ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - Vernice M. Bailey, 85, of Rolling Meadows, Ill., died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Manor Care Health Services, Rolling Meadows.

Memorial Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Elmhurst Road, (Route 83) at Lincoln Street, Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Vernie was born on January 19, 1927 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of John N. and Emily Besch.

She was united in marriage to Rex R. Bailey on October 16, 1948. The Baileys owned and operated their own business, Bailey's Floor Coverings, in Mason City, Iowa, for over 35 years. While in Mason City, Vernie was active in Holy Family Catholic Church.

After Rex's death, Vernie moved to Mount Prospect, to live with her sister and brother-in-law.

Vernie was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Bailey. She is survived by her dear sister, Dolores (William) Gorman and nephew, Patrick J. Gorman.

Arrangements by Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect, 847-255-7800 or www.friedrich fh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 6, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - Martha Buck, 90, our beautiful mother, grandma and great grandma, was called Home, Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City.

Her life will be celebrated Thursday, March 8th, at 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 508 Second Avenue North, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 7th, 5-7 p.m., at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St., Clear Lake, and one hour before the service on Thursday, at the church. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Family suggests memorials to the Martha Buck Memorial Fund.

Martha was born June 30, 1921, to John and Maude (Olinger) Marsh. She was the oldest of three children. From her humble beginnings in Kentucky, through her school days filled with fun, laughter and lots of memories at the Surf Ballroom, she most treasured spending time with her family, playing games, baking cookies for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and preparing homemade pickles and bread to share with everyone she loved.

Following graduation from Ventura High School in 1939, she married, and, as a farmer's wife, gardened and prepared many meals for farm hands. These talents were shared in raising her family providing special memories of fresh produce and fried chicken. In those early years, she gave birth to two daughters, Joan Jaspersen Saville and Judy Jaspersen Boehnke.

A blind date introduced Martha to Robert Buck who became the love of her life. They were married December 21, 1973, and shared many fun times and travels until he passed away in 1998, the year of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Martha lived in Clear Lake most of her life where she was employed at E. F. Johnson Radio Company, Sperry Corporation and Unisys Computer Co. She was a member of Clear Lake United Methodist Church and the VFW Women's Auxiliary.

Immediate family surviving Martha include her daughter, Judy Boehnke and spouse, Lewis; son-in-law, Lloyd Saville and spouse, Paulette; grandchildren, Kevin Saville (Terri), Matthew Boehnke (Alicia), Melissa Smythe (Stephen), Ryan Boehnke, Chad Saville (Jamie) and Cory Saville; great-grandchildren, Joshua Smythe, Talia Saville, Abbey Saville, Faith Smythe, Eric Boehnke, Emily Boehnke, Ashlyn Saville and Izzy Saville; brother, Dale Marsh (Arline); several nieces and nephews; four stepsons and their children. She was preceded in death by daughter, Joan Saville; husband, Robert; parents and grandparents; brother, Albert Marsh; great-grandson, Zachary Caleb Smythe.

Martha's legacy to her adoring family and many friends is to love one another unconditionally, as she loved us. This legacy of love was celebrated in June at her 90th birthday party where she was in the midst of her family and friends. Surrounded by 90 roses, she was glowing and enjoyed sharing wonderful memories with everyone there. This legacy of love will be cherished by her family and friends forever.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa. 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels. com.

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 North Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Reverend Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, March 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. 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 October 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 cars, trucks, and four-wheelers. 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; great-grandma, Irene Eggena, Mason City and his dog, Angel. He will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Fred Eggena; great-grandparents, Vivian and Tip Piper, Albert Eggena, Ralph and Dolores Busch, and Adolph and Lillian Jindra; uncle, Duane Craig; aunt, Julie Craig and cousins, Devin and Bryon Craig.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 3 to March 6, 2012

BRITT - Grace T. Larson, 98, of Britt died Sunday (March 4, 2012) at the Kanawha Community Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 9, at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt, with the Rev. Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Evangelical Free Church Christian Women's Ministry.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811. www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 6, 2012

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

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 10, at First Christian Church, 318 N. Adams, Mason City, with Pastor Dan Cline, officiating.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the church, Saturday.

Memorials may be given to Una Vocis Choral commissioning fund / Glennis Lee for an organ and choral composition to be written in her memory, Hospice of North Iowa or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 4 to March 6, 2012

CLARION - Betsy Mraz, 51, of Clarion, died Monday, March 5, 2012, in Clarion.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at St. John's Catholic Church, 608 Second Ave. N.E., in Clarion, with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will be at a later.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, March 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, with a Rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Visitation 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 6, 2012

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

A funeral Mass for Annabel will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, at St Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. SE, Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be designated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City or the Salvation Army.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 5 to March 6, 2012

CHARLES CITY - William Wolf, 63, of Charles City, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River will be presiding.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 6, 2012

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

Memorial services for Jacki Anderson will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, at the First Reformed Church in Alexander. Pastor Phil Arnold will officiate.

Prior to the service, burial for Jacki Anderson will take place at 10 a.m., Thursday March 8, in the Alexander Cemetery east of Alexander.

Viewing and visitation for Jacki Anderson will be open to the public after 6 p.m., today, Wednesday, March 7, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. There will be no viewing on Thursday. Memorials may be made in Jacki Anderson's name to the family.

Jacqueline JoAnn, the daughter of Gene and Judy Boelman Draper, was born January 22, 1963, in Belmond. Jacki grew up in Alexander, where she attended CAL Community Schools. She graduated from CAL High School in 1980. Jacki attended Des Moines Area Community College.

Jacki was united in marriage to Drew Kragel in 1981. The couple made their home in Coulter where they were blessed with a daughter, Jessica. The couple later divorced and Jacki and Jessi made their home in Alexander. In 1993, Jacki was united in marriage to Alan Anderson. They were blessed with a son, Jacob, and together they raised their family, Jessi and Jacob. Jacki worked as the office manager for Emergency Vehicles in Alexander. In 1996, Jacki achieved her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Buena Vista College.

Jacki was very community minded. She was a founding member of the Alexander Corperation, and was personally responsible for opening the Alexander Convenient Store in the mid 1980s. Jacki was a life-long member of the First Reformed Church in Alexander. First Reformed Church was benefited by her membership in numerous ways. Jacki was a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, Catechism teacher, and was responsible for many wonderful Christmas Sunday School programs. Jacki was a nine-year member of the CAL School Board. She enjoyed gardening and traveling, especially to the Black Hills in South Dakota. Jacki often most enjoyed the simple things. Sitting beside her fire pit, winning the annual Draper Dynasty Fantasy Football Championship, twice, or playing with her grandchildren, Jackson and Kennedy, these were what mattered most.

Jacki is survived by her husband, Alan, children, Jessi Olmstead and husband, Patrick of Webster City, Jacob at home, two grandchildren, Jackson and Kennedy, her parents, Gene and Judy Draper of Alexander, two brothers, Ken and wife Jodi of Mason City, Mike and wife Julie of Mason City, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents.

Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421, www.duggerfunerals.com, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 5 to March 7, 2012

PONTIAC, Ill. - Pearl L. Auestad, 94 of Pontiac, Ill., died on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 5:08 a.m. at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Ill., after a brief illness.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Pontiac, with the Rev. Dieter Punt officiating. Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in Newton, Iowa. Memorials in Pearl's name may be left to a charity of the donor's choice .

Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is handling the arrangements.

Pearl was born on February 5, 1918, in Hanlontown, Iowa, a daughter of Henry and Sophie Brunsvold. She married A. Doyle Auestad on September 6, 1940, in Vinton. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1974.

She is survived by four daughters: Cynthia (Patrick Dougherty) Dulaney of Valley Park, Mo., Vivian Auestad of Globe, Ariz., Andrea (Michael Muzzarelli) Puryear of Pontiac, Ill., and Denise (Alan) Belcher of Decatur, Ill; seven grandchildren, six step- grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and her sister: Dorothy (Harry) Myhre of Mason City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, Floyd.

Mrs. Auestad graduated from Hanlontown High School and attended Waldorf College in Forest City. While her husband was away at war, she operated Pearl's Pantry in Kensett, that was famous for her pie. She was a homemaker and had worked part time at Nollen's Drug Store in Newton, for many years. After her retirement she had worked as a hostess at the Newton Motor Inn. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, and was very active in many church activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star and had been a Campfire Girl leader.

Pearl was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She loved baking, cooking and traveling. She was addicted to the "Price is Right" game show, and one of her favorite things to do was playing cards. Pearl loved her family very much and will be missed.

This obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.calvertmartinmemorial.com.
Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, 413 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL 61764, 815-844-5151.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 7, 2012

GARNER - Helen Boman, 86, of Garner, formerly of Forest City, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Boone County Hospital, Boone.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the First Baptist Church, Forest City. Burial will be in the First Baptist Cemetery, Forest City.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cataldo Funeral Home, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 7, 2012

Gene Brosdahl

THORNTON - Gene Brosdahl, 84, of Thornton, died Saturday at his home in Thornton.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, with the Rev. Robert Hetrick presiding.

Interment with veteran's honors will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be 5–7 p.m., Thursday, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Retz Funeral Home, 641-998-2311, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 7, 2012

Kevin John Dryer

GOODELL - Kevin John Dryer, 37, of Goodell, Iowa, formerly of Otter Creek, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at his home of unknown causes.

A visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the Kevin J. Dryer memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 7, 2012

MASON CITY - Monica Hagen, 83, of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

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 7, 2012

CHARLES CITY - Sarah Jane Justus, 85, of Charles City, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Sarah Jane Justus will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Iowa Hospice will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the church, an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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 March 7, 2012

FOREST CITY - Mary Helen Knutson, 90, of Forest City, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 9, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church.

Inurnment will be in the spring in Emmetsberg, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 7, 2012

MANLY - Edward Kruger, 83, of Manly, formerly of Grafton, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, IA 50456, 641-454-2242, www.colonialchapels. com.

ALGONA - Ronnie W. Menneke, 47, of Algona, died Monday, March 5, as result of a motor vehicle accident.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Emmetsburg High School Auditorium, 205 King Street, Emmetsburg.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at First Baptist Church, 1923 East McGregor St., Algona.

If you are considering an expression of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established at Bank of America, 801 East State Street, Algona, IA 50511.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona, 515-295-3731, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 7, 2012

CLARION - Betsy Ann (Ansel) Mraz, 51, of Clarion, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012, in Clarion.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 7, at St. John's Catholic Church, 608 Second Avenue N.E., in Clarion, with the Reverend Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 6, from 5 -7 p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main St., in Clarion, with a Rosary service beginning at 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Betsy was born on November 16, 1960, in Elmhurst, Ill. She was the second child of Raymond and Barbara (Andorf) Ansel.

Betsy is survived by her sons, Matthew and his wife, Lynne Mraz, of Fairbanks, Alaska, and William and his fiancée, Jessica Cook, and their daughter, Scarlette, of Nora Springs; mother, Barbara Ansel, of Clarion; sister, Laurie (Herb) Schreur, of Kanawha; brothers, Joseph Ansel, of Cedar Rapids, and Mark (Meridee) Ansel, of Kanawha; her sister of the heart, Darcy (Gary) Robb, of Clarion, and Lynn Mraz, along with numerous nieces and nephews and her dear friend and fishing buddy, Terry Peterson.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Raymond Ansel; and brother, Michael Ansel.

Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewing fh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 6 to March 7, 2012

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

A funeral Mass for Annabel will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Reverend Craig E. Steimel officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, March 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be designated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City, or the Salvation Army.

Annabel Anna (Johnson) Patterson was born July 28, 1923, to Herman and Agnes (Mosbach) Johnson in Humboldt. Annabel grew up on a farm near Swaledale and attended country school. She graduated from the Swaledale High School in 1941. Upon graduation, she moved to Mason City. In February of 1945, she was united in marriage to Patrick Patterson and to this union two children were born: Patrick and Katherine.

While living in Mason City, she worked for the Federal Fruit Market which she enjoyed dearly. She continued to work at West View Market in Mason City and later worked at the Green Stamp Store.

After the death of her husband Patrick in 1964, she worked at Mercy Medical Center as a respiratory therapist for over 25 years. Her passion was working with people and helping them anyway she could. Annabel retired in 1991 from the hospital.

Annabel's greatest accomplishment was being a parent, grandparent, and a caretaker for many, enjoying every minute of it. She enjoyed being with people and supporting them in a time of need. She enjoyed gardening, reading, stitch work, ceramics and spending time with friends. Annabel's hobbies included collecting angels and antique dishes.

Annabel was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mason City.

She will be greatly missed by her children, Patrick (Louise) Patterson, Rockwell, and Katherine (Keith) Hall, Mason City; grandchildren, Wendy Patterson and her significant other, Chris Mayfield, Palm Harbor, Fla., Lance (Nicole) Patterson, Anoka, Minn., Abbey Hall, Mason City and Zachary Hall, Mason City; great-grandchildren, Brenna, Kaden, and Karina Patterson, Anoka, Minn., and Addyson Hall, Mason City; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Johnson, Rockwell and Colleen Johnson, Mason City; cousins, Gloria (Jerry) Thomas, Des Moines and Anna Kathryn (Bob) Miller, Humboldt along with many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick, parents, three bothers, Arther, Harland, and Richard Johnson and one sister, June Dorsey.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 5 to March 7, 2012

GARNER - Helen A. Boman, 86, of Garner, formerly of Forest City, passed on to eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Boone County Hospital in Boone.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at First Baptist Church in Forest City with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

There will also be a memorial service held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at The Cedars, 600 N. Kennedy Ave. in Madrid.

Helen Arlene Boman, the daughter of Leonard and Anna (Rasmussen) Nelson, was born August 30, 1925, at Forest City. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1943 and continued her education at Bemidji State Teacher's College. On August 20, 1948, she was married to Milton Boman at the First Baptist Church in Forest City. They made their home on a farm east of Forest City where they raised their three children. Besides helping on the farm, Helen taught school, worked at the hospital in Mason City and operated her own maternity store, "Mr. Stork," in Mason City and Waterloo. She was an entrepreneur and progressive woman, well ahead of her time. After retiring, Helen and Milton moved to Garner. She enjoyed gardening and cooking and was an avid collector. She will always be remembered for her charismatic smile and loving devotion to her family and her compassion and kindness to others.

She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and belonged to Dorcas Circle.

Helen is survived by her husband, Milton, of Madrid; three children, Cynthia (Bob) Cramer of Boone, Wesley (Cherie) Boman of Klemme, and Trudy (Thomas) Burford of Johnston; grandchildren, Reynolds, John (Gina) and Erika Cramer, Sally (Michael) Lynick, Katie and Betsy Boman, Thomas Ryan (Tiffany) and Anna Burford; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Kruta of Minnesota and Marion (Herbert) Amundson of Mason City; an aunt, Ardis Anderson of Forest City; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa or the Boone County Hospital Foundation. Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 7 to March 8, 2012

THORNTON - Gene Brosdahl, 84, of Thornton, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, with the Rev. Robert Hetrick presiding. Interment with Veterans Honors will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Gene was born April 15, 1927, on a farm near Joice, Iowa, to Thomas and Alvina (Tweed) Brosdahl. He attended and graduated from Fertile Consolidated School. After graduation he was drafted into the Army. Following his discharge he worked for the Navy Department at Arlington, Virginia. He returned home and started farming.

On December 5, 1954, Gene was united in marriage with Dorothy Pihl. They farmed until 1965 when they purchased the Lime Rock Café in Fertile. In 1967 they purchased a farm north of Joice, then in 1970 they moved into Joice and he worked for Standard Oil Fertilizer until 1975.

In 1975 Gene and Dorothy moved to Thornton to manage and later purchase a fertilizer plant in Swaledale. Gene also worked for a short time at Winnebago Industries in Hampton. He retired in 1989.

Gene's greatest prize was his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father, traveling to the Sheffield Care Center every day to visit Dorothy when she lived there.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Alan (Debra), Lexington, S.C., and Jody (Dawn), Gretna, Neb.; grandchildren, Morgan, Mason City; Tad (Shelby), Fort Lewis, Wash.; and Trent, Gretna, Neb.; and brothers and sisters and sister-in-law.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy, in October 2011; son, Dwight; brother, James Brosdahl; and brother-in-law, Jim Duff.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 7 to March 8, 2012

Mary Helen Knutson

FOREST CITY - Mary Helen Knutson, age 90, of Forest City, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 9, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church.

Inurnment will be in the spring in Emmetsberg.

Mary Helen Knutson was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Emmetsburg, the youngest child of James Franklin Campbell and Emma Hazel (Noll) Campbell. On September 3, 1939, she was united in marriage to Curtis Knutson in Emmetsburg.

The couple was married 63 years until Curt passed away in 2003. The couple made their home in Wells, Minn., for 18 years where all of their children graduated high school. They later moved to Forest City where Curt was employed by Winnebago Industries.

They retired in 1978 and spent much of the next 20 years traveling the continental United States and Canada in their Winnebago Motor Home and made friends from shore to shore.

Mary Helen continued to reside in Forest City after Curt's passing and valued the friendships that she made in that community over the years.

A lifelong Methodist, Mary Helen was always involved in church activities and especially enjoyed the ladies circles that she joined over the years both in Wells and in Forest City and even when traveling.

She enjoyed keeping house and was an especially avid reader, raising three children with the same passion. She also loved and was loved by many pets over the years, especially her last cat Smidgen.

Mary Helen was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond Campbell and Richard Campbell; sister, Bessie Fern Campbell; and beloved daughter, Mary Kathleen Mangum in 2011.

Mary Helen is survived by her sons, Ernest (Evangeline) Knutson of Lindstrom, Minn.; Dan (Jerri) Knutson of Columbia, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Dawn (Ken) Allerson of Osseo, Minn.; Diana (John) Novotny of Ham Lake, Minn.; William Mangum of Olivia, Minn.; and Eric John (Toni) Knutson of Rosemount, Minn.; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the United Methodist Church Elevator Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 7 to March 8, 2012

MANLY - Edward A. "Ed" Kruger, 83, of Manly and formerly of Grafton, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly after struggling with Parkinson's disease.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 408 W. Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Interment will follow in the Grafton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ed's name.

Edward Arthur Kruger was born on August 16, 1928, on the family farm near Grafton, the son of Alvin Gustiv and Esther Caroline (Walk) Kruger; he was the seventh of 13 children.

During his gradeschool years Ed attended country school until eighth grade. He then attended and graduated from Plymouth High School amongst the class of 1946.

On March 5, 1950, Ed was united in marriage to Maxine Nitcher at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton. This union would be blessed with four children.

One of Ed's greatest passion's in life was farming. From his time as a young man until his retirement he put his heart and soul into the land. For many years Ed also was also a supervisor for Jake's Seed and then later a district manager for George Seed. Following his retirement and for his "fun job," Ed worked for American Ag Insurance as a crop adjustor.

In his younger years he enjoyed his time spent as a basketball referee, was the Sunday school Superintendent at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, served on the St. Ansgar School Board, the Worth County Fair Board where he was the past president, the Worth County Compensation Board, as the leader for the Golden Banner 4-H club for over 20 years and held various offices through the years at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

He and Maxine were members of the National Squaredance Camper Association - Iowa from 1980- 2003. He was also a member of numerous Barbershop Quartets throughout the years and was a talented woodworker.

Ed was blessed with a unique ability to bring people together. He was a pillar of faith and strength for his family. He was a kind, intelligent, concerned and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a role model for many.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife of 62 years, Maxine; his children, Jean Kruger and her husband Tom Trettin, Oak Hill, Va., Carol Post and her husband Ron, Manly, and Neil Kruger and his wife Laurene, Grafton; his grandchildren, Captain Ryan Post, Dr. Jason Post and his wife Dr. Katie Post, Josh Wehrwein and his special friend Kelly, Nick Wehrwein, Travis Kruger and his wife Larissa, and Shea Kruger; his great- grandchildren, Justin, Julie Grace, Ethan, William Edward and Olivia Pearl; his siblings, Dora (Dave) Runyon, Rev. Harold (Jackie) Kruger, Ruth (Phil) Erdmann, Rev. Robert Kruger, Clarice (Robert) Wilde, Deanna (Gary) Sande, and Allen Kruger and his special friend Sandy; his sisters-in-law, Rose Marie Kruger and Juanita Krueger; and his brothers-in-law, George Jr. (Cordelia) Nitcher and Ken (Sandra) Nitcher.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Julie Ann Kruger; his siblings, Myrtle, Gladys, Walt, Harvey, and a brother in infancy, Richard; as well as a sister-in-law, Joyce Hackbart.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 7 to March 8, 2012

GREENWOOD - Luster Presnell Meints, 68, of 311 Hunters Creek Road, wife of Jerry Dennis Meints of the home, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Hospice House.

Born in Roan Mountain, Tenn., on Sept. 19, 1943, she lived most of her life in Maryland. She resided in Greenwood, S.C., for the past 13 years.

Luster was preceded in death by her parents, William Frank Presnell and Emma Pauline Hamby Presnell; two brothers, Lloyd Presnell and Dale Presnell; and one sister, Frankie Bushey.

Mrs. Meints is survived by her husband, Jerry Meints of Greenwood; one daughter, Melissa Meints of Elkridge, Md.; one brother, Harry Presnell and wife Judy of Roan MT., Tenn.; five sisters, Jean Johnson and husband Thomas of Forest City, N.C., Phyllis Howell of Greenwood, S.C., Brenda Robinson and husband Raymon, of Simpsonville, S.C., Taffy Jo Hoops and husband Darryl, of Elk Grove, Calif., Angela Voigt of Brunswick, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Harley Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services for Mrs. Meints will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by Bishop Timothy Wren and music by Sharon Ivey-Swofford, Kay Stratton and Annette Bayne.

Active pallbearers will be Doug Pennock, Joel Manley. Daniel West, Marion S. Patterson, Jeff Buffington, and David White.

Honorary pallbearers will be elders of Greenwood Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.

Graveside service will follow the funeral in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com. Harley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1025 S. Main St., Greenwood, S.C. 29648.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 8, 2012

HAMPTON - Marvin George Schroeder, 86, of Hampton, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Riverview Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Services are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 8, 2012

ALGONA - Marilyn A. Thompson died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center at the age of 83.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Algona, with Father Edward M. Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona.
There will be a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 8, 2012

FOREST CITY - Edell Westerberg, 81, Forest City, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and an hour prior to service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 8, 2012

Mintie Allen

Kevin John Dryer

GOODELL - Kevin John Dryer, 37, of Goodell, Iowa, and formerly of Otter Creek, Iowa, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at his home of a dilated heart.

A visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Otter Creek, on Saturday, March 10, from 10-11 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with Father James Chappell officiating. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Catholic Church cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Kevin J. Dryer memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Kevin John Dryer was born February 14, 1975, in Dubuque, the son of Allen and Donna (Blosch) Dryer. He attended school in Maquoketa, graduating in 1993. While in high school he was active in FFA. He worked construction for many years before starting work at Wal-Mart in 2000. He worked in the Waverly, Cedar Falls and Mason City, where he was currently was working as an overnight stocker.

On June 6, 2005, he started his life with Anita (Dilger) Goedicke, and their daughter, Shelie, was born in 2006. Kevin was a wonderful husband and father who made his family happy and loved every day. The three of them were very close to his parents, and he will be forever missed by his family and friends. He loved pulling trucks with his father and was a member of Heartland Truck Pullers.

He is survived by his partner, Anita Goedicke; his daughter, Shelie; parents, Allen and Donna Dryer; and two brothers and their families.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Mary Ann Blosch and Alvin and Florence Dryer.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924. www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com and Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services, www.carsonandson.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 7 to March 9, 2012

Monica Hagen

MASON CITY - Monica M. Hagen, 83, of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Mark Doebel officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service.

A private inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.

Monica Marie Doebel was born on April 5, 1928, on a farm outside of Manly, to her loving parents Bernadette (Martin) Doebel and Arthur Doebel, and big sister, Mary. Her brother Marcus (Bud) was joyfully added to the family when Monica was 5 years old.
Monica had an idyllic childhood. She loved helping her father do farm chores, after which they would sit and talk.

Monica attended country, Catholic and public schools in Manly. After graduation she was offered a job by J. Edgar Hoover to work for the FBI, but turned the position down.

Monica married Alvin Hagen on her 19th birthday on April 5, 1947. The couple made their home at 234 12th St. S.E. in Mason City, where they raised three children: Alan Floyd (10/1/1948), Jean Marie (07/11/1952) and Jon Curtis (10/11/1953). Monica's greatest joy in life was being a mom, grandma and great-grandma.

During the time that Alvin and Monica were raising their family, the 12th Street Southeast neighbors were a tight-knit group. It was not unusual to find parents gathered on the Hagen porch in the evenings, solving the problems of the world and watching the kids play games in the yard. Monica became known as "THE" neighborhood mom … always willing to lend a hand, offer friendship, feed a child or babysit.

Monica worked hard at several jobs, including a secretarial position at Standard Oil. She was hired by A.C. Nielsen Co. when it opened a branch in Mason City in 1965. Over the years she was promoted several times until she became a supervisor. She was particularly proud of this, given that, at that time there were very few women who were promoted to management positions. She retired on her 57th birthday to spend more time with her young granddaughter, Alison, and to enjoy life.

She volunteered at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, the North Iowa Mercy Hospital gift shop, and was a member and officer of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Manly. Monica was a grateful member of Al-Anon for many years. She also launched a new career, becoming known to neighborhood children as the "freeze pop grandma" by welcoming the many children who made daily treks to her home for 25 years for conversation and a frozen snack. Her daughter Jean was particularly proud of her mother for being a feminist, a liberal Democrat and for choosing to attend her precinct caucus in 2008 to support Barack Obama.

Monica's last seven years were filled with joy by the addition of her great grandson, Kale. She spent many hours creating cherished memories with her favorite little guy. They enjoyed spending time outside, playing baseball together and visiting the neighbors. Monica handled the gradual progression of her Alzheimer's disease with grace and humor.

Monica moved to Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living in March of 2010 before moving to Good Shepherd Health Center in January of 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin (1991), son Jon (1976), son Alan (2004), and her brother, Bud (2005).

Monica is survived by her daughter, Jean (John Sjoberg), Iowa City, granddaughter, Alison Roe (Nick Mostrom) and great grandson, Kale Mostrom, Mason City; sister, Mary Hagen, Manly; sisters-in-law Bonnie Doebel, Clear Lake, Vivian Hagen, Algona, and Ruth O'Donnell (Jim), Mason City; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

She also had many special friends who will miss her presence in their lives including Merv Ennen (Mason City), who became like a son to Monica after Alan died, Lori Woolery (Chandler, Ariz.), the Kathy Nuddleman family (Mason City), Kay Haugen (Rockwell), Ethel Magner (Mason City), and the Peterson family who lived next door to Monica on 12th Street Southeast. She is also survived by her spoiled cat, Smokey.
Following Monica's example, the family requests that everyone practice random acts of kindness and suggests donations to UNICEF, www.unicefusa.org, 1-800-FOR-KIDS, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10016.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel; www.colonialchapel.com; 641-423-2372.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 7 to March 9, 2012

Cathy Ann Haugen

CLEAR LAKE - Cathy Ann Haugen, 64, 217 Asbury Drive., Clear Lake, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated. Visitation will be held Monday, March 12, 5 to7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 9, 2012

Amelia "Amy" Hennagir

CHARLES CITY - Amelia "Amy" Hennagir, 86, of Charles City, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

A memorial Mass for Amy Hennagir will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday where the rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. and a scriptural prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The family will also greet friends at the church an hour prior to the service.

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 March 9, 2012

E. Demeric "Dee" Katcher

CHARLES CITY - E. "Dee" Demeric Katcher, 91, of Charles City, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services for Dee Katcher will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Colwell United Church of Christ, Colwell, with Pastor Debra Lincoln officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

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

Elaine Demeric Katcher was born Oct. 12, 1920, in Charles City, the daughter of Neal and Gladys (Waid) Hoisington. Dee grew up on the family farm and graduated from Colwell High School in 1938. On Jan. 15, 1941, she was united in marriage to Elwyn Katcher in the Catholic Chapel at Charles City.

They lived south of Colwell, where they farmed more than 50 years together and raised their three children. She enjoyed attending as many of her kids' events as possible. Dee liked bowling, traveling, square dancing, putting together puzzles, playing cards, reading and flower gardening.

Later in life, Dee attended most meals that were offered at the senior center with her friends. She was a member of the Colwell United Church of Christ, the Colwell Culture Club and the Floyd County Cowbelles. She also served as a 4-H leader and managed the food stand at the Floyd County Fair.

Living family members include three children: Keith (Jeri) Katcher of Gassville, Ark., Larry (Shirley) Katcher of Charles City, Nancy (David) Kuhn of Winterset; a brother, Gerald (Terry) Hoisington of Manassas, Va.; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elwyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Colwell United Church of Christ, 1403 Colwell Ave., Colwell, IA 50620, or the Colwell Fire Department, 3213 First St., Colwell, IA 50620.

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 March 9, 2012

Glennis Faith (Clipperton) Lee

MASON CITY - Glennis Faith Lee (Clipperton) was promoted to Heaven's organ guild on March 2, 2012.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at First Christian Church, 318 N. Adams, Mason City, Iowa, at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, with Pastor Dan Cline officiating.
Glennis Faith Clipperton was born on September 9, 1935, in Martin County, Minn., to A.I. and Ellen (Kruse) Clipperton. She married Donald Edwin Lee on April 19, 1955, in England while Don served in the U. S. Army. After service the two farmed in Dexter, Minn., for three years before Don entered barber school. They moved to Mason City in 1959 when Don became an apprentice barber.

Glennis was an accomplished musician. For the past 35 years she has been the organist at the First Christian Church, where she also directed the handbell choir and enjoyed singing in the church choir and area choral concerts. She also played for several area funeral homes and churches in Mason City.

In 1958, she won a statewide talent competition in Minnesota by recording her own piano accompaniment to which she played an unusual set of two-and-a-half octave tuned cowbells. She won a trip to Boston where she played at the National Farm Bureau Convention. She entertained many groups in this way over the years. In addition to her set of cowbells, Glennis was an avid collector of bells from around the world.

As a member of the American Guild of Organists, she served as treasurer and was past dean for the local chapter. She was also a member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Matinee Musicale, Hawkeye Movie Makers, served as secretary for several years for Gardeners of North Iowa and served on the Community Concert board. While raising her children she was active in PTA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and teaching Sunday school.

In addition to her love of music, Glennis was a life-long gardener, not only in the literal sense but in the spiritual as well. Glennis gently tended and nurtured all who came in contact with her, many more than her five children called her mother.

Since her retirement from Mercy Home Care in 2000, Glennis and Don enjoyed many travels together including train trips and cruises. They loved to travel to our national treasures as well as abroad. Glennis and Don turned their small acreage into a gardener's paradise, complete with pond. During the past several years their yard has been included in many garden and pond tours. Most important to Glennis was spending time with her family.

Glennis passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Clipperton. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Don Lee; her daughter, Rebby (Harold; Angie, Joy, Alluia) Lucas of Waterloo; son, David (Aimee; Chris, Alex, Ben, Caden, Morgan) Lee of Mason City; daughter, Marja (Cinco; Zachary, Zeke, Quinton, Kenn) Fletchall of University Park, Iowa; son, Dennis (Camille; Tristyn, Skyler) Lee of Mason City; and daughter, Beth (Pete; Jordan, Josh, Isabelle) Stern of Monticello, Wis., and nine great-grandchildren. Sister of: Irene (Silas) McGehee, Vernon (Inez) Clipperton, Joyce (Bob) Noyce, Ronald (Dorothy) Clipperton, Noel (Lois) Clipperton, Maurice (Barb) Clipperton, Athele (Dennis) Knutson, Ruth (Don ) Peters and Samuel (Celeste) Clipperton.

Memorials may be given to Una Vocis Choral Ensemble commissioning fund/Glennis Lee for an organ and choral composition to be written in her memory, Hospice of North Iowa or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, IA. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette from March 4 to March 9, 2012

Larry D. Mennenga

BELMOND - Larry D. Mennenga, age 76, of Belmond, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at his home near Belmond.

Funeral services for Larry D. Mennenga will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor Troy Phlibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for Larry D. Mennenga will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made in Larry D. Mennenga's name to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond and/or Wright County Hospice.

Dugger Funeral Home, Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421; www.duggerfunerals.com; 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 9, 2012

Edell Westerberg

FOREST CITY - Edell Westerberg, age 81, of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and continue an hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Edell C. Westerberg was born in Burchinal on March 28, 1930, the daughter of Henry and Thora (Elwood) Nelson. She received her education in rural school near her home and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1947.

The family lived on a farm north of Clear Lake and Edell worked for a time at the Clear Lake Bakery, and at the Green Mill Restaurant in Mason City. On Feb. 27, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald Westerberg in Clear Lake.

The couple farmed several different places in the Forest City area before settling on the home place in 1972. More recently, Edell worked at Harrison's, Forest Fashions, the Chuck Wagon and Johnson's Hallmark.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was active in circle and enjoyed serving for special church events. She enjoyed her flower gardens and loved going shopping and antiquing. For years she supported her grandchildren by attending their athletic games and sharing their sports interests on television.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald Westerberg of Forest City; her children, Tim (Gayle) Westerberg of Dillon, Colo., Deanna (Dave) Ennen of Forest City, and Steve (Nancy) Westerberg of Oelwein, nine grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. Also surviving are siblings Howard Nelson of Clear Lake, Esther (John) Hubacher of Mason City, Richard (Janell) Nelson of Rose Creek, Minn., and brother-in-law Dale Snyder of Sun City, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews and life-long friend, Inga Nordaas.

Edell was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ona Snyder.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685; www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 8 to March 9, 2012

HANLONTOWN - Mark D. Hinnenkamp, 51, of Hanlontown, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Arrangements are incomplete with Fullerton Funeral Home of Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 10, 2012

CHARLES CITY - Dorothy Anita Kristiansen, 83, formerly of 611 Hildreth, in Charles City, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Continuing Care Hospital at St. Lukes, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, Iowa, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 10, 2012

GREENE - Donald Dale McGee, 81, of Greene, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 12, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the church by Tack-Barnett Post 268 American Legion of Greene. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be Monday, March 12, 2012, from 9 to 11 a.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S. E., Mason City, IA 50401-3906.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, Iowa, 641-823-4457. www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 10, 2012

BELMOND - Larry D. Mennenga, age 76, of Belmond, passed away the morning of Thursday, March 8, 2012, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services for Larry D. Mennenga will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 11, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Pastor Troy Phlibsen will officiate. Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard.

Visitation for Larry D. Mennenga will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., today, Saturday, March 10, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, in Belmond, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made in Larry D. Mennenga's name to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, Hospice of Wright County and/or the donor's choice.

Larry Dennis, the son of Harry and Esther (Frohling) Mennenga was born December 24, 1935, at the family farm east of Belmond. He attended country school in Pleasant Township and graduated from Belmond High School in 1954. He worked for Ris-Van Fertilizers and various other jobs. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in August, 1958. Larry was honorably discharged in August of 1960, and began farming, which was his life-long profession.

Larry was united in marriage to Margaret Gabrielson on June 28, 1958, at St Olaf Lutheran Church. They were blessed with two sons, Duan Dennis and Daren Douglas, and two grandsons, Tristan Douglas and Ty Douglas, whom he adored. Larry is remembered for his love of horses and fishing. Most of all, Larry loved the time he was able to spend working projects with his grandsons.

Larry is survived by his wife, Margaret, sons, Duan of Tampa, Fla., and Daren (Diena) of Belmond, two grandsons, Tristan and Ty of Belmond, a brother, Lynn (Sue) of Pontiac, Ill., along with five nephews, Scott, Todd, Bradd, Ross, and Chadd and their families of Pontiac, Ill. and surrounding areas, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dugger Funeral Home, Box 233, Belmond, IA 50421, www.duggerfunerals.com, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 9 to March 10, 2012

GARNER - Regina "Jean" Ryan, 98, of Garner, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 12, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Father Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 3 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 10, 2012

Clair M. Thompson

FOREST CITY - Clair M. Thompson, 80, of Forest City, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

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

Inurnment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-26858, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 10, 2012

CHARLES CITY - Duane Vick, 77, of 1768 Oak Drive, Charles City, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Chickasaw County.

No visitation will be held. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211. www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 10, 2012