Betty J. Hammer

Algona - Betty J. Hammer, 75, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

Her family will greet friends on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona.
Private family services will be held.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2012

Barbara A. Larson

Clear Lake - Barbara A. Larson, of 15380 First St., Clear Lake, died Friday, May 25, 2012, peacefully at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit of North Iowa, of natural causes.

Born June 23, 1924, to Dr. Byron L. and Esther (Aldrich) Cash in St. Joseph, Missouri, Barb graduated from Roosevelt High in Des Moines and graduated from Cornell College. Her nursing career began at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City.

Dr. Jack Crandall and Barb, married in 1948, moved to Marshalltown to begin his medical practice and raise three children.

Re-married to Paul Larson in 1963, Paul and Barb lived in Marshalltown until retiring to Clear Lake in the early 1980s.

In life Barb enjoyed teaching wine classes, bird watching, traveling, gardening and volunteer work. Most of all, Barb enjoyed people. Near death, Barb wished to thank so many friends that contributed to her 88 years of enjoyment of life.

Barb is survived by her three children, Julie Giove of Sonora, Calif., Tom Crandall of Belfast, Maine, Jim Crandall of Chicago, four grandchildren and three great-grand children.

No memorial service is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Clear Lake Arts Center, Hospice of North Iowa or the Audubon Society.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2012

Merle Rust

Kanawha - Merle Rust, 80, of Kanawha, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
Funeral services for Merle Rust will be held at a later date.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., in Kanawha, is in charge of arrangements.
Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 26, 2012

Posted on 26 May 2012

Edwin L. Boothroyd Sr.

BRITT - Edwin L. Boothroyd, Sr., 95, of Britt, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Edwin will be cremated according to his wishes.

Military graveside services will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is in charge of arrangements; 178 Center St. West, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2012

Robert E. "Bob" Burns

MASON CITY - Robert E. "Bob" Burns, 61, of Mason City, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Ozark, Ark.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St., Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Bob's name in care of his family.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 27, 2012

Stanley D. Gauger

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Stanley D. Gauger, 86, of Springfield, Mass., died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Mass.

He was born at the Methodist Church parsonage in Klemme, on June 4, 1925, the son of the Rev. Albert W. and Grace (Josten) Gauger and finished high school at Buffalo Center, Iowa. He then attended Central Methodist College at Fayette, Mo., before transferring to the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York., where he excelled in playing the piccolo, flute, and piano. Mr. Gauger was a beloved member of the faculty of the Allen-Stevenson School for 38 years, an independent school for boys in New York City from 1949 to 1987. While at the Allen-Stevenson School, Stanley directed the Music Department, enriching the lives of countless students through his work with the orchestra and playing maestro for the annual Gilbert and Sullivan performances for decades, developing a life-long love of music for hundreds of boys. He was a very giving person who offered his love, support, and friendship to all he came in contact with.

Stanley is deeply missed by all who knew and loved him including his sister, Marie Frevert of Ames, formerly of Rudd, and his brother, Carlisle "C. J." Gauger of Ames, Iowa, along with many nieces and nephews, extended family members, many colleagues, and students.

Internment services for Stanley will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at the Klemme Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Stanley Gauger Music Fund, in care of the Allen-Stevenson School, Development Office, 132 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2012

Terry W. Halloran

MASON CITY - Terry W. Halloran, 73, of Mason City, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as concelebrants. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Memorial Association.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell.

A visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, May 29, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a Scriptural Wake service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa in Terry's name.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 27, 2012

Ray Hiams

ROWAN - Ray Hiams, 93, of Rowan, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Belmond Medical Center in Belmond.

Funeral services for Ray Hiams will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at the United Church of Rowan, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Rowan.

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

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

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

Kenneth E. Humburg

CLEAR LAKE - Kenneth E. Humburg, 85, of Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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 27, 2012

Posted on 27 May 2012

Mildred Baker

ALGONA - Mildred Baker, 77, of Algona died on Thursday May 24, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Joseph Seifert officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Lentz Funeral Home in Algona.

Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Marjorie Bode

ALGONA - Marjorie Bode, 94, of Algona died on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Ed Girres officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lentz Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service.
Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Edwin L. Boothroyd Sr.
U.S. Army Air Force   WWII

BRITT - Edwin L. Boothroyd Sr., 95, of Britt, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Edwin will be cremated according to his wishes.

Military graveside services will take place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt has been entrusted with arrangements.

Edwin was born on April 12, 1917, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Herbert Boothroyd and Cora (Hemming) Boothroyd. At the age of 4, he and his mother moved to Thornton where he received his education and graduated from Thornton High School in 1934.

After graduation he moved to Britt, Iowa, where he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He went to Officers Candidate School and served as an Air Force captain during World War II. While in the service, he met and married his wife, Betty (Paranteau) Boothroyd, in July of 1944 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

After being honorably discharged from the service, he and Betty returned to Britt and operated a grocery store for 15 years. He later went into construction and built a total of 35 houses in Britt.
In 1997, Ed suffered a stroke and in 1999 he entered Westview Care Center where he remained until his death.

We would like to thank the entire staff, especially the nurses and CNAs for the exceptional love and care they gave to Ed and his entire family throughout his almost 14-year stay at Westview.
No one could ask for better care and compassion than that given to him at Westview Care Center.

Ed is survived by two sons, Edwin R. Boothroyd and his wife Mary Lou and their three sons and their families: Todd and wife Kara and their three children, Mitch, Katie and Rachel of Clive, Iowa; Tony and wife Kelly and their six children, Tiana of Okinawa, Ty, Trevor, Travis, Troy and Taylor of rural Boone, Iowa; and Toby and wife Bonnie and their three children, Delaney, Evan and Emily of Britt, Iowa. His son, James and friend Sandy of Mason City, Iowa; a half brother, Herbert and his wife Barbara of Gainsville, Florida, and a half sister, Bonnie Lowry, of North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 2000; a brother, Harold, in 1940; and by both of his parents.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, Iowa 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2012

Juanita "Bill" Bunn

CHARLES CITY - Juanita "Bill" Bunn, 78, of Charles City died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, with Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Friends may greet the family 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauser Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Thursday.

Juanita Marie Bunn was born December 2, 1933, in rural Floyd County, the daughter of Harold and Kezzie (Johnston) Haberkorn. She was raised on the family farm and attended Charles City High School. On May 25, 1954, in Cheyenne, Wyo., she was united in marriage to John Bunn. To this union, three children were born. The family lived east of Charles City where Juanita was a homemaker. Later in life she worked at Theisens in Charles City and most recently as a Foster Grandparent. She enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, sewing and making quilts, and playing cards.
Living family members include two sons, Scott (Michelle) Bunn of Mason City and Michael (Janyce) Bunn of Rockford; a daughter, Denise (Ron) Crooks of Charles City; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Yvonne Brinkman of San Antonio, Texas, and Dianne (Randy) Boggess of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 1989; two brothers, Kenwood "Dick" Haberkorn, and Dennis Haberkorn.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Harold Burmester

HAMPTON - Harold Burmester, 80, of Hampton died at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2012.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Robert E. "Bob" Burns

Mason City - Robert E. "Bob" Burns, 61, of Mason City died Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Ozark, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on Thursday (May 31, 2012) at St. John's Episcopal Church, 120 First St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Bob's name in care of his family.

Robert Erwin Burns was born on April 15, 1951, in Postville, Iowa, the son of John and Lorraine (Bracewell) Burns. He attended Mason City High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed in Japan during the Vietnam conflict and in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.

While living in El Dorado, Kansas, during the 1980s Bob served as a police officer before returning to Mason City.

On August 12, 1995, Bob was united in marriage to Terry Allen in Mason City. For the last ten years Bob had enjoyed being a long-haul truck driver and traveling across the United States.

In his free time, Bob loved spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved dearly; he would brag about them every opportunity he had! He also loved trains, Harley- Davidson motorcycles, fishing and The Three Stooges.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Terry Allen-Burns, Mason City; his children, Rob (Jaclyn), Robin (Robert), and P.J. (Tessa); his step-children, Shelby (Stephen) Benitz and Dan (Sara) Allen; his grandchildren, Audrey, Wesley, Kacie, Kadence, Kiersten Thad, Gavin, Ellie, Emily and Hudson; his two brothers, Patrick and Neal Burns; and his beloved dog, Harley.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Lauren Dall-Winther.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 23 to May 29, 2012

Wayne M. Fisher

IOWA FALLS - Wayne M. Fisher, 93, of Iowa Falls died Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Services are pending with the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, 641-648-9554.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Terry W. Halloran
U.S. Army   ( - 1958

Mason City - Terry W. Halloran, 73, of Mason City died Friday (May 25, 2012) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday (May 30, 2012) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as concelebrants. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Mason City Memorial Association.

Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell.

A visitation will be held this evening (Tuesday, May 29, 2012) from 5 until 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a Scriptural Wake service.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Hospice of North Iowa in Terry's name.

Terry William Halloran was born on August 28, 1938, in Mason City, the son of William and Mary (Kiley) Halloran. He grew in Rockwell and attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Rockwell. Following high school Terry enlisted in the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge from the military in 1958, Terry returned to Iowa where he spent the next forty years working for AMPI in Mason City.

On November 26, 1960, Terry was united in marriage to Marilyn K. Mason at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. This union would be blessed with four children.

Terry loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman; he also loved bicycling, riding in RAGBRAI. One of Terry greatest gifts was the gift of gab, which led him to never know a stranger. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union, the Democratic Party, St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Those grateful in sharing in Terry's life are his wife, Marilyn; his children, Mike Halloran, Mason City, Mark (Chris) Halloran, Mason City, Sue (Kevin) Johannsen, North Liberty, and Bob (Rebekah Rein) Halloran, Seattle; he was a proud grandfather to Kyle and Annika Johannsen and June Hunter Halloran; his siblings, Rita Rogers, Tucson, Ariz., and Joe Halloran, Clear Lake; his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Halloran, Mason City; and many nieces, nephews and extended relatives.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Tom Halloran, Leo Halloran, Mary Ann Canchola and a sister in infancy, Patricia.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2012

Betty Hendrikson

Northwood -Betty Hendrikson, 82, Northwood, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Kenneth Eugene Humburg
U.S. Army   WWII

CLEAR LAKE - Kenneth Eugene Humburg, 85, Clear Lake, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Kenneth will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with Pastor Derik Yarian of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 18 West, Mason City. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the chapel.

The family would like to suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the ALS Association or to Hospice of North Iowa in his memory.

Kenneth was born on June 24, 1926, in Sheffield, the son of Arthur and Catherine (Ytzen) Humburg. He attended school in Rockwell and also helped his parents on the family farm in the Rockwell-Swaledale area. Kenneth was inducted into the Army on December 19, 1945, in Thornton, Iowa, and served his country honorably and faithfully during World War II with the 31st Infantry Regiment until his honorable discharge on May 24, 1947, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He was united in marriage to Ruby Daniels on August 31, 1950, in Austin, Minn., and to this marriage four children were born, Sally, Craig, Keith and Todd. Ruby preceded him in death on January 21, 2011.

Kenneth worked for 31 years for Decker's Meat Packing Company in Mason City until his retirement. After his retirement he worked for Jack Kennedy helping with the harvest and field work.
Kenneth enjoyed fixing all kinds of machinery; he took great pride in his yard, helping his neighbors, and especially his family, and the visits from his great-granddaughter Zoey every day during the summer.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Sally (Mark) Bell-Moehle of Clear Lake, Craig (Linda) Humburg of Clear Lake, Keith (Dawn) Humburg of Humboldt and Todd (Julie) Humburg of Clear Lake; his grandchildren, Seth (Amy) Bell, Derek (Jessica) Humburg, Luke Humburg, Dustin Humburg, Keslie Humburg, Dylan Humburg, Cory and Chad Caldwell; his great-grandchildren, Zoey Humburg, Landyn Humburg and Lakotah Oelkers; his sister, Shirley Wendel of Mason City; his brother, Ray (Gloria) Humburg of Clear Lake; his brother-in-law, Ron (Terri) Daniels of Clear Lake; as well as several nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Catherine Humburg; his wife, Ruby; three brothers, Dale Humburg, who died in infancy, and Carl and Don Humburg; his sister, Irene Strommen; and a brother-in-law, Calvin Wendel.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel: 641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 27 to May 29, 2012

Maurita Marpe

CHARLES CITY - Maurita Marpe, 82, of Charles City died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Charles City. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may greet the family Wednesday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hauser Funeral Home where there will be a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. scripture service.

Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Thursday.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Edward Charles Moore

RICEVILLE - Edward Moore, 58, of Riceville died at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville on Saturday May 26, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at the Riceville United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30.

Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery in Osage, Iowa, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Roy Gue Post No. 244.

Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Tuesday (May 29 ) during the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Pauline Nalan

HAMPTON - Pauline Faith Nalan, 75, of Hampton died on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Burial will be in the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Richard Newbrough

BRITT - Richard Newbrough, 90, of Britt passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Dixie Schaer

MASON CITY - Dixie Schaer, 75, of Mason City died Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City.
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 29, 2012

Posted  on 29 May 2012

Wayne M. Fisher
U.S. Army Air Corps   WWII
 

IOWA FALLS - Wayne M. Fisher, age 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4th, at the First Congregational U.C.C. in Iowa Falls with inurnment in the Alden Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 3rd, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Wayne Martin Fisher was born on April 12, 1919, in Bradshaw, Neb., the son ofManley and Mabel (Porter) Fisher. Wayne graduated from the Polk High School in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941-45 with the 492 Bomb Group based in England. As a crew member on a B-24 he flew 33 missions as a ball turret gunner (belly gunner) including 25 high altitude and eight night missions to targets in France and Germany. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

On March 24, 1946 Wayne was united in marriage to Beverly McBride in Blair, Neb. He attended Iowa State College (Iowa State University) from December 1945-December 1948, graduating with a major in agronomy. Wayne worked for three years in Denison and Eldora for the Soil Conservation Service before starting farming north of Radcliffe in 1952. He moved to Buckeye in 1957 to continue farming until 1978 when they retired and moved to Arkansas until 2000.

Wayne served on the Hardin County Fair Board. He was Director and Chairman of Farmers Mutual Insurance, Director of Hardin Co. Farmers Home Administration and the Hardin County Extension Council. He also had been a 4-H Leader.

Wayne is survived by his three sons, Bruce of Ames, Mark and his wife, Jackie of Clear Lake, and Paul and his wife, Sherry of St. Peter, Minn.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Billie Jean Flynn of Blair, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; a brother, Paul; and a sister, Mary Margaret.

Surls Funeral Home, 641-648-9554.

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

Betty Anna Hendrikson

Northwood - Betty Anna Hendrikson, 82, Northwood, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service for Betty will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 North Ninth Street, Northwood, with Pastor Karen Rossing Grandall officiating. Burial will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

Betty Anna Hendrikson was born on Feb. 16, 1930, in Hanlontown, the daughter of Aage George and Elizabeth Christine (Schott) Eskildsen. Betty was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church and attended rural country school and completed high school later in her life in 1969.

She was united in marriage to Donald Everette Hendrikson on Dec. 23, 1947, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. Donald preceded her in death on June 26, 1989. After their marriage they farmed for a number of years in rural Northwood and Kensett until moving to Northwood in 1968.

During her life, Betty worked for a couple of restaurants in Northwood, and also worked for Coast to Coast hardware store, Klein and Houck Drug store, Ver Helst Drug store, and before returning to Ver Helst Drug store she worked at the gift shop at the Worth County Welcome Center and retired in 2006.

Betty enjoyed flower gardening, reading, feeding her squirrels and blue jays, and was an excellent cook, but her greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with her family, family gatherings, and traveling in the winter to her son Paul's home in Escondido, Calif., and her son and daughters home Punk and Cindy and their family in Colorado.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Paul (Karen) Hendrikson of Escondido, Calif., Dean (Deb) Hendrikson of Manly, Cindy (Doug) McDowell of Evans, Colo., Dan (Colleen) Hendrikson of Northwood, Deb (Ron) Brockman of Northwood, and Lee "Punk" (Teresa) Hendrikson of Greeley, Colo.; her grandchildren, Michelle (Juan) Torres, Michael (Jenny) Hendrikson, Jason (Jodi) Hackbart, Veronica (Chad) Ritland, Aaron (Kim) Hendrikson, Jeremy (Laci) Jacks, Don Jacks, Joshua Jacks, Paul Rooks, Kelvin Hendrikson, Emma Hendrikson, Heather (Jarrod) Chambers, Kelsi Brockman, Brandon Brockman, Chris (Tiffany) Corbett, Shawn (Jamie) Corbett, and James (Shiloh) Corbett; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arline Gore of Albert Lea, Minn., and Shirley (Lehman) Floy of Phoenix, Ariz.; as well as many nieces, nephews; and many other extended family members and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Rebecca Ann Hendrikson; her husband Donald; five brothers, Leo, Richard, Glen, Robert, and Ray Eskildsen; her sister, Joann Eskildsen; and her grandson, Ronnie Brockman.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com.

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

Hollie M. Jennings
 

DES MOINES - Hollie M. Jennings, 38, of Des Moines, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at her home in Des Moines.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Emma Kitch

CARROLL - Emma Kitch, 91, of Carroll, and formerly of Rockford, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 1, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carroll with Pastor Vic Johnson and Pastor David Bergstrom officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m. on Thursday where there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to the church at 9:30 a.m. Friday where visitation will resume until time of the funeral service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Emma's family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012
 

Andrew James Mennenga

HUMBOLDT - Andrew James Mennenga, 22, of Humboldt, died May 28, 2012, due to a traffic accident.
Funeral services are pending at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Thelma Mae Reis Mooberry

CHARLES CITY - Thelma Mae Reis Mooberry, 90, of Charles City, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City, 641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Richard "Dick" Newbrough

BRITT - Richard "Dick" Newbrough, 90, of Britt died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, Minn.

A memorial service for Dick Newbrough will be held on Friday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt at a later date.

Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

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

Delores Norcross

Mason City - Delores Norcross, 81, of Sycamore, Ill., and formerly of Mason City, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her daughter's home in Sycamore.

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 May 30, 2012

Harold Olthoff

BUFFALO CENTER - Harold Olthoff, 85, of Buffalo Center, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Deb Devine officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday evening 5-7 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and 30 minutes prior to the service on Friday.

Winter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Dr. Raymond J. Ryan

GARNER - Dr. Raymond J. Ryan, 97, of Garner, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Dixie Y. Schaer

MASON CITY - Dixie Y. Schaer, 75, of 912 Fillmore Ave, Mason City, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. SE, Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Linda Johnson-Prestholt of Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and again one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Dixie Schaer memorial fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com or Facebook.com/Fullerton funeralhome.

Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www. Fullertonfh.com.

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

Delbert E. Spurgeon
U.S. Army   Korean Conflict

Boxholm - Delbert Ernest Spurgeon, 80, of Boxholm, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton. Graveside services for immediate family are pending.

Del was born Nov. 15, 1931 in Mason City, to Ernest and Sylvia (Adney) Spurgeon, graduated from Mason City High School and attended Iowa State for one year. Del served in the Army during the Korean conflict and returned home to marry Verlaine Van Riper on Nov. 26, 1953 in Lake Mills.

Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Lori Spurgeon of Mason City and Pamela (Tom) Wingfield of Boone, three grandsons, two granddaughter-in-laws, four great-grandchildren and three siblings, Jay L. Spurgeon of Tucson, Ariz., Lorilla (Don) Schultz of Kingsport, Tenn. and Dorothy Card of Waverly.

Del was preceded in death by his parents, his son Daniel, a brother Dallas Spurgeon, and his sister Waneta Cory.

Del was a member of the American Legion and the VFW-Post 817. He worked for the Iowa State Highway Commission and then Chicago & Northwestern Railroad.

Del enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He also enjoyed gardening, golf and traveling.
Iowa Cremation, 4200 First Ave N.E., Cedar Rapids, 888-871-3361.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Patricia Stark

Thornton - Patricia Stark, 66, of Thornton, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday at Retz Funeral Home, 107 N. Second St., Thornton, with the Rev. Art Zewert of Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield presiding. Interment will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will begin at noon Friday and continue until the time of the service at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Terry Tenold

Kensett - Terry Tenold, 63, Tallahassee, Fla., formerly of Kensett, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.
Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Avis F. Wood

Rockford - Avis Francis Wood, 84, of Rockford, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1921 317th Street, south of Osage, with Pastor Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens in Charles City.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 30, 2012

Posted on 30 May 2012

Duane Mark Ferley

HASTINGS, Minn. - Duane Mark Ferley, 54, of Hastings, Minn., and formerly of Northwood, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church, rural Northwood.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences may be left at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Gene R. Foxen

New Haven - Gene R. Foxen, 52, of Emporia, Kan., and formerly of New Haven, died April 23, 2012, in Emporia.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at St. Peter Catholic Church, New Haven, with the Rev. Ray E. Atwood as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, New Haven.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Harvey Lee Haag
U.S. Navy   Korean Conflict

MASON CITY - Harvey Lee Haag, 81, of 312 S. Hampshire Place, Mason City, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Harvey's wish was for his body to be cremated.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today with a one-hour prior visitation at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. The Rev. Ross Erickson will be officiating. Online condolences may be left at fullertonfh.com.
Harvey was born on July 24, 1930, to parents Otto and Adelheit Haag in Kreutzberg, Texas. He grew up in Texas, and then joined the Navy in November of 1952. While in the Navy he attained his G.E.D. Harvey served in the Korean War.

After four years of service, at age 26, he decided to move to Mason City to farm and marry his wife, Audrey. Harvey and Audrey were united in marriage on Oct. 23, 1956, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union two children were born: Raymond and Linda.

Harvey and Audrey made a life together in the surrounding area of Mason City. He was a hard worker and farmed for most of his life as a full-time job, but also worked several part-time jobs throughout his life as a mechanic, elevator employee and truck driver.

He was also a member of the V.F.W., German Armer Club and I.W.O.F. Lodge. He was the type of person who could hold a conversation with anyone. Harvey liked wintering in Texas, playing cards or dominos, working on motors and he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of more than 55 years, Audrey (Snyder) Haag of Mason City; children, Raymond (Darla) Haag of Mason City and Linda (Jody) Roll of Mason City; two sisters, Mary (Allen) Zuercher of Boerne, Texas, and Alice (Arlin) Dowdy of Blanco, Texas; two brothers, Melvin (Rusty) Haag of Boerne, Texas, and Edward Haag of Mason City; three grandchildren: Justin and fiancé (Lois) Rodemeyer, Matthew (Danielle) Haag, Callie (Adam) Lichman; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Albert Haag.

Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.fullertonfh.com .

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Hollie M. Jennings

DES MOINES - Hollie M. Jennings, 38, of Des Moines, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at her home in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at a later date. Pastor Brian K. Haynes will be officiating.

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

Virgil I. Lunning

HAMPTON - Lt. Col. Virgil I. Lunning (USAF, ret), 91, of Hampton, died Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Art Zewart officiating.

Interment with full military honors provided by Offutt Air Force Base will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter, west of Des Moines.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Elizabeth J. "Betty" May

BRITT - Elizabeth "Betty" J. May was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Woden, the daughter of Fritz and Elizabeth (Rohlfs) Gerdes. She grew up in Woden where she attended school, and in 1945 Betty graduated from the Woden High School.

On June 21, 1949, Betty was united in marriage to Don May at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden.

Betty enjoyed company and visiting with family and friends, as well as, baking,gardening, golfing, playing cards and knitting. She was active in the community as a member of Royal Neighbors, Esther Circle, H.O.M.E. Club, American Legion Auxiliary and the Birthday Card Club. Betty was also an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith.

Betty died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. She was 84.
Betty is survived by her husband, Don May, of Corwith; three children: Tom and Peggy May of Arvada, Colo.; Mike and Becky May of Britt; Susie and Doug Gayken of Britt; six grandchildren: Nick and Lisa May, Ivy and Jason Gardner, Luke May, Paige May, Stacy and Anthony Babcock and Steven Gayken; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Barb Shipman of Nora Springs; sister-in-law, Leota Gerdes of Garner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Elizabeth; a great-grandson, Billy Gardner; brothers, John, Freddie, Hans, Henry and Ernest "Wink," her twin; sisters, Mary Bode and Helen McGurk.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, from 5-7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Corwith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1, at St. John Lutheran Church in Corwith with the Rev. Joel Deboer officiating. Inurnment will be in the Corwith Cemetery.
Oakcrest Funeral Services - Corwith, 515-583-2469, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Thelma M. Reis Mooberry

CHARLES CITY - Thelma M. Reis Mooberry, 90, of Charles City, died Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Carl Ries. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Fullerton Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt Ave., and again one hour prior to services at the church. Scripture services will be held at 6:30 and a rosary following. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Thelma Mae was born on Dec. 16, 1921, at Floyd, the daughter of Theron Virgil and Dora E. "Cole" Jacobson. She graduated with the class of 1939 at the Floyd Consolidated High School.
She attended Iowa State University and the Iowa State Teachers College. She was qualified as a teacher but never entered the profession.

She was united in marriage to John Virgil Reis on Aug. 10, 1940, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The couple then moved to Wichita, Kan., for a few years. They returned to the Charles City area to farm for the next 10 years. Virgil preceded her in death in 1984.

She worked at Clark Produce, as an egg candler for Mike Clark, at Townsend Laundry and Cleaners, then in the Fabric Department and finally as manager for Red Owl. During the war she did her part working as a timekeeper at the Oliver Tractor Plant and Salsbury Home.

Thelma was an excellent seamstress, making wedding dresses and doing alterations. She also made many of her and her families clothes.

During her high school years she played in the band and that interest followed the rest of her life, playing saxophone and the piano. She had a great voice and loved to sing.

She was known to take any recipe and make it yummy and her favorites were chow mein, pinwheel cookies and batch after batch of fudge. No one in need ever missed a meal.

In 1993 Thelma married Clint Mooberry at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. They loved to travel, have fun and play cards. He preceded her in death in 1995. Thelma was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Citizens Heritage Club.

Those thankful in sharing Thelma's long life include her children, Dennis Reis, Hayward, Calif., Jean and her husband, Mike Burkhardt, Mankato, Minn., Cheryl and her husband, Harry Gingersky, San Jose, Calif., Barbara and her husband, Bruce Buell, Stockton, Calif., and Carmen and her husband, Greg Atherton, Fruitland Park, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one brother Virgil and his wife, Shirley Jacobson, Charles City; stepchildren, Bill Mooberry, Charles City, Dale Mooberry, Osage, who helped Thelma in so many ways, Janice Robbins, Ionia, and Barbara Lensing, Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister, along with their spouses.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Charles City,
641-228-4211, www.fullertonfh.com.

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

Richard "Dick" Newbrough

BRITT - Richard "Dick" Newbrough, 90, of Britt, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, Minn.

A memorial service for Dick Newbrough will be held on Friday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt at a later date.

Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

Richard "Dick" Dale Newbrough, the son of Ernest and Alice (Moeckley) Newbrough, was born on Jan. 8, 1922, in Des Moines. He was educated in the Polk City/Alleman area and graduated from Alleman High School.

After graduating, Dick rented farmland in the Alleman area and begin his life of farming. On March 21, 1943, he was united in marriage to LaVonne Anderson, from Sheldahl, and continued farming.
The couple moved to Britt in 1949 where Dick farmed with his father. They farmed west of Britt before moving into Britt in the fall of 1981. Dick continued farming with his son until 2000.

Dick was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Britt. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, celebrating special occasions, going out to eat, traveling and being in northern Minnesota. Dick especially loved the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dick is survived by his children, Cheryle (Richard) Harmon of Huxley and Dan (Mary) Newbrough of Britt; grandchildren, Amber Masteller, Angie (Ryan) O'Brien and Haley (John) Carden; great-grandchildren, Gabe and Lily O'Brien and Tristan and Jacques Carden; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, LaVonne; grandson Jason Newbrough; brother, Ronald; and sister, Virginia Weeks.

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 29 to May 31, 2012
 

June S. Pries

MUSCATINE - June S. Pries, 94, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Trinity Hospital of Muscatine.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 513 Sycamore Street,

 Muscatine with the Rev. Steve Cauley presiding.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Cedar Falls.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services, 2907 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine.

Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine, in June's name. Condolences may be left for the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Hazel Marie Raprager

LITTLETON, Colo. - Hazel Marie Raprager, 84, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away May 29, 2012, in Littleton, Colo.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Rockford, Ill. There will be no visitation services.

Hazel M. Austin was born July 11, 1927, in Mason City. She was united in marriage to Louis G. Raprager Sr. on Nov. 15, 1946. To this union seven children were born: Louis Jr., Herbert, Dale, Gary, Cecil, Lola and Carma.

Survivors include sons, Louis Jr. (Dee) of Mason City, Iowa, Herb (Margo) of Franklinton, N.C., Dale (Jane) of Lexington, N.C., Cecil (Pat) of Argyle, N.Y., Gary of Littleton, Colo.; and daughters Lola Poston of Littleton, Colo., and Carma Raprager of Rockford, Ill; brothers, Harvey Austin and Doug Prime, and sister-in-law Joyce Austin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis G. Raprager Sr.; parents Cecil and Florence Austin; brothers, Jim, Tommy, Richard Austin; sisters Laverna Columbo, Delores Rinnels, and Thelma Beightol.

Cards or memorials may be sent to Louis Raprager Jr. at 418 Ninth St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Dr. Raymond J. Ryan

GARNER - Dr. Raymond J. Ryan, 97, of Garner, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m. followed by a scriptural wake service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to St. Boniface Catholic Church or to the donor's choice.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

Robert L. "Bob" Scalise

Mason City - Robert L. "Bob" Scalise, 79, of Mason City, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

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 May 31, 2012

Dixie Y. Schaer

MASON CITY - Dixie Y. Schaer, 75, of 912 Fillmore Ave, Mason City, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Linda Johnson-Prestholt of Grace Lutheran Church, Hanlontown.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and again one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Dixie Schaer Memorial Fund.

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

Dixie was born one of five children to Theo and Vivian (Putney) Cree on July 8, 1936, in Charles City. She attended school in Charles City and then graduated from Mason City High School.

For a short time she was engaged as a title clerk for Central States Auto Auction. Most of her life she raised her children and babysat hours and hours for her grandchildren and the neighborhood children - a job she was absolutely destined for and enjoyed immensely.

She met the love of her life at the Moose Lodge where both had gone to have fun. She was united in marriage to Lloyd John Schaer on Dec. 16, 1959, at Grace Baptist Church in Mason City. No one was a stranger to Dixie after a short time; she greeted everyone she met with kindness and compassion.

She loved to bowl and looked forward to sharing time with her bowling friends. Along with her daughter Vickie she competed in city tournaments, winning several, which made both of them proud. She was a member of the US Bowling Congress and the 500 and 600 club.

Once a month on a Wednesday night she would join her classmates at various restaurants to share events in their lives. Dixie will always be remembered for her talent in sewing, making anything from doll clothes to curtains, wedding dresses and especially her quilts. She was a member of the North Iowa Quilters Quild where she served in many capacities.

Two honors she achieved were making the 2012 quilt for the raffle at the Newman High School, and making the World Trade Center 911 firefighters quilt which may be seen hanging in the Mason City Fire Department. She was active quilting with friends at the Senior Citizens Center and taught others the skills of knitting, crocheting and quilting. Often you would hear her say "Here let me show you" as she passed on her knowledge.

Once a month she attended dances at the VFW, where she often enjoyed her favorite band "Full House." She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. Not one to sit still, she often attended dog shows with her daughter Tammie. Dixie also attended auctions to help serve food with her daughter Trace.

Dixie could play a "mean game" of Liverpool Rummy with her family members. She relished her dinners with her special niece Carren and her trip to Branson, Mo.

Those thankful in sharing Dixie's life where her "girls," Vickie and husband, Jim Ward, Fertile, Tammie and her husband, Bob Calvert, Mason City, Tracie and her husband Doug Cooper, Manly, and her recently reunited daughter Mary Jo and her husband, Bob Carsens, of College Station, Texas, who traveled back to Mason City so Mom could be part of the wedding. Also included are her five grandchildren: Aaron Boyenga, Britt, Brandie and Jessie Cooper, Manly, Jessie (Roy) Mathis and Billie Jo Bronner, both of Texas; two great-grandchildren: Ethan and Ashtyn Mathis; one sister, Pat (Rodney) Hanson, Clinton; one brother, Donald (Bernice) Cree, Calif.; many nieces and nephews and grand-dogs.

Her parents; husband, Lloyd; one sister, Shirley Tanner; and one brother, Max Cree preceded her in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City,
641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from May 29 to May 31, 2012

Ronald "Ron" Vance

CHARLES CITY - Ronald "Ron" Vance, 57, of Charles City, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Ron Vance will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Sister Diana Blong, pastoral associate at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday and an hour prior to the service on Saturday.

The Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

James David Vanderpool

ADEL - James David Vanderpool, 56, of Adel, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Formerly of Mason City, David was born Dec. 30, 1955, in Grinnell. David graduated from Grinnell High School and Grinnell College and attended Stetson Law School in Florida. He worked in subrogation for insurance companies for 25 years. He and his wife, Verlene, owned The Noodle Zoo restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa.

David is survived by his wife, Verlene; his children, Allie and David; his mother, Virginia Bliss Vanderpool; his brother, Bill Vanderpool and wife, Jennifer; his sister, Carol Vanderpool; his niece Ashley (Brad) Emick and their daughter Mollie Bliss. Private family services were held May 30.

Published in Globe Gazette on May 31, 2012

Posted on 31 May 2012