Joan K. Barlow

MASON CITY - Joan K. Barlow, 77, of Mason City died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel,126 3rd Street Northeast, Mason City, Iowa.Phone: 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 11, 2012

Selma H. Gerszewski

NORTHWOOD - Selma H. Gerszewski, 90, of Northwood, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Broadway, Manly, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Manly.

A visitation will be held on Sunday evening, May 13, from 4-6 p.m. at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave. S., Northwood, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m.

Selma Helen Nelson Gerszewski was born on June 26, 1921 in Montpelier, N.D., the daughter of Sena Thompson. She grew up in rural Northwood and was confirmed at North Shell Rock Lutheran Church.

In 1939 Selma was united in marriage to Clarence Nelson; they raised two children together, Kenneth and Mary. In 1968 Selma married Ray Gerszewski.

For many years Selma worked at Deluxe in Lake Mills and also at Carol George. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Selma was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary.

Those grateful in sharing in Selma's life are her children, Kenny (Cindy) Nelson, Northwood, and Mary (Charles) Groe, Ankeny; six grandchildren, Troy Hillman and friend Robin, Gordonsville, Minn., Angie (Lance) Keltner, Story City, David (Kelli) Nelson, Albert Lea, Jerry (Tina) Groe, Greenbay, Wis., Matthew Groe, Jacksonville, Fla., James Groe, Cedar Falls, and Eric Fishback, Ankeny; nine great grandchildren; a brother, George (Ida) Thomspson, Colo, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law.

She is preceded in death by her mother; her brother, Harlan Thompson; her husbands, Clarence and Ray; and her granddaughter, Rebecca Groe Fishback.

We will always remember her laughter and cherish the memories she left us.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1St Avenue S., Northwood. 641-324-1543. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 9 to May 11, 2012

Harold M. Miller

LELAND - Harold M. Miller, 70, of Leland, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street Northeast, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 11, 2012

M. Wayne Oltrogge

CLEAR LAKE - M. Wayne Oltrogge, 74, died peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Oakwood Manor, Clear Lake.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14 at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with Rev. Steve Hansen officiating. Interment following at St. John Lutheran Church - Crane Creek near Tripoli.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 13 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marlyn Wayne Oltrogge was born Jan. 14, 1938, to Elfrieda and Clarence H. Oltrogge on the family farm in Bremer County. The fourth of five children, Wayne was baptized (Feb. 13, 1938) and confirmed (April 6, 1952) at St. John Lutheran Church - Crane Creek. He attended Fremont No. 8 one room country school through eighth grade, continuing on to high school in Tripoli, where he graduated in 1956. He attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in May, 1963, and moved to Clear Lake later that summer as an associate with Boyle Schuler Law Firm. Wayne married Nada Stuart Faust April 8, 1961, and raised three children, divorcing in 1984.

Wayne established Oltrogge Law Firm in 1974 and continued his practice until retirement in 2003. He served as president of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (1973-74), and was a member of the American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, the Second Judicial District Bar Association, the Cerro Gordo County Bar Association and the Iowa Association of Trial Lawyers. He was also active in establishing Opportunity Village and served on its board for 16 years. He was a faithful and devoted member of First United Methodist Church of Mason City, the Democratic Party and the American Civil Liberties Union. Wayne loved his Iowa Hawkeyes and attended many football games in Iowa City and, later, loyally followed them from afar. He also loved to hear about granddaughter Emily's hockey games and sailing races. He enjoyed sailing, flying, fishing, traveling the Midwest on his Goldwing motorcycle, and giving treats to Maddie, Susan's dog.

Wayne is survived by son Stuart (Julie) Oltrogge of Eagan, Minn., and daughters Susan (Joel Happel) Oltrogge and Sarah Oltrogge and her special friend Mark Heggen, all of Des Moines; granddaughter Emily Oltrogge of Eagan, Minn.; brother Gene (Alice) Oltrogge of Dallas, Texas; sister Marjorie (Dalton) Kowalsky of La Porte City; sister Burdene (Don) Atalig of Garner and sister-in-law Geri Oltrogge of New Hampton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elfrieda, and one brother, Lloyd Oltrogge.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Oakwood Manor for their loving care of Wayne, particularly Julie Eckert with whom he shared great affection. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Opportunity Village, Clear Lake; St. John Lutheran Church - Crane Creek, Tripoli; and First United Methodist Church of Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 11, 2012

Sharlene M. Reising

GARNER - Sharlene M. Reising, 73, of Garner died Thursday, May 10, 2012 as a result of a car accident on Highway 18, one mile east of Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 14, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr. Paul Lippstock officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 -8 p.m., Sunday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 660 Bush Ave., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 11, 2012

Jeannine D. Wendel

MASON CITY - Jeannine D. Wendel, 82, of Mason City, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Chaplain Reverend Father Jerome Baker officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, and continue one hour prior to the service.

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

Jeannine was born Oct. 8, 1929, in Mason City, the daughter of Palmer and Bernice (Luckason) Lucken. She graduated from Northwood High School in 1947, and continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City. She married George H. Wendel on Aug. 21, 1949, in Kensett. Together they farmed for many years. Prior to farming, Jeannine was a country school teacher. She enjoyed dancing, farming & taking care of her livestock, and tending to her flower & vegetable gardens. Jeannine was a businesswoman and a member of the Cattleman's Association.

Jeannine is survived by her husband of 62 years: George Wendel of Mason City; 3 daughters: Tanya Wendel and husband Thomas Norris of Indian Wells, Calif., Kimberly Wendel of Clear Lake, and Valerie Wendel-Filkins and husband Lyle Filkins of Omaha, Neb.; and one sister: Carolyn Rushton and husband Gerard of Iowa City. She is also survived by special friend: Warren Millard of Mason City.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Don Lucken.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 10 to May 11, 2012

Douglas Zobel

LAKE MILLS - Douglas Zobel, 55, Lake Mills, Iowa, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday morning, May 9, 2012, at his home in Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, at Salem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bill Peters and Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main Street in Lake Mills, IA 50450.

Doug Edwin Zobel was born Oct. 4, 1956, in a car east of Forest City, to Bing and Betty (Peterson) Zobel. He was confirmed at Bethany Lutheran, Joice. He graduated in 1975 from Lake Mills Community School, Lake Mills, where he was active in high school wrestling. He married Vickie Thompson on Aug. 4, 1979 at Silver Lake Lutheran Church. He began work at Dielectric in 1979 employed there until his death.

Doug loved his wife and three children and anything that included them. He was passionate about baseball, fishing, ice fishing, bonfires, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Twins and life. If something was broke, he could fix it, inventing stuff was his hobby. He could frequently be seen on his "hog", a 1982 Honda Express Moped, tooling around Lake Mills. There wasn't a person who walked passed Doug that he didn't engage into a conversation. His Christmas lists frequently included WD40 and Duct Tape.

Doug will be sadly missed by his wife, Vickie; his children, Brandon and fiancé, Blair Diers, Omaha, Neb.; April Zobel, Kansas City, Mo.; and Nolan Zobel, soon to be from Lincoln, Neb. He is survived by his siblings, Ray and Elaine Zobel, Custer, S.D.; Pat and George Schammel, Redwing, Minn.; Paul and Connie Zobel, State Center; his father-in-law, Ernest Thompson, Emmons, Minn.; sister-in-laws, Debra and Bill Georgia, Lake Mills, Barbara Thompson, Lake Mills and brother-in-law, Donald Thompson, Emmons, Minn.; his Uncle and Aunts, Lois and Floyd Zobel, Lincoln, Neb., and Jeanette Zobel of Minn., his nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bing (Leslie) and Betty Zobel, his mother –in-law, Dorothy Thompson, his sister Luann Money, and grandparents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 10 to May 11, 2012
 

Posted on 11 May 2012

Wilma L. Brass

HAMPTON - Wilma L. (Tudy) Brass died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor John Byrne will officiate.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012

Vivian Eileen Fraser

Eagle Grove - Vivian Eileen Fraser, 89, of Eagle Grove, formerly of Galt, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at First Lutheran Church, 420 First St. N.W., Clarion, with Pastor Ron Nelson officiating. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525, 515-532-2233, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012
 

Marjorie Johnson

Mason City - Marjorie Johnson, 71, of Mason City, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Rockwell Nursing Home in Rockwell.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Larry Day officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, and one hour prior to services on Monday.

Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield, immediately after the service.

Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012

Patricia Ann Lyman

Kingwood, Texas - Patricia Ann Lyman, of Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Charles City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness.

She was born March 14, 1930, to the late Estel and Blanch Sisco in Chicago, Ill. Pat graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1948. She married the late Jack Lyman in 1948 and they were married for 49 years.

She spent the majority of her life in Charles City where she enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and going to coffee with the girls.

After moving to Kingwood, she became affectionately known as "G Pat" to her Texas family and enjoyed taking the family dog, Comet, for walks in the neighborhood and going to the senior luncheons on Wednesdays.

She is survived by her two sons, Mike (Christi) Lyman of Mason City, and Tim (Beth) Lyman of Kingwood; three grandchildren, Tim Jr., Kelly, and Sean Lyman: two step-grandchildren, Logan and Aaron (Jenisha) Garden, two great-step- grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack, her brother and both of her parents.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012

Erma L. McIlrath

Rockwell - Erma L. McIlrath, 96, of Rockwell, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Rockwell Care Center.

Graveside services were be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 11, at the Rockwell Cemetery, with Pastor Ken Livingston officiating.

There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Opportunity Village in her name.

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

Erma L. Blum was born April 16, 1916, in rural Rockwell, the daughter of Charles A. and Mabel H. (Zirbel) Blum. She attended and graduated from Rockwell High School. She was married to Russell A. McIlrath on April 14, 1968, at the Hanford Community Church. She was a member of the Hanford Community Church.

Erma enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and being outdoors. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her sister, June Boyle of Milwaukee, Wis.; brother, Charles (Berniece) Blum of Thornton, Iowa; six nieces and one nephew.

Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell in 1983; one sister, Rosemary, at the age of 4, and brother, Dean Blum in 2006.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 10 to May 12, 2012

Donald Meyer

Iowa Falls - Donald L. Meyer, 80, of rural Iowa Falls, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Donald Meyer will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls, with Pastor Bruce Klapp of the Abundant Life Chapel officiating.

A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the Abundant Life Chapel, P. O. Box 79, Dows, IA 50071.
Private family burial will be at the Grant Township, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Franklin County, Iowa.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012

Sharlene M. Reising

GARNER - Sharlene M. Reising, 73, of Garner, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, as a result of a car accident on Highway 18, one mile east of Britt.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 14, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Father Paul Lippstock officiating.

Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 660 Bush Ave., in Garner, with a Scriptural Wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Sharlene Reising Memorial Fund.

Shar had the gift of brightening others' lives and loved bright colors. Please honor her by wearing bright clothes to her service.

Sharlene Marie Reising, the daughter of Edward and Elaine (Studer) Downs, was born February 23, 1939, on a farm north of Wesley. She graduated from Wesley High School in 1957 and continued her education at Mankato Business School. Shar then worked at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines as a Blue Cross Blue Shield employee. On June 8, 1959, she was married to James "Jim" Reising at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley. They made their home in Wesley and Sharlene worked at Home Federal Savings and Loan in Algona. She then stayed home to raise their children. In 1964, they moved to Garner. Ten years later she began working for Garner-Hayfield School District as a secretary until her retirement in 2000. Sharlene received a lot of enjoyment watching the children grow and develop as they went through school. After retirement she and Jim enjoyed wintering in Mesa, Ariz. She enjoyed family time, music, golfing, gardening, playing bridge, laughing and enjoying life to its fullest. Shar will always be remembered for her laughter, great sense of humor and ability to light up a room. Her great joy was her grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, where she was active in many church groups and activities. Shar was the church funeral luncheon coordinator for many years and was past president of the Garner Golf Association.

Shar is survived by her husband, Jim, of Garner; four children, Jeff (Susan) Reising of Willcox, Ariz., Jerry (Lynne) Reising of Potosi, Wis., Nancy (Rick) Prohaska of Garner and Rhonda (Dennis) Malecek of Hammond, Wis.; fourteen grandchildren, Leah, Luke and Taylor Reising, Nicholas, Brianna and Christina Reising, Lauren, Taryn and Mitchell Prohaska, Marcus, Madison, Andrew and Sam Malecek; three siblings, Doug (Diane) Downs of Shell Lake, Wisc., Syl (Art) Baker of Byron, Ill. and Dan (Janet) Downs of Burlington, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from May 11 to May 12, 2012

Maynard F. Swancutt
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Tucson, Ariz. - Maynard F. Swancutt, 76, formerly of Riceville and Charles City, Iowa, died Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Avalon Southwest Care Center, Tucson, Ariz.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at the Riceville United Methodist Church, 308 Woodland Ave, Riceville. Officiating will be Paul Pickar, Certified Lay Minister.

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

Maynard's cremated remains will be inurned in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Maynard F. Swancutt Memorial Fund in care of Diana Fleenor, his daughter. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Maynard was born on January 27, 1935, in Riceville, the son of Elby R. and Mary A. (Greeley) Swancutt.

He graduated from the Riceville High School and then served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 until 1960. He then was employed at the Oliver farm tractor factory in Charles City while maintaining his residence in Riceville. In the mid 1970s, he moved to Tucson, where he was employed as a fabricator at the Geronimo Glass and Mirror Company until his retirement. Some of his pleasures were being a member of the VFW and playing in the pool league, a hobby that has been passed on to other family members from Maynard.

Those surviving Maynard are his four children Pamela M. Clausen, Cincinnati, Ohio; Diana M. and her husband Joel Fleenor, Timothy L. Coen, and Laurie A. Duryee and her life partner Terry Bates all of Mason City, nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his siblings Shirley Swancutt, Neldon (Della) Swancutt, both of Elma; Niles (Pat) Swancutt Spencer, his sister-in-law Ellen Swancutt of Tucson; and many nieces and nephews
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His parents, sister Donna Swancutt, brother Charles Swancutt, and sister and brother-in-law Lois and Dick O'Hara preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Secpnd St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012

Maurice H. Wolf

HAMPTON - Maurice Wolf, 79, of Hampton, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with Pastor John Byrne officiating.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the First Congregational United Church of Christ or North Iowa Hospice.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 12, 2012
 

Posted on 12 May 2012

L. Andrew Crail

FORT COLLINS, Colo.- L. Andrew Crail, 38, son of Lawrence N. Crail, Clear Lake, and the late Patricia Crail, died the end of April 2012 at his home in Fort Collins, Colo.

A native of Mason City, he graduated in 1992 from Mason City High School. He attended North Iowa Area Community College, Iowa State, the University of Northern Iowa, and received a degree in computer sciences from Mankato State University.

Private services were held recently in Fort Collins.

Andrew is survived by his father and step-mother, Lawrence and Mary Jane Crail of Clear Lake; sisters, Bonnie (William) Adams, Fort Collins, Colo., Elizabeth Crail and Heather Sawyer, Fairbanks, Alaska; nieces and nephews, and good friend, Ann Freeman.

He will be greatly missed by his family, who enjoyed lively conversations and discussions on a wide range of topics, and the companionship of a fine young man.

The family suggests St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for those wishing to make a memorial.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 13, 2012
 

Paul D. Halverson

GARNER - Paul D. Halverson, 84, of Garner, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 13, 2012

Michael A. Harris
U.S. Army

MASON CITY - Michael A. Harris, 47, of Mason City, died Friday May 11, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, after a short battle with cancer.

Due to his wishes, Michael was cremated and a time of gathering and sharing of memories will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, with Military Honors provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorials Association.

The family will greet friends a half hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Humane Society of North Iowa.

Michael was born March 25, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Raytion P. and Judy E. (Anderson) Harris. He grew up in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1983.

He enlisted in the United States Army following high school. While in the service, he served in Turkey. After his discharge from the Army, he lived in Paso Robles, Calif. He moved back to Mason City in 1990 and continued his education and obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master's Degree.

Michael had a lengthy career in communication technology and was last employed at I-Wireless Communications.

He enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitars, watching movies, drawing, attending art classes, was a big Vikings fan and Spiderman fan, and especially spending time with his nephews and his cats that he had rescued. He enjoyed spending time outdoors biking and walking.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Jemma Harris, Paso Robles, Calif.; parents Raytion and Judy Harris, Mason City; brother Jeff Harris and his wife Mica (Frey) Harris, Mason City; his nephews, Zach, Caleb and Noah Harris of Mason City; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Lillian Anderson and Agnes McLartin and two uncles Jerry Anderson and Henry Harris.

The family would love to extend a thank you to Dr. Garcia, Dr. Delaney, Dr. Katta, Dr. Snyder, Deb Groah and a also a special thank you to Karen Allison for the wonderful care that they had given to Michael.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 13, 2012

Marjorie Anne "Margie" Johnson

MASON CITY - Marjorie (Margie) Anne Johnson, 71, of 809 S. Polk, Mason City, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Rockwell Nursing Home in Rockwell.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, with Pastor Larry Day officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery Sheffield, immediately following the service.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, May 13, at Fullerton Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services on Monday.

Margie was the oldest child of six children born to Albert (John) and Helen (Van Hieden) Cheney. She was born in Mason City on Nov. 24, 1940. Margie lived all her life in and around Mason City. At age 16 she quit school to move in and take care of her grandparents until they both passed away in 1959. She then moved back home for one year. Then she moved back to Mason City in the fall of 1960, starting her career as a nurse's aid. She worked as a nurse's aid for 33 plus years, working in several nursing homes in Mason City. This was a job she really enjoyed. Her last job was at Walmart as a door greeter for four years.

Margie married Wayne Dean Johnson in May of 1980, after going with Wayne for 16 years. Wayne passed away in May of 1980 from lung cancer. To this union, two sons were born, Stephen Wayne Johnson and Michael Dean Johnson. Margie's pride and joy was in her sons. She loved being with and doing anything with her sons. They would take vacation trips, day trips on weekends where they would go antiquing, shopping, attend sporting events, country music concerts and much more together.

Her siblings and their families were also very important to her. She looked forward to family gatherings, holidays and picnics. She loved to be with all of her family. She loved cooking, baking, flower gardening, traveling the U.S.A., along with bird-feeding. Her favorite sports to watch were the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball and football, the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburg Steelers, curling and bowling.

She is survived by her two sons, Stephen Wayne Johnson and Michael Dean Johnson of Mason City; two brothers Ron (Roxie) Cheney, Arizona, Kevin (Kathy) Cheney, Mason City; three sisters, Lee (Larry) Montgomery, Charles City, Barb Marker, Mason City, Sheila (Tom) Hacker, Alden; five nieces, one nephew and ten great- nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother-in-law and grandparents.
Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 12 to May 13, 2012

Carolyn Meints

SHEFFIELD - Carolyn Meints, 92, of Sheffield, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending completion at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 13, 2012

Starr Travis Miller

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Starr Travis Miller, 47, (born in Mason City, Iowa, and lived in Southern California and Vancouver, Wash.) passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2012, at his home in Las Vegas, Nev.

Those left behind to miss and remember his life and fun-loving ways include his mom, Delores Miller, Mason City; his siblings, Linda Miller, Mason City, Robert Miller, Bonsall, Calif., and Preston Miller, OceanSide, Calif.; his beloved children Skylar (son, 13), Kassy (daughter, 11), and their mother, Kandy Miller, all of North Las Vegas; his cousins Jason Brooking (wife Karene, son Scotty); Mason, Grant and Dane Miller, South Carolina; numerous friends; extended family and his constant companion, his dog Mojo.

Starr's body was cremated. No services were held.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 13, 2012

Robert L. "Bob" Satern

AUSTIN, Minn. - Robert L. "Bob" Satern, age 83, of Austin, Minn., passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Austin, Minn.

Interment will take place 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91 and V.F.W. Post No. 1216.

There will be a 6 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home, Austin, Minn., where friends may call from 4-7 p.m., and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Colleen (Bissen) Satern, Austin Minn.; seven daughters, Cathy Satern (life partner Ann Godfrey), Minneapolis Minn., Carol/Coco (James) deLongpre, Rochester, Minn., Julie (Terry) Thomas, Mason City, Janie (Rick) Fallon, Glendale, Ariz., Mary (Jesse) Hyland, Austin, Minn., Margie (Tony) Nelson, Austin, Minn., Nancy (Dave) Pries, Cottage Grove, Minn.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Lucy, his beloved MinPin dog mourns his loss.

Bob is also survived by three sisters; two brothers; sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Mayer Funeral Home, Austin, Minn., 507-433-1817.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 13, 2012

Posted on 13 May 2012

Sylvia A. Bakken

NORTHWOOD - Sylvia A. Bakken, 73, of Mason City, and formerly of Northwood, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Heritage Care and Rehab Center in Mason City.
A visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m., May 16, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.
A private family inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Sylvia's name in care of her family.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 14, 2012

Paul D. Halverson

GARNER - Paul D. Halverson, 84, of Garner, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Private family graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson with military rites.
There will be no visitation. His body was cremated.

Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 13 to May 14, 2012

Barb Kelsey

IOWA FALLS - Barb Kelsey, 78, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services for Barb Kelsey will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Netha Brada officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Eastside Ladies Aid, the Friendship Club, or to the First United Methodist Church.

Linn's Funeral Home, 641-648-2569.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 14, 2012

John Lybarger

MASON CITY - John Lybarger, 33, of Mason City, died Saturday, May 12, 2012.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 14, 2012

Carolyn Meints

SHEFFIELD - Carolyn Meints, 92, of Sheffield, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Art Zewert presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 13 to May 14, 2012
 

Posted on 14 May 2012