LUVERNE - John Charles "Bud" Hefty died March 17, 2012, at the age of 81.

John Charles "Bud," Hefty was born Nov. 2, 1930, at Renwick, Iowa, to Henry and Mildred (Rummens) Hefty. Bud graduated from the Vernon Country School in 1949. He then worked for area farmers until his service in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954.

He met Wilma Jean Grethen at a square dance. They were married June 6, 1954, in Emmetsburg and together they had seven children. Bud farmed and raised his children on a farm five miles from LuVerne. He had horses and enjoyed riding. In addition to farming Bud served for many years on the ambulance crew. He worked for over 20 years digging graves in the LuVerne area cemeteries. He also was a member of the United Methodist Church in LuVerne where he was also involved with the men's group.
Buds biggest love in life were kids, especially his grandchildren. He always made time for them and enjoyed taking them for tractor rides and having them help in the garden. He would make any kids he met a dollar ring or do some magic and pull a penny from their shirt. No one was a stranger and he enjoyed helping others with almost anything they were working on.

In 1997, Bud retired from farming and moved to LuVerne. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, telling stories and pulling pranks. He took great pride in his garden and enjoyed his daily visits with friends at coffee.

In 2009, Bud moved to the I.O.O.F. home in Mason City after beginning his battle with Alzheimer's disease. He spent his days singing and whistling for the others at I.O.O.F. where he received exceptional and loving care.

Those left to cherish Buds memory are: his wife Wilma of Mason City, daughters Debbie Campbell of West Des Moines; daughter-in-law, Deb Jones of Fort Dodge; Glenda and husband Dale Huberg of New Hartford; Pam and husband Curt Stille of Swaledale; Shelly and husband Brian Gast of Story City; Jill Hefty and husband Rodger Waner and Tina and husband Matt Bleakney of Manly as well as 13 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers, Henry Hefty and wife Laurine of LuVerne; Ben Hefty and wife Kay of LuVerne; Merrill Hefty and wife Judy of Ottosen, and Gary Hefty of DeSoto, and sisters, Betty Billings of Kansas City, Mo., Alma Chapman of Osage, and Eunice and husband Dennis Allbright of Albuquerque, N.M., as well as and many nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his son John in 2010, and one sister Lela.

Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in LuVerne with the Rev. Tim Riekhoff-Faris officiating.

Burial will be in the LuVerne Cemetery.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 20 to March 21, 2012

CHARLES CITY - Charles A. Hibner, 86, of Charles City died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Floyd County Medical Center, Charles City.

Funeral services for Charles Hibner will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, with Pastor Ruth Yeaton of First Baptist Church officiating.

Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City. Visitation will continue Saturday at the funeral home 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 21, 2012

Mason City - Dennis Duane Hobbs, 64, of Mason City died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at his home.

Memorial services for Dennis will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 22, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, with Pastor Scott Onofrio from the Faith Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City where full military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., today, Wednesday, March 21, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City.

Memorial contributions may be left in Dennis' name in care of his family.

Dennis Duane Hobbs, the son of Clarence and Mary Welsh Hobbs was born Nov. 12, 1947, in Mason City. Dennis was a 1966 graduate of Mason City High School and was drafted into the United States Army shortly after graduation. He was honorably discharged from the Army and joined the National Guard, serving for over ten years with the 1133rd Transportation Unit. On Feb. 21, 1970, he was united in marriage to Diana Stricker, and to this union three children were born: Steven, Debra, and Mindy.
From childhood, Dennis enjoyed fishing, taking many fishing trips with his father.
Dennis and Diana enjoyed attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with their family friends, Ron and Theresa Holt and Nikki Bault. Dennis also was an avid video poker player, eventually taking a trip recently to Las Vegas. Most importantly, he was able to be with Diana and enjoyed their special trip to Jamaica. Dennis also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Diana Hobbs, Mason City; children, Steve Hobbs, Debra (Brian) Overland and Mindy (Tim) Hanson, all of Mason City; grandchildren, Joshua Hobbs, Angelique Hobbs, Cody Overland, Autumn Overland, and Nora Hanson, all of Mason City; sister, Sue Johnson, Clear Lake; nephews, Brian Isch, Clear Lake and B. Jay Johnson, Mason City; sister-in-law, Sandee (Arlin) Pals, Mason City; brother-in-law, John (Wanda) Stricker, Osage; along with many nieces and nephews and family friends, Ron (Theresa) Holt, Mason City and Nikki Bault, Mason City.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 19 to March 21, 2012

WAVERLY - The Rev. Donald B. Loots, 88, of Waverly, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Don was born Nov. 21, 1923, the son of Heye and Kate (Els) Loots in Palmer. He completed his degree in social studies at Wartburg College and attended both Wartburg and Trinity Seminaries, graduating from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque in 1949. He was involved in internships at St. Paul's in Rice Lake, Wis., and at St. John in Charles City.

On June 8, 1949, Don was united in marriage to Dorothy Siege at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque.

Following ordination, Pastor Loots was called to serve St. John Lutheran in Grinnell. He was then called to St. James in Mason City for 13 years and then St. Paul's in Sheldon from 1970-1978. He was then called to Zion Lutheran in Muscatine for the next nine years. Ready for the joys of a smaller parish, Pastor Loots began serving West Clermont at Clermont before retiring to Waverly in 1993.

During his years of ministry, Pastor Loots served on seven district committees and boards. In addition, he served on the Wartburg College Board of Regents and as president of the Wartburg College Alumni Association. He was a member of the Wartburg College Hall of Fame Committee. In retirement, Pastor Loots continued his avid support of the Wartburg Knights and remained an active member of St. Paul's.
Don is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Waverly, three children; Don Loots of Waverly, Rebecca (Ron) Lundblad of Mason City, Mark (Barb) Loots of Fort Dodge, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, six sisters; Carol (Pastor Ted) Guetzlaff, Evelyn Reppath, Delores (Pastor Alvin) Pinke, Maxine Siefkes, Catherine Martens, and Eunice Loots. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Christopher Loots, one sister, Helen Stubenvoll, brothers-in-law, Pastor Harry Rappath, Pastor Carl Stubenvoll, Pastor Luther Siefkes, Henry Martens.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly with Pastor Curt Schneider officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Waverly.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and for an hour prior to services on Friday.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Wartburg College, or St. Paul's Lutheran Church. On-line condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements.
Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, 319-352-1187.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 21, 2012

ALGONA - Dorothy Marlow, 95, of Algona and formerly of Lone Rock, Iowa, died on Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Funeral services are pending with the Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Condolences may be left at www.lentz funeralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 21, 2012

BRITT - Leroy C. Stalzer, 87, of Britt, died Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services for Leroy Stalzer will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 Third St. N.E., in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 17 to March 21, 2012

Algona - Dennis Blumer, 60, of Algona, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Dr. Steven Turner officiating. Burial will be in LuVerne Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Hagg-Turner American Legion Post #90 and VFW Post #2541 of Algona.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.
com.

Lentz Funeral Home. 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 22, 2012

OSAGE - Lisetta Harden, 104, of Osage, formerly of Charles City, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Home, Osage.

Funeral services for Lisetta Harden will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Eden Presbyterian Church, rural Rudd with Pastor John Bates officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Presbyterian Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 4-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday 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 22, 2012

Mason City - June Kepley, 92, Mason City, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

Arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428 (641)357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on March 22, 2012

CLARION - Eugene Nichols of Clarion passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 23, at First Lutheran Church, 420 1st Street North West in Clarion, with Pastor Ron Nelson officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street, in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 22, 2012

BEMIDJI, Minn. - Vivian M. Pearson, 101, a Mason City, Iowa resident for 91 years died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN.

There will be no formal services at Vivian's request. Messages of condolence may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.

Vivian resided in two nursing homes near and in Bemidji, Minn. for the past 10 years. She was born to Herman and Mattie Everts in Mason City on June 23, 1910. She graduated from MCHS in 1928 and then worked for NW Bell Telephone and M C Brick and Tile Co. until 1938. She married Clarence (Russ) Pearson in February of 1938. She spent her married life as a homemaker, loving wife and mother and eventually as caregiver to her husband.

She is survived by her daughter Karen Daman of Bemidji, Minn.; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, her husband and daughter Patty.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 22, 2012

BRITT - Leroy C. Stalzer, 87, of Britt, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City.

Funeral services for Leroy Stalzer will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street N.E., in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Leroy Charles Stalzer was born Jan. 14, 1925, on a farm near Haverhill, the son of William and Sophia (Jansen) Stalzer. Leroy lived with his family in Haverhill; Amarillo, Texas; State Center; Renwick; and Wesley. Leroy graduated from Britt High School in 1951. Leroy worked on the family farms as well as milking cows for 20 years. He worked for the city of Britt until his retirement.

Leroy served in the US Army during the Korean War; Jan. 1949 to Jan. 1950. He remained in the reserves and was called back to serve his country; January 1951 to Labor Day, 1951. His brother, Ralph, was leaving the states when Leroy was returning.

Leroy married Evelyn Dorothy (Loy) Steenlage on Aug. 19, 1972. They lived in Britt. Leroy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the VFW. He always cherished his time with family and friends. Leroy enjoyed playing cards, fishing, gardening (with great results), bowling and napping with a houseful of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Leroy is survived by five children: Bob (Bobbi) Steenlage of Galesville, Wis., Les (Janet) Steenlage of Coralville, Jerry (Sonja) Steenlage of Hot Springs, S.D., Nancy Steenlage Hrubes of Thompson, and Cyndi (David Gerdes) Steenlage of Kanawha; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother Earl Stalzer; sisters-in-law: Josephine, Gladys and Alice Stalzer; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Leroy was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn D. on July 29, 2008; his parents, William and Sophia; brothers and sisters-in-law: Linus (Lois); Cletus (Ellen); Elmer; Iva Lu; Ralph and Harry; one grandson; one granddaughter; two nieces; and one nephew.

The family suggests memorials directed to your choosing: Hospice of North Iowa, Cancer Society or Cerebral Palsy.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 17 to March 22, 2012

GARNER - Anthony "Tony" Young, 87, of Garner died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 24, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Paul Lippstock officiating. Following the service, his body will be donated to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner with a parish rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anthony Young Memorial Fund in care of Barbara Young-Gollaher 4505 Quail Hollow Court, Ft. Worth, Texas 76133 and will be directed to the Parkinson's Research Foundation and the American Heart Association .

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 22, 2012

MANLY - Robert Bennett, 91, of Manly, formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday March 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit - Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Ed Bard, Chaplain - Hospice of North Iowa officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

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 Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 23, 2012

MASON CITY - Wilma L. Benttine, 76, of Mason City, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Manly Care Center, in Manly.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com

Published in Globe Gazette on March 23, 2012

CLEAR LAKE - June Abbie Kepley, 92, Clear Lake, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 26, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.

Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m., Sunday at Ward-Van Slyke and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the June Kepley Memorial Fund, Hospice or JDRF.

June was born on the family farm, rural Belmond, June 14, 1919, (Flag Day) the daughter of Harm and Lillian (Meinders) Braner. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1937and from the School of Cosmetology in Ft. Dodge in 1938. She moved to Mason City in 1940. During WWII she worked for an ammunition plant in Alexandria, Va. On Feb. 28, 1946, June married Donald W. Kepley on her parent's farm in rural Belmond. She worked for Lillian Reed Beauty shop until her children were born. Later she was a homemaker and worked part time for Gold Bond Stamps and later at Damon's in the ladies dept.

June enjoyed cooking, baking, quilting, crocheting, and visiting with her friends and family. She was an avid Hawkeye fan, enjoyed playing 500 and Quarters with her great grandchildren. June also enjoyed travelling to Canada for fishing with friends, renting cabins for the entire family in Northern Minnesota, tracing her roots in Germany, exploring Alaska and cheering the Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl in 1986. June was a member of the First Christian Church, Mason City, where she was the first female elder of the church. She also taught Sunday school and organized the annual bazaar for many years.

June is survived by three children; Vickie Hornbuckle and her husband Richard, Mason City, Ross D. Kepley and his wife Heidi, Chaska, Minn. and Glenna S. Hansmeier and her husband Bruce, Clear Lake; seven grandchildren Kimberly (Mike) Bailey, Edina, Minn., Chad (Riann) Hornbuckle, Bloomington, Minn., Jason (Jennifer Brusletten) Hornbuckle, Maple Grove, Minn., Chris (Teresa) Hornbuckle, Woodbury, Minn., Courtney (Shane) Maskarina, Clear Lake, Brent Hansmeier, Urbandale, and Shane (fiancé Michala Hrubes) Hansmeier, Mason City; eleven great grandchildren Maddison, Alex, Jonathon, Taylor, Allysa, Cassie, Shelbey, Hayden, Emily, Nick and Parker; sister-in-law Eileen Braner, Belmond.

June was preceded in death by her parents, husband (1998), son-in-law Mike McGowan (1978), two brothers Walter and Donald Braner and sister-in-law Gloria Braner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 22 to March 23, 2012

GARNER - Anthony "Tony" Young, 87, of Garner died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 24, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Paul Lippstock officiating. Following the service, his body will be donated to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anthony Young Memorial Fund in care of Barbara Young-Gollaher 4505 Quail Hollow Court, Ft. Worth, TX 76133. Memorials will then be directed to the Parkinson's Research Foundation and the American Heart Association .

Anthony Ferdinand Young, the son of Rudolph and Mary (Simper) Young, was born Aug. 17, 1924 on a farm west of Garner. He attended Garfield No. 7 country school and graduated from Garner High School in 1942. After attending air craft metal working school in Minneapolis for a short time he returned home and entered the U.S. Army in 1944. Tony joined as an infantryman serving in the Pacific Theatre. On October 15, 1946 he married Mary Alice Thome at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, Iowa. Tony then was called back to serve in the Korean Conflict in 1950. Following his honorable discharge in 1951 he returned home to Garner and worked for Art Kramer Construction. Late in 1951 he joined Iowa Electric Light and Power Company where he worked as a gas and electric serviceman, a meter reader and an appliance repair man until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed his family, polka music, gardening, woodworking and sitting under "the roof".

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Garner VFW Post 5515.

Tony is survived by his wife, Mary Alice, of Garner; six children, Rose Mary (Edward) Ruddy of Ft. Dodge, Barbara Jo (Tim) Gollaher of Ft. Worth, Texas, Michael Young of Garner, Mark (Laura) Young of Larkspur, Colo., Karen Ann (Doug) Beard of Floyd and Lawrence "Larry" (Jan) Young of Garner; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five brothers, Robert (Mildred) Young, Francis Young, Elmer Young, Carl (Dianne) Young and Richard (Sandy) Young all of Garner; a sister-in-law, LoEtta Young of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Fern Chessman Young; sister, Mary Ann Stupka; brother, Raymond Young; brother-in-law, Raymond Stupka; and sisters-in-law, Bonnie Young and Shirlene Young.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 22 to March 23, 2012

Charles City - Neena Jones, 55, of Charles City, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City, with Pastor Dennis Niezwaag officiating.

Friends may greet the family 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City.

Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

A private inurnment will be held at Sunnyside Memory Gardens.

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 24, 2012

ALGONA - Dorothy Marlow, 95, of Algona and formerly of Lone Rock, died on Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Burt, with the Rev. Jason Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Burt Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 21 to March 25, 2012

HAMPTON - Myrna Jean Behn, 74, of Hampton, died on March 19, 2012, at her home in rural Hampton.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with inurnment at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton in charge of arrangements, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 25, 2012

Manly - Wilma Lou Benttine, 76, of Manly, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Manly Care Center.

Funeral services for Wilma will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 27, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Emily Horrell officiating. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be left to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Wilma Lou Benttine, daughter of Bertie and Grace Bean, was born May 19, 1935, in Colwell, Iowa.

She attended and graduated from Nashua High School and furthered her education at NIACC and Hamilton Business College, graduating with an A.A. degree. She worked for a veterinarian in Nashua and worked for Lutheran Mutual Insurance in Waverly for a couple of years.

She was united in marriage to Clayton Benttine, and to this union four children were born: Elizabeth, Jim, John and Curtis. They made their home in Little Cedar and Riceville before divorcing and later Wilma moved to Mason City. Wilma lived in Mason City for many years before moving to the Manly Care Center.

Wilma enjoyed reading, painting and crafts. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed watching football and March Madness. She also liked working in her flower garden, bird watching and most of all, spending time with her family.

Wilma was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Those left to cherish Wilma's memory include her four children, Elizabeth (John) Krause, Manly, Jim (Kim) Benttine, Osage, John Benttine, Osage, Curtis (Rebecca) Benttine, St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Judy (Joe) Griswold, Manly, Heather Krause, Manly, and her fiancé, Ross Ott, Rockford, Brian Benttine, Austin, Minn., Nikki (Darin) DeWalle, Osage, Dawn Benttine, St. Ansger, Linda Benttine and significant other, Ben Mobley, St. Ansger, and Kalia Strickler, St. Ansger; great-grandchildren, Maleah Benttine, Osage, Leila Griswold, Manly, Noah Griswold, Manly, and Devin DeWalle, Osage; sisters, Zaneta Walters, Osage, Marilyn (Bob) Sherman, Swisher, Iowa; and her brother, Steven Bean, Dover, Del.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Bean.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 23 to March 25, 2012

Berniece Dietz

HAMPTON - Berniece Dietz, 85, of Hampton and formerly of Aredale, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes. com, 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 25, 2012

MASON CITY - Roxanne Melby, 56, of 1104 N. Adams Ave. in Mason City, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 26, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with a one-hour prior visitation. Officiating will be Jerry Swanberg. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Roxanne Melby was born on Oct. 20, 1955, in Forest City to parents John and Sharon (Sprau) Hill. She was baptized and confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City. She attended and graduated from Forest City Public School in 1979, and later from Hamilton Business College.

Roxanne moved from Forest City to Mason City after high school. She had worked at Oakwood Manor in Clear Lake, Iowa, and also City Hall in Mason City, which she really liked.

She was united in marriage to Bradford Melby on April 26, 1982. To their union two children were born and raised in Mason City: Jennie and Phillip.

Roxanne spent most of her life as a housewife; she really loved to take care of her family. She enjoyed cooking, camping, gardening, playing softball, spending time with her family, going for drives, watching TV, Kahlua and Dr. Pepper.

She was very close with her grandson Austin and they would play video games, read and ride bikes together. Roxanne always had a lot of love to give, and will be remembered by "all" of her children as the coolest mom ever.

She is survived by her two children, Jennie and Phillip Melby of Mason City; her grandson Austin Leppert; her father and step-mother John and Deanna Hill, Forest City; two sisters Laurie (Bob) Viaene, Marshall, Minn., and Carrie (Bruce) Bruckhoff, Forest City; nephew Josh (Kristen) Bruckhoff, Forest City; and niece Jenna (Ben) Bruckhoff, New Mexico.

Roxanne was preceded in death by her husband, Bradford Melby; mother, Sharon Sprau; paternal grandparents, Rudd and Adele Hill; and maternal grandparents, Harry and Elsie (Sprau) Frandson.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 23 to March 25, 2012

ROWAN - Ernest (Ernie) H. Nelsen, age 93, of Belmond and Rowan, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Belmond Medical Center.

Funeral services for Ernie H. Nelsen will be held Monday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Rowan with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery near Rowan.

Visitation for Ernie H. Nelsen will be held today, Sunday, March 25, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be made in Ernie H. Nelsen's name to his family.

Ernie, the son of Edwin and Eva (Madsen) Nelsen was born Aug. 10, 1918, near Rowan on the family farm. He grew up near Rowan, where he attended school. Ernie graduated from Rowan High School in 1937 and began farming and custom baling with his father, Edwin.

Ernie was united in marriage to Iris M. Carr on Dec. 11, 1939. The couple made their home near Rowan where he continued to farm with his father for the next 18 years. Ernie and Iris were blessed with two children, Judy and Arlyn.

Ernie began working for the Standard Oil and Fertilizer Co. in Rowan. He managed that business until his retirement in 1980. Over the years, Ernie and Iris traveled the world by winning sales promotions for the chemical companies. Jamaica, Bahamas, Monte Carlo and Hawaii were just a few of the many places they traveled. Ernie and Iris wintered 19 years in Texas and Arizona. The couple moved to Belmond in 2010.

Ernie was baptized at the Methodist Church in Rowan. Family was extremely important to Ernie and he will be remembered for his endless love for his family. Ernie was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending many summers in Canada on camping and fishing trips with Iris and their grandchildren. Ernie also enjoyed growing raspberries and walnuts.

Ernie had the opportunity to experience an entire life and spectrum of farming from picking corn by hand to combing corn with the latest technology. He considered himself very lucky to see such change in his chosen career. He was one of the first local farmers to have purchased a combine.

Ernie loved to reminisce and would often share his memories of the "the good old days" with his grandkids. Those memories will be treasured and passed on for years to come.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 72 years, Iris; their children, Judy (Pat) Quigley of Belmond and Arlyn (Lana) Nelsen of Ottumwa; four grandchildren: Bennett (Deb) Gaulke of Des Moines, Natalie (Tony) McBride of Clive, Lora (Darin) Dowling of Des Moines, Mary (Sean) Stanley of Johnston; 10 great-grandchildren: Nathan (Rachelle), Lauren and Logan Gaulke, Mark, Jeff (Nicole), Meghan and Colin McBride, Madelyn and Joselyn Dowling, and Mackenzie Stanley; two great-great grandchildren: Savannah McBride and Mackenzie Jo Gaulke; a host of relatives; longtime friends; and a special cat, Sweetie-Pie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett Nelsen; two sisters: Edna Muhlenbruch and Enid Andrews; and son-in-law, Jim Burt.

Dugger Funeral Homes, 111 Luick's Lane S., Box 233, Belmond, Iowa 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 24 to March 25, 2012

CLARION - Lindsay Shaw, 25, of Shell Rock, died Friday, March 23, 2012, in Clarion.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion.

Funeral services will be private.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 25, 2012

FOND DU LAC, Wis. - James Orville Vosburgh passed away at his home in Fond du Lac, Wis., on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

Jim was born Oct. 29, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa, to James and Luella Vosburgh. After attending school in Mason City, he enlisted in the Army in 1969, where he served in the 4th Infantry Division at Pleiku Provence during the Vietnam War. After serving honorably, he was discharged and began his railroading career spanning close to 40 years, retiring in 2009.

Jim enjoyed life the way he wanted to, surrounded by good friends, fishing, golfing and playing cards. He had a number of very devoted friends from a young age that he remained close with throughout his life.

He is survived by many family members and friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Vosburgh; mother, Luella M. (Cook, Vosburgh) Odom; brother, Tommy A. Vosburgh and many other beloved family.

He will be laid to rest with his loyal canine friends Tuffy and Rascal, at a graveside service in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Friday, April 6, at 1 p.m. There will also be a celebration of life following at Mystic Lanes bowling alley also in Mason City.

Condolences may be sent to the Vosburgh Family at 539 14th St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, 50401.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 25, 2012

HAMPTON - Forrest Kay Yaw, 75, of Hampton, passed away on March 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

He was born on May 22, 1936, in Hampton, the son of Forrest Klemme and Velma Irene (Jones) Yaw. Forrest graduated from Hampton High School with the Class of 1954.

On Sept. 5, 1954, he was united in marriage to Kathryn A. Price at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Kathryn died on March 27, 2009.

Forrest farmed for many years in the Hampton area. Once his health started to deteriorate, he started trucking and working in sales. Forrest was a long- time member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Hampton where he was an Elder and held many other leadership positions. He was also a member of the Hampton Lion's Club.

Forrest enjoyed woodworking, traveling, camping, helping his children with 4-H, woodworking for Camp Courageous through the Lion's Club and coffee at Hardees. For the last two years he enjoyed socializing with people at the Senior Living Community in Hampton.

Forrest is survived by four children: Les (Mickie) Yaw of Mason City, Iowa, Mary Yaw of Alexandria, Minn., Barb (Denny) Grabenbauer of Marshalltown, and Howard (Gayla) Yaw of Hampton, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Jennie Dellinger of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Anna Mae Yaw; a son, Rodney Lee Yaw; and a grandson, Christopher Westendorf.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Hampton.

Friends may call today, Sunday, March 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Hampton Senior Center.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 25, 2012