS - Alice S. Bridges, 95, of Dows, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows.
Dugger Funeral Home, Dows, IA 50071, 515-852-4134.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 30, 2012

Elizabeth "Liz" Dawson

Charles City - Elizabeth "Liz" Dawson, 64, of Charles City, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Liz Dawson will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, at the First Congregational Church. Pastor Forrest Cornelius will officiate.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

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

Elizabeth Grace Stalker Dawson was born June 24, 1948, in Charles City, the daughter of Lyle and Maxine (Goebel) Stalker. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1966 and LaJames School of Beauty in 1967. On February 15, 1969, she was united in marriage to Richard Dawson. Liz worked all her life as a cosmetologist in Charles City. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and Iowa Cosmetology Association. Her interests included camping, cooking, traveling, going to the casino and entertaining. Liz always looked forward to sharing her life with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving, caring person who was always willing to help others.

Living family members include her husband, Richard Dawson of Charles City; two children, Kelly (Randy) Linderman of Mason City and Chad (Anna) Dawson of Grimes; six grandchildren, Logan, Lucas and Trey Linderman and Torrance, Mackenzie and Cooper Dawson; a sister, Phyllis Kelly of Charles City; a brother, Rodney (Pat) Stalker of Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and several aunts and uncles.

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 30, 2012

Gene A. Hansen

Charles City - Gene A. Hansen, 63, of 2166 Old Highway Road, Charles City, died Friday afternoon June 29, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City IA, 641- 228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 30, 2012

Beth Lorraine Hook

Sabetha, Kan. - Beth Lorraine Hook, 86, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012.

She was born Feb. 24, 1926, at Lake City, Iowa, the daughter of Mabel Clare (Stout) Groves and Charles Wesley Groves. She was a graduate of Stephens College, Columbia, Mo. Following graduation, she was employed by Trans World Airlines, Kansas City, Mo.

On Oct. 16, 1948, she married Boyd Lanning Hook. They shared a passion for community service in the Iowa and Florida cities where they lived. She contributed volunteer time and energy to the YMCA of Mason City, where she and her family lived for many years. A devoted member of Methodist churches all her life, her most recent involvement was at First United Methodist Church, Englewood, Fla. She was a member of PEO Chapter EY, Venice, Fla., having served as president. Beth was particularly committed to The State College of Florida Foundation as a board member. In addition to volunteer civic work she enjoyed a career in real estate while living in Florida. At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Beatrice Jane Groves.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Boyd Hook; daughters, Shelle McCoy (Michael) of Topeka, Kan. and Lori Austin (James) of Scottsdale, Ariz. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Tully McCoy (Nicole), Anne McCoy Wilson (Brian), Sara Austin Rulewicz (Chris)and Charles Austin; a step-grandson, Jamie Austin (Jennifer) and eight great grandchildren.

A private memorial is planned at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church 806 Main Sabetha, Kan.
www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 30, 2012

Eugene (Jan) Jandebeur

Clear Lake - The Reverend Eldon Eugene (Jan) Jandebeur, 86,1523 W. Sixth Ave N., Clear Lake, Iowa, received and answered his last "call," transferring to heaven on June 28, 2012.

A funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, July 2, at the First Christian Church, Fourth and Adams Streets, Mason City, with the Rev. Dan Cline officiating.
Visitation will be one hour preceding the service at the church.

Interment will be at the Cedar Cemetery, Lytton, Iowa, at 3 p.m. Monday.

Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church, Mason City, or Hospice of North Iowa.

Eldon was born Feb. 21, 1926, in Alma, Neb., the son of Clarence Daniel and Floy Edna (Randall) Jandebeur. He graduated from Alma High School in 1943; Johnson Bible College, Kimberlin Heights, Tenn.; and then attended Phillips University, Enid Oklahoma and Drake University Divinity School, Des Moines, Iowa.

Eldon married Ellen Marie Huster on July 7, 1957, in Sac City, Iowa. Other "calls" that Eldon answered were to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in many congregations including Associate Pastor, Central Christian Church, Des Moines; Coon Rapids and Goldfield, Ia., Aurora, Neb., Chariton, Winterset, Clear Lake and Zearing, all in Iowa. He retired in December 1989 and then served as interim pastor at the Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ), Mason City, Charles City/ Nora Springs and United Church of Christ, Manchester, New Hampton/Ionia, Hampton, Eagle Grove and Belmond, all in Iowa.

He was a life-long member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, having been baptized in 1935. He is currently a member at First Christian Church, Mason City. Other organizations he was involved in were a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 197, Coon Rapids, and now the 264 AF & AM Lodge of Carroll; the River City Barbershop Chorus and the Clear Lake Noon Lions. Eldon enjoyed golfing, singing in the River City Barbershop chorus and reading.

Eldon is survived by his wife Ellen Jandebeur, Clear Lake, daughter Beth Ann Jandebeur, New Prague, Minn., son Brent Alan Jandebeur and his wife Amy, Clear Lake; four grandchildren Moriah Jandebeur, New Prague, Christopher (Erin) Jandebeur, Des Moines, Troy Jandebeur, Clear Lake, and Emilie Jandebeur, Clear Lake; one sister Phyllis Garska, Baden Lake, N.C.; brothers-in-law Edward (Shirley) Huster, Duane (Joyce) Huster, Sac City; and several nieces and nephews.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers Lyle and Marvin Jandebeur; father and mother-in-law Thomas and Betty Huster and brother-in-law Walter Huster.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 30, 2012

Lila S. Malfero

Mason City - Lila S. Malfero, 93, of Mason City, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Mayo Health Clinic, Albert Lea, Minn.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on June 30, 2012

William G. Riley

CLEAR LAKE - William G. Riley, 83, of Clear Lake, formerly of Mason City, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at his residence.

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 30, 2012

Devin Sexton

Mason City - Devin Lee Sexton, 22, of Mason City, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

A funeral service for Devin will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 2, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz presiding.

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

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 1, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Devin Sexton Memorial Fund in care of his family.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on June 30, 2012

Wesley Merrel Shubert
U.S. Coast Guard

Clear Lake - Wesley Merrel Shubert, 75, 1611 Willow Place, Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating.

Following the service, will be a Masonic service. Military honors will be provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Visitation will be Monday, July 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.

Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Clear Lake United Methodist Church or the Wesley Shubert Memorial Fund.

Wes was born December 6, 1936, in Danube, Minn., the son of John and Savilla (Bratsch) Shubert. He graduated from Renville High School, Renville, Minn., in 1955. Wes enlisted in the military and served in the Minnesota National Guard while still in high school and later served four years active duty and four years inactive duty in the United States Coast Guard. While in the military, Wes attended schools and various universities studying advanced electronics and electrical engineering. Wes was released from active service as an EM1-P1 in 1959 and honorably discharged in 1963 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Wes was proud to have served in the military and felt it was an obligation not an option.

Wes married Marianne Martin June 24, 1960, in Renville.

After release from active service Wes began working with a company providing process controls for the water and wastewater industry. During this time he worked jointly with engineering firms designing the power distribution and process control systems for water and wastewater plants. To better understand the needs of the various processes used in water and wastewater, Wes began a study program in the field of biological and physical chemical engineering and treatment processes. Long before environmental issues became a popular field Wes was actively pursuing and involved in these studies.

In early 1967, Wes started Automatic Systems Company, Inc., in Ames, Ia. specializing in the design, supply and supervised installation of process control systems. In 1978 Wes became involved in the development of properties for clients with special needs. This evolved into development involving single family, multi family, commercial and industrial facilities. In 1982/83 Wes sold Automatic Systems Company Inc., to the employees of the company.

Wes continued to pursue development and do consulting work for engineering firms and industries as an expert in wastewater treatment. In addition, he began research on a new process which later became a very advanced biological treatment process.

In the mid 1980s, Wes did consulting work for a European company. He developed a marketing program, hired and trained sales and service people, wrote an engineering manual covering the products and their application.

Aqua Aerobic systems Inc. retained Wes as a process engineer and marketing consultant to develop a new product line and treatment process for them. This allowed Wes to put the finishing touch on his pursuit of the process that would become the AQUA SBR (Aqua Aerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor) process. Wes was instrumental in doing the pilot studies, design of the special equipment, on which patents still hold his name as the inventor. Wes was a published author of an Engineering Wastewater Process Design Manual, which later was used as a text book by some universities in the advanced study of Process Design in Waste Water Treatment.

Wes enjoyed the water and wastewater business and how it helped the environment and the health of everyone. Wes was instrumental in the process design for many wastewater treatment plants throughout the United States as well as some foreign Countries. He was called upon frequently as a consultant in Wastewater Treatment, Business, Marketing and Sales.

Wes was the key factor in the pump station and force main design and did the process design for the Clear Lake Sanitary District improvements. Wes served on the Clear Lake Sanitary District Board for 10 years.

Wes was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church and a member of the Ames Masonic Lodge Arcadia No. 269. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, having good - thought provoking - discussions, showing his 1936 five- window Ford coupe, dancing, farming, boating/playing on the lake with family, making others happy, attending his grandchildren's various events, and spending time with his family. He had an unspoken gift of friendship, knowledge, and charity to all he met throughout his life.

Wes felt his life was blessed by the love of his wife Marianne Shubert, Clear Lake; three daughters Tammy (Craig) Hartmann, Ames, Vanessa (Christopher) Edgington, St. Ansgar, and Marti (Jeffrey) Breit, West Des Moines; six grandchildren Shawnia Silverthorn, Seth (Emily) Bowen, Sarek Hartmann (special friend Brooke Rodriguez), Sean Hartmann, Alexander Edgington (special friend Erin Bethke and daughter Adysen) and Elizabeth Edgington; one great grandson Theron Silverthorn; brothers Stanley (Carol) Shubert, Owatonna, Minn., Wayne (Betty) Shubert, Comanche, Iowa, Gilman (Rhonda) Shubert, Kasson, MN; sister Shirley (James) Samlaska, Wis.; brother-in-law Jim (Ruth) Martin, Olivia, Minn.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents; his niece Valerie Martin and his in-laws Walter and Mary Martin.

Wes's only regret in life was that he felt he did not do all the things God expected of him.

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

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

Darwin Walker

Charles City - Darwin Walker, 81, of Charles City, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Darwin Walker will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Bethany Alliance Church. Pastor Kent Sovine will officiate.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

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

Memorials may be directed to the family for Iowa's Bravest and Altoona Cub Scout Pack 63.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 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 30, 2012

Kenneth A. Winwood

ALEXANDER - Kenneth A. Winwood, 89, of Pella, formerly of Alexander, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Funeral services for Kenneth A. Winwood will be held at 1 p.m. Monday July 2, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond.

Burial will take place in the Alexander Cemetery east of Alexander.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the United Methodist Church in Alexander.

Dugger Funeral Home, Dows, IA 50071, 515-852-4134.

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

Posted on 30 June 2012