Evelyn Mae Arnold
 KLEMME
- Evelyn Mae Arnold, longtime resident of Klemme, died suddenly at the
age of 89, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. A private family service will
take place at a later date in Klemme.
Those wishing to express their sympathy through a memorial may do so to
the family at P.O. Box 236, Klemme, IA. Those memorials are appreciated
and will go to a charity or organization that Evelyn supported.
Evelyn Mae Arnold was born on March 2, 1922, to Elmer and Ellie (Lau)
Arnold. She grew up on the family farm near Klemme that her parents
owned and operated.
Her childhood involved a lot of time in the summer playing on the
farmstead with the neighborhood kids. Cold winters were not to Evelyn's
liking for she was found inside playing with doll and other toys to be
best for her. During these early years, Evelyn developed her fondness
for barnyard cats, a liking that stayed with her through her entire
life.
Grade school at the riverside country school near the Iowa River south
of Klemme was her first step in her education. Most days she walked with
other students the mile trek to school. Klemme High School was next.
Evelyn played in the school band and was also active in other
extracurricular activities.
Occasionally in the summer she joined the youth group at the Methodist
Lake Okoboji Camp for study and social events. She had made many Klemme
friends and also visited with her aunt, Amanda Tice, in Mason City and
made numerous friends with the neighborhood girls. As a young lady,
Evelyn went to teachers college summer school in Cedar Falls and the
fall of that year she graduated from high school in 1939.
She started her lifelong teaching career in the same riverside school
where she was a student. Evelyn continued her education throughout the
years and received her B.A. degree from Upper Iowa.
After teaching in several country schools, Evelyn taught in Meservey,
Humboldt and also the Charles City school system, where she was a member
of the Alpha Delta Kappa organization. In Charles City, she survived the
destructive tornado by remaining in her apartment until it was over.
Evelyn had an aging mother in Klemme and during this time for many years
Evelyn finished her teaching duties then ran home to tend to her mother.
Teaching wasn't Evelyn's only interest. Evelyn enjoyed yearly visits to
the Iowa State Fair and to the Clay County Fair. Evelyn even enjoyed
tractor shows, which she preferred antique tractor shows. Evelyn kept in
touch with her students and fellow teachers even after retirement
through various meetings, and letters.
Although she traveled the Western U.S.'s deep gorges and rugged
mountains, those didn't appeal to her. Evelyn preferred Iowa. She liked
to visit her nieces and nephews and remembered them with gifts on their
special days. Family dinners, reunions and various family activities
were among her list of enjoyable things.
After retirement, Evelyn continued to reside in Klemme and shared a home
with her brother, Wilbur Arnold. She grew frail, but energetic and
continued on with the activities she loved. It is impossible to
summarize her life in a few paragraphs and her life touched so many
others in their memories.
Evelyn is survived by her brothers Wilbur and Bruce Arnold and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Nellie Arnold;
brothers Curtis and Roy Arnold; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral service arrangements are being held by Andrews Funeral Home,
Klemme, Iowa, 641-587-2510.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 11, 2012
Lorraine Coen
Nora Springs - Lorraine Coen, 84, Charles City, formerly of Nora
Springs, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Chautaqua Guest Home in
Charles City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N.
Hawkeye in Nora Springs.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 641-749-2210,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 11, 2012
John Fransen
Mason City - John Fransen, 69, Mason City, died Friday, March 9,
2012, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 11, 2012
Cathy Ann Haugen
 CLEAR
LAKE - Cathy Ann Haugen, 64, of 217 Asbury Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, died
Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason
City.
According to her wishes her body has been cremated.
A visitation will be held Monday, March 12, 5 to 7 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.
Cathy was born Sept. 23, 1947, in Storm Lake, the daughter of Clyde and
Bernice (Rausch) Carrington. She graduated from St. Mary's High School
in Storm Lake. Following high school, Cathy graduated from cosmetology
school. Cathy owned and operated Cathy's Curl Harbor.
For the past 20-plus years, Cathy managed the Muskie Lounge in Ventura.
Cathy also managed the Golden Goose and Waterfront. Cathy married Keith
Haugen on New Year's Eve 1994. They were remarried on Friday, March 2,
2012.
Cathy enjoyed and was very proud of her grandchildren. She enjoyed
working with them at the Muskie. She also enjoyed having the kids over
to bake Christmas candy.
Cathy enjoyed her trips with her California cousins and her best friend,
Sue. Cathy planned a family and friends reunion every summer. She was
the one person who kept the family together. Cathy also enjoyed going to
the casinos and shopping. Cathy was raised in the Catholic Church.
Cathy is survived by her husband, Keith Haugen, Clear Lake; children
Travis (Theresa) Glidden, Garner, Matt Glidden, Clear Lake, and Mark
(Lisa) Glidden, Clear Lake; grandchildren Cody, Autumn, Tristin and Ty
Glidden of Garner, Cassie and Callie Glidden, and Alex, Shae and Rhys
Glidden, Clear Lake; sister Connie (Bob) Bird, Clear Lake; and nieces
Jackie (Matt) Firsching, Mason City, and Kelly (Jay) Kuns Ocean Springs,
Miss., and also four stepchildren and five stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428;
641-357-2193;
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 9 to March 11, 2012
Mark D. Hinnenkamp
 HANLONTOWN
- Mark D. Hinnenkamp, 51, of Hanlontown, Iowa, died Thursday, March 8,
2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., at
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 14, at Queen of
Peace Church, 320 Mulberry St., in Waterloo.
Memorials may be directed to the Mark Hinnenkamp Memorial Fund in care
of his three children.
Mark was born on Aug. 18, 1960, in Duluth, Minn., and was raised by his
parents, Bernice and Delbert Olson. He lived in the surrounding area for
the past 28 years, and worked the swing shift at Kraft in Mason City.
Mark was a dedicated worker, but in his free time he liked to play
backgammon on the computer, watch the Vikings and Twins, and collect
baseball cards.
The true loves of his life were his children, with whom he played mini
golf, sports, wii and watched movies; also, his dog Tipper, who was like
another child to him. Tipper's cremains will be buried with him.
Mark is survived by his three children: Megan Hinnenkamp of Hanlontown
and Michael and D.J. Hinnenkamp of Burlington; his mother, Bernice
Olson, of Waterloo; his two sisters, Ramona (Kevin) Kirkoff and Rhonda
(Terry) Brombley of Waterloo; brother, Dean (Lisa) Hinnenkamp of Elk
Mound, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Olson.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E.,
Mason City, Iowa; 641-423-8676;
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 10 to March 11, 2012
Opal L. Kitner
FOREST CITY - Opal L. Kitner, 100, of Forest City, died Friday, Jan.
9, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at
Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Boyd
Longshore officiating.
Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 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 11, 2012
Dorothy A. Kristiansen
 CHARLES
CITY - Dorothy A. Kristiansen, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of 611 Hildreth,
Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital
in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Main St., Charles City.
Officiating will be Pastor Jane Keel.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens. A gathering will be held
from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and again
one hour prior to services at the church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials
to St. John Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family
at
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Dorothy Anita Lincke Kristiansen was born Aug. 7, 1928, in Hanlontown,
Iowa, the daughter of Emil and Amanda (Horgen) Lincke. She graduated
from the Osage High School in 1946. On May 1, 1949, she was united in
marriage to Harold Paul "Kris" Kristiansen. Over the years Dorothy
worked at the Oliver Plant, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Band Box
Cleaners, Spurgeon's, and retired from the First Security Bank in 1993.
She was a member of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles
City; Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids;
V.F.W.
Auxiliary and volunteered for Hospice and the Boy Scouts. Dorothy was a
voracious reader and "read just about all the books in the library."
Her world revolved around the church and grandchildren, pretty much in
that order. Whatever the church needed or whatever program or event the
grandchildren were doing she was there. Her husband and she spent most
of the time around her home. She closely followed the Iowa Hawkeyes and
enjoyed joining the mall walkers and having a cup of coffee. At a young
age she preferred baseball over dolls and was on the high school
basketball team.
Living family members include three children: Dr. Bradley (Marilyn)
Kristiansen D.C., of Cedar Rapids, Brenda (Bruce) de Buhr of
Minneapolis, Brian (Lisa) Kristiansen of Cedar Rapids; five
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edna Stott, of
Charles City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Glenn
Lincke; and two sisters, Velva Meyer and Audrey Lincke.
Fullerton Hage Funeral Home and Cremation services, 401 Blunt St.,
Charles City, Iowa 50616; 641-228-4211;
www.Fullertonfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 10 to March 11, 2012
Donald Dale McGee
U.S. Air Force (1950-1953)
 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 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, from 9 to 11 a.m., at St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Greene.
Donald Dale McGee was born June 24, 1930, in Marble Rock, Floyd County,
Iowa, a son of Vern C. and Margaret Ann (Clapham) McGee.
He received his education in the public schools, graduating from Greene
High School in 1948. He worked on the family farm for two years before
enlisting in the
United States Air
Force in 1950. He
was honorably discharged in July of 1953. Don returned to Greene where
he continued to farm until starting McGee Electric.
He was united in marriage to Jean Blow on Feb. 11, 1953, in Lincoln,
England. To this union was blessed four children. Don and Jean have been
lifelong residents of Greene and are members of St. Peter Lutheran
Church.
Don served as Scout- master for Troop 26 of Greene for approximately six
years. He was a member of the Greene Volunteer Fire Department for 10
years, and was one of the original volunteers of the Greene Volunteer
Ambulance. He was very sad to give up volunteering due to health issues.
Don always said that you don't get paid, but the riches you receive for
your services are far greater than money could ever provide.
He enjoyed playing cards, going out to dinner with his wife and friends,
traveling, camping on the weekends and working.
Don is survived by his wife, Jean, of Greene; his son, Russell McGee, of
Kentucky; his daughter, Brenda McGee, of New Hampshire; grandson, Mike
(Vanessa) McGee, of Columbus, Minn.; two great-grandchildren: Sara McGee
and Thomas McGee; a daughter-in-law, Darlene McGee of Minneapolis, Minn;
sister-in-law, Betty Blow of England; brothers-in-law Bill (Sylvia) Blow
of England and Bernard Blow of England; and lifelong friends Don and
Mary Daiker and their children.
He is preceded in death by his sons Roger and Kenneth McGee; his
parents; three brothers: Lyle (in infancy), Bob (killed in Korea) and
Bud.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice
of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401-3906.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519
N. First St., Greene, Iowa, 641-823-4457,
www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 10 to March 11, 2012
Darlene McLaughlin
MASON CITY - Darlene McLaughlin, 82, Mason City, died Saturday, March
10, 2012, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial
Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 11, 2012
Regina "Jean" Ryan
 GARNER
- Regina "Jean" Ryan, 98, of Garner, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at
Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 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, March 11, at the
Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with a Catholic
Daughters of the Americas rosary at 2 p.m. and a scriptural wake service
at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the
church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hancock County
Relay For Life
or the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Mankato.
Regina "Jean" A. Ryan, the youngest of 12 children of John and Mary
(Elbert) Henry, was born Sept. 11, 1913, on a farm near Whittemore. She
graduated from Presentation Academy in Whittemore in 1932. After
graduating from high school she worked as a secretary in various
businesses in Kossuth County and as an office manager at Bowen Food
Stores in Forest City.
On Feb. 7, 1948, she was married to Raymond J. Ryan at St. Michael's
Catholic Church in Whittemore. They made their home in Garner where they
raised their two daughters, Mary and Kathleen.
Besides being a homemaker, Jean also worked in the office at her
husband's veterinary clinic in Garner. She enjoyed traveling, trips to
the casino and playing bridge and blackjack. She will always be
remembered by her family as a great cook and baker.
Jean was always interested in following and being part of the life
events of her grandchildren. In recent years she was very delighted when
her great-grandchildren visited and she could watch their playful
antics.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of
the Americas, past member of Hancock County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
and several bridge clubs.
Jean is survived by her husband, Dr. Raymond Ryan, of Garner; two
daughters, Mary (Roger) Kopacek of Britt and Kathleen (Pat) McCabe of
Mankato, Minn.; grandchildren Kara Steffensmeier, Andrew Kopacek, Ryan
McCabe, Joseph (Virginia) McCabe and Jonathan McCabe; and four
great-grandchildren: Mitchell, Matthew and Aidan Steffensmeier and
Gisele McCabe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and five sisters.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841,
www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 10 to March 11, 2012
Clair M. Thompson
U.S. Army Korean War
 FOREST
CITY - Clair M. Thompson, age 80, of Forest City, died Friday, March 9,
2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in 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 with graveside
military rites by American Legion Post 121 and
VFW
Post 6161.
Clair M. Thompson, the son of Maynard and Mabel (Helgeson) Thompson, was
born in Forest City on Sept. 5, 1931. He was baptized and confirmed at
the Winnebago Lutheran Church. He graduated from Forest City High School
in 1949.
After graduation he farmed with his father until 1952 when he went into
the United States Army and served 16 months in Korea. In 1954 he
returned home to continue farming. On Jan. 10, 1960, he married Lavonne
Peterson at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. In 1961 he bought
an acreage in Forest City and went to work for Sorenson Roofing. In
1971, Clair and his brother, Stanley, bought out Mr. Sorenson and the
business became Thompson Roofing until 1990 when Clair retired.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. He was also
a member of Forest City American Legion Post 121 and a lifetime member
of the Leland VFW Post 6161. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and
traveling.
Clair is survived by his wife, Lavonne Thompson, of Forest City, three
children: Brian and his wife, Ginny, of Leland, Carla and husband,
Glenn, of Forest City and Theresa and husband, Clay, of Forest City.
Also surviving are three brothers: Stanley of Forest City, Lynn of
Estherville and Gary of Britt; six grandchildren: Jarred and Jagger
Thompson, Kelsey and Corey Osborn and Erin and Ellie Caylor.
Clair was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a son-in-law
and a sister, Virginia.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 641-585-2685,
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 10 to March 11, 2012
Posted on 11 March 2012
Lore Becker
ALEXANDER - Lore Becker, 82, of Alexander, passed away in her sleep
on the morning of March 5, 2012, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. She
had been admitted a few days earlier for difficulty breathing.
Services will be held at the First Reformed Church in Alexander, at 9
a.m., on Saturday, March 17, with coffee to follow.
Lore, the second daughter of Hans and Magda Marschall, was born May 27,
1929, in the town of Insterburg in the providence of East Prussia,
Germany. Lore's and her brother's and two sisters' childhood was
disrupted by the Second World War as the family was forced to relocate
twice, ending up under Russian occupation. In 1946 the family was
allowed to relocate to Neustadt-Holestein in the northern part of West
Germany, where Lore's father was released from a prisoner of war camp
and the family began to build their new home.
Lore, then 17, went into training as a housekeeper, working on a farm,
where she first met her future husband, Herbert Becker, who was also 17,
and in training as farmer. He was destined for a continent away, to work
on his aunt's farm near Sheffield, Iowa. Lore went to England to work as
a nanny for two years, and returned to Germany in 1952. She worked in a
bakery and pastry shop. Herbert found his way back to Germany as an
American soldier, earning his U.S. citizenship for his service, and in
December, 1954, the two were married. Their first child, Anne, was born
in 1955, before they moved to America, settling in Sheffield briefly,
before Herbert began working for General Mills, and the family moved to
Belmond. By 1959, the young family had added two sons, Hans and Karl,
and had outgrown the small house they rented.
They purchased a home in Alexander, where they raised their three
children and lived until Herbert passed away in 2011. They were active
members of the First Reformed Church of Alexander, Herbert becoming a
deacon and Lore serving as the president of the Women's League for ten
years.
Lore was also a member of the Federated Women's Club which started a
library in the jail cells of the old town hall. Lore was the town
librarian for 29 years and oversaw the building of the new library. She
also served as a the librarian for the CAL school in Alexander, as a Den
Mother for Cub Scouts, as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher,
taught German language adult education classes for the North Iowa Area
Community College, and served for several years on the Alexander Town
Council.
Lore was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, her
parents, and her brother, Jurgen. Herbert and Lore were people of simple
needs and simple means, who possessed an incredible ability to create
and nurture. To them, the remains of old buildings were the raw material
to build an addition onto someone's home, and the simplest things such
as old barn board or pinecone, could be turned into works of art or a
craft class for neighborhood children. They loved and gave of themselves
to others as they loved each other. Their home will be remembered as a
place of daily social gathering, where, whomever dropped by, was welcome
to afternoon coffee with Lore's baked goods, and for the beautiful and
bountiful variety and abundance from their garden that drew viewers from
across the state, decorated the church weekly and that, given freely,
stimulated taste buds of everyone they knew. Even on the coldest winter
day, there was a taste of summer in Lore's jams and jellies, and the hot
summer sun in Herbie's special seasoning and dried peppers. Lore is
remembered by many for her love of reading and passionate delivery of
children's stories during Story Hour at the library. Regardless of your
age or interest, you could depend on Lore's recommendation for the next
book on your reading list.
Lore spent her final year living in her own apartment near family, and
enjoyed the arrival of her fourth great-grandchild, as well as her
passions for producing hand-crafted works of art, and reading. As her
final book recommendation, she thoroughly enjoyed all seven books of the
"Harry Potter" series, recently reading them all in about three weeks.
The family and community of Alexander, mourn the loss of this loving and
caring soul, who now shares eternity in God's hands, with her loving
husband, Herbert.
Lore and Herbert are survived by their three children: Anne, Hans and
Karl; five grandchildren: Terry Becker, Shannon Santos. Kristen Meyers,
Karri Becker, Karlye Becker; and four great-grandchildren: Steven
Santos, TJ Becker, Savannah Becker, and Keatyn Becker; Lore's two
sisters, Helga Grage and Anne-Marie Skovreneck, still live in Germany.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Glenn De Berg
BRITT - Glenn De Berg, 65, of Britt, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at
his home in Britt.
Funeral services for Glenn De Berg will be held on Friday, March 16, at
1 p.m. at the Britt Christian Reformed Church, 569 Main Avenue N., in
Britt with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be held at
Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation for Glenn De Berg will be held on Thursday, March 15, from 5
until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street W., in Britt,
and will continue one hour prior to the service.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839,
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Robert Goodyear
IOWA FALLS - Robert Goodyear, 83, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, March
11, 2012, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.
Private family services for Robert Goodyear will be held at a later
date.
Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his daughter: Karla
Arnold, 1415 Crescent Drive, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.
The Linn's funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Howard H. Hagman
MASON CITY - Howard H. Hagman, 93, of Mason City, died Sunday, March
11, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with
Elders of the Community Church of Christ of Clear Lake officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Interment will take place on Monday, March 19, at 1 p.m. in Evergreen
Memorial Gardens, in Brainerd, Minn.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, Mason City. 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Linda Holland
 Mason
City - Linda Holland, 90, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of St. James,
Minn., died on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Unit
in Mason City.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 15, at Zion Lutheran
Church in Odin, Minn., with the Rev. Carla Reierson officiating.
Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Odin, Minn.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, at Sturm Funeral Home in St.
James from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on
Thursday.
Malinda Eleanor Alma Nibbe was born on the family farm near Darfur,
Minn., the youngest of nine children, to parents William and Amanda
(Jasper) Nibbe. She grew up and attended rural school near Darfur. She
graduated from Butterfield High School. On September 23, 1943, she was
united in marriage to Alfred Holland in Darfur. The couple made their
home on the family farm near Butterfield where they raised their family.
Linda lived on the farm until Alfred's death in 1983, when she moved to
St. James where she did babysitting for many years. In 2007, she moved
to Mason City to be closer to her family. She enjoyed playing cards,
watching the Twins, and participating in family celebrations. She loved
spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
their dogs.
She is survived by her children: Barb Lauen and her husband Harry Lundis
of Emmons, Bob (Shirley) Holland of Woodbury, Paula (Peter) Halverson of
Ventura, Iowa; sister, Esther Jacobson of St. James; grandchildren:
Tracy (Marc) Erickson of Emmons, Sherri Lauen of Minneapolis, Andrew
(Heather) Lauen of Lake Mills, Iowa, Andrea (Russell) Turner of Atlanta,
Ga., Heather Holland and her husband Darren Fagan of Atlanta, Ga.,
Matthew Halverson of Longmont, Colo., Amanda Halverson of St. Paul,
Brittany (Rudy) Chihak of Orlando, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren:
Ashley (Andrew) Yost, Amber Erickson, Matthew Erickson, Autumn Lauen,
Summer Lauen, Davis Snider, Lindsey Turner, Holland Fagan; and a
great-great-grandson, Trey Yost.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, grandson Andrew,
great-grandson McCale and seven brothers and sisters.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
You may send the family condolences online at
www.sturmfh.com.
Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minn.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Will Lewis
ALGONA - Will Lewis, 4, of Algona, died on Friday March 9, 2012, at
the Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the First United
Methodist Church in Algona, with Rev. Steven McElroy officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Will Lewis Memorial
Fund at Northwest Bank, 204 East State, Algona, IA 50511. Will's video
tribute may be viewed at
www.lentzfuneralhome.
com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Darlene Joy McLaughlin
 Mason
City - Darlene Joy McLaughlin, 82, of Mason City, died Saturday, March
10, 2012, at her home.
A funeral Mass for Darlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March
15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with
the Reverend Craig Steimel and the Reverend Kenneth Gehling officiating.
Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday with a Moose
service at 5:30 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service at the
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City.
Darlene Joy McLaughlin was born on October 8, 1929, in Charles City, the
daughter of Stephen W. and Leona (Rowley) Groesbeck. Darlene graduated
from the Floyd Consolidated School in 1947. She was united in marriage
to Veryle McLaughlin on March 10, 1951, in Charles City, and to this
marriage two children were born, David and Teri. Darlene worked for
Linotype in Charles City, for Piggly Wiggly, Electrolux, Park Clinic,
sold Avon for many years, and was a substitute bus aide.
Darlene was an avid square dancer, enjoyed golfing, riding her bike,
ballroom dancing, polka, and camping, where she was secretary of the
Square Dance Campers.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, life member of the Women
of the Moose, St. Leo Rose Circle, VFW ladies Auxiliary, and the Surf
Dance Club.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Veryle McLaughlin of Mason
City; two children, David McLaughlin (Kay) of North Charleston, S.C.,
and Teri Copas (Brett Calvin) of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan
McLaughlin (Cassie) of Chaska, Minn., and Brian Canady (Erin) of
Charleston, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Jake McLaughlin of Chaska, Hunter
McLaughlin of Chaska, and Ronan Canady of Charleston; two brothers, Alan
Groesbeck of Independence, and Jerry Groesbeck of Osage; two
sisters-in-law, Ruth Groesbeck of Charles City, and Mary Lou Engstler
(Duane) of Britt; a brother-in-law, Larry McLaughlin (Jean) of Mason
City; as well as many nieces, nephews; and many other extended family
members and friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Byron and
Ronald Groesbeck; and three sisters-in-law, Bonnie, Roma, and Brenda
Groesbeck.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 11 to March 12, 2012
Kathryn Lorena Meyer
BRITT - Kathryn Lorena Meyer, 68, of Britt passed away Sunday, March
11, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa.
Funeral services for Kathryn Meyer will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
March 15, at the Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street W., in Britt.
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at
Ewing Funeral Chapel, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the
service on Thursday.
One cannot capture in so few words the strength of character and courage
she possessed. This was demonstrated by the battle she fought for 17
years against emphysema, living the best life she could, while
maintaining her "one of a kind" sense of humor. We cherish the memories
of the countless hours she spent playing cribbage and chatting with her
Deaf family and friends via the video phone.
Through it all, Kathryn remained resolute in her faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ. In the end, she said that Jesus was with her and that she was
ready to go home.
Kathryn, the daughter of Raymond and Juanita Billings was born December
7, 1943, in Des Moines. She attended the Iowa School for the Deaf in
Council Bluffs. Kathryn was united in marriage with Gerald C. Meyer on
December 30, 1962, at the Britt Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her three children, Duane and his wife Dixie of Iowa
City, Joseph and his wife Julie of Columbus, Neb., and her daughter
Patty of Tempe, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie
Thompson of Des Moines, and Candace Broveak of Sioux City, and a brother
James Billings of Carlisle.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Darrell in
2010.
Her wish in life was, "to make sure her name was in the Lamb's Book of
Life".
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839,
www.ewingfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Johanna "Dodie" (Kinn) Rowe
MESA, Ariz. - Johanna "Dodie" (Kinn) Rowe, 77, of Mesa, Ariz., born
February 9, 1935, died peacefully in her husband's arms on March 9,
2012, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 17, at Church
of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave. N.E., Blaine, Minn. (763-784-1329.)
Dodie was a resident of Mesa, Ariz., and Ottertail Lake, Minn. Anyone
who has been graced by the radiant smile of this beautiful woman has had
the honor of encountering a treasured daughter, loved sister, deeply
beloved wife, fiercely loyal, loving mother, fun loving grandmother (who
rode a hot dog and jet ski!), and treasured friend.
Born in Wahpeton, N.D., Dodie married the love of her life, Conrad Dale
Rowe, in 1953. Together they have four wonderful children: William
(Kristy, Otsego, Minn.), Scott (Kathleen, Jamestown, N.D.), Veronica
(Charles Schell, Eau Claire, Wisc.), and Jeffery (Mason City, Iowa), who
in turn graced them with an even dozen grandchildren and their
respective spouses. Dodie was also deeply loved by a large extended
family.
Dodie doted on and was extremely proud of all of her family. Besides
creating an unbreakably bonded family and keeping her husband and family
perpetually amused, Dodie's interests in life included Bridge, cooking,
singing, tennis, golf, and swimming. In spite of the fact that Dodie
claimed no artistic ability, she was a gifted sculptress. Dodie also
achieved the rank of Silver Life Master in Bridge, and even as this is
being written, is working on Gold, Diamond, and Grand Life Master in
Heaven.
Among the angels waiting for Dodie are her parents and brother;
Lawrence, Veronica, and William Kinn. Dodie is deeply missed by all the
people whose lives were bettered by her presence. Through the memories
of all who love her, Dodie lives on forever.
Dodie loved stories, if you have one to share, please come prepared to
do so at the service. Memorials are preferred.
Evergreen Funeral Home and Crematory in Eau Claire is serving the
family. To send your condolence to the family, please visit our
obituaries at:
www.evergreenfuneralhome.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 12, 2012
Posted on 12 March 2012
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Fern J. Boekelman
Titonka - Fern J. Boekelman, 91, of Titonka, died Monday, March 12,
2012, at Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.
A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m. at
the United Methodist Church in Titonka, with Pastor Todd Hartsock
officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth,
Minnesota.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Oakcrest
Funeral Services of Titonka, and will continue one hour prior to the
service at the church on Thursday.
Online condolences may be made to
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2012
Astrid S. Carlson
MASON CITY - Astrid S. Carlson, 85, of Mason City died Tuesday, March
13, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, at the First
Covenant Church, Highway 122 at South Ohio Avenue, with Pastor Kathy
Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the church service. Interment will
be in the Nora Springs Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the First Covenant Church, Good Shepherd
Health Center or Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left
for the family at
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory.
641-423-0924, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Published in Globe Gazette from March 14 to March 15, 2012
Glenn DeBerg
 BRITT
- Glenn DeBerg, 65, of Britt, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012, at his
home in Britt.
Funeral services for Glenn DeBerg will be held on Friday, March 16, at 1
p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church, 569 Main Avenue North, in Britt,
with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen
Cemetery in Britt.
Visitation for Glenn DeBerg will be held on Thursday, March 15, from 5
until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, in Britt, and
will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Glenn, the first of nine children, was born in Sibley, on February 8,
1947, to Alvin and Frances (Mulder) DeBerg. Being the big brother to so
many siblings helped Glenn develop the leadership and management skills
that would prove useful throughout his working life. He graduated in
1965 from Sibley High School, and worked at several auto and
construction-related jobs. Glenn always had an interest in horses, cars,
and motorcycles, and you could usually find a restored or modified
classic car or truck, or a sweet Harley-Davidson in his garage. Glenn
even owned a car dealership in the late 1980s where he bought and sold
Corvettes.
Glenn's career in concrete and construction took him to many locations
and provided clients with highly skilled labor and a first-rate product.
He owned and operated "B&G Construction" where his workmanship was
envied by many and appreciated by everyone who used him. Glenn made many
close friends wherever he worked or lived, especially in Britt, Iowa
where he has resided since 1995. He spent last winter in southern Texas
where he enjoyed the beautiful weather and developed many new, loving
friendships.
Glenn lived a bold and content life. Although he spent most of his adult
life doing things his way, he believed in Jesus Christ as his Savior at
an early age. And in spite of his strong, independent attitude, a desire
to learn and grow in Christ had been rekindled in recent years. To some
degree "a blessing in disguise," the sickness that took Glenn's life was
a humbling experience, which allowed meaningful reunions, and loving
bonds to be re-established with friends and family members, for which we
are all grateful.
Glenn was married to Ramona Anderson in 1966. Their children are: Kent
DeBerg of Spencer, Kevin DeBerg of Spirit Lake, and Koreen DeBerg of
Washington, D.C. He was married to Darla Frerk in 1975 and their
children are: Jill DeBerg of Primghar, and Ryan (Dawn) DeBerg also of
Primghar, and Lora (Jim) Pierce of Spencer. His six grandchildren are:
Kasey, Dillon, Devin, Jacob, Reyna and Suri. Glenn has spent the last 17
years of his life with his loving companion, Bettie Vega of Britt.
Glenn leaves behind his mother, Frances DeBerg Harms of Boyden, two
brothers: Arlyn (Kris) DeBerg of Phoenix, Ariz. and Ardell (Kris) DeBerg
of Vergas, Minn., and six sisters: Marlys (Stan) Korthals of Boyden,
Helen Kaye (Les) Broek of Sioux Falls, S.D., Mary Jane (Larry) Klaahsen
of Sioux Falls, Colleen (Ardell) Niemeyer of Boyden, Marilyn (Lem)
Maurer of Sioux Falls, and Caroline (Shaun) Hatfield of Lewiston, Idaho.
Glenn has two bonus brothers: Doug (Jeanette) Harms of Johnston and
Steve (Judy) Harms of Slayton, Minn., and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Glenn to Glory was his father, Alvin DeBerg in 2003 and his
bonus Dad, Johnny Harms in 2011.
The DeBerg family would like to thank all of those who helped make
Glenn's last few months very meaningful and comfortable. We cherish his
memory together, and look forward to a joyous heavenly reunion when we,
like Glenn, can say that we are "Finally Home."
www.ewingfh.com.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2012
Leonard P. Dietrich
Manly - Leonard P. Dietrich, 95, Manly, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012,
at the Mission Hospital in Mission, Texas.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East
Spring Street, Manly.
Bride Colonial Chapel, 641-454-2242,
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2012
Florence Fisher
Corwith - Florence Fisher, 80, of Corwith, died at her home in
Corwith on Sunday, March 11, 2012.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012, at 10:30 a.m.,
at the United Methodist Church in Corwith, with the Rev. Bea Kinzler
officiating.
Interment in the Corwith Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at Oakcrest Funeral
Services in Corwith.
Oakcrest Funeal Services of Corwith, is in charge of arrangements;
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2012
Howard H. Hagman
U.S. Navy WWII
 Mason
City - Howard H. Hagman, 93, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Hospice of
North Iowa. Howard most recently lived in Mason City, and was formerly
of Brainerd and Minneapolis, Minn.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 17, at 1 p.m., followed by a
Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126
Third St. N.E., Mason City, Elders of Clear Lake Community of Christ
officiating.
Graveside committal service and interment will be Monday, 1 p.m., at
Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd.
Howard was born in Minneapolis, on Feb 21, 1919, to Harry and Josephine
(Maley) Hagman, and began traveling to the Crosslake, Minn., area with
his great aunt and uncle at age 10. He graduated from West High School
in Minneapolis and attended St Olaf Collage for pre-dentistry. He worked
for Henry P. Boos Dental Laboratories in Minneapolis, then joined the
Navy in 1942 and served on the USS Euryale, a submarine tender, in the
Pacific Theater as Pharmacist Mate 1st Class in Dental Prosthetics.
In the fall of 1945, during deer hunting season, he proposed to Yvonna
Sowers and bagged his dear for a long season of 65 years of marriage
from June 1, 1946, to Sept. 21, 2011. After the war, Howard was a lead
technician at the Harry C. Hagman Dental Laboratories in Minneapolis as
a Certified Dental Technician, and later with Saber Dental Laboratories.
He established the Hagman Crown & Bridge Dental Service in Brainerd,
serving dentists throughout Minnesota. He was Past-Director of the
Minnesota Dental Laboratory Association, and honored for Clinical
Leadership in Progressive Prosthetic Dentistry. Howard invented a method
for processing dental acrylics that was quickly adopted by the dental
lab industry nationwide for improved quality of dentures and faster
service.
He was a Life Member of the American Legion Post 500 of Crosslake-Fifty
Lakes, and shared in Christian worship at Emily Methodist Church,
Crosslake Evangelical Free Church, and Brainerd First Presbyterian
Church.
Howard and Vona lived in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center, and many years
near Crosslake. On O'Brien Lake, they cleared a wooded lot by hand
during years of weekends and vacations, and eventually built a cabin
that became their home in 1971. Howard had a great sense of humor, and
felt he became a skilled carpenter since he "cut every board at least
twice" to make it fit. They moved to Brainerd in 1997. Howard enjoyed
many life-long friendships, fishing, hunting, dancing to big band
sounds, and Dixieland Jazz. He was eager to learn new things and explore
current technology. He instilled in his family a sense of appreciation
for the lakes and forests he loved so much. He played piano and wrote
several tunes, and had a chance to meet Red Nichols and the Five Pennies
when he was bartending at the original Log Jam in Crosslake. He enjoyed
musical jam sessions with friends from church, and could always be heard
whistling a tune. He had a creative mind, looking for a better way to do
things. With Vona's help, they kept a meticulous yard and home, were
gracious hosts, and generously assisted with others' needs.
Since Vona's passing in September 2011, Howard lived at Homestead
Assisted Living in Mason City to be near family, and he quickly formed
new friendships at Homestead.
Howard is survived by one son, Cliff (Wanda) Hagman of Mason City; and
one daughter, Mary Jo (Rick) Neumann of Crosslake; six grandchildren:
Nathan (Lisa) Hagman of Acireale, Sicily, Andrew (Tara) Hagman of
Wilsonville, Ore., Angie (Ben) Johnston of Garner, Bill Neumann of
Garner, Joel Hagman of Seattle, Wash., and David Hagman of Mason City,
and twelve great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Mary Sowers Ludvigson
McAllister, Rochester, Minn., Juanita Reed Cunconan, Dallas, Texas, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Yvonna Sowers Hagman, parents Harry and
Josephine Maley Hagman, step-mother Gertrude Olsen Hagman, and brother
Thomas Hagman.
Howard would encourage gifts to the church of your choice, and memorials
have been established at Crosslake Evangelical Free Church, Brainerd
First Presbyterian Church, and Clear Lake Community of Christ.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 12 to March 14, 2012
Helen
Jorgensen
 Sheffield
- Helen Jorgensen, 82, of Sheffield, passed away, Monday, March 12,
2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held 3:30 p.m., Thursday, at Coulter
Cemetery.
Visitation will be noon until 2:30 p.m., at Retz Funeral Home,
Sheffield.
Helen Geraldine Jorgensen was born July 3, 1929, at the family farm near
Swaledale, the youngest of five children, to Dietrick and Helene (Theilen)
Berding.
On August 21, 1948, Helen was united in marriage with William B.
Jorgensen at a friend's home in Wisconsin. To this union seven children
were born. Their first home was a farm west of Rockwell. For work
reasons they lived in several communities, settling in Sheffield in
1976. Helen has been a resident at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home
since August 2011. Helen was a devoted wife and mother. She loved taking
care of children and was a very giving person. She volunteered at church
whenever there was a need. She taught Sunday School where she was a
longtime member of First Baptist Church, Sheffield.
Helen enjoyed sewing for her family, her flower and vegetable garden,
and canning. She is remembered as a great cook and baker especially her
lemon meringue pies. She loved to sing and enjoyed polka and waltzes.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bill; children: Cynthia
(David) Weinberger, Bettendorf; Lawrence (Diane) Jorgensen, Fall Creek,
Wis.; Sarah (Keith) Walz, Knoxville; Elaine (Gary) Kanter, Hudson;
Ladonna (Dale) Kruckenberg, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Amy Jorgensen, Calif.;
Stacy (Richard) Jensen, Mason City; 17 grandchildren; 36
great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Emma Jorgensen, Medford, Wis.;
Cecelia Berding, Charles City; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Rosaline and Evelyn,
and brothers: LeeAnda and Gerhardt.
Retz Funeral Home,
www.retzfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 14, 2012
Geraldine "Bubbles" Thele
Mason City - Geraldine "Bubbles" Thele, died Monday, March 12, 2012,
at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, 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 14, 2012
Donna J. Walker
 Clear
Lake - Donna J. Walker, 75, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012,
at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City, Iowa, from complications of
Alzheimer's disease.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday March 19, at
the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave N., Clear Lake, with
the Rev. Brad Thornton officiating. Family will greet friends one hour
before the service at the church.
Donna was born in Waterloo, on December 28, 1936, the daughter of Joseph
W. and Katrine (Olesen) Schumann. She attended the Waterloo public
schools and graduated from West High School in 1954. She attended the
University of Iowa for two and a half years and was a member of Kappa
Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Donna was married to Charles J. Walker at the Trinity Lutheran Church,
Waterloo on March 23, 1957. She accompanied her husband while he served
two years in the U.S. Army. Following his service, they lived in
Waterloo and Ames. When their three sons were all in school, she resumed
her education at Iowa State University. Donna graduated from ISU in 1970
receiving the degree "Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Elementary
Education." She was on the Dean's List and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi
Honorary Society because of her high academic standing.
In 1970 the family moved to Fort Madison. Donna taught first grade in
the Fort Madison schools from 1971 to 1990. She delighted in teaching
young children and had the ability to see the world through her
students' eyes. She was particularly skilled in helping first graders
learn to read. Donna received numerous awards and recognition for her
professional dedication and love of teaching. She was honored as Teacher
of the Year for 1981-1982.
In 1990, Donna and Charles moved to Clear Lake and built their
retirement home. She was an Associate Teacher at Sunset School for six
years. Donna and her husband shared a common interest in prairie
restoration. They spent countless hours working side by side restoring
prairie on land they owned. Throughout her life she exuded great
enthusiasm for every project or cause that captured her interest. Donna
was a 50-year member of P.E.O. and a member of the First Congregational
Church, Clear Lake.
Donna has donated her body to the Mayo Clinic for medical research.
Donna is survived by her husband, Charles, Clear Lake; two sons: David
(Elizabeth) Walker, Village of Lakewood, Ill. and Kenneth (Georgeann)
Walker, Winfield, Ill.; five grandchildren: Ian Walker, Natalie Walker,
Katrine Walker, Claire Walker and Lindsey Walker; her sister Joan
Broshar, Phoenix, Ariz., and former daughter-in-law Shawn Walker,
Downers Grove, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Andrew and her parents.
Memorials may be directed in her honor to the Clear Lake Community
School Foundation, P.O. Box 227, Clear Lake, IA 50428 or the Mayo Clinic
Department of Development, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 for
Alzheimer's disease research.
Donna Walker was an amazing lady. Her infectious smile and loving manner
will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North Fourth St, Clear Lake, IA
50428, 641-357-2193,
www.colonialchapels.
com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 8 to March 14, 2012
Posted on 14 March 2012
LeRoy C. Duffy
CHARLES CITY - LeRoy C. Duffy, 79, of Charles City died Wednesday,
March 14, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United
Methodist Church. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be
at a later date.
The family will greet friends Saturday at the church an hour prior to
the service.
The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of
arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.hauserfh.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2012
John Fransen
U.S. Navy Cuban Crisis
 Mason
City - John Fransen, 69, of 1316 N. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, died at
his home on Friday, March 9, 2012.
A graveside service for John with full military honors conducted by
members of the Mason City
Veterans
Memorial Association will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 16, at
Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, with the Reverend Kenneth B.
Gehling officiating.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. at Hogan
Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, where a
rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. and a scriptural wake service will be
held at 6:30 p.m.
John Fransen was born June 28, 1942, to Howard and Clara (Grein) Fransen
in Mason City. John attended McKinley Elementary and the Holy Family
school system before enlisting in the Navy for four years as a hydraulic
mechanic during the Cuban Crisis in Guantanamo Bay.
John was united in marriage to Jenny Sawyer in 1965 and to this union,
two children were born, Becky and John Fransen Jr. After divorcing
Jenny, John moved to Alturas, Calif., where he drove truck. John moved
back to Mason City in 1996 and worked for Cozy Van for the past three
years.
John enjoyed spending his time with his family and grandchildren. His
passion was singing karaoke and he had a good time dancing. He was an
avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings.
John's memory will be cherished by all his family and friends. We will
miss his beautiful voice.
He will be missed by his children, Becky (Greg) Jacobs, Blue Earth,
Minn., and John Fransen Jr., Fairmont, Minn.; grandchildren, Tasha and
Logan, Kellen, Lindsey and Kaylor Jacobs, all of Blue Earth, Minn.;
sisters, Patty Staub, Mason City, and Nancy (Terry) Bagwell, Alturas,
Calif.; along with many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grandnephews and
his friends at the Kozy Korner.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-niece, Trisha Davis.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be designated to the John
Fransen Memorial Fund in care of his daughter, Becky.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette from March 11 to March 15, 2012
Harlan Jackel
Manly - Harlan Jackel, 78, of Mason City and formerly of Manly, died
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in
Rockwell.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E.
Spring St., Manly. 641-454-2242.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2012
Sharon E. Kraft
KANAWHA - Sharon E. Kraft, 71, of Kanawha died March 13, 2012, in
Chanhassen, Minn.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the
Kanawha Lutheran Church in Kanawha with Pastors Geoffrey and Charlotte
White officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Zion Lutheran
Cemetery, 250th Street near Humboldt, with the Rev. Jerry Raether
officiating.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Ewing
Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and continue one hour prior
to services at the church.
www.ewingfh.com.
Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, Iowa. 641-762-3211.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2012
Dean L. Maley
U.S. Army WWII
CLEAR LAKE - Dean L. Maley, 84, of 312 N. 13th St., Clear Lake, Iowa,
died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at St. John's
Lutheran Church, rural Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating.
Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, rural Garner, with military
honors by the Garner V.F.W Post 5515.
Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel and then one hour before the service on Saturday at the
church. Family suggests memorials to Dean L. Maley memorial fund.
Dean was born March 5, 1928, in Peetz, Colo., the son of Lowell and
Ester (Hand) Maley. He moved with his parents to Oregon and then to a
farm northeast of Garner. He graduated from Ventura High School.
Following high school he farmed with his father and later enlisted in
the United States
Army
and served during
WWII
in Black Forest in Germany.
He married Irene Schultz on July 24, 1951, at the St. John's Lutheran
Church, rural Garner. Following the service he moved back to Clear Lake
and worked for Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co., city of Clear Lake and then
Clear Lake Schools.
Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and telling jokes. He was a
member of St. John's Lu-theran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Maley, Clear Lake; two children, Rick
(Sheila) Maley, Clear Lake, and Jackie (Ray) Larson, LaSalle, Colo.;
five grandchildren, Jason Maley, Cassie Maley, Ty Tuttle, Katie Larson
and Kelly Larson; two brothers, Dale (Helene) Maley and Doug Maley, both
of Garner; and two sisters, Doris (Chuck) Earles, Britt, and Donna (Tom)
Corrick, Oklahoma City, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
sister-in-law and a niece and nephew.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa.
641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com
Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2012
Cornelius Virgil "Corny" Miller
ALLISON - Cornelius "Corny" Virgil Miller, 83, of Allison, died
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in
Allison, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the
Trinity Reformed church in Allison. Family will greet friends from 12:30
p.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Burial will take
place at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Pastor Gary Mulder will be
officating.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
641-456-3232.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2012
Mary Anna Pitzen
Stacyville - Mary Anna Pitzen, 98, of Stacyville died on Monday,
March 12, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, March 17, at 10:30
a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville, with Father Jack McClure
CPPS officiating. Burial will be in the Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 16, from 4-8 p.m. at Visitation
Catholic Church with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a scripture service at
7:30 p.m. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of
arrangements.
Mary Anna was born on June 1, 1913, in Randolph, Neb., to James and Anna
(Gubbels) Reding. Her family moved to Stacyville when she was 5 years
old. She married Alfred Pitzen on Sept. 2, 1936, at Visitation Catholic
Church, Stacyville.
Mary worked beside Alfred on the farm helping where needed, especially
taking care of the calves. She was able to be outside and cook a
wonderful meal in the house at the same time. After retirement from the
farm they moved to Stacyville in 1978.
Mary was active in Christian Mothers and Catholic Order of Foresters as
well as being a 4-H leader for many years. Family always came first to
Mary, who loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She
enjoyed flowers and her garden, quilting, refinishing furniture, oil
painting and playing cards. Mary was famous for hosting her Sunday
morning breakfast for family and serving her homemade cinnamon rolls.
Mary is survived by her children: Gene (Cheryl Renwick) Pitzen of
Stacyville; Ronnie (Becky) Pitzen of Stacyville; Mary Jane (Jim) Mauer
of Lisle, Ill.; Betty Ann (Marly) Stoltenberg of Mason City; Carol
(Vaughn) Rossum of Osage; son-in-law, Doug Malo of Brookings, S.D.;
daughter-in-law, Vernie Pitzen of Austin, Minn.; 25 grandchildren and 42
great-grandchildren; a brother, Melvin (Bernice) Reding of Stacyville;
and a sister, Anna Kramer of Dubuque.
She was preceded in death by her husband; son James; daughter Rosalie
Malo; daughter-in-law Jane Pitzen; parents; infant brother Joseph; and
sister Alvina Brown.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar. 641-713-4920.
www.schroederandsites.com.
Published in Globe Gazette from March 14 to March 15, 2012
Charley F. Waters
Nora Springs - Charley F. Waters, 92, of Nora Springs died Tuesday,
March 13, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at the
First Christian Church, 102 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev.
Glen Bandel officiating. Burial will be held in Rock Grove Cemetery,
Nora Springs.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Sheckler
Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.
Memorial contributions may be designated to the Charley Francis Waters
Memorial Fund in care of his family.
Sheckler Colonial Chapel, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Published in Globe Gazette on March 15, 2012
Posted on 15 March 2012 by
Marie Thompson
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