November 1-5, 2012

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Dorothy Conrin

MASON CITY - Dorothy Conrin, 88, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, Iowa.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Lloyd "Shorty" Counsell

OSAGE - Lloyd "Shorty" Counsell, 89, of Osage, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Msgr. John Hemann officiating.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 5 p.m. Following the funeral Mass, cremation will take place with inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Vern W. Deetz

Charles City - Vern Deetz, 83, of 1611 Windfall Ave., Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home, 401 Blunt St., Charles City. Father Carl Ries will be officiating. Interment will be at Howard Cemetery in Elma.

A visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Fullerton-Hage. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Darlene Dunbar

MASON CITY -Darlene Dunbar, 76, of Mason City, formerly of Britt, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Darlene Dunbar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt, with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services on Saturday.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Darlene, the daughter of Clarence and Leona (Monson) Weiland, was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Wesley. She attended school in Britt and graduated from Britt High School. Following graduation, Darlene was employed at the Tip Top Café in Britt.

Darlene was united in marriage with Jim Dunbar in Britt. The couple made their home in Hubbard and were blessed with two daughters.

Darlene was employed for many years at a dress shop in Clear Lake and later made her home in Mason City.

Darlene is survived by her daughters, Mari Lynn Marquard of Huston, Texas, and Kari Rae Dunbar of Garner; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Imogene (John) Burgardt of Britt, Lois (Charles) Conaway of Britt, Diane (Roger) McKinney of Mesa, Ariz.; brothers, Clarence (Bernice) Weiland of Storm Lake, and Don (Darlene) Weiland of Britt; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Larry and Dean.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2012

Elliott Les "Radar" Elton

MASON CITY - Elliott "Radar" Les Elton, 41, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Temple Baptist Church, 1211 S. Kentucky Ave., with Chaplain Ed Bard officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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

Elliott was born July 7, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of George and Gladys (Elliott) Elton.

Elliott is survived by his wife, Jodi Elton of Mason City; three children: Mercedes (Tyler) Elton and their unborn child of Leland, Adrian Elton of Leland, and Chloe Elton of Leland, and their mother: Michelle O'Toole of Leland; two stepchildren: Maranda Johnston of Mason City and David Mann of Mason City; his siblings, Alen Elton of Burlington, Iowa, Roy Elton (Kathy) of International Falls, Minn., and Tina Elton of Burlington. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Doris Gabrielson

BELMOND - Doris Gabrielson, 84, of Belmond, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at her home in Belmond.

Memorial services for Doris Gabrielson will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cindy Morrison will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond cemetery.

Visitation for Doris Gabrielson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2012

Dorothy Viola Heintz

Springfield, Minn. - Dorothy Viola Heintz, 84, of Springfield, Minn., passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, with burial at St. Paul's Cemetery in Springfield. Visitation will be from 10 until 10:30 a.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield.

The family has requested contributions be made to the St. John's Lutheran Home or to your local hospice in memory of Dorothy Heintz.

A "Celebration of Dorothy's Life" will be in Iowa at her home town of Nevada at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th St., at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Dorothy Heintz was born Nov. 12, 1927, at Granite Falls, Minn., to Olaf and Hattie Holseid. On June 5, 1948, she was married to Marion "Shorty" Heintz. They farmed in Nevada and Collins before moving to Clear Lake in 1961, where they continued to farm.
She loved to cook, garden and can food, read and care for her family. Dorothy moved to Minnesota where she met and married Dean French at their farm home in rural Lamberton, Minnesota. Dorothy later moved to Springfield, Minn.

Survivors include her four children: Shirley (Mark Kennett) Heintz, Bemiji, Minn., Marlis (Bill) Flanders, Lake Stevens, Wash., Marion A. (Mary) Heintz, Marengo, Iowa, and Jacqueline (Tom Laws) Heintz of Marshalltown, Iowa; nine grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren.

Strum Funeral & Cremation Services, Springfield, Minn., is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2012

Beatrice Marie Legreid

Pasadena, Calif. - Betty Legreid died peacefully on Oct. 25, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif., surrounded by her daughters, Terre Osterkamp and Mitzie Dobson, and her granddaughter, Anneke Greco.

Betty was born in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Aug. 4, 1924, to Alma and Sam Bacon. She was the youngest of three children. She was raised in Clear Lake and later lived in Mason City, Iowa, for 25 years. She was a dedicated wife to Russ and mother to her three children: Terre, Jerry and Mitzie.

She and her husband were members of the United Methodist Church in Mason City, the Mason City Country Club and the Euchre & Cycle Club.

In 1978, Russ and Betty moved to Indian Wells, Calif., where they were both very active members of Indian Wells Country Club. In later years, she moved to Villa Gardens in Pasadena where she was a member of the Valley Hunt Club and the Shakespeare Club.
Betty enjoyed her 9 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She loved to play golf and bridge. She loved the company of her many friends. One of her passions was traveling with her family. She enjoyed three international cruises with 17 of her family members.

Betty Legreid is survived by her three children: Terre Osterkamp, Jerry Legreid and Mitzie Dobson; her sister, Izetta Murphy; eight grandchildren: Anneke Greco, Marissa Bell, Emily Osterkamp, Lauren Youmans, R.J. Legreid, Madison Dobson, Elizabeth Dobson and Paul Dobson; and two great-grandchildren: Abigail and John Greco.

Any charitable contributions should be made to the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House, 763 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Dean B. McOllough

CLARION - Dean B. McOllough, 91, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Clarion, Iowa, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, with his daughters by his side at the Muse-Norris Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services for Dean will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion, with the Rev. Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Dean Bernard McOllough was born on March 12, 1921, to Stanley McOllough and Mayme (Virginia) Burke McOllough, on a farm south of Clarion. He was blessed with two brothers, Melvin (Buster) and Clair, and one sister, Mary.

When he was 12 years old his beloved mother died in childbirth, leaving his father to care for his young family. Dean always felt very fortunate to have such a loving and devoted father, and he had many happy memories of time spent hunting and fishing with his father. When his older brother Buster married a wonderful young woman named Ruth Reeder, she became his second mother.

Dean graduated from Clarion High School in 1938. In that year he was a member of the Clarion wrestling team and went on to earn an individual state wrestling title in the 89 lb. class weight. After graduation, he farmed with his father and brother Buster six miles south of Clarion. Dean and Buster farmed together their entire lives and Dean was always proud of the fact that they never spoke a harsh word to each other.

On Nov. 28, 1962, after a seven-year courtship, he married Lorraine Marroni-Smith at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City, and became an instant father to Sandy. Two years later the family joyously welcomed daughter Cathy Kay.

Dean continued to farm into his late 70s. Farming was his life. After the death of his wife in 2005, he moved to Mason City and made his home with his daughter, Cathy. His favorite things were going to lunch with Sandy, rides to East Park to feed the geese and watch the deer, listening to 40s music and the markets, and of course checking out the crops around Mason City. He was a joy to his daughters and they cherished every minute spent with him.

He is survived by his daughters, Cathy K. McOllough and Sandra K. Humphrey (Randy) of Mason City; his best pal and constant companion, "Stretch" the Yorkie; brothers-in-law, Gabriel Marroni and Ralph Johnson of Mason City; sister-in-law, Lucy Bilyeu of Rockford, Ill.; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine; parents, Stanley and Mayme; brothers, Melvin and Clair; sister, Mary Radio; an infant brother and sister; special sister-in-law, Ruth McOllough; sister-in-law, Verlene McOllough; nephew, Melvin McOllough Jr.; great-niece, Jennifer Jenkins; and great-nephew, Jeff McOllough.

Dean will be remembered as an honest and kind man who was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. We love you, Dad. Rest in peace.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Juanita Jean Monce

Clear Lake, Iowa - Juanita Jean Monce, 87, 205 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake. The Rev. Patti Aurand of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Mason City will be officiating. The family would like everyone to dress casually.

Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. The family requests any memorials be to Hospice of North Iowa in Memory of Juanita J. Monce.

Juanita Jean "Nita" was born Jan. 29, 1925, to Arthur and Gladys (Comstock) Michaels in Mason City. She attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1943 and attended Hamilton Business College.

On Aug. 29, 1943, she married Francis Siesseger and to this union three children were born: Carolyn, Joan and John. She worked at the Clear Lake Bakery and Andrew's Prestress until retirement. She then worked at Opportunity Village.

After her children were grown she moved to Arizona and Oregon where she met and married Homer (Randy) Monce. When Randy passed away she moved back to this area to be close to family.

She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Mason City, and Eastern Star. Nita loved reading, traveling, camping, photography and spending time with her family and attending picnics in the summer at John and Judy's home.

She is survived by daughters Carolyn (Dale) Bird, Winona, Minn., and Joan (Jeff) Nesler, Harrisburg, Ore.; and son John (Judy) Siesseger, Clear Lake; also six grandchildren: Linda (Andy) Waldo, Heather Dean, Jenny, Christopher, Shawn and Charles Nesler; and five step-grandchildren: Kim (Randy) Young, Bruce Wilkinson, Angela Jansen, Kim (Vance) Wendel and Jason (Becky) Jansen; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; along with many nieces and nephews and her extended family at Apple Valley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Francis Siesseger and Homer Monce; infant brother Calvin and brother's George, Arthur, Calvin and Melvin (Mike).

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Zola Mullenbach

Stacyville - Zola Emerson Mullenbach, 94, of Stacyville, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Private services will be held.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Roger Harold Osmonson

St. Ansgar - Roger Harold Osmonson, 69, of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, at United Methodist Church in St. Ansgar with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Burial will be at the Woodbury Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 1, 2012

Janice L. Ramthun

Lake Mills - Janice L. Ramthun, 54, of Lake Mills, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minn.

Her family will greet friends at a memorial visitation on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, Iowa.

There will be a service of remembrance at 6 p.m. on Saturday during the visitation.

Inurnment will take place at a later date.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com; 641-592-0221.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2012

Arlo L. Smith
U.S. Army (1961-1963)

GARNER - Arlo L. Smith, 74, of Garner, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, with the Rev. Ed Bard, chaplain of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Garner Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel on Saturday. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Arlo Leroy Smith, the son of Arlo "Pete" and Dora (Carter) Smith, was born July 15, 1938, at Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1956. On June 27, 1959, he married Orla Jane Andersen.

Arlo served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963, being stationed in Germany. Following his discharge Arlo and Orla returned to Iowa and moved to Montrose where Arlo was employed for the city as public works director. In 1980 they moved to Garner. Arlo was employed by the city of Garner in the public works department as street supervisor until his retirement in 2000.

He enjoyed watching his grandchildren's activities, woodcarving, chair caning, playing cards, bowling, playing baseball in his younger years and going to auctions. He also was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He was a member of the Edwin Jante VFW Post 5515 in Garner and the Eagle's Club in Ft. Madison.

Arlo is survived by his wife, Orla, of Garner; four children and their families: Dane Smith of Waterloo, Shane Smith of Urbandale and his two children, Sinjin and Sage, Nickki (Michael) Oborny of Garner and their two sons, Skylar and Austin, and George (Tara) Smith of Garner and their three sons, Chase, Reece and Carson; two sisters: Pat (Maurice) Moore of Montrose and Rose Heidbreder of Montrose; and a brother, Paul (Faylene) Smith of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Smith.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 1, 2012

Posted on 1 November 2012

Dorothy Alma Conrin

Rockwell - Dorothy Alma Conrin, 88, of Rockwell died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa.

A funeral service will held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Swaledale United Methodist Church, 301 Main St., Swaledale. The Rev. John Scherb will be officiating. There will be a one hour prior visitation for family and friends. Interment will take place following the service at Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton. Online condolences may be left at www.FullertonFh.com.

Dorothy Conrin was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Thornton to Alfred and Laura Ingebretson. She grew up in Thornton. Dorothy attended Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She taught elementary classes in Floyd and Sheffield. On June 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to James Patrick Conrin. To this union two children were born. Dorothy and her husband raised their children and lived on a farm between Rockwell and Swaledale for most of their lives.

Dorothy was a hard worker her whole life. She took care of her family and also helped out on the farm. She had a soft heart for animals. Dorothy liked gardening, cooking/baking, and canning. She was a patient gentle spirited person and enjoyed being with children. Above all else, Dorothy loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her two children, Mary Conrin of Mason City and Jim Conrin of Chicago; two sisters, Alice Champion of Britt and Bethel Enabnit of Swaledale; brother, John Ingebreston of Thornton; and five grandchildren, Lauren Johnson, David Johnson, Lyndsey Johnson, Sean Conrin, and Sara Conrin.

She was preceded in death by her husband on June 14, 2000; her parents; and sisters, Helen Carstens and Miriam Mares.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com

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

Lloyd "Shorty" Counsell

OSAGE - Lloyd "Shorty" Counsell, age 89, of Osage, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 5 p.m. Following the funeral Mass, cremation will take place with inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.

He was born May 13, 1923, on the family farm in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell County, the son of Harriet (Strong) and Lloyd Counsell, Sr. Shorty graduated from Osage High School in 1940. On June 21, 1944, he married Adelaide Neis at Sacred Heart Church in Meyer. He worked at the Stacyville Creamery, farmed near Stacyville, worked at Oliver in Charles City and at the Little Cedar, Nora Springs and Osage elevators, retiring in 1988. Shorty was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family.

Shorty is survived by his wife, Adelaide Counsell of Osage; one son, Dan (Linda) Counsell of Climax, Minn., two daughters, Janice Henson of Conyers, Ga., Elizabeth "B.J." (Ron) Douglas of Orchard; seven grandchildren, Tina Rohwedder, Travis Counsell, Julie Vermillion, Tony Volpe, Tammy Conners, Jennifer Jo Douglas, Joshua Douglas; 17 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Owen "Bud" (Mary Alice) Counsell of Osage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin sons, Michael John and Mark Frederick; one sister, Barbara Counsell; two brothers, Maurice "Skip" Counsell and Bob Counsell; and his son-in-law, Rodney "Bud" Henson.

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

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

Thomas (Tom) Fleener

BELMOND - Thomas (Tom) Fleener, age 72, of Buffalo Center and long-time resident of Belmond, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2012

Charlotte Fonda

Charles City - Charlotte Fonda, 37, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City.

Funeral services for Charlotte Fonda will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home Monday from 10 a.m. until service time.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2012

Doris Gabrielson

BELMOND - Doris Gabrielson, age 84, of Belmond, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at her home in Belmond.

Memorial services for Doris Gabrielson will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Pastor Cindy Morrison will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Belmond cemetery.

Visitation for Doris Gabrielson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 2, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

In lieu of floral contributions, the family requests monetary contributions to Belmond Medical Center Aux. or United Methodist Church. Both of these organizations were important to Doris.

Doris Gabrielson was born on April 15, 1928, to J. Ralph and Beulah Webb Christie. She was the youngest of four children born and raised on a family farm northwest of Belmond. Doris attended country schools through 7th grade and graduated Belmond High School in 1947. In the fall of that year she attended Iowa State College then continued her nursing studies at Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines where she graduated in 1951.

Doris married Edward L. Gabrielson on Jan. 28, 1951, one month prior to his induction into the U.S. Army for 2 years. After marriage and graduation, Doris came back to Belmond to work nightshift at the Steele Memorial Hospital until the new Belmond Community Hospital opened in 1952. She worked surgery, general duty, labor and delivery, nursery, E.R., outpatient specialty clinics, and back to surgery in 1964 until retirement at age 70. Her family learned to live with "Mom is on call" throughout the years, as she loved her work and always said it was a most rewarding career.

After being widowed in 1984, Doris spent time in Honduras working with a physician missionary, dentists, and nurses in the back hills of that country. Doris and a nurse friend joined another mission which took them to Jamaica where they worked long hours in a primitive surgical unit. In Kenya, Africa, she again worked with U.S. surgeons and African nurses. Doris truly learned to appreciate U.S. surgical and medical procedures and facilities. Doris supported the family business, We 3 Markets, loved her family dearly, and appreciated all of her good friends. She enjoyed and supported many ball games, track events, plays, concerts, and other community activities. Doris was a life member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women and served on various committees. In retirement years, she volunteered for the Belmond Medical Center's Auxiliary and the B/K Elementary School's reading program - and she did a bit of traveling.

Doris loved a good time, and family and friends provided just that. Doris and Ed were blessed with 4 boys and their families: Marc and Camilla of Belmond, Kim and Jane of Germantown, Wisc., Tad and Darla of Pella, Iowa, and Jay and Elsie of Knoxville, Tenn. Michelle was with the family for 12 years, and Willy Yee spent his senior year of high school with the Gabrielsons in 1974. There are 13 grandchildren (Matt, Mitch, Mike, Mindi, Molli, Casey, Sam, Karie, TJ, Niki, Sydney, Keith, Reese) and 4 great grandchildren (Ayden, Eli, Camden, and Doris Mae). Nephews with families, cousins and a host of friends were also a big part of her life.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and 3 siblings: Stanton Christie, Muriel Craun, and June Ewing.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 2, 2012

Alan Hearn

Elmore, Minn. - Alan Hearn, age 30, of Elmore, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday Nov. 5, at the United Methodist Church in Elmore with Pastor Art Keith officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center. Visitation will be Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at Jacobsen & Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Jacobsen & Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2012

Archie S. Monson

FOREST CITY - Archie S. Monson, 92, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Winnebago Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice in Archie's name.

Archie Sumner Monson, son of Hans and Winnie Monson, was born April 8, 1920, in rural Forest City.

He was the seventh of eight sons. Archie worked with his father and brothers on the family farm and continued farming into his 80s. In his early years he traveled to North Dakota to live with relatives and help on their farm because of his asthma and returned to Iowa after harvest.

Archie was a beloved uncle and brother-in-law. His passions in life were his family, his faith, farming, wintering in LaFeria, Texas, where he has his second home, and having coffee with his friends at Hardees.

When he was able to drive to Texas he always stopped in Hot Springs, Ark., where he enjoyed the hot springs and Bible Camp. He was an airplane pilot and was licensed in 1953. He owned his own airplane and fashioned a landing strip on his farm. During WWII Archie traveled to San Diego, California and worked as a ship builder to support the war effort.

Archie was a life time member of Winnebago Lutheran Church.

He will be dearly missed by his family, Sisters-in-Law: Geraldine (Glen) Monson, Moravia; June (Earl) Monson, Forest City and Hazel (Clemmit) Monson, Mason City. His nieces and nephews: Cheryl (William) Thompson, Mason City; LaDonna Underwood, Wapello; Marilyn (Mike) Thornburg, Mt. Pleasant; Kim (Kevin) Jessen, Joice; Diana (Maurice) Ehm, Guthrie Center; Carol Noren, West Covina, Calif.; Sheila (Daniel) Davis, Forest City; Kevin (Julie) Monson, Iowa City; Lynn (Carol) Monson, Centerville; Monte Monson, Henderson, Nev.; Renea (Jim) Wubben, Moravia; Milton Monson Jr. ( Norma), Leland; and Darlene Monson, Forest City.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hans and Winnie Monson, his brothers, Kenneth, Milton, Harold "Willard", Elmer, Earl, Glen, and Clemmit, his sister-in-law Pauline, and his nephew Barry Monson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 31 to November 2, 2012

Zola Mullenbach

Stacyville - Zola Emerson Mullenbach, age 94, of Stacyville, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Private services were held.

Zola was born Aug. 18, 1918, on the family farm near Little Cedar, Iowa, to Robert and Pearl (Bucknam) Emerson. She graduated from Little Cedar High School and LaJames Beauty College in Mason City. She completed courses at NIACC for library certification. She married Ralph Mullenbach on May 19, 1944. They had three children: Verlyn, Curt and Cheryl. Zola was one of the founders of the Stacyville Public Library, and she served as the first librarian. She was a member of the Little Cedar United Methodist Church. Zola was a loving and devoted grandmother to Kristie (Jeff), Troy (Tami), Cory, Kelly (Dan) and Danielle. She was a proud great-grandmother to Jake, Bailey, Ty, Zack, Sophia, Brooklyn and Emerson. She passed her love of reading and learning on to all of them. It was a common sight to see a grandchild or great-grandchild sitting next to Grandma as she read to them. She always made sure she had a favorite cookie or bar ready when each child visited. Holidays were made special sitting by the fireplace with Grandma. She was especially proud of her Irish heritage and her skills on the basketball court.

Zola is survived by her children, Verlyn (Sue), Curt (Sandy), and Cheryl (Richard Wohlgamuth); her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her sister, Vivian DuShane. She will be sadly missed by those she called "the best family."

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; grandson, Robbie Mullenbach; and granddaughter-in-law, Mandy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Stacyville Public Library, Stacyville Daycare, or Playzone.

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

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

Benjamin J. Newell

Mason City - Benjamin J. Newell, 24, of North Liberty, formerly of Mason City, died Oct. 31, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating.

Visitation will be held 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ben Newell memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2012

Roger Harold Osmonson

St. Ansgar - Roger Harold Osmonson, of St. Ansgar, passed away early in the morning on Oct. 31, 2012, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He had received new life through the gift of a heart transplant there on July 12, 1996.

Roger was born on Oct. 15, 1943, in Austin, Minn., to Denver and Irma (Pope) Osmonson. He started school in Minnereka Country School, continued his education in Otranto, and was in the last graduating class at Carpenter High School in 1962. Roger completed auto/machinery mechanics training through Austin Area Vocational School in Austin.

From a young age, Roger was a hard worker; he helped farmers with fieldwork through his school years, worked at Boyd Implement in Northwood, Iowa, and then was employed as a partsman at Thill Implement in Rose Creek, Minn. Before retiring in 2005, Roger worked as a custodian at St. Ansgar High School for 22 years.

Roger and Sara Louise Pike were married on Sept. 9, 1967, at the Otranto Community Church, they then resided on the family farm east of Otranto. The couple was blessed with two daughters, Jill Elaine and Jana Leigh, who helped their parents celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary this year.

Roger is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sara; daughter Jill (David) Hill and their children Autumn (13) and Hunter (11) of Mason City, Iowa; daughter Jana (James) Huebsch and their daughters, Hilary (20), Hannah (15), and Halle (12) of Mitchell, Iowa; sister Ann (Horace) Hendrickson of Northwood; brother-in-law Roland (Kathy) Pike of Rochester; and two nieces, Emily Pike of St. Paul, Minn. and Elizabeth Pike of Minneapolis, Minn.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary; mother-in-law and father-in-law Guy and Arlene Pike; brother-in-law Roger Guy Pike; and grandparents Isaac and Lorenca Osmonson and Alfred and Cora Pope.

There will be a gathering of friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. Ansgar United Methodist Church with Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Inurnment in Woodbury Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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

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

Nathan John Picht

Osage - Nathan John Picht, age 23, of Mason City and formerly of Osage, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Stephen Bohling and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the memorial service at the church.

The family suggests that those attending the memorial service dress in casual attire.

Nathan was born Dec. 27, 1988, in Mason City, the son of Shawn Picht and Julie Lenehan. He graduated from Osage High School in 2007 and from NIACC with an AA degree as an automotive technician. He was currently working at Theilen Auto in Mason City. Nathan was always willing to jump in and help with a car, a roof, a move or anything, with that contagious smile or a joke to keep it fun. Even at a young age, he loved the farm and enjoyed working around farm equipment.

Nathan is survived by his mother, Julie Cerwinske (Larry Welch) of Mason City; his father, Shawn (Jeanne) Picht of Charles City; two sisters, Ashley (Marc) Sullivan and children, Payton, Micah and Keaton of Osage, Alyssa Picht (Eric Fossey) and son, Jevin of Carpenter; two brothers, Matthew (Andrea) Picht and children, Jordyn and Aubrey of Osage, Tanner Schultz (Britney Rauk) of Mason City; one step-brother, Jeffrey (Kendra) Harris of Charles City; one step-sister, Jacque (Karl) Dilks of Altoona; maternal grandparents, Bob and Jayne Lenehan of Waterloo; paternal grandparents, John and Bonnie Picht of Plymouth; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2012

Claus Rush Pixley

Northwood - Claus Rush Pixley, 94, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Northwood, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at The Breakers of Long Beach, in Long Beach.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 2, 2012

Posted on 2 November 2012

Nicole Diane Baas

CLARION - Nicole Diane Baas, 27, of Clarion, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Funeral services for Nicole will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at First Lutheran Church, 420 First St. N.W. in Clarion, with Pastor Ron Nelson officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Algona.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 6 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 November 3, 2012

Thora Jeanette Draper

Mason City - Thora Jeanette Draper, 94, of Mason City, died Oct. 12, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the St. John's Episcopal Church Columbarium, 120 First St. N.E., Mason City, with the Reverend Wendy K. Abrahamson officiating.

Thora Jeanette Draper, daughter of Earl and Lela Haskin Ferleman, was born August 4, 1918, in Garner, Iowa. She attended Mason City High School, graduating in 1937. She was united in marriage to Carl Draper in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1960, living in Mason City, Greensboro, N.C., and Brownsville, Texas, before returning to Mason City where she was a nurse's aide for 21 years at the St. Joseph Hospital, retiring in 1986.

Thora was a prolific reader and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. She was known as the "cookie lady" and generously handed them out to everyone she met, especially the neighborhood children. She had a great sense of humor and always greeted people with a big hug. Thora was renowned for her quilts she beautifully crocheted.

Thora was a devoted member of St. John's Episcopal Church, being the oldest member, at the time of her death.

She is survived by her two nephews, Harlan "Jay" Proctor and Scott Ferleman; niece, Mary Jo Smith; grandnieces and nephews, Melissa, Amber Heather, David, Tobin, Joshua, and Nathan, along with many other extended family members and close friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 3, 2012

Thomas (Tom) Fleener

BELMOND - Thomas (Tom) Fleener, 72, of Buffalo Center, and long-time resident of Belmond, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

A funeral visitation for Thomas (Tom) Fleener will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.

Burial for Tom Fleener will take place in the Belmond Cemetery following the visitation.
Dugger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, Belmond, 641-444-3248.

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

Galen E. Miller

Greene - Funeral services for Galen Miller, 89, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene, with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday with a 7 p.m. Scripture service at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday.

Galen E. Miller died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa in Mason City.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Galen Miller Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, IA 50636.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 3, 2012

Arvid O. Nybroten

Kensett - Arvid O. Nybroten, 59, of Kensett died on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at his residence.

Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, Iowa, with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating.

Visitation will be two hours prior to service time at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home.
Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

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

William "Bill" Ostwald

WHITTEMORE - William "Bill" Ostwald, 97, of Whittemore, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Society- Algona.

Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Whittemore.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Botsford officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Oakcrest Funeral Services-Whittemore, 515-884-2246, www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 3, 2012

Paul J. Skarda
U.S. Air Force WWII

Ames - Paul J. Skarda, age 95, of Ames, passed away Nov. 1, 2012.

Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, with a scripture service at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at St. Cecilia Church in Ames with Father Jim Secora presiding. Burial will be following the service in Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Paul was born in Bolivar, Mo., on January 2, 1917, to Charles and Helen (Kellner) Skarda. He married Mildred (Kvidera) in 1941. She preceded him in death in 1961. He married Pauline (Urich) Kuhlman in 1965.

Paul graduated from high school in Diagonal, Iowa, and attended Creston Junior College and Northern Iowa Teachers College, which is now more commonly known as the University of Northern Iowa, each for two years.

He joined the U.S. Air Force on July 1, 1943, and was stationed in Kelley Air Field in San Antonio, Texas. He was honorably discharged March of 1946 as a captain.
His lifetime career was in education, being superintendent at Frederika, Elma, Corwith-Wesley, Britt, the State Department of Education, moving to Ames as assistant superintendent before retiring in 1983.

His retirement was spent serving on the Board of Heartland Senior Services and lobbying for AARP. He was the recipient of an "Outstanding and Dedicated Leadership Award" from AARP and an "Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Award" for Story County.

He was a member of American Legion Post No. 37 and The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree in the Monsignor Supple Assembly.

The couple enjoyed the weeks at Anchor Inn in Spring Lake, Minn., where they enjoyed fishing, time on the lake and entertaining family and friends. He was a Hawkeye fan and had season football tickets for many years. He and Pauline lived a very active lifestyle with trips to family gatherings and their trips to Texas in the winter months.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mildred, and son, James, and granddaughter, Anna.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline of Ames, daughter-in-law Jennifer of Iowa City, daughter, Shirley (Michael), of Burnsville, Minn., and step son Paul Kuhlman (Kathryn) of Keota, two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Cecilia Catholic Church or Heartland Senior Services.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 3, 2012

Posted on 4 November 2012

Gordon Hartley Carlson
U.S. Army Air Corps WWII

Kirkwood, Mo. - Gordon Hartley Carlson died Oct. 28, 2012, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, St. Louis.

Internment will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

Mr. Carlson was born April 15, 1924, in Chicago, Ill. He served in the Eighth Army Air Corps during World War II as a Flight Engineer on B-24 Bombers earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medals among others.

He married Joyce Marilyn Leithardt on Sept. 10, 1949, in Chicago, Ill.

They are the parents of Pamela Little, Clear Lake, Iowa, Brian Carlson, Port Washington, Wis., John (Donna) Carlson, Eureka, Mo., and Cherie Krauss, Kirkwood, Mo.

They are grandparents of Scott (Kaley) Little, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Aria and Hartley Carlson, Columbia, Md; Jacob, Alan and Jesse Carlson, Eureka, Mo.; and Nola Krauss, Kirkwood, M0. They are great-grandparents of Brecken Little, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and another little one on the way.

Mr. Carlson was active in numerous church and community activities both before and after his retirement from careers in manufacturing, sales and nursing home management. Locally, he participated in the October 2009 Honor Flight Winnebago with his daughter Pam, the first formal recognition of his service; and Earth Day Clean-Up with Mason City Noon Rotary.

Mr. Carlson's ready smile, quick humor and practical advice were counted on by those who knew him. He was deeply committed to his faith, his family and proud of being "100% American with Swedish parts."

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.V. and Emma Carlson, and his siblings, Judith Anderson, Ralph Carlson and Kenneth Carlson.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2012

Harold Cunningham

GOODELL - Harold Cunningham, 88, of Goodell, died Friday Nov. 2, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home,111 Luicks Lane S., Belmond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2012

Marlene "Tootie" Elmore

ALGONA - Funeral Service for Marlene "Tootie" Elmore, 80, will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Algona with the Rev. Loren Shellabarger officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 4, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona where there will be an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m.

Tootie died early Friday morning at the Good Samaritan Society, Algona.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2012

James Huber
December 26th, 1941 - November 1st, 2012

James Huber, 70-year-old resident of Hillman, Minn., formerly of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Nov. 1, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, Minn.

Jim was a graduate of Mason City High School and the University of Iowa. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Huber, and father, George Huber, and step-mother, Ellen (Toddy) Huber.

He is survived by his wife, Lucy, and six children: Glen Litwiller, Michael Huber, Kristin (Huber) Abel, Greg Litwiller, Julie (Litwiller) Magie, and Melinda (Huber) Griffin; a brother, Loren Huber, a sister, Loretta (Huber) Mathahs and step-mother Marie (Smedsrud) Huber, all of Mason City; and a younger brother, Charles Huber, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Burial will be in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery near Hillman, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Onamia, Minn., and two hours prior to services at Holy Cross on Monday.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2012

Patricia Ann Loers

Clear Lake, Iowa - Patricia Ann Loers, 90, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

She was born Patricia Ann Tott on Nov. 6, 1921, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the first child of Arthur Tott and Ruth (Davison) Tott. Her family lived in Estherville, Iowa, for a time before returning to Spirit Lake. After graduating from Spirit Lake High School in 1939 she worked in Spirit Lake where she met her future husband, Lloyd. When World War II broke out she traveled alone to San Diego to marry Lloyd in 1942. They both worked in the shipyards where she was one of many "Rosie the Riveters."

After the war they lived in Spencer, Iowa, Yuma, Ariz., Mason City, Quincy, Ill., Maui, Hawaii, finally settling in their longtime home on the lake in Clear Lake.

Patty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mason City. Through the church, PTA and TTT she worked on many projects throughout her life to improve local education and the lives of underprivileged people. She was an avid bridge player, loved to read, and loved to spend time with her family.

She passionately loved the 30 years she and Lloyd lived in Maui. She did not just passively enjoy the islands, but learned the Hawaiian language, the names of the birds and plants, and the history of all the islands. She fully embraced the Hawaiian culture. Visitors to her home in Maui would be taken to all the places that tourist never get to see. It was magical for her and Lloyd and she loved every day she was there.

Her last years in Clear Lake were spent surrounded by her family. Her house was a gathering place where all the kids, grandkids and great grandkids spent time barbecuing on the lakeside deck, fishing and boating. It was a special ending to a good life. She will be greatly missed.
Patty is survived by a son, Stephen (Penny) Loers of Clear Lake, and a daughter Ann (Richard) Spiegel of Yakima, Wash.; sister Bonnie Clark, sister-in-law Marilyn King and brother-in-law Howard Loers. She leaves five grandchildren: Cassie and Jeff Bartholomew and daughter Jennifer, Kory and Kelli and sons Stephen and Kaden, Chris Loers and Michelle Peterson and sons Austin and Chase, Chris and Kiara Spiegel and daughter Felicity, Kevin and Kelsey Spiegel and daughter Fiona. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd; her son, Douglas; brother-in-law Jack; brother-in-law Lynn and sister-in-law Jo.

A private memorial service is planned for next spring. Should friend desire, memorials may be sent to Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa in care of the Loers family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to November 4, 2012

Benjamin J. Newell

Mason City, Iowa - Benjamin J. Newell, 24, of North Liberty, formerly of Mason City, died unexpectedly Oct. 31, 2012, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., with Pastor Sean McRoberts and Pastor Jim Stiles officiating.

Visitation will be held 2:30 to 6 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Private family inurnment services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ben Newell Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Benjamin Jeffrey Newell was born Nov. 7, 1987, in Mason City to Roxann (Jensen) and Jeff Newell. He attended school in Mason City and graduated in 2006 from Mason City High School. He loved sports and participated in swimming, soccer, football and cross country. Ben excelled at swimming and qualified for the state meet all four years of high school. He worked as a lifeguard during the summer and later at Fareway in the meat department.

Ben attended Luther College, North Iowa Area Community College and the University of Iowa, graduating in 2010 with a degree in finance from the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa.

Ben has worked the last two and a half years as a multiple line representative at a State Farm agency in Iowa City.

Ben was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mason City. He was confirmed there in May 2002. Growing up, Ben enjoyed Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Youth Groups at his church.

Ben enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye football, the Vikings, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, boating, country music concerts, and being with his many friends. Ben had a gentle spirit and a quiet demeanor. He had a ready smile and a kind word for everyone. He thoroughly cherished the time he had with his dog, Jethro.

Ben had a big heart with a spirit of volunteerism and helping others. He volunteered on mission trips to Kentucky (ASP) for nine summers. Ben has helped with Special Olympics and was a Chamber Ambassador for the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. He also volunteered at a food bank in North Liberty.

He is survived by his loving parents, Jeff and Roxann Newell of Mason City; siblings, Tyler and Kayla of Mason City; his grandmother, Raeburn Newell Louscher of Spirit Lake, Iowa; aunt Carol Jensen, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; uncles, Jack Jensen (Patty) of Ft. Collins, Colo., Allan Jensen of Westminster, Colo., Colin Jensen (Mary) of Wesley Chapel, Fla., Craig Newell (Lynn) of Arnolds Park, Iowa; cousins, Angela Doman (Patrick) of Rosemount, Minn., Curt Jensen of Ft. Collins, Colo., Barrett Tritle (Nate) of Flagstaff, Ariz., Alyssa Granquist (Aaron) of North Liberty, Iowa, Brandon Newell (Heather) of Spokane, Wash., Avery, Addison and Henry Doman, Sam and Layne Tritle, Sydney and Will Granquist, Mitchell, Bayleigh, and Hunter Jensen, many, many friends and his beloved dog, Jethro.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Burton Newell, Dick and Joyce Jensen, John Louscher, and by his cousin, Mike Jensen.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 2 to November 4, 2012

Charlotte Norstrud

Buffalo Center - Charlotte Norstrud, 84, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Parkview Care Center in Wells, Minn.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at The First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5, at the church and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2012

Opal Berniece Pierce

Clear Lake - Opal Berniece Pierce, 101, passed away peacefully at the IOOF Home, Mason City, Iowa, early Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, 2012. She was four days away from her 102nd birthday.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear Lake, Iowa, with the Rev. Brad Thornton officiating. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service at the church. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. Burial will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Opal was born Oct 28, 1910, in Reinbeck, Iowa, the fifth child of eight to Tom and Melissa (Benson) Hanson. When she was 5 the family moved to her grandfather's farm 7 miles southwest of Clear Lake. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1929.

She met Shelby Pierce at Moffett & Thompson Garage while getting her car worked on. They were married Sept. 17, 1938. They enjoyed 71 happy years of marriage.

Opal loved to cook and entertain. She was known for her wonderful pies. They used to go to the Surf for dances, played cards often and traveled a lot.

She was a dedicated member of the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake. She was in the kitchen quite often there also. She loved their different "groups of friends" that they frequently got together with.

She was proceeded in death by husband, Shelby (Jan 2, 2010); sisters, Leona Collinson, Vernetta Jacobson, Viola Williams, brothers, Allen Hanson, Tommy and Lester; two grandchildren and her parents.

Survivors include, daughters, Nancy (Jim) Hoffman, and Conny (Jim) Redway, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sister Theone Wood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 4, 2012

Marlys Steenhard

Sheffield - Marlys Steenhard, 87, of Sheffield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5, at the Rockwell United Methodist Church with Pastor John Scherb presiding. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.

Marlys Mae (Terrill) Steenhard was born April 19, 1925, the daughter of George and Cornelia (Bayliss) Terrill. Marlys was raised on a farm west of Sheffield, attending country school and later graduated from Sheffield High School in 1942.

Marlys was united in marriage with Edward Lee Steenhard on Sept. 25, 1943, at the Church of Christ parsonage in Hampton. Marlys and Edward continued a life on the farm helping Edward raise two children Leila and Daniel. She worked along with Edward in most all aspects of farming, operating various farm implements, helping to raise and care for cows, pigs and lots of chickens. Marlys enjoyed her large garden, doing a great deal of preserving and canning and cooking for her family.

After retiring and moving into Sheffield her interests still included gardening, flowers, word search puzzles and enjoying the music Edward and Daniel played, oftentimes joining in as well. She enjoyed attending auctions with Daniel to seek out new and interesting owls for her ever-expanding collection.

Declining health limited her enjoyment of some of her pastimes, but she still valued the time spent with Edward, Daniel, family and friends.

Marlys was preceded in death by her sister Ada Ardis; parents; mother and father-in-law, Ella and Dirk Steenhard; one sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; an ever-faithful blue healer named Dusty and most recently her husband of almost 69 years, Edward Lee Steenhard.
Left to remember her wisdom, humor and faith are her brother Harry Terrill and his wife, Dorothy; sisters: Arlene Vanston; Janis Ort; daughter, Leila (Chris) Nannenga; granddaughter, Elizabeth Nannenga; caretaker and son, Daniel Dean Steenhard.

Marlys' family would like to extend a special thank-you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Dialysis Center in Mason City for all the kindness and caring for almost five years.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 2 to November 4, 2012

Posted on 4 November 2012

Opal "Lucille" Carter

IOWA FALLS - Opal "Lucille" Carter, 98, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Lucille Carter will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Cottage Community Church, County Highway D-41, southwest of Iowa Falls, with Pastor Kenneth Nassen officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of her daughter: Rita Stauffer, 117 Ohio Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Burial will be at the Cottage Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2012

Richard Dole

IOWA FALLS - Richard Dole, 90, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard Dole will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 415 Main St., Iowa Falls, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday also at St. Mark's Catholic Church with a 4 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary and a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Burial will be at St. Mark's Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

The Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2012

Paul R. Gugel

Mason City - Paul R. Gugel, 86, of Mason City, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Heritage Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2012

Harold Johnson

BRITT - Harold Johnson, 93, of Britt, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Hancock County Health Services in Britt.

Funeral services for Harold Johnson are pending at Ewing Funeral Chapel.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2012

Galen E. Miller

Greene - Funeral services for Galen Miller, 89, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., today, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at The First Presbyterian Church in Greene, with Pastor John Hanna officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation was held 4-7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Scripture service, Sunday night at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services today.

Galen was born on Nov. 2, 1923, the son of Zoa Grace Miller and George Washington Miller, and died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mercy Health Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
Following his father's death in 1931, Galen farmed in Bennezette Township, Butler County and graduated from Greene High School in 1940. Upon graduation, he attended Iowa State University on a baseball scholarship before returning home to run the family farm.

Galen loved playing fast-pitch softball and played several years for the Barth Chevrolet team. He was a great shortstop with an amazing arm and loved to reminisce about his playing days and his teammates. That amazing arm earned him offers to play professional ball, which he turned down because of his responsibility running the family farm and supporting his family.

Galen met Loretta Janssen in 1953 while both attended Rural Youth. They married on Dec. 14, 1954, in Hampton, Iowa. They became the parents of four children and farmed together until Galen's retirement in 2008.

During these years Galen and Loretta were avid bowlers, competing in leagues in Hampton and Greene. He loved and encouraged his children to be involved in many activities and always made the time to attend their school events without fail. He was never too tired or too busy for a game of catch in the yard. He continued to enjoy attending sports and other school events of his grandchildren, becoming an outstanding role model to yet another generation. Galen always modeled hard work, dedication and honesty while displaying a kind, gentle, humble spirit.

He had an unending supply of patience for which we were all grateful. He could always be counted on for a silly joke or lighthearted comment and had a playful demeanor that will live on in the many memories and stories of life with his family. He demonstrated his strength and unwillingness to give up right up until his final breath.

Galen was a real estate broker, first with Miller Real Estate, later Miller and Marsh Real Estate and finally with Miller & Miller Real Estate. He was a member of the Greene School Board and also served as president. Galen was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church while serving as an elder and trustee.

Galen is survived by his loving wife, Loretta of Greene; a daughter, Pam (Kent) Kennedy of DeWitt; a son, Mark (Patti) Miller of Charles City; and a daughter, Sandy (Jeff) Mouw of Greene; 10 grandchildren: Laura Kennedy, Kathleen (Ryan) Kedley, Andrew Kennedy, Tricia Miller, Eric (fiancé Anna Feller) Miller, Emily Miller, Sara Mouw, David Mouw, Leah Mouw and Daniel Mouw; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, George in 1932; his mother, Zoa in 1982; daughter, Laurie Ann in 1965; brother, Duane and his wife, Marian Miller; and sister, Burneile and her husband, Duane Wylam.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Galen Miller Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636

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 November 3 to November 5, 2012

Wayne Stupka

KANAWHA - Wayne Stupka, 68, of Kanawha, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at his home near Kanawha.

Funeral services for Wayne Stupka will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Holmes Baptist Church, 2137 Hancock Ave., Holmes, with Pastor Mark Stupka officiating. Burial will be at Holmes Lutheran Church Cemetery in Holmes.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St. in Kanawha, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Ewing Funeral Home, 118 E. Second St., Kanawha IA 50447, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 5, 2012

Jon R. Witt

OSAGE - Jon R. Witt, age 70, of Osage, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Memorials may be directed to Mitchell County Transit, Salvation Army-Adult Day Care, Mason City, Iowa, or Hospice of North Iowa.

Jon was born Aug. 31, 1942, in Osage, Iowa, to Roy and Laura (Nelson) Witt. He attended grade school in Plymouth and Rock Township country school and graduated from the Osage High School in 1960.

On Aug. 29, 1965, Jon married Janet Beckett at Collegiate Methodist Church in Ames. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1967. Jon developed a five-man veterinary practice in Melbourne, Iowa, from 1967 to 1980.

Jon and his family returned to the family farm west of Osage in 1980, where he practiced veterinary medicine, farmed, and co-owned J&J Auctions. He was an instructor at the World Wide College of Auctioneering for 33 years after graduating from this school in 1969.

Jon was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association for 40 years. He was a member of the American Association of Swine Practitioners and Iowa Pork Council.

Jon was active in the Osage United Methodist Church and was a former president of the Osage Chamber of Commerce. He initiated the Mitchell County Town and Country Ag breakfast in 2001. He was also a member of the Mitchell County Concert Series for a number of years.

Most of all, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Jon was happiest when talking about and sharing with others the accomplishments of his family.

Jon is survived by his wife, Jan Witt of Osage; their three children, Linda (Phil Kolbet) Kuehne of Osage, Julie (Tim) Fuller of West Des Moines, and Alan (Jill) Witt of Osage; and their grandchildren, Bradie Kuehne, Jacey Kuehne, Whitney Fuller, Hannah Fuller, Shea Fuller, Jenna Fuller, Addy Witt, Riley Witt, Regan Witt and Ava Witt.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome. com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, 641-732-3706.