LAKOTA - Leona Christ, 95, of Lakota, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota with Pastor Elaine Siemsen officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. the day of service at the church.

Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences and personal emails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424. 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 1, 2012

SHEFFIELD - Funeral services for Vernon Davolt will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Ken Livingston presiding.

Interment with Veterans Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post 277 American Legion will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Vernon Edward Davolt passed on to his heavenly home Feb. 27, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at 96 years of age. Vernon was the child of Henry and Julia (Nolte) Davolt. He was born January 22, 1916, in Sheffield in the home in which lived his entire life.

Vernon graduated in 1934 from Sheffield High School. He began working in the carpentry business with his father.

On June 12, 1938, he brought his bride, Dorothy Oehlert, from across the block to their home at 459 North Third Street, Sheffield. There they raised four children, Karen, Janice, Douglas and Terri.

At 28 years of age Vernon served our country in WWII in Italy in the U.S. Army. He took over his father's carpentry business and operated Davolt Carpenter Shop, building and remodeling many homes in the North Iowa area.

Vernon was an avid sports fan, cheering on his children and grandchildren and generations of kids passing through SCMT and West Fork Schools. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. Vernon loved youth baseball, coaching Little League teams and keeping up the "Davolt Lot" for kids' pickup ballgames.

Vernon's passions included model railroading, raising pigeons, his dogs, fish and various motorized conveyances he configured or purchased over the years. He enjoyed taking his kids to the dirt track races in Belmond and has passed that love of racing on to the fourth generation.

Vernon was a loving husband to his bride, Dorothy, having celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last June. They attended the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sheffield and then the First Grace Baptist Church also in Sheffield.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Gary, at birth, and a brother at birth.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Karen (Ray) Doshier, Janice (Terry) Christensen and Terri (Mick) Pals; son, Doug (Sue) Davolt; grandchildren, Dana (April) Floyd, Michelle (Barry) Herring, Tracie (Steve) VandenBerg, David (Lindy) Christensen, Elizabeth Bouge, Chase, Jordan and Logan Pals; great-grandchildren, Kali and Rhiannon Floyd, Dustin and Nicholas Wood, Shelby, Brady and Kale Christensen, Joshua, Brian and Seth VandenBerg, Austin and Emma Jo Bouge and Ryder Ditsworth.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to March 1, 2012

MASON CITY - Delia M. Deeny, 81, of 107 S. Indiana Ave., Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676. www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook.com/Fullertonfuneralhome

Published in Globe Gazette on March 1, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Hattie Hilda Floy, 94, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and Pastor Kirk Wilkie officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or Opportunity Village.

Hattie was born February 22, 1918, in Thornton, the daughter of John Henry and Mary Magdalene (Hansen) Henricksen. She graduated from Thornton High School. Hattie married Vernon Floy Oct. 6, 1941, in Rockwell at the Lutheran Parsonage.

Hattie and Vernon had five children, so she was busy being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known as grandma "cookie" for her holiday cookies. She loved to do crafts and sew. She enjoyed playing bridge along with other card games and bowling. She was an avid Hawkeyes, Twins and Vikings fan.

Hattie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, active in ZLCW and was past president and member of the women's circle. She volunteered at Opportunity Village Store, Good Samaritan, Oakwood Care Center and was a Hospice volunteer. She also helped during elections.

Hattie is survived by her children, Connie (Ray Perez) Windorpski, Austin, Texas; Claudia Hollatz, Centerville; Douglas (Barbara) Floy, Clear Lake; Curtis (Judy DeRock) Floy, Clear Lake; and Karla (Steve) Bacon, Clear Lake; ten grandchildren, Jason Floy, Brad (Erin) Floy, Scott (Sarah) Floy, Brian Windorpski, Josh Hollatz, Peter Hollatz, Jessica (Phill) Maxwell, Allan Hollatz, Tanner Bacon and Chase Bacon; two great-grandchilden, Emma and Owen Maxwell; two sisters-in-law, Adeline Floy, Clear Lake, and Ruth Ann Behrendsen, Colo., and many nieces and nephews.

Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon (July 8, 1990), three brothers and three sisters.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 29 to March 1, 2012

MASON CITY - Lilly E. Fransen, 94, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 29 to March 1, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Camilla Hackett, 93, of Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, died Monday Feb. 27, 2012, at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday March 2, in the Kinney Lindstrom Center at Opportunity Village, Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray and Pastor Dean Hess officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Opportunity Village.
Interment will be held Monday, March 5, in the Liscomb Cemetery, Liscomb, at 1 p.m.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Opportunity Village in Camilla's name.
Camilla was born on June 7, 1918, in St. Anthony, Iowa, the daughter of Hugh and Minnie Hackett. She lived on the farm with her parents and attended area schools. She later moved to the Glenwood State Hospital and School for many years. Later, Camilla was able to live throughout Iowa and California with her sisters, Hope and Alta, until moving to Opportunity Village in September of 1982.

Camilla was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. She also attended Wednesday evening Spiritual Life Services at Opportunity Village. Camilla loved singing hymns; a few of her favorites were "Jesus Loves Me" and "Shall We Gather at the River?"

Despite reaching retirement age, Camilla chose to keep working. She loved being around others, whether it be to cheer them up when they were feeling down or to rejoice with them over good news.

She enjoyed relaxing after work by watching her extensive collection of classic western DVDs, John Wayne being her favorite actor. She also enjoyed bowling, getting her hair styled and having her fingernails painted.

Camilla looked forward to celebrating her birthday each year. On her 90th birthday she joined a group of friends for a limousine ride. On her 91st birthday Camilla rode on the back of a Harley- Davidson motorcycle, and her picture even graced the pages of the Globe Gazette!

At age 89 Camilla was honored to receive Opportunity Village's Golden Heart Award. The award recognizes people served by Opportunity Village who demonstrate the qualities of competence, community involvement, courtesy and courage.

She was proud to tell anyone that her secret to her youthful vitality was to enjoy a glass of wine every night. She often asked others, "Do you drink wine?" If they responded, "No," she would often ask, "Well, why not!"

Camilla is survived by Larry and Nancy Flanagan of Grimes; her nephews, Jerry Smith, Jim Smith and Ted (Donna) Gabrielson; her niece, Norma Jean (Dick) Thiel; many grand-nieces and nephews; as well as her many close friends at Opportunity Village.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Hope Hackett and Alta Gabrielson, and her niece, Vicki Smithsona.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 28 to March 1, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Lois "Lindy" Ann Hansen, 84, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be in Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Saturday. The family suggests memorials to the Lois Hansen memorial fund.

Lindy was born July 9, 1927, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Chris and Marie (Sorenson) Olsen just two short months after Charles Lindbergh's trans-Atlantic flight. Her father nicknamed her "Lindy" and it stuck with her for her entire life. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1945.

Lindy worked as a bookkeeper for Williams Brothers Pipeline and Clear Lake Bank and Trust Company. After World War II, she met and married Clifford "Biff" Hansen.

She became a seamstress, mostly out of necessity to provide clothes for herself and the growing family. Out of this came an interest and appreciation of all needlecrafts. She knitted count-less sweaters, mittens and gloves for the family and many afghans for friends and neighbors. She crocheted several elaborate bedspreads and quilts. Her talents got her a in-home job with the P.T. Castle Cap and Gown company. Later in her life, she taught herself the art of tatting. She and her husband owned and operated Lincliff Inc.

The true love that Lindy had was her four children and there was no sacrifice too big to keep her kids happy. This love had only been superseded by the love and pride she has for her five grandchildren.

Lindy is survived by her four children, Vance Hansen, Ventura, Kevin Hansen, Clear Lake, Susan DeVary, Osage, and David Hansen, Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Misty (Matt) Green, Killeen, Texas, Nathaniel Hansen, Ventura, Jared Hansen, New Hope, Minn., Lynzy DeVary, Des Moines, and Jake Hansen, Clear Lake; two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Emily Green; two sisters, Irene Hansen, Whitefish, Mont., and Janice Bowman, Des Moines; and nieces and nephews Christie (Mark) Grattidge, Terry and Tom Hansen and Scott Bowman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Kathryn Marnett and daughter-in-law Kimm Hansen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 29 to March 1, 2012

IOWA CITY - Dean Charles Huff, born on March 21, 1929, in Marengo, Iowa, passed away at his home in Iowa City on Feb. 28, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Dean lived a long, fulfilled life and was grateful to his wife and family for years of love, support and "a whole lot of fun."

Dean was born on a farm outside of Marengo to Lyle and Violetta (Adams) Huff. Dean was the third in a family of six children. Dean's family moved to the Mason City area when he was very young.

His childhood was spent on the farm and he attended country school until the eighth grade. Dean then went on to attend Rockwell High School and graduated in 1946.
After high school, Dean worked on the farm with his father and married Helen Moorehead on June 13, 1948.

Dean and Helen were fortunate to move to their own farm in 1960 and raised their family.

To this marriage were born four children: Steve (Roxanne) Huff of Annandale, Minn,; Deanna (Stephen Ayers) Hammond of Minneapolis, Minn,; Dixie (Phil) Ecklund of Iowa City; and Scot (Cheryl) Huff of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dean and Helen spent several years raising the family and running the farm. Dean entered into his own business, Huff and Taylor Auctioneering, and continued for 25 years. He also sold Pioneer Seed Corn for nine years. In 1971, Dean and Helen moved the family to Mason City where Dean began a real estate company, Huff Realty.

Dean was proud of the fact that he received accreditation from the Farm and Land Institute as a Land Consultant in 1979. In 1989, Dean and Helen relocated to Naples, Fla., where Dean continued his real estate career in land sales. In 2008, Dean and Helen relocated to Iowa City to enjoy time with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dean will be remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, a great dad and a man who loved to tell stories and joke around. Dean loved the Hawkeyes, win or lose, and was a proud Democrat. His days as the "life of the party" have passed but his memories and spirit live forever with those who knew and loved him.

Dean is survived by his wife, Helen; his children, Steve, Deanna, Dixie and Scot; his grandchildren, Ben (Heidi) Huff, Trevis (Karen) Huff; Nikki (Adam) Thedens, Katie (Jim Vedder) Hammond; Jessica Hammond; Rachel Ecklund; Jake Ecklund (Meredith Roemerman); Kyle Huff and Blair Huff; his great-grandchildren, Payton Huff and Gracie Huff; Hilo Huff, Mateo Thedens, Charlie Vedder, Celia Vedder and Jaxon Huff.

Dean is also survived by his sister, Roberta (Jack) Wharam of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister, Reva (Chet) Fredin of Waterloo; and sister-in-law, Audrey Huff of Mason City.
Dean was preceded in death by two infant brothers; a brother, Duane Huff; daughter-in-law, Kristine Ward Huff; and son-in-law, Stephen Hammond.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Marks Methodist Church in Iowa City. Arrangements are with Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service. Memorials may be di-rected to Iowa City Hospice. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support over the years.

Online condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com

Published in Globe Gazette on March 1, 2012

NORTHWOOD - Marlene Carol Hulshizer, 71, of Northwood died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. 9th St., Northwood, with Pastor Karen Grandall officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 1 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on March 2 at the church.

Marlene Carol Hulshizer was born on March 27, 1940, at Osage, the daughter of Orlo and Della (Perau) Jensen. Marlene was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation on April 11, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.

She received her education in the St. Ansgar Public Schools, graduating from St. Ansgar High School in 1958. Marlene also attended Minneapolis Business College.

She was united in marriage to Gerald "Jay" Hulshizer on September 20, 1959, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar and to this union four children were born.
After their marriage Marlene worked as a secretary for Wallace Johnson in Northwood and for 17 years cooked for Congregate Meals and Meals on Wheels in Northwood. She also worked briefly at Sue's Cornerpost.

Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grand-dog Sasha playing Shanghai and 500 cards, golfing, fishing, reading, crocheting and gardening.

Marlene was a member of First Lutheran Church and Rachel Circle and held many offices, a Sunday School and Bible School teacher, and Boy Scout, Girl Scout and 4-H leader. For many years, she was the Girl Scout Nut Lady, belonged to Twenties Study Club, was Agape Ministry Coordinator, held several local, district and state offices in the VFW Auxiliary and was on the Northwood Board of Adjustment.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debra Athey of Northwood, Trisha (Doug) Lang of Osage, and Douglas (Erin) Hulshizer of Colo; seven grandchildren, Courtney and Mitchell Athey of Northwood, Abbie and Andrew Lang of Osage, and Allison, Kate, Megan Hulshizer of Colo; her sister, LaDonna (Tom) Gratias of Clive; brothers-in-law, Gene Hulshizer of Las Vegas, Nev., Ronald (Marcia) Hulshizer of St. Ansgar, and Russell (Marlene) Hulshizer of St. Ansgar; as well as many nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Wayne Hulshizer; son, Scott Wayne, who died in infancy; and grandson, Nicholas Drew Hulshizer.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa, 641-324-1121

Published in Globe Gazette from February 29 to March 1, 2012

HAMPTON - Marion E. Jorgensen, 81, of Hampton, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Christ Chapel in Hampton. Inurnment will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor David H. Wagner Sr. will be officiating.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232; sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from February 29 to March 1, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Theresa Darlene Linahon, 81, of 1417 Main Ave., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. March 3 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Msgr. Joseph J. Slepicka officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Saturday at the church. A scriptural wake service will be 7 p.m. Friday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. Family suggests memorials to Theresa Darlene Linahon Memorial Fund.

Darlene was born May 29, 1930, in Rockwell, the daughter of Victor and Josephine (Fitzgerald) Mullaney. She attended school in Rockwell until her parents moved to Mason City and she then attended and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1948. While attending high school she worked for Grupp Grocery in Mason City.

Darlene married Robert Linahon on August 6, 1949, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City. They lived in Clear Lake where they raised their six children. While her children were growing up she was very active in their various activities.

She worked at the Surf Ballroom, State Brand Creamery, Holiday Inn and True Value Hardware. She fulfilled her dream by opening Yesteryear Antiques and has operated it for over 22 years.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, baking, going to antique shows, trips up north and most of all being with her children and grandchildren.

She was very instrumental in getting the Santa House in the Clear Lake Park.
Darlene was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Linahon, Clear Lake; six children, Jim (Zenash) Linahon, Claremont, Calif., Tom (Judy) Linahon, Clear Lake, Gary (Joan) Linahon, Ames, Dan (Julia) Linahon, Mason City, Deb (Todd) Shill, Grinnell, and Tim (Lori) Linahon, Newton; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Connie (Dr. Thomas) Smith, Rochester, Minn., Molly Harklerode, Nisswa, Minn., and Mary (Dick) Broome, Aikin, Minn., as well as several nieces and nephews.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Martin and Donald Mullaney.

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

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MASON CITY - Lilly E. Fransen, 94, of Mason City, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Rev. James Magelssen officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Lilly Fransen memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Lilly was born Feb. 7, 1918, in Lake Mills, the daughter of Andrew and Laura (Petersen) Nordahl. She attended school in Northwood and Lake Mills. On May 1, 1939, Lilly married Paul A. Fransen in Mason City.

Lilly loved her job at Mercy Hospital where she worked as a housekeeper (Coronary/ICU Unit) for 15 years before retiring in 1988. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lilly enjoyed spending time outdoors, tending to her flower garden and taking walks. She also enjoyed pencil drawings and was a very talented artist.

Lilly is survived by two sons: Paul Fransen and wife, Mary, of Des Moines, and Bruce Fransen and wife, Shelia, of Mason City; three grandchildren: Jeannie, Jace and Mary; five great-grandchildren: Tyler, Courtney, Gage, Mitch and Ella; and two step-grandchildren: Marc (Laura) Powers and Christopher (Michelle) Powers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1988, three brothers: Palmer, Elmer and Andrew Nordahl; one sister, Alice Fransen; daughter-in-law Judy Fransen; and grandson Jim Fransen.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from February 29 to March 2, 2012

CLARION - Audrey J. Olson, 85, of Clarion, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Careage of Clarion of heart and lung disease.

Funeral services for Audrey Olson will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at First Lutheran Church, 420 First St. N.W., Clarion, with Pastor Ronald Nelson officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233; www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 2, 2012

MASON CITY - Elaine E. Walker, 89, of Mason City, went with to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Fred Gillipse Sr. of New Bethel Baptist Church officiating.

Interment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, where Elaine will be laid to rest next to her husband, Morgan.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Elaine's name in care of her family.
Elaine Elainore Walker was born on Feb. 23, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Luther and Edythe Mae (Harris) Smith. Her early years were spent in Trentum, Pa., before moving back to Cleveland. She attended and graduated from John Adams High School in Cleveland. Following her high school graduation, Elaine attended St. John's Secretary School in Cleveland. In 1960 Elaine moved to Mason City.

On June 20, 1961, Elaine was united in marriage to Morgan Walker in Mason City. Elaine was a secretary at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City for 17½ years before her retirement in 1995.

Elaine was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and knitting. She also was an extraordinary cook and liked cake decorating and making candies.

Over the years Elaine donated countless hours to serving her church. She was a deeply devoted Christian. Currently she was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Manly and prior to its closing was a member of St. John's Baptist Church in Mason City where she served as the choir director, missionary president and church secretary.

Those grateful in sharing in Elaine's life are her children, Edythe LaMarr (Charles) Coe, Gouldsboro, Pa., Judith Donnell, Detroit, Ruth Ann Meeks, Waterloo, Rechinda (Len) Bryant, Rapid City, S.D., Cassandra Davis, Detroit, Clarence (Melani) Walker, Clear Lake, Lois Walker, Mason City, and Marjorie Cooper, Washington, D.C.; 14 grandchildren and many great- and great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends who love and will miss her.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Morgan, two sisters and one brother.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City; 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapelscom.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 2, 2012

MASON CITY - Delia "Dee" M. Deeny, 81, formerly of 107 S. Indiana, Mason City, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 29, 2012, at Heritage Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., today, Saturday, March 3, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Ken Gehling. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Delia Deeny memorial fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Delia Mae was born one of nine children to Edwin and Mary (Monstravich) Wilkinson in Dubuque, on July 13, 1930. She graduated from high school and then from La James Beauty School in Mason City. Her early employment was operating the beauty shop at The Manor for many years and her last employment was with Comp Systems as a caretaker. Dee enjoyed taking car trips around North Iowa especially to the Grotto in West Bend. Many of her spare time hours were spent tending her flower gardens, taking care of her many pets, and crocheting until her eyes began to fail her.

Evenings were often spent with her grandchildren or watching the Hallmark Channel on TV. She was united in marriage to Jack Deeny.

Before her stay at Heritage Care Center, Delia lived with her daughter Lanora and took very good care of Harley and Nellie, grand dog and grand cat. She made many new friends at Heritage and was in excellent care.

Surviving Delia are five of her six children: Gene and his wife Kathy Alexander, Omaha, Neb; Linda Alexander; Steve Graves and his long time companion Kathy Schnepf, Mason City; Jan and her husband Alan Bouska and Lanora Graves Frank all of Mason City; ten grandchildren Tracey, Tyler, Terry, Windy, Brandy, Michael, Gary and wife Shannon, Sunny, Mindy and husband Sam, and Jenny; 21 great grandchildren Hailey, Cheyenne, Cole, Abby, Chase, Isaiah, Hailey, Abby, Zach, Layla, Devon, Maykala, Alex, Bailey, Maria, Camden, Alexis, Seth Jr., Taylor, Ethan, and Ryder; two sisters Alice Bonowski, Sioux City; Rosemary Conlley, Texas; four brothers Jesse, Tom, Frank, and Richard Wilkinson and many many nieces and nephews.

Her son Gary Graves, husband Jack and long time special friend Calvin Huff, grandson Joshua Frank, and two sisters Pearl and Joyce preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

RAKE - Bessie Eastvold, age 89, of Rake, Iowa, passed away at the Blue Earth United Hospital in Blue Earth, Minn., on Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, with Pastor Terry Mahnke officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening 4-7 p.m. at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Burial will be at United Lutheran Cemetery in Frost, Minn.

Bessie Arlene (Durby) Eastvold was born January 17th, 1923, near Woden. Bessie was the daughter of Levi and Mabel (Rogenhaugh) Durby. She grew up in the Buffalo Center area and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1940. She attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis the following year; this is where her sweetheart Julius Eastvold proposed marriage to her.

Bessie was married to Julius Eastvold on June 4th, 194,1 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. The union was blessed with five sons, Allen, Merlin, James, Paul and Darrell.

Julius and Bessie worked side by side as they farmed, milked cows, and raised hogs and chickens for 45 years. They made their home over the years on farms by Frost, Wells, Leland, Thompson and in 1955 moved to the farm they purchased east of Rake. Following the death of her husband, Julius, Bessie moved to a house in Rake, Iowa. She lived there until recently when she made her home at Friendship Court Assisted Living in Blue Earth, Minn.

Bessie loved to do craftwork, care for lawn, garden, flowers and help with quilting for Ladies Aid and other groups at Zion Lutheran Church for many years. She had a special place in her heart for her children, grandchildren and her precious great grandchildren. Bessie found great comfort in her family and in her faith in Christ.

Bessie and Julius traveled to Norway to visit relatives and also to Bolivia, South America to visit Bessie's sister Marjorie and her husband, Henrick, who were missionaries there. These trips were very memorable to her and she talked of them often.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Julius in 1999, a son Allen in 2010, and infant son Merlin LeRoy; a sister Ordale Hefta, an infant brother Paul David; and seven brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law.

She is survived by her sons, James (special friend Carole) of Grimes, Paul (Karilyn) of Springfield, Ill., and Darrell (Ginny) of Mankato, Minn; one sister, Marjorie Erickson, Minneapolis, Minn; grandchildren, Tim Eastvold, Darla (Brad) Evenson, Matthew Eastvold, Jeffrey (Tara) Eastvold, Joshua (Katie) Eastvold, Janna (Tom) Daily, David (Rachel) Eastvold, Jonathan (Katharine) Eastvold, Philip (Elizabeth) Eastvold, Renae (Chris) Schenk, Darin (Shanna) Eastvold, and Todd (Jenae) Eastvold; 28 great-grand children; two sisters-in-law Marion Eastvold and Lillian Eastvold of Blue Earth, Minn., and many nieces and nephews.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences and personal emails to his family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome. com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 First St. NW, Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858. www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 3, 2012

NORTHWOOD - Carmen Butler, 86, of Northwood, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Her husband, Leroy "Melbourne" Butler, 88, also of Northwood, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at his home.

Funeral arrangements for Carmen and Melbourne are incomplete at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 4, 2012

MASON CITY - Jeffrey Allen Jindra, 23, of Mason City, died Thursday, March 1, 2012, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Jeffrey Jindra Memorial Fund in care of his parents, Rick and Penny.

Online condolences may be left at www.colonialchapels.com.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.

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

MASON CITY - Glennis Faith Lee, 76, of Mason City, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at her home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 4, 2012

ALGONA - Wanda Watkins, 94, of Algona, died on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be at noon on Friday, March 9, at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with the Rev. Shai Wise officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Hagg-Turner American Legion Post No. 90 and VFW Post No. 2541 of Algona. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time on Friday at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 4, 2012

ALEXANDER - Jacki Anderson, 49, of Alexander, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, www.duggerfunerals.com, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 5, 2012

NORTHWOOD - Carmen Alliene (Groe) Butler, 86, Northwood, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Her husband LeRoy Melbourne Butler, 88, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at his home in rural Northwood.

A funeral service for Carmen and Melbourne will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 N. Ninth St., Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 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.

In lieu of flowers and should friends desire, memorial contributions for Carmen should be to First Lutheran Church Sunday school, First Lutheran Church youth fund, or to the Lutheran Retirement Home Alzheimer's Unit, in her memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Melbourne should be made to Meals on Wheels, First Lutheran Church general fund, or to the American Heart Association in his memory.
Carmen Alliene (Groe) Butler was born on July 9, 1925, in Silver Lake Township, rural Lake Mills, the daughter of Elmore and Pearl (Sime) Groe. Carmen went to grade school and high school in Lake Mills, and graduated from Northwood High School in 1942. She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, and began her teaching career west of Northwood in 1943. Carmen taught in three different country schools.

Carmen was united in marriage to LeRoy Melbourne Butler on Nov. 30, 1947, in the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, and after their marriage, they moved into their new house on the farm, and to this marriage three children were born, Larry, Robert and Richard.

Carmen was a devoted farm wife, mother, and grandmother.

She taught Sunday school at First Lutheran Church, and was a 40 year member of the Sarah Circle at the church. Carmen and Melbourne enjoyed going dancing with friends, and later square dancing with the Grapevine Twist Club. Carmen and Melbourne also enjoyed traveling with family and friends.

Carmen loved and enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable garden.

Carmen and Melbourne were baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

LeRoy Melbourne Butler was born on Nov. 11, 1923, in Kensett Township, the son of Palmer and Georgina (Knutson) Butler. Melbourne attended rural country school and graduated from Northwood High School in 1942. After high school, Melbourne worked on the family farm, and continued in the farming operation after their marriage raising crops, cattle, and hogs.

Melbourne was a 4-H leader for Kensett Go Getters, served on the Farm Service Board, and the First Lutheran Church council. He was a seed corn dealer for many years, but his passion was farming.

Melbourne also enjoyed taking the grandchildren on tractor rides, and following their accomplishments in their school activities. Melbourne and Carmen enjoyed going to coffee with family and friends after church. Melbourne was an avid Minnesota Twins fan.

Those left to cherish Carmen and Melbourne's memory are their children, Larry (Lisa) Butler of Pearland, Texas, Robert (Jeni) Butler of Lonsdale, Minn., and Richard Butler of Northwood; grandchildren, Mikaela Butler of Northwood, Christian Butler of Pearland, Texas, Samantha Butler of Northwood, Kory Butler of Pearland, Texas, and Nathan Butler of Lonsdale, Minn.; Carmen's sister, Evelyn Fjelstad of Lake Mills, and Arlyn (Rhodette) Groe of Albert Lea, Minn.; Melbourne's sisters, Genevieve Methus of Northwood, Margaret (John) Weingart of Manly, and Shirley (Norman) Olson of Northwood; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

Carmen was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bernel, Elton, Duane, Donny, Jerry and Gene. Melbourne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Annette Miller; and a brother, Earl Butler.

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

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

MASON CITY - Jeffrey Allen Jindra, 23, of Mason City, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the Jeffrey Jindra Memorial Fund in care of his parents, Rick and Penny.

Jeffrey Jindra was born to Ricky and Penny Jindra on Oct. 14, 1988, in Mason City. Jeff attended school in Mason City, Des Moines, Ames, Dubuque, and Waverly, graduating from Mason City High School in 2007. Jeff was a dedicated, hardworking individual at every effort he made throughout his life.

Jeff was one to help a friend or neighbor in hand without being compensated for it. He enjoyed the outdoors, four-wheeling, and biking with his brother. Jeff spent a lot of his time with his friends at bonfires and enjoyed automobiles and cars. Most importantly, his daughter was his life, spending all of his free time with her.

Those left to cherish his memory and love are his parents, Rick and Penny Jindra, Mason City; daughter, Nevaeh Jindra, Mason City; brother, Jon Jindra, Mason City; grandparents, Donna Eggena and Daryl Kluender, Orchard, and Robert and Jeanette Jindra, Fort Madison; and his dog, Angel. He will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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

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

MASON CITY - Annabel Anna Patterson, 88, of Mason City, died Saturday, March 3, 2012.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 5, 2012