Donald B. Buffington

FOREST CITY - Donald B. Buffington, 90, of Forest City, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Care Center, Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4, at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerry Swanberg officiating.

Burial will be at Buffalo Township Cemetery in rural Titonka.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Vergil D. Eness

Clear Lake - Vergil D. Eness, 82, 8 Fairway Drive, Clear Lake, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.

Visitation with family will be 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 6, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.

Other 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 April 30 to May 1, 2012

Valery E. "Val" Gebel

CRESCO - Valery E. "Val" Gebel, 90, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, at the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco.

Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 p.m., today, Tuesday, May 1, with a Scripture Service to follow, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home 404 North Elm St. in Cresco.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Mary E. Goranson
 

Clear Lake - Mary E. Goranson, 89, of 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday April 29, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clear Lake, with Monsignor Joseph Slepica officiating.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 1, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the Muse Norris Hospice.

Mary Eloise Goranson was born April 2, 1923, the daughter of Thomas and Kathryn (Steil) Redding in Garner. She graduated from Garner High School and Waldorf Junior College. Mary was united in marriage to Gale Goranson on Nov. 9, 1946, in Albert Lea, Minn. Together they raised five children: David, Kathryn, Patricia, Gale and Mark.

Mary was employed by the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. She enjoyed meeting many of the famous big band names of the 1940s and '50s and was working at the Surf the night of the Buddy Holly tragedy.

Mary devoted her life to family and friends and always wanted to be in the company of those she loved. She had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. Mary enjoyed reading, boating, summer barbecues, and visits to family in Florida, Colorado and Texas. Mary's favorite place was at home in Clear Lake with Gale.

Mary was devoted to her lifelong partner Gale and she was never far from his side. The two met at the Surf ballroom in 1946 when Gale was home after serving in World War II. It was love at first sight. Mary and Gale truly had a wonderful life together. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with family on November 9th, 2011.

Mary will be remembered as a loving wife and devoted mother. Mary is survived by her husband Gale, five children, David and Judy (Denver, Colo.), Kathryn and Gary Kubik (Pottsboro, Texas), Patricia and Seldon Nelson (Sioux City) Gale and Maureen Goranson (Fort Myers, Fla.) Mark Goranson and partner Eric Ferguson (Houston, Texas), eight grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren; and brother-in-law Don Goranson and his wife Anne.

Mary's last days were spent resting quietly with family and at peace in the care of Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Marvin G. Johnson

GARNER - Marvin G. Johnson, 92, of Garner, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Pastor Paul Evans officiating.

Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery with military rites by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

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

Marvin Gaylord Johnson, the son of John and Selma (Langerude) Johnson, was born July 4, 1919, on a farm near Leland. He attended the rural schools of Winnebago County and graduated from Hayfield Consolidated School in 1939. Marvin served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. On April 5, 1942, he married Tessie Della Blank at New Port, R.I. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to Hayfield where he and Tessie raised their two sons. He operated his own construction business, Johnson Construction, until 1971, when he began working at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. Following his retirement in 1984, he and Tessie continued to live in Hayfield until March of 2010, when he became a resident of Concord Care Center in Garner. Marvin enjoyed family, woodworking, carpentry, bowling, and growing "Marvin's Gardens." He was an avid Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Hawkeye, and more recently Cyclone fan.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Garner American Legion.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Tessie, of Garner; two sons, Gene Marvin (Suzanne) Johnson of Windermere, Fla., and Bruce Gaylord (Lori) Johnson of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Casey Johnson, Molly (Joel) Fox, Stephanie Johnson , Jeffrey (Melissa) Doubek, and Amanda (Joe) Latta; ten great-grandchildren, Chad Marvin, Trice, Isaak, Jayce, Kyla, Melanie, Gabriel, Dakota, Carl and Natalie; a sister, Norma (Milton) Monson of Leland; a brother, Jerry (Charlene) Johnson of Mesa Ariz.; sister-in-laws, Eunice Johnson and Marcia Blank of Garner; brother-in-law Sylvester (Emmajean) Blank of Des Moines and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Orland, Don, and Maynard.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 29 to May 1, 2012

Vernon Kampman

Allison - Vernon Kampman, 72, of Allison died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Kathryn Miller

IOWA FALLS - Kathryn Miller, 89, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, April 29, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 520 College Ave., Iowa Falls.

Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Miriam E. Peter

GARNER - Miriam E. Peter, 86, of Garner, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3, at Peace Reformed Church south of Garner with Pastor Harvey Opp officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

Memorials may be directed to Peace Reformed Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Reuben H. Pralle

LATIMER - Reuben H. Pralle, 96, of Latimer died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Franklin General Hospital.

Funeral services for Reuben H. Pralle will be held Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will officiate.

Burial will be in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dugger Funeral Home, 320 E. St., Latimer, and will continue one hour prior to services on Thursday.

The family requests that memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lutheran Family Services, Franklin General Hospital, or Hospice North Iowa.

Dugger Funeral Home, Latimer, 641-579-6278, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Marlyce Joan Wallace Roth

Bella Vista, Ark. - Marlyce Joan Wallace Roth, 82, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at her home.

A memorial service will be held in Mason City at a later date.

Memorials may be sent to Oasis of Northwest Arkansas.

Arrangements are made by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista, Ark.

Condolences may be sent to www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Ferne Severns

BRITT - Ferne Severns, 101, of Britt, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services for Ferne Severns will be held on Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, 810 Second Ave. N.W., in Britt, with Pastor Stan Johnson officiating.

Burial will be at Corwith Cemetery in Corwith at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 2, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Elizabeth Staudt

Marble Rock - Elizabeth Staudt, 77, of Marble Rock, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.
 
Services are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene; 641-823-4457; www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Scott N. Stewart

CLEAR LAKE - Scott N. Stewart, 55, of Clear Lake, died Monday, April 30, 2012, in Clear Lake.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Dorothy Threlkeld

BRITT - Dorothy Threlkeld, 95, of Britt, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services for Dorothy Threlkeld are pending at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt. 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 1, 2012

Terry E. Ward

Mason City- Terry E. Ward, 58, of Mason City, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at his residence.
Upon the family's wishes, he was cremated and no viewing will be held.
A memorial service for Terry will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, at the Victory in Christ Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. SW, Mason City, with the Pastor Larry Day officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veteran's Association.
Following the service, there will be a reception held at the church.
A private inurnment will be held in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Terry is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Treanor, Mason City; his two sons, Brandon (Amber) Ward, Clear Lake, and Shane Ward, Mason City; nine grandchildren; one sister, Melody (Timothy)Harty, Nora Springs; one brother, Gary Ward, Sioux Falls, S.D.; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Junior Ward; brother, Matthew N. Ward, paternal grandparents, Clarence Senior and Ruby Ward and maternal grandparents, Charles and Anna Kunzman.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. NE, Mason City, Iowa, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

Posted on 1 May 2012

Vernon Eugene Kampman

ALLISON - Vernon Eugene Kampman, 72 of Allison, died Sunday April 29th, 2012, at Covenant Hospital in Waterloo due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. Pastor Dave Van Der Leest will be officiating. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery in Allison.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 1 to May 2, 2012

Ferne Severns

BRITT - Ferne Severns, 101, of Britt, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services for Ferne Severns will be held on Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, 810 Second Avenue N.W., in Britt with Pastor Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Corwith Cemetery in Corwith at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt and continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ferne (Palmer) Severns went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2012. She was born on the family farm northwest of Renwick on Sept. 10, 1910. She was the oldest and the only daughter of Stephen Palmer and Augusta (Thompson) Palmer.

She was always a great supporter of education and after high school she went to Iowa State Teachers College (currently the University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls and trained to be a teacher. She taught at a country school near Renwick until she married Melvin Severns and they began farming southwest of Britt.

Ferne enjoyed cooking and was active in her community and church. She was a member of the Nota Bena club, Eastern Star and she enjoyed gardening and raising beautiful flowers. She and Melvin retired from farming in 1975. They had always enjoyed having horses and working with cattle so they moved to Madill, Okla., and bought a ranchette where they raised pure bred cattle and enjoyed their horses.

When Melvin passed away, Ferne returned to Britt and continued to enjoy her retirement there until she moved to Mason City in April of 2007 and lived at Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living. She moved to Good Shepherd Health Center in May of 2010. She always had a positive attitude and a great smile.

Ferne will be missed by her many nieces, nephews relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Donald and John Palmer and her husband Melvin.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from April 30 to May 2, 2012

Posted on 2 May 2012

Hyoung Lae Chung

MASON CITY - Hyoung Lae Chung, 49, of Mason City, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Coralville.

Funeral Services will begin Saturday, May 5th at 11 a.m. at All Nations Baptist Church, 1705 Mormon Trek Blvd. in Iowa City. Pastor Jong Lee will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service, 605 Kirkwood Avenue in Iowa City.

Hyoung Lae Chung was born May 7, 1962, in South Korea, and married Jan. 15, 1987, Dr. J. Chung.
The couple was blessed with two children, Eugene in 1991 and Suegene in 1993. The family moved to Mason City in 2005.

She enjoyed exercising with stair steps and Zumba with her daughter. Hyoung Lae was an avid gardener. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Mason City and previously All Nations Baptist Church in Iowa City.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 2 to May 3, 2012

Lynn Hengesteg

Lake Mills - Lynn Hengesteg, 59, of Lake Mills, formerly of rural Northwood, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at his residence in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. Burial will take place in the Silver Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 4, from 4-7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Sunday.

You can contact the family with online condolences at: www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com, 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 3, 2012

Michael W. Mayland

IOWA FALLS - Michael W. Mayland, 42, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, May, 1, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines.

Funeral services for Michael W. Mayland will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Steve Hill officiating.

A time of visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 3, 2012

Clarence C.B. "Pat" McWhorter

BELMOND - Clarence C.B. "Pat" McWhorter, 69, of Belmond, died, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at his home in Belmond surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond. Father Nils Hernandez and Deacon Jerry Temeyer will be officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will at the church on Saturday prior to the funeral services.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, is handling funeral arrangements, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 3, 2012

Arthur R. "Hap" Peterson

Titonka - Arthur R. "Hap" Peterson, 95, of Titonka, died Tuesday at Timely Mission Nursing Home, Buffalo Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Titonka with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Township Cemetery, Titonka.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.
515-928-2735.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 3, 2012

Ronald E. Roggeman

MASON CITY - Ronald E. Roggeman was born May 17, 1947 in Mason City, the son of Luella and Harold Roggeman. He died at Hospice of North Iowa on the evening of Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the age of 64. On May 27, 1962 Ron was confirmed in his faith at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mason City. He also graduated from Mason City High School in 1965. For nearly 22 years he was an employee of Decker's and Armour Packing Plants. As a young adult he enjoyed hunting pheasants, squirrels and deer.

His parents, Luella (Hrubetz) and Harold Roggeman, preceded him in death and he is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, in Mason City, with pastor Emily Horrell officiating.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 3, 2012

Ardelle Schober

Clearwater, Fla. - Ardelle Schobe, 84, of Clearwater, Fla., died peacefully Tuesday, May 1st, 2012.

A native of Clear Lake, where her and her husband Norman owned and operated "Billy's Shoreline Motel and Casino" for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn and her husband Craig Jacobson, her son Gene and his wife Sarah, and her son Dwight and his wife Donna, her five grandchildren, Ashley, Autumn, Christopher, Amber, Austin, and two great grandchildren, Weston, and Jase.

She will be remembered by her family and friends for her loving spirit and her wonderful ballroom dancing with her husband Norman.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 3, 2012

Posted on 3 May 2012

Ruby H. Boehnke

GARNER - Ruby H. Boehnke, 95, of Garner died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner with Pastor Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 4, 2012
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Vergil D. Eness

CLEAR LAKE - Vergil D. Eness, 82, 8 Fairway Dr., Clear Lake, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating. The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 6 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake Central Gardens, Clear Lake Arts Center, Friends of Clear Lake Library or charity of your choice.

Vergil was born on Oct. 14, 1929, in Hancock County, Iowa, to Thomas O. and Bertha M. (Chentland) Eness, the fifth of six children. He was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garner in 1944. Vergil graduated from Garner High School. In his youth he enjoyed roller skating and water skiing. He taught Sunday School and Bible classes for about 15 years and served as assistant and as Sunday School Superintendent for a year each.

The Boy Scout program was very important to him. He attended Camp Roosevelt, Ventura, four times, also a 10-day canoe trip to an explorer scout camp near Ely, Minn. He served as a den chief for a cub scout patrol for a several years. When working for Troop 19, Garner, as an assistant scout master for five years he led the troop on their week at Camp Roosevelt twice and also on a number of overnight camp outs around north Iowa.

Vergil married Joan K. Valentine on June 21, 1969, at the First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, and moved to Clear Lake. His life work was in the printing trade. He spent over 18 years as a letterpress printer and linotype operator at the weekly Garner Leader newspaper and completed his working years in the litho-prepress and color separation department of Kayenay Graphics, Mason City.

As a member of the Clear Lake Noon Lions, Vergil enjoyed helping at the Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que and other service projects. He received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2011 for dedicated humanitarian services from the Lions club International Foundation. He was also a member North Iowa Nature club, Clear Lake Arts Center, Friends of the Library, Central Garden, Sons of Norway and Trees Forever.

Vergil and Joan took many trips, which included visiting with relatives in England, Norway and France and bank tours. He loved bird watching and genealogy. He also enjoyed playing cards, visiting his relatives in different parts of the country, cross country skiing and dancing at the Surf Ballroom. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he participated in Elderberries, active in choir and bible study classes.

Vergil is survived by his wife Joan Eness, sister Bernice Eness, Garner, brother Arlyn Eness and his wife Carolyn, Iowa Falls; sister-in-law Karen Eness, Park Ridge, Ill.; nieces and nephews Debra (Ross) Jendro, Minneapolis, Minn., Sarah (Keith) Gunderson, Iowa City, Brian (Rebecca) Eness, Waverly, and Jane (Brad) Snodgrass, Colo, Iowa; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Vergil was preceded in death by his parents, sister Judith McKinney, and two brothers John and Orville Eness.

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

.Published in Globe Gazette from April 30 to May 4, 2012
 

Alice Cornelia Ewald

MONTICELLO - Alice Cornelia Ewald, 92, of Monticello, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.

A Celebration of her Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday May 5, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church at Rockford.

The family will receive visitors for an hour prior to the services. Burial will take place at Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock. Cornelia's grandchildren will be the honorary pallbearers.

Cornelia was born on March 3, 1920, in Batavia, Iowa to H.Vern and Ruth (Pollock) Culbertson. Claude Ewald and Cornelia were married on April 18, 1942, in Missouri. Cornelia taught in the RRMR School District retiring in 1990 after touching the lives of hundreds of students. In 2008, Cornelia moved to Monticello. Cornelia was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Rockford.

Left to honor her memory are her children Thomas (Reona) Ewald of Anamosa, Richard Ewald of Boise, Idaho, Mary (Bill) Glosemeyer of Apple Valley, Minn. and Jane Govro of Shoreview, Minn.; her grandchildren Ann Ford (Irvin) Palmer, Lannette (Mark) Ford-Mehaffy, Matthew Ewald, Mai-Ly Ewald, Kirstey Ewald, Anna Glosemeyer, Lance (Jill) Glosemeyer, Blake Govro and Jeremy Govro; and 10 great-grandchildren; her sister, Lois Hayden of Coralville, sister-in-law Marvel Hunter of Des Moines as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cornelia was preceded in death by her husband Claude, her parents, her brothers John and Richard and an infant grandson.

Memorials will be used to purchase library books for elementary students at RRMR.

Goettsch Funeral Home in Monticello is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at goettschonline.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 4, 2012

Richard "Dick" Holck

GOODELL - Richard 'Dick' Holck, 61, of Goodell passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services for Dick Holck will be held on Monday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1207 3rd Street North East, in Belmond with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
 
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street, in Kanawha and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Dick was born on July 17, 1950, in Mason City to Henry and Norma (Haaf) Holck. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1968.

Throughout his life Dick held different positions with Kanawha Grain Elevators, Clarion Implement and Sparboe Farms. He also farmed and raised livestock.

He loved hunting, fishing, animals and spending time with his niece and nephew. Dick will be remembered for his fun loving personality and especially for the pranks he would pull on his family and friends.

Dick is survived by his sister, Diane Smith of Belmond, brother, Lee (Regina) Holck of Belmond and sister, Jill (David) Kent of Cottage Grove, Minn.; niece, Heidi (Johnpaul) Kent-Mack of Cottage Grove, Minn. and nephew, Spc. Adam Kent, serving in the US Army at Fort Knox, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Norma and brother-in-law, Marvin Smith.
www.ewingfh.com

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second Street, Kanawha, Iowa 50447, 641-762-3211.

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

Carlos Eric Rodriguez

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Carlos Eric Rodriguez, 73, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away May 1, 2012.

His loving wife, Wanetta (Wyborny), was a native of Plymouth; Mr. Rodriguez was employed at Schneider Metals in Mason City in the mid 1970's. Carlos was born March 30, 1939, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He enjoyed most spectator sports, including dog and horse racing. Family outings often took him to the beach.

He is survived by his wife, Wanetta, son, Steve, stepsons, Keith Dresmeck, Tony (Houston, Texas) and Mark (St. Pete) Daniel, step daughters, Melody Young, Barbie Daniel Roper (Conroe, Texas) and Carla Daniel Hall (Mason City) and two brothers. Carlos was also blessed with 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Carlos founded Alumflo Industries in St. Petersburg in 1987, which is now owned and operated by sons Steve and Mark.

A memorial service to honor the life of Carlos Rodriguez will be conducted In St. Petersburg, Fla. on Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at Open Bible Church, 1200 30th AVE N. Pastor Al Castro will be officiating.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 4, 2012

Scott Neal Stewart
 

CLEAR LAKE - Scott Neal Stewart, 55, died Friday April 27, 2012, in his home in Clear Lake.

Celebration of Scott's Life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Clear Lake V.F.W. with Pastor Dennis Ganz leading.

The family suggests memorials to Scott Neal Stewart Memorial Fund.

Scott was born July 25, 1956 in Des Moines the son of George W. and Dorathea (Tatum) Stewart. He attended and graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School in 1975; following high school he attended N.I.A.C.C.

He worked for Plumb Supply in Mason City for many years before moving to Clear Lake where he worked for Serta and the Ethanol plant. Scott was well-known by many in Clear Lake for his work as a handyman and developed many friendships as a result.

Scott loved his cats, fishing, grilling, working and spending time with his friends and daughter.

He is survived by his daughter Kelly Stewart, Mason City; brother Kevin (Jo-anna) Stewart, Westminster, Colo.; sister Kristin Stewart, St. Cloud, Minn.; two nephews Nicholas and Andrew Stewart; aunts; uncles; cousins and a host of friends.

 He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 1 to May 4, 2012

Alfred "Al" Swenson

OSAGE - Alfred "Al" Swenson, 91, of Osage, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Father Jack McClure, CPPS, officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage American Legion Post 278.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Sacred Heart Gymnasium in Osage with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue in the gymnasium one hour prior to the funeral Mass on Monday. Those attending the visitation are asked to enter the gymnasium using the south entrance.

The family suggests that memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Osage Education Foundation for scholarships.

Al is survived by his wife, Virginia Swenson of Osage; his children, Kris (Ron) Markham of New Hampton, Molly (Patrick) Gould of Middleton, Wis.; grandchildren, Jared (Mindy) Markham of New Hampton, Liz Markham of New Hampton, Anna Gould of Washington, DC, Pat (Jenny) Gould, Valencia, Calif.; great–grandchildren, Sidney, Madison and Griffin; brothers, Carl Swenson of St. Francis, Kan., Don (Lorraine) Swenson of Alta Vista, Joe (Barbara) Swenson of Pecos, Texas; sister-in-law, Bernice Swenson of Columbia, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harold.

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

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

Ralph Weir

ALGONA - Ralph Weir, 95, of Algona died on Tuesday May 1, 2012, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Private family services will be held at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, with Rev. Mr. Bill Black officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 4, 2012

Posted 0n 4 May 2012

Ruby H. Boehnke
 

GARNER - Ruby H. Boehnke, 95, of rural Garner, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner, with Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Ruby Hazel (Hage) Boehnke was born in Jewell, Iowa, on September 11, 1916, on the farm. She was the daughter of Charles and Blanche (Claire) Hage. She was baptized and confirmed in Jewell. Ruby graduated from Garner Community Schools with honors as the Salutatorian. While she was a student at Garner, Ruby was involved in debate and cheerleading. While Ruby was living in Garner, she worked at a number of jobs. Ruby worked at the Garner Library because she was a "Book Lover." Ruby could never read enough. Ruby also worked at the Avery Theatre while in high school. She said they used to sneak upstairs and smoke cigarettes. Ruby also worked alongside her father at the egg processing business in Garner. People from Chicago used to come in and say that Ruby was the fastest egg caser around. Ruby prided herself in being the best at whatever she pursued. Ruby also worked in Des Moines for a very wealthy family. We are not sure exactly who they were except that we think their name was Courley/Corley. Ruby said that she used to take their children to the library and to Terrace Hill. Ruby was loved by many people from Mason City to Garner. She always made a friend when she was out and about.

Ruby married Raymond Friedrich Boehnke on July 25, 1936, in Algona. They lived on the family farm north of Garner where they raised five daughters. On the farm, Ruby used to cook meals for the farmers and help out as needed, even riding the tractor if necessary. Ruby also made the farm look like a park through the years. She worked hard to clean the grove and keep it beautiful for the family. Ruby was active in PTA and Band Boosters at Ventura Schools. Ruby also was a very active member of the Democratic Party all of her life. Ruby attended St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Garner up until her death. She was a Sunday School teacher and an active member of the Ladies Aide.

In her late 60s, Ruby began working for the Kotzs' at the Barrel Drive In. She was head cook and loved by the many carhops who worked there. Ruby used to be a mother to all of the carhops; they were her second family. She used to race the kids in her snazzy Oldsmobile and laugh when she beat them. She never went slow in her Oldsmobiles through the years. Everyone on her blacktop knew to stay out of the way when she was on her way to work. After her years at the Barrel, Ruby worked as a mail carrier at the Garner Post Office. She was so proud of this. She used to pride herself in her speed. Ruby walked two different routes in Garner; one was nine miles and one 15. She used to laugh when she would beat the men carriers by an hour or two. They would get so mad at her. Right, men?? Ruby always said that the walking is what kept her slim and trim.

Ruby/Mom/Grandma/ Great-Grandma/Great-Great Grandma will always be remembered in her kitchen. She always cooked up such good stuff for her family. Her Special- K bars were the families favorite, in addition to her Monkey Bread. Ruby loved being with her children and grandchildren. Family was so important to her. She loved doing things with family through the years; fishing trips and playing cards were two of her favorite activities with her family; winning at playing cards was probably her truly favorite! Ruby and Ray used to love to visit their five daughters. They loved spending time with them all through the years. The "Annual Boehnke Family" reunion was such a blessing through the years. It was a time when all of the girls and their families could get together on the farm. It was a true "Boehnke" tradition.

Ruby had so much fun with Ray. As a young girl, she was enamored by Ray's good looks, charm and even his "wild side." She said she didn't like that, but she truly did. Ruby and Ray used to go to the Surf and dance. If anyone ever saw them dance, they said that they were really the very best dancers in the area. They used to go to the old Ritz. When they walked in the door, the piano player would start to play a special song just for them. Ruby loved Big Band music, as she quoted Guy Lombardo, "It is the sweetest music this side of Heaven." Ruby and Ray also spent many nights at the Harbor Inn on the lake enjoying the company of friends. The Colony was a favorite place to eat years ago. This love is what led to a family of 84.

She is survived by her five daughters, Virginia (Don) Brocker of Woodbury, Minn., Barbara Needham of Mound, Minn., Kay (Alden) Lundebrek of Starbuck, Minn., Patricia (Dick) Nordman of Arlington Heights, Ill., and Rebecca (David) Ziesmer of Garner; fourteen grandchildren, Victoria (Edward) Huebsch, Michelle Holmgren, Patrice (John) Horner, Michael (Deborah) Brocker, David (Robyn) Needham, Jonathan Needham, Patrick Needham, Dana (Charles) Parks, John (Heather) Lundebrek, Sarah (David) Solak, Matthew (Karen) Nordman, Angela (Michael) Ryg, Alison Ziesmer and Derek Ziesmer; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray, February 2, 2005; three sisters: infant sister Leona, Evelyn Boehnke and Shirley Engebretson; two sisters-in- law: Lillian Wetterling and Norma Smokstad; and a great-great-grandson, Michael John, who died on May 1, 2012.

A special thank you to Ruby's daily caregivers on the farm; Holly and Melissa. They helped make it possible for Ruby to stay on the farm. They helped enhance her life these past few months. Also, a thank you to Dr. Mixdorf, Dr. Rajkumar, and the nurses on 5 West at Mercy.

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

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

Carlene F. Cooke
 

CLARION - Carlene F. Cooke, 72, of Clarion and a longtime resident of Edina, Minn., died Friday, May 4, 2012, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion with Pastor Nils Hernandez officiating.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 7, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. 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 May 5, 2012

J. Marlin Hawley

Mason City - J. Marlin Hawley, 72, of Mason City, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, May 3, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First St. N.E., with the Pastor Patti Aurand officiating.

Interment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to the J. Marlin Hawley Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 5, 2012

Ronald R. Heinold

MASON CITY - Ronald R. Heinold, 82, of Mason City, died Friday, May 4, 2012 at the IOOF Home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 5, 2012

Joanna H. Johnson

Clear Lake - Joanna H. Johnson, 79, of Clear Lake, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating.

Interment will be in Lincoln Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 5, 2012

Mary E. (Gauley) Lage

DAVENPORT - Mary E. (Gauley) Lage, 88, of Davenport died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 7, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 109 E. 14th Street, Davenport.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, at the Runge Mortuary. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.runge mortuary.com.

The Runge Mortuary & Crematory handled the Arrangements; 838 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa 52807, 563-391-6202.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 5, 2012
 

C.B. "Pat" McWhorter Jr.
U.S. Army ( - 1967)

Belmond - C.B. "Pat" McWhorter Jr. died quietly at home surrounded by his loving family in Belmond, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, following a long bout with cancer.

Pat was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on December 20, 1942, and lived in Beeville, Texas, throughout most of his life. He was united in marriage to Jeannie (Knoll) McWhorter in Beeville, Texas, in 1974.

Pat served in the U.S. Army until 1967 and the U.S. Border Patrol. He returned to Beeville and served on the Beeville Police Department until 1978. He worked for Dan Hughes Oil Company until 1990. Pat earned a Bachelor's Degree with highest honors from Texas A & I University in 1992. He was employed as an Inspector for Criminal Justice Department for the State of Texas, where he retired in 2002. We moved back to Belmond, in 2006. Pat enjoyed traveling, cooking, grilling, golfing, carpentry, hunting and most importantly spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Jeannie of 37 years and his sons, Patrick McWhorter and his wife Elizabeth and two grandsons, Aidan and Kennan of Austin, Texas; and Jason McWhorter and Lauren of San Diego, Calif. Pat spent much of his time with his family and friends in Ia.

He was preceded in death by his parents C.B. , Sr. and Ernez McWhorter and a sister, Mary Gay Allen of George West, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Belmond, today, Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Father Nils Hernandez and Deacon Jerry Temeyer will be officiating.

Burial with full military honors, provided by the Belmond Military Unit, will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery near Belmond.

Visitation will be one hour prior to mass at St. Francis Catholic Church in Belmond on Saturday.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Pat's name may wish to consider the Belmond Medical Center, a charity of their own choice, or you may direct cards and memorials in care of Pat's wife: Jeannie McWhorter, 1427 Reed Avenue, Belmond, IA 50421.

Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, is handling funeral arrangements; 641-444-4474.

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

Mildrid "Joanne" Nickson

Lake Mills - Mildrid "Joanne" Nickson, 62, of Lake Mills, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 7, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, with Pastor Ted Barthels officiating.

Burial will take place in the Synod Evangelical Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to services on Monday.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 5, 2012

Thomas E. Skellenger

Clear Lake - Thomas E. Skellenger, 66, 212 Seventh Ave N., Clear Lake, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev.Wendy Johannesen officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 5, 2012

Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Staudt

Marble Rock - A Memorial Mass for Elizabeth Mary Staudt of Marble Rock will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Roseville (rural Marble Rock), Iowa. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Roseville.

Visitation will be at the Roseville School from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, with a Scriptural Wake at 7 p.m., followed by a
Rosary Service conducted by the St. Mary Rosary Society.

Elizabeth Mary Theis was born on October 7, 1934, in Ionia, Chickasaw Co., Iowa, a daughter of Lawrence "Larry" and Florence (McGowan) Theis and passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Charles City. She worked for the Charles City Creamery through High School and was employed by Look Magazine in Des Moines following graduation.

Once married, she became a devoted homemaker and mother.

On October 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Staudt at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. This union was blessed with seven children. The couple farmed east of Marble Rock until 1979, when they moved into town. In 2006, Betty moved to Friendship Acres, her home until her death.

Betty has been a long- time member of St. Mary Catholic Church where she belonged to the Rosary Society and taught CCD for many years. She was a 4-H Leader, member of several bowling leagues, and belonged to various bridge clubs. She enjoyed playing cards as well as many other games, visiting the casino, and was an avid reader. Her true passion was celebrating holidays and other special events with her family featuring her homemade pies and desserts. Betty will be remembered as a devoted mother and especially a loving grandmother.

Loving family members include her children: Deb (David) Vermillion of Dale City, Va., Gary (Julie) Staudt of Iowa City, Tim (Jeanne) Staudt of Rockford, Bill (Carmen) Staudt of Rockford, Becky (John) Shook of Rockford, Vicky (Don) Gallagher of Casselberry, Fla., Sandy (John) Pieper of Ankeny; 19 grandchildren: Emily Vermillion, Elizabeth Vermillion, Aaron (Michelle) Staudt, Andy Staudt, Amanda (Ermin) Mehic, Maria Staudt, Barbara Staudt (fiancé Ryan Danielson), Sabrina Staudt, Alisha Staudt, Nate Staudt, Nicholas Staudt, Nicole (Doug) Schrage, Tony (Heather) Shook, Adam Shook, Sara Shook, Devan Gallagher, Will Pieper, Lucas Pieper, and Cole Pieper; great-grandchildren: Allison Staudt, Caden Schrage, Ava Schrage, Quinn Schrage, Charlotte Shook , and another baby on the way; one sister: Kathy (Don) Blocker of New Hampton, brother and sister-in-laws: Jim Rissler, Lynn (Nancy) Lorenzen, Russell (Betty Jo) Staudt and Tom (Evelyn) Cousins along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on March 18, 2002, her parents, her brother Jerry Theis, her sisters: Patricia Rissler and Ginger Lorenzen, and many close friends whom she loved as family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Betty Staudt Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 166, Marble Rock, IA 50653. The family will make donations to the North Iowa Hospice, St. Mary Catholic Church and various other local charities.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene. 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 1 to May 5, 2012

Posted on 5 May 2012 by Marie Thompson