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

She was born on Feb. 17, 1938, in Hampton, to Erwin and Louise (Pralle) Behn. She graduated from Franklin Consolidated School in Latimer, in 1956.

Myrna was a kind, loving and patient person. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Her willingness and ability to care for others began when she became a nurse's aide at the Lutheran Hospital in Hampton. She became a caregiver for many families in the surrounding area. Later, she became a punch card operator for Co-Mo Photo and GAF Photo in Mason City, Iowa.

She enjoyed her last years of employment working in food service for Waldorf College in Forest City.

Myrna was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her family, neighbors and friends were an important part of her life.

Myrna is survived by two sisters: Mrs. (Floyd) Arliss Greimann of Sheffield and Rozann Herwig of Hampton; three nephews: Gordon Greimann (Lori Toomsen), Larry Greimann and his children, Taylor and Zachary of Sheffield, Matthew and Sandra Weir and their children, Krissy Weir, Tyler Amundson, Krista Amundson and Gage Amundson of Charles City; a niece, Meghan Weir and fiancé Jason Lloyd of Mason City. Myrna valued her friendship with Velma Severson and Leona Orvick of Forest City, and special friend Fred Pogge of Forest City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Carla Weir; two brothers in law: Deane Weir and Kenneth Herwig; and a nephew, Michael Weir.

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

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

ABILENE, Texas - Lorraine Lester, 67, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Abilene Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 3349 N. 12th St. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lester was born March 19, 1945, in Mason City, Iowa, where she graduated from high school.

She and her husband, William Lester, lived in Eastland, Texas, for 25 years. They were the owners of Red's Steak House in Eastland.

She and her husband, William Lester, moved to Abilene in 2002 from Eastland. Mr. Lester died in 2009.

Survivors include three daughters: Tracy McWilliams of Borger, Sheila Wadley and Susan Placker, both of Abilene; three step-daughters: Vanessa Mobley and Cindy Otwell, both of Odessa, and Vicki Rich of Gorman; two step-sons: Mike and Brian Lester of Odessa; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Online condolences and guest book may be signed at www.abilenefuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 26, 2012

GARNER - John C. Nygard, 56, of Garner, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Carl Nygard, the son of Carl and Delila (Strom) Nygard, was born March 27, 1955, at Grand Rapids, Minn. He attended Britt and Garner-Hayfield Community Schools.

John continued his education at Iowa Lakes Community College where he received his GED and later graduated with an Associates in Applied Science degree in small engine technology.

He returned to Garner where he was employed at North Iowa Grain and The Goodnature Store.

John enjoyed bowling, church league softball and building plastic model cars.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner.

John is survived by his three brothers: Eugene (Lori) Nygard of Panama City, Fla., Charles Nygard of Garner and Neil Nygard of Garner; nieces, Kim, Tanya and Danielle Nygard and Christina Martinez; nephew, Joshua Nygard; and great-nieces, Kylan Nygard and Laurie and Emily Martinez.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rebecca Nygard.

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

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

St. Ansgar - David Schmidt, 66, of St. Ansgar, died on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 26, 2012

Mason City - Lewis W. Snook, 79, of Mason City, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit-Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave, with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 5-7 p.m. today, Monday, March 26, at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be held in Derby, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Lewis W. Snook memorial fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 26, 2012

CLARION - Lyle D. Ammerman, 83 of Clarion, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Careage of Clarion in Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 28, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

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

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

THORNTON - Wanda M. Depping, 86, of Thornton, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services will be held Thursday March 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the St Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton. Pastor Rhea Evanson will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 28, from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton, and will continue one hour prior services.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond is in charge of local arrangements. Memorials may be made in Wanda M. Depping's name to the family.

Dugger Funeral Homes, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, IA 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

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

ST. ANSGAR - Lawrence H. Dieterich, 95, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites. com.

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

HAMPTON - Berniece Dietz, 85, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility, Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church Aredale Center in Aredale.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont. Pastor Mark Young will be officiating.

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

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

CLEAR LAKE - James R. Dyre, 81 , of Clear Lake died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels. com.

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

ST. ANSGAR - David Carl Schmidt, 66, of St. Ansgar, died on Sunday March 25, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating.

Visitation will be on Wednesday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, from 4-7 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, www.schroederandsites. com, 641-713-4920.

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

MASON CITY - Lewis W. Snook, 79, of Mason City, died Saturday March 24, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit-Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., today, Tuesday, March 27, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with the Rev. Ron Stein of the First Baptist Church officiating.

A gathering of family and friends was held 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be held in Derby, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Lewis W. Snook memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Lewis Wesley Snook was born Oct. 15, 1932, in Wayne County, the son of Arden and Maple (Patterson) Snook. He attended school in Chariton, graduating in 1951. He was united in marriage to Shirley Sherman on June 21, 1952 in Des Moines. To this union four children were born.

Lewis worked at Piggly Wiggly in Mason City until going to work at the East Hy-Vee in Mason City until his retirement.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mason City. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Snook of Mason City; children, Marlene Jefferis and husband Curt of Hutchison, Kan., Deborah Snook of Mason City, Wes Snook and wife Joanie of Ankeny, and Connie Handt and husband Brad of Grand Island, Neb.; grandchildren, Michael Snook, Samantha Snook, Bobbie Snook, Nicole Johnson and Brandon Handt; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Wendell Snook and wife Ginger of Superior, Ariz., Arden Snook and wife Londa of Joshua Tree, Calif. and Ronald Snook and wife Marsha of Sioux Falls, S.D.

Lewis was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory. 641-423-0924, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

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

MASON CITY - Ruth L. Trudo, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street Southeast, Mason City, IA 50401. 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.

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

MANLY - Terry Arnold, 65, of Manly, and formerly of Alden, died on March 23, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Manly.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

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

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

ALLISON - Arthur Dean Crawford, 80, of Allison, formerly of Ackley, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison, in Allison.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will take place at the Allison Cemetery in Allison, Iowa. Pastor Jeff Fiet will be officiating.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2012

OSAGE - Gretchen A. Crooks, 37, of 3955 Cameo Ave, Osage, died Saturday March 24, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 30, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul M. Schaefer of Plymouth Baptist Church and the Rev. Patti Aurand of the First Congregational Church.

Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Following the funeral Gretchen will be cremated.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, Iowa, 50401, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2012

SHEFFIELD - Wanda Hintzen Depping of 201 Johnston St., Sheffield, Iowa, died March 26, 2012, at Belmond Rehabilitation Center, Belmond.

Funeral services for Wanda M. Depping will be held Thursday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton. Pastor Rhea Evanson will officiate.

Burial will be in Elmwood St Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation for Wanda M. Depping will be held today, Wednesday, March 28, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton, and will continue one hour prior services.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, is in charge of local arrangements.

Memorials may be made in Wanda M. Depping's name to the family.

Wanda was born May 16, 1925, north of Mason City, the daughter of Fritz G. and Bertha (Stoehr) Hintzen. She attended country school at Lime Creek No. 5 and Central Lutheran Church.

Following graduation she was employed in the office of Merkels Department Store and as a bookkeeper and teller at the United Home Bank in Mason City.

She was married to Leland Depping of Alexander on September 16, 1945, at Central Lutheran church. They farmed in the Alexander, Sheffield and Thornton areas until 1991 when they became employed at Sukup Manufacturing.

They were parents of one son, Doug.

Surviving her are her son, Doug, and his wife, Mary Jo: three granddaughters: Lisa and her husband, Dean Hubka of Sheffield; Lonna and her husband, Paul Bohlsen of Maple Grove, Minn.; and Holly and her husband, Jason Wise of Eden Prairie, Minn.; five great grandchildren: Rachael and Nate Hubka, Tatum, Wade and Reid Bohlsen. She is also survived by one brother Robert L. (Bud) Hintzen and his wife Anne Marie of Cheshire, Conn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland, in 1997, her parents, one sister in infancy and sisters Emma, Ruth and Mona and one brother, Walter.

Dugger Funeral Homes, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 28, 2012

St. Ansgar, Iowa -Lawrence H. Dieterich, 95, of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, Iowa.

Funeral service will be on Friday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Visitation is scheduled on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Lawrence was born on April 1, 1916, in Floyd County, to Carl and Bertha (Kroneman) Dieterich. He was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church south of Osage, by Pastor Bertram on April 30, 1916. They moved to Mitchell County in 1919, to a farm south of St. Ansgar. He was confirmed by Pastor Brammer in Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar. He attended high school in St. Ansgar and graduated in 1935. Lawrence started farming in 1939 south of St. Ansgar. He married Evelyn Billings in 1941 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage by Pastor Solemn. They lived on a farm half a mile east of St. Ansgar for two years before moving to a farm three and a half miles south of St. Ansgar, purchasing the farm in 1945 and continued farming until he retired and moved to St. Ansgar in 1982.

Lawrence held many offices during his lifetime including: State Secretary for the State Rural Youth Organization, elected to the first Soil Conservation Board in Mitchell County, on the board for the Mitchell County Beef Association and on the board for the Mitchell County Swine Assoc., Rock Township Trustee, Farm Bureau voting delegate, on the St. Ansgar School Board a few years after the first reorganization in the early 1950s, president of the School Board for three terms, member of the Federal Land Bank Board for 17 years and president for several years, one of the two on the Iowa Advisory Board for the Federal Land Bank of Omaha, served on the church board for many years in various positions and as chairman for several years, sold Pioneer Seed Corn from 1947 to 1982, and served on the St. Ansgar City Council from 1992 to 1996.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; wife; infant daughter, LaDonna; three brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his children: Rita (David) Kicherer, St. Ansgar; Darla (William) Stiles, West Des Moines; Dennis (Ann) Dieterich, St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Misti (Jon) Peppler; Michele Kicherer; Dan Kicherer; Ryan Stiles; Nicholas Stiles; Ben (Amanda) Dieterich; Christine Dieterich: eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 641-713-4920. www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 28, 2012

Clear Lake - James "Jim" R. Dyre, 81, 904 First Ave N., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess and the Rev. Derik Yarian officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 29, 5 until 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Family suggests memorials to the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of North Iowa in his name.

Jim was born in Clear Lake, the son of Viva and Beatrice (Sears) Dyre. He grew up on a farm north of Cartersville and attended school in Mason City until junior high, then attended school in Rockwell, graduating in 1948. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951, getting an honorable discharge in 1953.

Jim married Colleen Caldwell on September 27, 1951, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mason City. Following the service, he started working for PG & E (later Interstate Power) in 1954, retiring in 1993.

He was very involved with radio-controlled model airplanes, gardening, riding his motorcycle and many trips to the Black Hills. He was a member of the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department for over 16 years and fire chief from 1976 to 1982. He was past president of Iowa Firemen's Association, lifetime member of Iowa Fire Service Instructor and taught many fire classes thru out Iowa. He was also a member of River City Radio Controls.

Jim is survived by his wife Colleen Dyre, Clear Lake; two children Kathy Septer and her husband David, Hills, Iowa, and Jay Dyre and his wife Kami, Ventura; six grandchildren Trinity (Erica) Benson, Clear Lake, Tanya (Jeremiah) Hook, Parkersburg, Terry (Jon) Moritz, Ventura, Dustin Dyre, Debbie Dyre, and Nick Dyre, all of Ventura; seven great-grandchildren Nathan and Pierce Benson, Carly, Addison and Hayden Hook, and Parker and Avery Moritz; three sisters Gloria (Gary) George, Northwood, Janice (Nick) Schmitt, Osage, and Audrey Huff, Mason City, and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Dyre, daughter Judy Benson, son-in-law Larry Benson and grandson Shaun Septer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 28, 2012

St. Ansgar - Harvey Myron Norby, age 89, of St. Ansgar, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott, the Rev. Stephen Bohling and the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating.

Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Rock Township. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society .

Harvey was born April 20, 1922, in rural Osage, the son of Hjalmer and Matilda (Olsen) Norby. His father died when Harvey was six years old, so he grew up helping his mother and sisters manage the family farm. He graduated from Osage High School. Harvey was a Standard Oil bulk agent, worked for Farm Service and later drove school bus for St. Ansgar Community Schools.

He married Mary Louise Champion on June 20, 1943. They later divorced. Harvey married Phyllis Boeset Rosenberg on October 29, 1988, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Township.

He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and for many years was a member of the Osage Volunteer Fire Department. Harvey was always willing to help others and many said, "Oh, Harvey knows everyone." He enjoyed going out and helping Phyllis' boys on the farm. His nickname on the farm was "Walking Eagle." Harvey's grandchildren were very important to him.

Harvey is survived by his wife, Phyllis Norby of St. Ansgar; his daughter, Colette (Randy) Slycord of Redmond, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Cheryl (John) Whalen of Dubuque; and sister, Lorraine Creager of Sumner.

His grandchildren include Christopher Slycord of Redmond, Wash., Tony (Linda) Norby of Fort Collins, Colo., Darcy (Jason) Putz of Farley, Meagan (Rob) Clarkson of Laclede, Mo.; and great-grandchildren, Macy and Banks Norby, Grace, Ella and Payton Putz, Carly, Sam and Cooper Clarkson.

He is also survived by Phyllis' children, Richard (Betty) Rosenberg of St. Ansgar, Rebecca Kofron and Marc of Clear Lake, Bradley Rosenberg and Pearl of Roberts, Wis., Jeffrey Rosenberg and Kris of Grafton, Susan (Frank) Horsfall of Carpenter; and their children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dr. Laurence Harvey Norby; his sister, Gertrude Crowell; and two brothers-in-law, Glenn Crowell and Richard Creager.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2012

MASON CITY - George W. Reinsmoen, 86, of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2012

ALGONA - Ruth M. Robinson, 94, of Algona died Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Visitation will be today, Wednesday, March 28, from 4-8 p.m. with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2012

HAMPTON - Hulda M. Rodemeyer, 98, of Hampton died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 28, 2012

St. Ansgar, Iowa - David Carl Schmidt, 66, was called to heaven on Sunday, March 25, 2012. He died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

David was born May 21, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to the Reverend Walter and Ruth Schmidt. Throughout his life, he was dedicated to his faith and his family. He was confirmed in Christ on March 22, 1959. He graduated from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska, in 1967, and then attended Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.

On June 20, 1970, he married JoAnn (Joni) Maples. David moved his family to St. Ansgar in 1981, where he resided until his passing.

He enjoyed supporting and attending St. Ansgar's school, sporting and community events and was active in the area Cub Scouts, serving as Cubmaster. David was also active in the Forte Milers Barbershop Chorus. He always cheered for the Chicago Cubs and Bears win or lose, and cherished his time playing cards with his friends. For twenty years, David was the pastor at the Otranto Community Church, leaving in 2010 due to his declining health.

He is survived by his wife, Joni; their children Emily (Alex) Edwards of Elkhorn, Neb.; Julie (Mike) Morische of Carpenter; Amanda (Jon) Heiny of Austin, Minn.; and Jonathan Schmidt of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren Alexander Schmidt; Ashley, Tyler, Whitney and Ellen Heiny; Anna and Owen Edwards; his mother, Ruth Schmidt of Omaha, Neb.; sisters Linda (Walt) Duda and Diane (Rodney) Christianson; brother Dennis (Sue Hoaglund); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, with the Rev. Lance Kittleson officiating.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 28, 2012

Sherry L. Severson

Mason City - Ruth L. Trudo, 88, of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 28, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Ruth was born February 22, 1924, in Mason City, the daughter of Arthur and Thelma (Anderson) Clark. She attended school in Mason City. On September 27, 1938, Ruth married Clifford G. "Kip" Trudo in Mason City. Over the years, Ruth worked for Mason City Tent & Awning, K&A Engraving, and Metalcraft. Following retirement, Ruth and her husband lived in Escondido, Calif., for 13 years before moving back to Iowa. Ruth was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with her husband. She also enjoyed helping others and was a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa for many years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church (Escondido and Mason City) - where she was very active, and involved in Naomi's Circle. She was also active at the IOOF Home, where she spent the last few years of her life.

Ruth is survived by her son: Cliff Trudo and wife Patti of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and daughter-in-law: Cindy Trudo of Montgomery, Ill. She is also survived by two special nieces: Bonnie Bernemann and Sharon Olson, both of Mason City, as well as several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2010, one son: Clark Trudo; and one brother: Eugene Clark.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, Mason City, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 28, 2012

ALGONA - Wes Bartlett, 96, of Algona, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steven McElroy officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, with a 7 p.m. Masonic service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Wes's name to the First United Methodist Church, Noon Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment Fund, Kossuth Regional Health Center, POW Camp Museum, Algona Good Samaritan Care Center or the Kaib Nativity Scene. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 29, 2012

OSAGE - Gretchen A. Crooks, 37, of 3955 Cameo Ave., Osage, died Saturday March 24, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul M. Schaefer of Plymouth Baptist Church and the Rev. Patti Aurand pastor of the First Congregational Church.

Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Seconnd St. S.E., Mason City. Following the funeral Gretchen will be cremated. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Gretchen Ann was born on Aug. 20, 1974, in Fairfield, Calif., the oldest daughter of Michael and Bev "Bucher" Brahm. She was a graduate of Mason City High School with the class of 1992. She continued her education at NIACC then earned her BSN degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa and was working on her masters at the time of her death.

She has been engaged in nursing at Mercy Hospital for most of her working career where her caring and compassion was her personification. She was the Clinical Leader in Critical Care, and has served as a Nursing Supervisor. She also volunteered for the Federal Disaster Medical Team during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.

On Oct. 29, 1994, she was united in marriage to William Crooks at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City. Recently she and Bill had a wonderful 10-day trip to Mexico.

She enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes football team and attending Twins games. She was energetic doing things with her sons like boating, horseback riding and spending time with her extended family. Her favorite times of the year were Valentine's and Halloween, which was her and William's anniversary. Many will remember her sassy and feisty personality.

Those thankful in sharing Gretchen's life is her husband, William, of 17 years; her sons, Jacob Schmitt, Mason City, and Noah Crooks, Osage; her parents, Mike and Bev Brahm, Mason City; brother, Jason Brahm, Mason City; grandmother, Greta Brahm, Kettering, Ohio; father-in-law, Robert (Sue) Crooks, Mason City; mother-in-law, Vonda Boggess, Eldora; sisters-in-law, Sara Rawson and Jessica Rhea, both of Eldora; Niki (Dave) Atherton, Naperville, Ill.; and brother-in-law, Jason Mead, Mason City; and numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and a whole host of friends.

Her Maternal Grandparents Clayton and Virgilene Bucher, and paternal Grandfather George Brahm preceded her in death.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 28 to March 29, 2012

NASHUA - Phyllis Demro, 88, of Nashua, died Tuesday morning, March 27, 2012, at the New Hampton Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, at the United Methodist Church, Nashua, with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Aaron Demro, Philip Demro, Joel Demro, Randy Drumtra, Paul Demro, Tim O'Brien, Jon Dawley and Joe Demro serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Friday.

Phyllis Jeanne Demro was born July 26, 1923, in David, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" (Trumbull) Scoville. Her mother died while Phyllis was a teenager and she went to live with her older sister, Elizabeth, on their farm southeast of Osage.

She received her education in Charles City and was a graduate of the Charles City High School. Phyllis earned a teaching degree from Wartburg College in Waverly and later received a Masters Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

On June 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Maurice Demro. To this union three sons were born. Phyllis initially taught country school southeast of Orchard and then taught for over twenty years in Marble Rock. Maurice died on March 18, 1981, at the age of 58. Phyllis enjoyed reading and spending winters in Arizona. She loved traveling and made many trips to Europe and Australia.

Survivors include three sons: Dave (Nancy) Demro of Nashua, Gary (Cindy) Demro of Faribault, Minn., John (Sharon) Demro of Plymouth, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Philip Demro, Aaron Demro, Joe Demro, Laurie (Jon) Dawley, Stacy (Randy) Drumtra, Joel (Marty) Demro, Paul (Stephanie) Demro, Maura (Tim) O'Brien; and five great-grandchildren, Marianna Dawley, Carter Dawley, William Demro, Sophia Demro and David Demro.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Bertha Zimmerman, Elizabeth Douglas; and two brothers, Gordon Scoville, George Scoville.

Online condolences may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.

GARNER - Jeffrey D. Molencamp, 51, of Garner, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with the Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Inurnment will be at Peace Reformed Cemetery south of Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 29, 2012

MESA, Ariz. - Charlotte S. Snell, 90 of Mesa, Ariz. formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at home in Mesa.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvaina Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 29, 2012

BODE - Bertha Sundet, 87, of Bode and formerly of Algona, died on Sunday March 25, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode with Rev. Steven Bliss and Rev. Dr. Mark Holmer officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with additional visitation Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorials in Bertha's name will be directed to the Alzheimer's Association .
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 26 to March 29, 2012

St. Ansgar - Richard Frank Tuthill, 79, of St. Ansgar, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 29, 2012

LIVERMORE - Evelyn Willey, 87, of Livermore, died Nov. 9, 2011.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Union Cemetery in Livermore.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Livermore is serving the family. Evelyn's video tribute may be viewed at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 29, 2012

MASON CITY - Robert Bennett, 91, of Mason City, passed away at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit-Mason City, Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Ed Bard, chaplain of 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.

Robert was born April 26, 1920, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of W. L. and Agnes Lewis Bennett. Bob fondly reminisced of his boyhood growing up in Mason City with Bill, his brother and close friend. He attended Mason City High School where he enjoyed being in the marching band.

During the summer months many a day was spent swimming in the river at East Park and working up at Lutsen Resort in Minnesota. Also in his teens, Bob's passion for motorcycles emerged and upon graduation he purchased his first of many.

He married the love of his life, Vivian Gorman, on Aug. 23, 1943, in New London, Conn., by the justice of the peace prior to his naval patrol to the Pacific upon the USS Pampanito serving as a torpedoman 1st class. His poignant diary of his wartime experience, including being a rescue swimmer when the Pampanito brought aboard 73 British and Australian POWs that had been adrift at sea, clinging to makeshift rafts for four days, can be found on the Pampanito's website. Robert, or Smiling Bob as he was called by his sub mates, developed a lifelong friendship with several of the Aussies that were rescued. After the war Bob continued his military service for many years in the Reserves.

He and Viv happily shared their lives until her passing on Dec. 28, 2007. During their marriage they enjoyed traveling, dancing to the swing of the Big Bands and raising their four children: Leslie, Cindi, Robin and Todd.

Bob worked many years as a plumber both in his own business and with Payne Plumbing. He also maintained his avid motorcycle interest by partnering with friends in business, firstly as Bennett & Walters Cycle Shop, then Cycles Limited, and then solely until his late 80s when he retired, having been the oldest KTM dealership in the country and personal friends with John Penton, Penton Motorcycles and later KTM corporate president. Bob traveled the country and the world as a spectator of motorcycle races but more often as support to his son Robin and the racing adventures that they both loved participating together in.

In Bob's later years Alzheimer's disease began to steal away memories, but throughout this journey he remained kind and thoughtful. Thank you to the staff of Manly Nursing and Rehab who cared for him attentively the last two years of his life.

Robert is survived by children: Leslie Daly (Gene Chase) of St. Louis Park, Minn., Cynthia Heine of Asheville, N.C., Robin (Susan) Bennett of Mason City, and Todd Bennett of Milwaukee, Wis.; four grandchildren: Clinton and Judson Heine, Alex and Parris Bennett; three great-grandchildren; and his brother William Bennett, Waukegan, Ill.

Memorials may be directed in Robert's name to USS Pampanito SFMNPA , P.O. Box 470310, San Francisco, CA 94147.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 23 to March 30, 2012

Latimer - Otto Dannen, 96, of Latimer, died March 29, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond in Belmond.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on March 30, 2012

Clear Lake - Ruth Louise Juhl, 85, formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Home, Algona.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Ruth L. Juhl Memorial Fund.

Ruth was born March 8, 1927, in Whitten, Iowa, the daughter of Claude and Neva (Vinton) Winters. She graduated in 1945 from Owasa High School, Owasa. Ruth went to beauty school at Burlington Beauty School. She worked at Pastel Beauty Salon in Clear Lake. Ruth married Art Juhl June 8, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.
She worked for Nadine's Beauty Salon, the Fashion Shop, the Peacock Shop and Hansen's for 16 years, retiring in 2003.

Ruth's love of her life was her husband, Art. They enjoyed dancing and going south for the winters. She also enjoyed shopping, visiting with her friends and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of the Clear Lake V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Peace Circle at Zion Lutheran Church, Rebekah Lodge and Zion Lutheran Church.

Ruth is survived by two daughters: Claudia Michaelis and her husband, Steve, New Richmond, Wis., and Connie Vitzthum and her husband, Frank, Algona; three grandchildren: Melinda Vitzthum (Steve Stankey), Mason City, Michelle (Doug) Cook, Algona, and Matthew Vitzthum (Alyssa Heine), Springfield, Ohio; two great grandchildren: Audi Rae and Briton; sister Shirley (Elvin) Ruddick, Marshalltown; and sister-in-law Carol Sue Hollis, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Art Juhl, (Dec. 25, 2003), and one brother Ronald Winters.

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

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

GARNER - Jeffrey D. Molencamp, 51, of Garner, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner with Rev. Brian Lund officiating. Inurnment will be held at Peace Reformed Cemetery south of Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner.

Jeffrey Dean Molencamp, the son of Robert Dean and Georgia Ann (Dunahoo) Molencamp, was born July 8, 1960, at Britt. He attended Clear Lake Community Schools. After high school, Jeff worked in the construction business with his father, Bob, and later at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. Jeff then returned to construction and started his own business, Molencamp Builders, with his brother, Mickey, in 1999.

On Feb. 23, 1991, he married Gloria Lau at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner.
They lived in Garner all of their married life where they raised their family. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, boating, watercraft, bowling and traveling throughout the country by car.

He was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Gloria, of Garner; five children: Nicole Molencamp, Cassandra Molencamp, Cody Molencamp, Natasha Molencamp and Nicholas Molencamp, all of Garner; grandson, Carson; two brothers: Mark Molencamp of Garner and Mickey Molencamp of Garner; a sister, Deon Molencamp of Klemme; a special nephew, Tim Molencamp; nieces, Shawna and Lisa; a nephew, Gregory; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Vanetta Molencamp.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

Greene - Ruth Paplow, 97, of Greene, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

Private graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, at a later date.
Reid's Funeral Chapel, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 30, 2012

MESA, Ariz. - Charlotte S. Snell, 90, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at her daughter's home in Mesa.

Charlotte has been cremated as per her wishes. There will be a private family committal service at a later date at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Mason City, or Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Ariz.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Charlotte was born June 10, 1921, in Mason City, the youngest daughter of Willis A. and Stella Clark Storer. After graduating from Mason City High School in 1939 and attending one year at Mason City Junior College, she married Lein E. Snell on Aug. 25, 1940. Lein passed away in 1999.

Charlotte was a stay-at-home mother until her children left for college and then she joined her husband in operating Snell Services Inc. She retired in 1984. She was past president of the Pilot Club in Mason City and served as secretary on the Mental Health Center Board of Directors for many years.

In the 1950s she and her sister, Wini, did singing radio commercials for KSMN radio in Mason City. Coming from a musical family, she was a talented violinist, a good piano and organ player as well as a very good singer. Charlotte was a wonderful, caring person and took care of her parents, her husband and a special niece until their deaths. Lein and Charlotte never spent a holiday meal without inviting people who had nowhere to go to join them. There was always a houseful.

Charlotte is survived by her son, Lee and wife Mary Ellen Snell of Venice, Fla.; daughter, Joan and husband Doug Carnall of Mesa. Grandsons Loren Snell and his family of Cedar Rapids and Andrew Snell and his family of Oxford, Neb., will definitely miss their "Grandma Goodwitch." There are five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lein; four sisters and one brother; and a very special niece, Mary Colby.

RIP, mother, you made our lives so full and rich with love. You are truly a lady.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

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

Nora Springs - Crystal Squier, 86, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Iowa; 641-749-2210; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 30, 2012

St. Ansgar - Richard Frank Tuthill, 79, of St. Ansgar, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Memorial service will be held on Monday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating.

Burial will be in the Kensett Cemetery, Kensett.

Family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Richard was born on Sept. 11, 1932, in Mason City, to Frankie and Clara (Tobsing) Tuthill. He was raised by his grandparents and uncle in Mason City. He graduated from Mason City High School. Richard entered into the U.S. Army in June 1950 and served until July 1953, serving as a combat medic in Korea, where he was highly decorated. He returned to Mason City and helped his Uncle Jack build houses.

Richard married Marjorie Crooks on April 20, 1960, in West Union, Iowa. He worked for Mason City Brick & Tile Co. for 17 years, AMPI for 17 years and has been retired for the last 17 years.

Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, his poker group in Kensett, traveling and playing cribbage.

Richard is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of St. Ansgar; two daughters: Rebecca (Anton) Lichtenberger of Richardson, Texas, Kristina (Bryan) Shupe of St. Ansgar; two sons: Brian Tuthill of Dallas, Texas, and Bruce Tuthill of Mason City; his sister Nancy Tuthill of Killeen, Texas; and his grandchildren, whom he loved, Aaron, Nathaniel and Sara Tuthill, Cody Malli, Reese and Emma Lichtenberger, Grace and Grady Shupe.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

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

Latimer - Otto Dannen, 96, of Latimer, died March 29, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond in Belmond.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Burial will be in Zion Reformed Church Cemetery following the service.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from March 30 to March 31, 2012

London, Minn. - Harlan Rohne, age 69, of London, Minn., left this life on Thursday March 29, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born to Arthur and Alice (Peterson) Rohne on July 15, 1942, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minn. Harlan was confirmed at Six Mile Grove Church in rural Lyle, and graduated from Lyle High School in 1960. Harlan was married to Charlotte A. Wogstad on July 24, 1961, until her passing. On June 5, 1993, he married Jan Howe.

Harlan was an avid and proficient carpenter and an accomplished builder of structures and cabinetry. Many pieces of furniture in his house were hand-crafted by him. He was also employed by the Oliver Tractor Co. in Charles City. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, camping, horseshoes and most of all his family, who always came first.

Harlan was the former fire chief of the London Fire Department. He was an accomplished athlete in his youth, achieving the honor of being one of the top 12 hitters on the baseball team of the Lyle, Minn., schools from 1939 until 1995. He also played fast pitch softball in the church league and was a serious snowmobiler, belonging to the snowmobile club Lords of London. He spent many seasons at the Wise Stop campground with his loving wife Jan.

A very non-judgmental person, Harlan made everyone feel welcome at his home, generally inviting them for a cup of coffee, soft drink or a frosty cold Schmitz's beer. When you would arrive, Harlan would say, "Well, you want one?" His beloved and devoted dogs Buddy and Suzie were at his side constantly at home, camping or recreating in any way.

Survivors include his wife, Jan, of London; his children, Roger (Natalie) Wogstad of Lyle, Rodney (Heidi) Wogstad of Austin, Robin (Bob) Mittag of Lyle; step-children Kelly (Randy) Ehlke of St. Ansgar, Patrick Howe of Dallas, Texas, Harold (Andrea) Howe of Redfield, Kenneth (Robin) Howe of St. Ansgar; many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his mother, Alice Rohne, of Lyle; and brothers, Robert (Mary Lou) Rohne and Eugene Rohne of Lyle, Terry (Nancy) Rohne of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, and his first wife, Charlotte.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 2, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Casket bearers are David Johnson, Ron Lee, Bob Kaput, Trent Murphy, Gene Kline and David Kline. Honorary casket bearers will be the grandchildren.

Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle Township.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
"You have each been given a bag of tools, a formless rock and a book of rules, and each must make, ere life has flown, a stumbling block or a stepping stone."

Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. N.W., Austin, MN 55912.

Published in Globe Gazette on March 31, 2012

NORA SPRINGS - Crystal Squier, 86, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services for Crystal will be held at 2 p.m Tuesday, April 3, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 101 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with the Rev. Dr. Jack Gannett officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 2, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be left to the Friendly Circle of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Nora Springs, or an organization of your choice.

Crystal was born on Dec. 27, 1925, in Deer Creek, the daughter of John and Mabel (Skjeveland) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She attended schools in the Osage and Northwood area, then moved to Albert Lea, Minn., and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1945.

On Jan. 27, 1946, she married Truman C. Squier at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, and to this union two children were born, Thomas and Karen. After their marriage, they lived and farmed in the Nora Springs and Northwood area. They moved back to Nora Springs in 1960 and farmed until they retired and moved into town.

Crystal was a homemaker and always had a big garden on the farm. She enjoyed canning and freezing any fruit or vegetable and she loved to cook and bake. She worked outside the home as a cook at various places. She retired in 1996, of which the last 16 years she worked at the dining service at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

Crystal was always willing to share her time and helped with the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H and volunteered for the Heart Association. She was a Rebecca of the IOOF and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church where she was active in the church circles, Friendly Circle, and served on several committees. Crystal enjoyed keeping journals, working on family genealogy, collecting plates, doing crafts and embroidery, and playing cards.

Crystal is survived by her daughter, Karen (Dale) Olson of Decorah; daughter-in-law, Paula Squier of Mason City; four grandchildren, Glen (Adrienne) Olson of Ooltewah, Tenn., Eric Squier of Charles City, Brian (Michell) Squier of Charles City, and Bethany (Luke) Conner of Mason City; five great-grandchildren, Anna and Miles Olson, Destiny and Brian Thomas Squier, and Chelsea Conner; one brother, Edward Johnson of Fairmont, Minn.; one brother-in-law, Naaman Haren of Grundy Center; and one sister-in-law, Lois Johnson of Humboldt, along with several nieces, nephews and good friends, Ron and Kathy Muff of Nora Springs and their family.

Crystal was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Truman (May 1990); son, Thomas (December 2008); two brothers, Clifford and Richard Johnson, and four sisters: Myrtle Johnson, Amy Eslinger, Mary Haren, and Bernice Gorham.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from March 30 to April 1, 2012