November 11-15, 2012

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Mason City

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

John C. "Jack" Craw
U.S. Army (1948 - 1953)

Mason City - John "Jack" C. Craw, 81, of Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa. His final act of generosity was to give the gift of organ and tissue donation through the Iowa Donor Network.

A funeral service for Jack will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, Mason City, with Pastor Sean McRoberts officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral luncheon at Rock Falls Cemetery with full military funeral honors provided by the Mason City Veterans.

A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the John Craw Memorial Fund in care of his family.

John Campbell Craw, son of Robert and Annie (Campbell) Craw was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Manly, Iowa. Jack graduated from the Rock Falls High School in 1948 and enlisted in the United States Army shortly after. Following his honorable discharge in 1953, he was united in marriage to Alice Ballandby. To this union three children were born: Cathleen, Jim and Scott.

Jack first worked for Carnation Milk for a few years, relocating to Spirit Lake, Algona and then back to Mason City. He continued his working career at the J.E. Decker meat packing plant before working for the Chicago Northwestern railroad. Jack retired from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office as a jailer, working there for more than 15 years.

Jack loved to build and solve jigsaw puzzles. He enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, golfing, along with helping anyone who needed it. Jack was everyone's grandpa and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends.

Jack was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Mason City VFW Post 733, president of the Iowa Bowling Association, and a 40-year-plus member of the Highland Golf Course.

He will be missed by his three children: Cathleen Schmeisser, Jim (Cindy) Craw and Scott (Darlene) Craw; grandchildren, Tamara and Andrew Schmeisser, Parker and Blake Craw, and Madison, Elliott, and Evan Craw, all of Mason City; sister, Isabel Christiansen, Minneapolis, Minn., sister-in-law, O' Donna (Leon) DeRock, Mason City; and family friend, Vernon Kirlin, Mason City; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Alice, and his brother, Robert.

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

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

Elizabeth A. DeMeules

BELMOND - Elizabeth A. Demeules, 76, of Belmond, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Elizabeth A. Demeules will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Dugger Funeral Homes, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2012

Iletha Gahan

FOREST CITY - Iletha Gahan, 74, of Forest City, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice House in Mason City.

Funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Forest City. Visitation will be today (Sunday) from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church.

Boman Funeral Home of Webster City is in charge of arrangements (Bomanfh.com).

Iletha was born on Nov. 19, 1937, in Winneshiek County to Lloyd and Clara (Schnuelle) Kamp. After her parents passed away, she went to live with her foster parents, Kalmer and Helen Johnson. She attended the Forest City High School, graduating in 1957.

She married Tex O. Borg on Nov. 2, 1957. They had two children together and later divorced. Years later she married Donald Gahan. Iletha worked at Johnson Feed Store, Forest City Hospital as a nurse's aide, First Baptist Church as a janitor. She cleaned homes and business, as well as being a farm wife.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she helped in areas including decorating, teaching Sunday School, Girls Missionary Guild, and food committee. Iletha enjoyed being a servant (she was always busy helping others).

She loved to cook and bake. Her special was lemon meringue pie for which she won three different contests. She loved her flowers and her collection of birds. One of her favorite things was being with her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Her family includes son Dale and his wife, Tanya, Borg and daughter Teresa Borg, all of Forest City; three grandchildren: Anthony Otis of Garner, Andrew Frazee and Melissa Borg, both of Forest City; great-granddaughter, Misha Otis of Garner; sister-in-law, Ruth Kamp of Decorah; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Clara Kamp; step-dad, Albert Shultz; foster parents, Kalmer and Helen Johnson; brothers, Leonard Kamp, Charles Kamp and Kenneth Kamp; and sister, Lorraine Vandersitt.

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

Marjorie Doreen Harcey

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Marjorie Doreen (James) Harcey passed away on Nov. 3, 2012, at the age of 84 in Phoenix, Arizona.

She is survived by sons, Mark, Kevin and Todd Harcey, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all living in Arizona.

Doreen and her husband, Laverne Harcey, raised their family in Mason City, Iowa, and moved to Phoenix in 1980.

Laverne Harcey preceded her in death last year. Doreen was born in Greene, Iowa, on Aug. 31, 1928, to Melvin and Beulah James. Her family and friends will miss her greatly.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2012

Gerald E. Lindsay

Clear Lake - Gerald E. Lindsay, 85, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Per Gerald's wishes, his body was deeded to the University of Iowa for medical research.

A memorial service for Gerald will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave. N., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating.

Inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 8 to November 11, 2012

Luanne Peterson

Sheffield - Luanne Ada Peterson, 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield with the Rev. G. Kim Wills presiding. Interment will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Sheffield.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., today, Sunday, at Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield.

Luanne was born in an old farmhouse near Leeds, North Dakota, and it was there, in Leeds, that she received her education. She graduated in 1960.

She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and has been led by that faith her entire life. Following high school Luanne studied one year at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She then attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, graduating in 1965.

During 1962 and 1963, Luanne volunteered for a church mission and served the summer months in Sandy, Utah, with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She remained in Utah for several months after the mission was complete.

After graduating from the Lutheran Bible Institute she moved to Waverly, Iowa, to work at Bremwood Lutheran Children's Home, where she served as a child care worker.

Luanne was united in marriage with Ronald W. Peterson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waverly, March 18, 1967. They were the first charter members of the congregation who were married in the church.

Luanne worked for 21 years at Bartels' Lutheran Home in Waverly as the activity coordinator and taught the class offered through Hawkeye Technical Institute for activity coordinators.

Luanne went back to Bremwood and worked the last 15 years of her career there. She loved working with the kids and making a difference in their lives, both as a caring adult and a spiritual teacher.

Kids have always been a big part of Luanne's life, working with Girl Scouts, teaching Sunday School, working with confirmation groups, going on retreats and most recently, hosting the High School Bible Study at her home. There were many young people who came to stay with the Petersons who just needed a different perspective on life. They were involved with American Field Service hosting Arthur Rodrigues from Rio deJanerio, Brazil in 1978-79 and Alvaro Dominguez from Cali, Columbia in 1981-82. There was always room for one more, and many have stayed in contact since.

Luanne has been very active in various church activities, loved to read, watch movies, do counted cross stitch and handwork, make greeting cards and play computer games. Mostly she loved spending time with her six grandchildren who have always been the light of her life, as well as her husband and children and children.

Those who have gone before are her mother and father, Alvina and Arthur Martin; brother, the Rev. James Martin; sister, Nancy Lou Martin in infancy; and nephew Mark Starkey.

She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Ron; daughter, Nancy (Fred) Retz, Sheffield; son, Brian (Francine Nez) Peterson; grandchildren, Caitlin, Matthew, Sarah and Jacob Retz, Cadence and Sarah Nez-Peterson; sisters-in-law, Elaine Martin and Sharon (Hank) Starkey; nieces and nephews; foreign exchange sons and granddaughters, Arthur Rodrigues, Alvaro Dominguez, Jana Wolgast and Marilia Mendes; as well as many wonderful friends.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

Judy Phelps

Clearwater, Fla. - Judy Phelps, 74, of Clearwater, Fla., and formerly of Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, in Clearwater.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2012

Merlyn Sebaugh

Marble Rock - Merlyn Sebaugh, 85, of Marble Rock, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Reid's Funeral Chapel, Marble Rock.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2012

Laura Mae Solomonson

LELAND - Laura Mae Solomonson, 61, of rural Leland, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 11, 2012

Marvel Stadtlander

Sheffield, Iowa - Marvel Ruth (Barkema) Stadtlander, age 89, of Sheffield, Iowa, most recently residing at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, Hampton, Iowa, died of natural causes, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa, with her family at her side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at the First Reformed Church of Meservey, Meservey, Iowa. The Rev. Rodney Meester will be officiating. Burial will be in the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Grace Baptist Church, east Gilman Street, Sheffield, and will continue one hour prior to the funeral services on Monday at the church in Meservey.

Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in Marvel's name may wish to consider the First Reformed Church of Meservey, Hospice of North Iowa-Mason City, or to a charity of your choice.

Marvel Barkema, the daughter of Hauko and Trace (Liewuen) Barkema, was born on the family farm east of Goodell in Hancock county on Nov. 3, 1923. Following the death of her mother, she lived with her aunt Lillie (Mrs. Andrew Faaborg). She attended school in Meservey, Iowa. When she finished her schooling, Marvel worked in homes in the area.

She was united in marriage to Edward Luvern Stadtlander, Oct. 20, 1944, at the First Reformed Church Parsonage in Meservey by the Rev. Kampman. The couple's union was blessed with three sons: Dennis, David and Darwin.

Later after their marriage, the couple moved to a farm in the Rockwell-Swaledale area where they farmed and raised their family for 28 years. Marvel was not only a loving spouse and nurturing mother, but was a integral partner with her husband in the many tasks and chores of the farming operation. Marvel helped raise the livestock and was especially proficient at duties involving the chicken sector for the farming operation. The couple retired from farming in 1976 and moved into the town of Sheffield. They enjoyed many years wintering in Arizona prior to Ed preceding Marvel in death on June 6, 1989.

Following Ed's passing away, Marvel continued to live in Sheffield where she enjoyed meticulously caring for her yard, spending time with her family and friends, and remained active in the First Reformed Church in Meservey. As her health declined in more recent times she moved to the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Marvel's life and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of crossing in her life journey. Her family will reflect fondly upon the wonderful years of life on the farm, where she and Ed instilled the values of hard work, faith and family. They will miss the tantalizing aromas that often met them upon arrival in Marvel's home, as she always prepared many delicious meals including her fried chicken, homemade chocolate cake with boiled frosting, loaded chocolate chip cookies, and numerous other desserts for all who graced her kitchen.

Marvel is survived by two sons: David (Carol) of Sheffield, Iowa, and Darwin (Kathy), Buffalo, Minn.; six grandchildren: Denise (Steve) Jensen, Ringsted, Iowa, Dawn Looft, Fairmont, Minn., Michelle (Lance) Thompson, Sheffield, Iowa, Mark (Julie) Stadtlander, Manhattan, Kan., Stacy (Jon) Behrens, St. Michael, Minn., Amy (Brent) Gerten, Lino Lakes, Minn.

Twelve great-grandchildren: Ethan and Clyve Jensen; DJ, Dylan and Dena Looft; Cody and Clay Emhoff; Brianna Stadtlander; Alex and Kendra Behrens; Andrew and Samantha Gerten.

She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Barkema; one sister Jean Ostendorf; and two sisters-in-law, Irene Barkema and Betty Barkema.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward, one son, Dennis, one grandson, four brothers, Ted (Alice), Mervin, Leo (Noreen) and Leland, and a sister-in-law Irene Barkema.

Retz Funeral Home, Sheffield, Iowa, www.retzfh.com.

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

Beverly J. Zirbel

MASON CITY - Beverly J. Zirbel, 77, of Mason City, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. She fought a courageous three-year battle against cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Praise Community Church, 11 Second St. N.W., with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating.

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

She wasn't where she had been. She wasn't where she was going … but she was on her way.

Bev was born Oct. 13, 1935, to William F. and Louise (Kuhl) Roth. She was one of four children born and raised in Mason City, the only girl among three brothers. Grandma Louise battled cancer for 13 years, losing her battle when Bev was 18. As newlyweds, Bev and Fred welcomed her younger brother Ron into their home, until he entered the Navy. Three children were born over the next nine years: Rebecca Louise on Aug. 26, 1954, Gregory Fred on Nov. 1, 1956, and Kurt Douglas on May 19, 1962.

Through the years life, family, friends, work and sporting events kept our family busy until grandkids came along. Family was always an integral part of Bev's life, but she became a devoted grandmother to Joshua, Zach, Dakota, Luka, Zane, Zeek, Nazareth, Tracy and Zarrie.

Beverly touched many lives through the years and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her spouse of 59 years: Fred H. Zirbel of Mason City; one daughter: Rebecca (Dennis) Kindschuh of Nora Springs, Iowa, and Henderson, Nev.; two sons: Greg (Sharon) Zirbel of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Kurt (Renee) Zirbel of Mason City; two brothers: Virgil (Betty) Roth of Mason City, and Ron (Kathy) Roth of Riverside, Calif.; sisters-in-law: Rachel Wood, Margaret (James) Marinos, and Doreen (Don) Hanson; brothers-in-law, Glen Zirbel, Don (Margee) Zirbel, Paul (Cathy) Zirbel, David (Melanie) Zirbel, and Mark Zirbel - scattered across the United States; her grandchildren, Josh (Dusty) Johnson, Zach Zirbel, Dakota Zirbel, Luka (Ryan) Pelz, Zane Zirbel, Zeek Zirbel, Nazareth Zirbel, Tracy (Rob) Teeter, and Zarrie Solum; her great-grandchildren: Dustin, Destiny, Bayne, Grey, Daelen, Denver, Megan, Mason, Madison and Merin. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who were all special in her eyes.

Preceding her in death were her parents, William F. Roth and Louise Anna-Anna Roth; one brother: Jerry Roth; sister-in-law, Barb Roth; and two grandsons: Wolfgang and Lupus Zirbel. They are together now and watching down upon us.

Special thanks to Dr. Aaron Mansfield, all of the doctors, nurses, staff and health care personnel for helping Beverly through her treatments and surgeries at Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minn., and in Albert Lea, Minn. To the staff and caring people at Muse Hospice of North Iowa for their support through this difficult time.

Also, the loving support of Jeff Dahlin and the congregation of Praise Community Church for prayer, food and friendship. We are grateful to all of Mom's friends and neighbors who all continued to reach out to our family with their love and generosity. Thank you all.
In her final hours my dad whispered to Mom, "We will be together again, young, barefoot and hand in hand walking on the beach. I found you once and I'll find you again."

Prepare a place for us Mom, we love you and we will be together again.

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

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

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Johnny Brown

Charles City - Johnny Brown, 24, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

No services are being planned at this time.

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 November 13, 2012

Elizabeth A. DeMeules

BELMOND - Elizabeth A. DeMeules, age 76, of Belmond passed away Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Elizabeth A. DeMeules will be held at 11 a.m., today, Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the Dugger Funeral Homes, 111 Luick's Lane South in Belmond. Pastor Dana Wendel will officiate. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Dugger Funeral Home in Belmond is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of Floyd and Katherine Ross Beardshear was born August 9, 1936, in Silex, Mo. After living in several Midwest communities, her family moved to Mora, Minn. In Mora, she attended school. Elizabeth graduated from Mora High School in 1954.

Elizabeth was united in marriage to Donald Jean DeMeules in 1954. Don and Elizabeth made their home in Minneapolis. Together they were blessed with three children, Donald, Alys, and Edith. The couple later divorced. Elizabeth lived in the Twin Cities for fifteen years. In 1970, she and the children moved to the Goodell and Meservey area. Elizabeth began working as a nurse's aide, first at the Concord Care Center in Garner and later the Belmond Health Care Center. She retired in 2007. Elizabeth was living in Belmond at the time of her passing.
Elizabeth is remembered as an avid reader and gardener. She enjoyed crochet and working on puzzles. Elizabeth liked crafts and shopping.

Elizabeth is survived by her three children, Donald and Bernice of Warren, Mich., Alys DeMeules and Sky Nesset of Belmond, Edith Hall and Steven of Owosso, Mich., five grandchildren, Justin (Lea), Alan (Christina), Andrew (Amber), Ashley (Sean), Erin (Jeremy), two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ilianna, three sisters, Margaret Labauex, Helen Sommers, Dorothy Creech (Lavern), one brother, George Beardshear (Beverly), and numerous other nieces and nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Alys Kay, two brothers, Charles and Freddy.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane South, P.O. Box 233, Belmond, Iowa, 50421, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 13, 2012

Clifford H. Ellgen

Clear Lake - Clifford H. Ellgen, 95, 405 27th Ave S., Clear Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, IA 50428, 641-357-2193, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2012

Patricia Haacke

Manly - Patricia Haacke, 87, of Manly, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Manly.

A funeral service for Patricia will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly. with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly.

Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2012

Thelma Miller

Titonka - Funeral Service for 65-year-old Thelma Miller will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka with the Rev. Wayne Garman officiating.

Interment will be in the Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka.

Thelma died at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2012

Marlin D. Olson

Leland - Marlin D. Olson, 81, of rural Leland, Iowa, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Marlin Olson will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Center Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Leland, with Pastor Thomas Rank officiating. Burial will take place in Center Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Marlin Duane Olson was born on October 6, 1931, in Winnebago County, Iowa, to parents Clarence and Gena (Langfald) Olson. He attended country school in Winnebago County.

On August 17, 1950, Marlin was united in marriage with Ruth Stockseth at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in rural Belmond, Iowa. The couple made their home on the Olson family farmland in rural Leland, where Marlin lived his entire life.

Marlin was a farmer by profession; he was handy to repair things, and was a hard worker his whole life. He and Ruth enjoyed bowling in their earlier days, and always looked forward to times spent traveling with family and friends.

Marlin was a lifelong member of Center Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth of rural Leland; children, Dennis (Wendy) Olson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Barb Neumann of Forest City, Iowa; grandchildren, Matthew Olson of Iowa City, Iowa, Jason Neumann of Waverly, Iowa, Megan Hoffman of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Brittany Richards of Brookings, S.D.; a brother, LaVerne (Clarice) Olson of Clarks Grove, Minn.; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

Marlin was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Gena; a son Dean Olson; brother Charles Olson; a sister Orletta Wagner; and a son-in-law, Connie Neumann.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2012

Janell Onken

Charles City - Janell Onken, 75, of Charles City, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Memorial services for Janell Onken will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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 November 13, 2012

Twila Schroeder

KANAWHA - Twila Schroeder, 87, of Kanawha, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at her home in Kanawha.

Funeral services for Twila Schroeder will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Kanawha Lutheran Church, 124 West Fourth Street, with Pastors Char and Geoffrey White officiating. Burial will be at the Amsterdam Township Cemetery in Kanawha.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Nov.13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home, 118 East Second St., in Kanawha, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Twila Ruth Eckstrom was born July 16, 1925, in Ames, Iowa, the only child of Carroll and Minnie (Nelson) Eckstrom. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Ames, and confirmed at the Kanawha Lutheran Church. In 1943, she graduated from Kanawha High School.

From then until her marriage, she was employed at Central Life Insurance Company in Des Moines.

On September 15, 1946, Twila married former classmate William Schroeder. They had been co-salutatorians of their graduating class. Twila and Bill made their home on the Schroeder farm north of Kanawha until moving into town in July of 1979. Two children were born to them: Steve Alan and Karen Sue.

Twila served as an organist at the Kanawha Lutheran Church for 63 years. She was also active in the work of the church and community, including writing and directing the pageant for Kanawha's Centennial celebration in 1999.

Twila is survived by her husband Bill of Kanawha; son Steve (Pat) Schroeder; daughter Karen (Larry) Lang; three grandchildren: Sam Schroeder, Kathy (Americo) Maldonado and Jim (Suzi) Lang; six great-grandchildren: Yuvia, Andres, Miguel, Aaron, Isaiah and Elsa; along with other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Minnie Ellsworth.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lift Fund at Kanawha Lutheran Church.

Ewing Funeral Home, Kanawha, 641-762-3211, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2012

Richard L. Scott Sr.

Clear Lake - Richard L. Scott, Sr., 76, formerly of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Burial will be held in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, from 5 until 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to Richard's service on Wednesday morning at the church.

Memorials may be left in Richard's name to Opportunity Village, KCMR Radio, or the Alzheimer's Association .

Richard Lee Scott was born on July 1, 1936, the second son of Ralph and Marian (Perdew) Scott in Rochester, Pa. Dick graduated from Beaver High School, Beaver, Pa., in 1954, and from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, in 1958. He was active in band, where he played trumpet, and church activities. As a youth, Dick attended church camp Jumonville in Ohio, where he felt his call to ministry. With that goal in mind, he furthered his education at Drew University, the theological school in Madison, N.J. and was ordained first as a deacon and then as an elder in 1962 in the United Methodist Church.

For four years, Richard served congregations in New Jersey, where his two sons, Richard Jr., and Stephen, were born. An opportunity arose to fill a position as pastor of Christian Education at the Methodist Church in Newton, Iowa, and the family moved to Iowa in 1966. He later served Methodist Churches in Keota, Atlantic, and Thornton, Iowa.

In 1974, Dick began his career at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake. He worked in various capacities at the Village, including cottage supervisor and goal coordinator. Dick had a heart for the residents and was known for his sensitive approach to their care. He was a recipient of the Shirley Echelbarger Award in 1997.

After 24 years at the Village, Dick went to work part time at The Lighthouse Christian Bookstore in Mason City, where he truly loved the people he met and worked with. He prepared for his retirement in 2001 by training for several volunteer positions. These included being a front desk escort at Mercy Hospital, a volunteer announcer at KCMR Radio, and a lay liturgist and communion visitor for Zion Lutheran Church. If you had asked him which area was his favorite, he would have said, "I loved them all!"

Richard felt that the ministry had come full circle for him when he was asked to fill a part time position as Lay Visitor for Zion Lutheran Church. It was his deep passion and joy to share his love of Jesus with shut-ins and those in hurting situations. During this time he conducted many funerals on behalf of the church.

By 2008, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease had become more apparent, and Dick began his "final" retirement phase. He became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in February of 2011. He loved the people at the Salvation Army Adult day Care Center, which he attended from June 2010 until entering the I.O.O.F. Home in September of 2011. Even there his sweet personality showed through as he told others he was happy and graced them with his wonderful smile.

A focal point in Dick's life was his marriage to Gaye (Ostlund) Scott on July 9, 1977. Dick and Gaye firmly believed that God had brought them together. They loved sharing the simple pleasures of life such as eating out, going to concerts, and traveling to Branson, Missouri, their favorite vacation destination. They also shared a love of animals and became devoted "parents" to Perky (the parakeet), Charlie (the dog), and Katie and Gracie (cats). Dick was sensitive, kind, generous, loving, compassionate, and a true gentleman. No matter what problems came his way, he never gave up on God and was able to tell Gayle in recent months that God had never left him. His theology was simply "Jesus loves me," and he was known for his favorite expression, "Alleluia!" He is now rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Savior, and would want his family and friends to join him there someday.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph Scott, Jr., and father in law, Donald Ostlund.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Gaye; sons, Richard Scott, Jr., and Steve Scott (Tina Miller); grandson, Justin Scott (Kelsey Klein); great grandson, Adler, Grey Scott; mother in law, Frances Ostlund; sister in law, Meda Ostlund, all of Mason City; brother in law, John (Charlene) Ostlund, of Green Valley, Ariz.; cousin, Virginia Kelly, Beaver, Pa.; sister in law, Jean Scott, of Deltona, Fla.; and nephews, Ralph III., Michael, and Sam Scott. Alleluia!

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 13, 2012

Laura Mae (Frisbie) Solomonson

Leland - Laura Mae (Frisbie) Solomonson, 61, Leland, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

A celebration of Laura's life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Crossroads Church, 3402 Hoeger Lane in Albert Lea, Minn., with Pastor James Petersen officiating.
Visitation will be 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills, and again at the church one hour prior to the service.

Burial will take place at North Prairie Cemetery in rural Leland.

The family suggests that memorials be directed to Gideons International, P.O. Box 3, Forest City, IA, 50436.

Laura Mae (Frisbie) Solomonson was born November 4, 1951, at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea to Harold and Mary (Carter) Frisbie. Laura was a 1970 graduate of Lake Mills Community School. She married Roger Solomonson on December 5, 1970. They were blessed with three children, Karrie, Kelly and Robin.

Laura was a homemaker and after her children were grown she continued her education at Albert Lea Vocational Technical Institute as a medical secretary. She worked as a secretary at various local businesses and also became a Mary Kay consultant and advanced to become a sales director.

Laura loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart and gave her all to everything she ever did. She enjoyed traveling, music, gardening, biking, and sewing. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren however they wanted, she never had an agenda with them. Just sitting and loving on people was one of her greatest joys. There was always room on her lap for any of them. Laura loved to dance and have a great time laughing her way through many adventures. She chose to live her life on a daily basis. She will be greatly missed.|

Laura is survived by her husband Roger; daughters Karrie (Bradley) Kjeldahl, Willmar, Minn., Kelly (Tony) Gau, Leland, and Robin (Bradlee) Thompson, Lake Mills; eleven grandchildren that were her very precious to her: Aspen, Emerald, and Trace Gau; Paige, Kylee Mae, Ella, and Ethan Thompson; and Elias, Piper, Josiah, and Rosalie Mae Kjeldahl; siblings Don (Mary) Frisbie of Scarville, Iowa, Larry (Diane) Frisbie of Nashville, Tenn., and Ruth (Dale) Slagle of Garner, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sibling Clarence Frisbie.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 13, 2012

Posted on 13 November 2012

Kimberly Kay Barnett

LuVerne - Kimberly Kay Barn, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona
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Memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in LuVerne.

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

Oakcrest Funeral Services-LuVerne, 515-882-3322; www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Dorothy Ann Berte

Algona - Dorothy Ann Berte, 84, of Algona, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at her home.

Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 15,from 4-8 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Johnny Brown

Charles City - Johnny Brown, 24, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Memorial services for Johnny Brown will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Beranek will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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 from November 13 to November 14, 2012

Patricia M. Haacke

Manly - Patricia M. Haacke, 87, of Manly, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt and Pastor Don Preston officiating. Committal services will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 15, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, from 4 to 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to Patricia's service at the church.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Patricia's memory.

Patricia Mary Ivey was born on June 21, 1925, in South Australia, the daughter of Stanley and Vida (Ellis) Ivey. She attended and graduated high school before beginning to work in an artillery factory in Australia to help support the war effort.

It was at a birthday party in Australia where Patricia would meet a young American soldier by the name of William G. Haacke. They exchanged letters back and forth for two and a half years before meeting again a few days before their wedding day, on October 7, 1944, on Oxide Street Methodist Church in Broken Hill, Australia.

Following the conclusion of World War II, Patricia immigrated to the United States to begin her new life with her husband; this union would be blessed with six children.

Patricia stayed at the home raising her children until her youngest, Cathy, entered kindergarten, where she then began working at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City and then later at the Manly Nursing and Rehab Center in Manly.

In her free time, Patricia enjoyed knitting and crocheting, traveling, gardening, and canning. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Trainmen's Lodge. She also devoted countless hours to volunteerism, and was especially active as an RSVP volunteer. Patricia's greatest accomplishment in life was her family, she cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandson.

Those grateful in sharing in Patricia's life are her children, Warren (Christine) Haacke, Riceville, Rita (John) Diekema, Manly, Pamela Cox, Sheffield, Sandra (Howard Hamson) Oppman, Manly, Stephen (Dawn) Haacke, Kensett, and Cathy Kirchner, Manly; her grandchildren, Michelle (Kent) Berentsen, Ryan (Michelle) Haacke, Elisa (Jamie) Gordon-Kamm, Adam Haacke, Brandon Cox, Kim (Allan) Hoy, Chad (Sue) Cox, Sherry (Randy) Elmore, Travis (Sarah) Oppman, Jessica (Michael) Bonanno, Nicolas Oppman, Matthew Haacke, Andrew (Brittney Balduf) Haacke, and Stephanie (Dan) Moeller; 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Vida Ivey; William G. Haacke; and her son in law, LaMont Cox.

Bride, 641-454-2242. ColonialChapels.com.

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

Edna M. Hauser-Kohls

Greene - Edna M. Hauser-Kohls, age 88, of Greene, Iowa, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at St. John United Church of Christ-Pleasant Hill, rural Nashua with Pastor Jessica Margrave Schirm presiding.

Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Kurt Lokenvitz, Dan Hillyer, Adam Hauser, Aaron Hauser, Andrew Hauser, Joel O'Brien, Jeremy Cole, and Matt Hauser serving as pallbearers.

Friends greeted family 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Online condolences for Edan's family may be left at hugeback funeralhome.com.

Edna Martha Helen Hauser-Kohls was born June 29, 1924, just north of Nashua in Carrville, Iowa. She was the oldest child born to Alfred and Helen Vetter. Edna attended rural country school in Carrville through the third grade and attended Butler School, west of Nashua through the sixth grade. She then attended the Young School and graduated from the Nashua High School. She enrolled at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, and took a job teaching at a rural school near her home. She married Leonard Hauser on June 16, 1946, at St. John's Church in Nashua. He passed away on July 29, 1990. Edna was later united in marriage to Art Kohls on Feb. 14, 1998.

Edna cherished spending time with her family and friends. Whether it be hosting neighborhood coffees, marathon card games, or planning large family celebrations, she did it with endless energy. Her zest for life was contagious. She relaxed by baking bite sized cookies for EVERYONE and fishing with Art.

Survivors include her husband, Art; two sons, David (Carlene) Hauser of Allison, Iowa, and James (Penny) Hauser of Waverly; one step-son, Wayne (Jeanette) Kohls of Waterloo; five daughters, Jo Ann (Norman) Mest of Bettendorf, Delores (Darrell) Hillyer of Davenport, Jean (Jim) O'Brien of Greene, Carol (Bob) Cole of Greene, and Christal Butzin and fiancé Joseph Thiel of Bettendorf; one step-daughter, Betty Heidi of Waterloo; 16 grandchildren, Kurt Lokenvitz, Kelly Ohlweiler, Daniel Hillyer, Robin Tesch, Adam Hauser, Aaron Hauser, Andrew Hauser, Amy Johnson, Lori Risius, Melinda Hauser, Matthew Hauser, Heather Hauser, Joel O'Brien, Chaille Becker, Jeremy Cole and Cheyenne Steward; 29 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; two sisters, Marian (Jim) Large of Tulsa, Okla., and Helen Stonecypher of Charles City; one sister-in-law, Maxine Vetter of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; a brother, Ernest Vetter; son-in-law, Scott Wikner; granddaughter, Jamie Hauser and great-granddaughter, Faith Hauser.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Kathrine Kurtzleben

Titonka - Funeral Service for Kathrine Kurtzleben, 90, of Titonka, will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Ramsey Reformed Church near Titonka with the Rev. Dr. Perry DeGroot officiating. Interment in Bingham Township Cemetery, Woden. Visitation will be held on Friday one hour before the funeral at the church.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka in charge of arrangements.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Thelma Ellen Miller

TITONKA - Thelma Ellen Miller was born January 3, 1947, at Colfax, Iowa. Thelma graduated from Titonka High School in 1966 and began working in housekeeping at the Titonka Care Center when it opened in February, 1973. She worked there for 36 years, retiring at the age of 62.

Thelma enjoyed reading, working puzzles, needlepoint, making fleece blankets and her friends. Thelma would write to her out of town friends and enjoyed receiving mail in return. Thelma was an animal lover and her dog Vanessa was her faithful companion. She was a member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka.

Thelma died on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City at the age of 65.

Services will be held at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Titonka, on Thursday, November 15, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Garman and Judy Junkermeier C.L.M. officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Titonka.

Survivors include her sister, Kathy and husband Sabastian Marino of Las Vegas, Nev., nephew Scott and wife Bella Dernbach, and two nieces, Kimberly Vestuto and DeAnna Hebbe, all of Las Vegas, as well as several great nieces and nephews.

Thelma was preceded in death by her mother Florence June Miller in February 2012 and her aunt Minnie in September 2012.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka was in charge of arrangements.
www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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

James Jerald "Jim" Nielsen

Mason City - James "Jim" Jerald Nielsen, 72, of Mason City, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

A memorial service for Jim will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson, Mason City with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friend's desire, memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviours Lutheran Church.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Carol Skarr

Mason City - Carol Skarr, 62, of Mason City, formerly of Dumont, died Tuesday at Mercy Health Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Robert L. Thompson

Lake Mills - Robert L. Thompson, 84, of Lake Mills, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Denise Anderson officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E.Main St., Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Robert E. Williams

Osage - Robert "Bob" Williams, age 68, of Osage, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Burial will be in the Osage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Bob was born January 25, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Vernon and Marjorie (Stewart) Williams. In 1962, Bob joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1965. On January 29, 1966, he married Ann Voaklander at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They made their home in Osage. Bob's greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

Bob is survived by his wife, Ann Williams of Osage; his children, Theresa Shoger of Northwood, Joan (Steve) Jacobs of Osage, Brian (Kristy) Williams of Waukee, Amy (Rob) Ring of Osage; grandchildren, Alex, Madison and Peyton Shoger, Emma, Zachary and Nolan Williams, Trey (Amber), Cory (Robyn), Allison and Rachael Jacobs, Conner and Sydney Williams, Isaac, Caleb and Brianna Ring; great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Addison and Corbin Jacobs, Madden Jacobs; three sisters, Terry (Phil) Rasmussen of Forest City, Carol Smith of Altoona, and Judy Graves of Phoenix, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Stuart Walker; his son, Matt Williams; and his son-in-law, Doug Shoger.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 14, 2012

Posted on 14 November 2012

Clifford L. Alitz

NORA SPRINGS - Clifford L. Alitz, 94, of Nora Springs, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Clifford was born on the family farm in Mason City on April 22, 1918, the son of Henry and Clara (Schroyer) Alitz. Growing up, Clifford helped his family on the farm, alongside his siblings - Don, Bonnie, Rolland, Chuck, Raymond and Harvey. He married the love of his life and best friend, Arlene Pettey, on January 29, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minn. In 1985, he was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame. Clifford owned and operated Alitz Excavating for many years.

Following his retirement, Clifford enjoyed working for Blackmore Nursery. He also enjoyed gardening - growing wonderful watermelon, tomatoes and other vegetables. Clifford took great pride in his yard work, and was very meticulous about his driveway. During the winter months, he made sure his driveway was "ice free" at all times. Family was important to Clifford, and he always looked forward to Christmas and 4th of July gatherings with the Hugo family. Clifford was a great storyteller with true life stories and loved all people. He adored the staff at the Nora Springs Care Center - especially Darla Parker "Lala", who became a very close friend. Clifford and Arlene rode in the 2012 Nora Springs Buffalo Days Parade as King and Queen of the Nora Springs Care Center.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 65 years: Arlene Alitz of Nora Springs; one daughter: Judy Christensen; his grandchildren: Kim Christensen, Steve Christensen, John Christensen and wife Colleen, Bruce Hugo and wife Leslie, and Julie Hugo-Sumpter and husband Scott; and one brother: Harvey Alitz and wife Elaine. He is also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife: Dorothy Rose Calicchia; one daughter: Nancy Hugo and husband Gunther; one sister: Bonnie Edgar and husband Rolland; and four brothers: Charlie Alitz, Rolland Alitz and wife Shirley, Raymond Alitz and wife Arlene, Donald Alitz, and a brother in infancy, Kenneth.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 10 to November 15, 2012

Mardell D. Dean

CLARION - Mardell D. Dean, 78, of Clarion passed away Friday, Nov 9, 2012, at The Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St. in Clarion with Pastor Bill Kem officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour before the memorial service at the funeral home.

Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion, 515-532-2233; www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2012

Clifford H. Ellgen
U.S. Navy WII

Clear Lake - Clifford H. Ellgen, 95, 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

A funeral service for Clifford will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Kirk Wilke officiating.

Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake.

Clifford Howard Ellgen, son of Clifford and Bertha (Frank) Ellgen, was born August 25, 1917, in Carpenter, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Carpenter High School in 1935. Clifford was united in marriage to Lois Perkins on October 20, 1940, in Northwood at her parents' home. To this union two children were born, Paul and Patricia.

Clifford worked for Durkee and Priem Lumber Yard in Carpenter, Iowa, until he was drafted into the United States Navy in April of 1943. He served as a Motor Machinist Mate on an LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) that landed troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945 in Minneapolis.

After the war, Clifford and Lois made their home in Carpenter, and Clifford resumed working for Durkee and Priem. In January 1946 they moved to Hampton, Iowa, where Clifford worked for Chaffin Hardware and for Fred Meyer's Firestone store. In 1947 Clifford and Lois moved to Clear Lake where Clifford worked at Farmers Cooperative Lumber Company (now North Iowa Cooperative) as the Assistant Manager for nine years. Then he worked for Nichols Wire and Aluminum and Cashway Lumber Company, both in Mason City. In 1970 he returned to Farmers Lumber in Clear Lake, where he was the Manager from 1970 until his retirement in 1982. He relocated the company's operations to a new facility at its current offices on North 14th Street.
After retiring, Clifford and Lois continued to make their home in Clear Lake while spending winters in Texas, Florida and Arizona. Clifford and Lois moved into Apple Valley Assisted Living in 2008.

Clifford enjoyed counted cross stitch and had a passion for working with wood, making many furniture pieces and clocks. He loved to travel, fish and garden.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a past member of the Clear Lake Rotary.
Clifford is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lois Ellgen, Clear Lake; son, Paul Clifford Ellgen and his wife Katherine, Fort Myers, Fla.; daughter, Patricia Lynette Ellgen Burckhalter, Lake Bluff, Ill.; grandchildren, Sarah Ellgen, Juneau, Alaska, Clifford Ellgen, Pasadena, Calif., Rebecca Burckhalter, Beaufort, N.C., and Robert Burckhalter, Providence, R.I.; along with one great-grandchild Hunter Jensen.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Louis Ellgen, and son-in-law, Tom Burckhalter.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 13 to November 15, 2012

Kathrine Jeanette Kurtzleben

Titonka - Kathrine Jeanette Kurtzleben was born March 28, 1922, at Woden, Iowa, to Jacob and Kate (Korte) Kurtzleben. She was baptized in Woden Presbyterian Church.

Kathrine received her education at the Woden School and graduated in 1939 from Woden High School. She then worked at home helping her mother and also her father who needed help on the farm as her brother Calvin was serving his country in the military.

Following her mother's death, she worked at Kountry Kitchen as a waitress, then worked for three years as a cook at the Algona Hospital. When the Titonka Care Center opened, Kathrine was a nurse's aide for 20 years, retiring on March 28, 1995.

Kathrine moved to Titonka in 1950 and joined Ramsey Reformed Church, where she taught Sunday school and was active in Reformed Church Women where she was an officer.

Kathrine enjoyed keeping house, gardening and was known for her lovely crocheting.

Kathrine became a resident of the Titonka Care Center in May 2011, and died there on Sunday evening, Nov. 9, 2012, at the age of 90.

Services will be held at the Ramsey Reformed Church, Woden, on Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Perry DeGroot officiating. Interment will be at Bingham Township Cemetery, Woden.

Memorials will be directed to the Titonka Care Center and Ramsey Reformed Church, rural Titonka.

Survivors include her sister, JoAnn Hobbs of Hampton, Iowa; sister-in-law, Harriet Kurtzleben of Britt; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Harm, Johanna Kurtzleben, Frances Bruns and Calvin.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2012

James Jerald "Jim" Nielsen
U.S. Army (1958-1963)

Mason City - James "Jim" Jerald Nielsen, 72, of Mason City, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

A memorial service for Jim will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, with the Reverend Emily Horrell officiating.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City.

Should friend desire, memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

James Jerald Nielsen, son of Carl and Lydia (Heinemann) Nielsen, was born January 28, 1940, in Waterloo. Jim attended Waterloo schools and graduated from the East High School in Waterloo in 1958. Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. Before being honorably discharged on April 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Nancy Zubrod on November 26, 1961, in Waterloo. To this union, three children were born: James, Michelle and Anne.

Jim and his family lived in Charles City, working as a paint contractor. Years later, Jim worked as a sales agent with Prudential Insurance, retiring in 1995 and moving to Mason City in 2004, where they made their home.

Jim enjoyed collecting coins, gardening, fishing and being able to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to collect World War II memorabilia and enjoyed spending his time at auctions and collecting unique items along the way.

He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City and the American Legion.
He will be missed by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Nielsen of Mason City; children, James (Shannon) Nielsen, Britt, Michelle (Mike) Bamrick, Garner, and Anne (Jeff) Eilertson, Mason City; grandchildren, Mark, Jonah, Faith and Eden Nielsen, Cole, Payton and Cade Bamrick, Sophia, Miya and Finn Eilertson; brothers, Don Nielsen, Inglewood, Calif., and Richard Nielsen, Waterloo; and sisters, Jackie (Vince) Steffen, Cedar Rapids, and Janice (Bob) Blake, Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene and Harold; and his sister, Bernice.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 423-2372. ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2012

Stanley Opheim

Whittemore - Stanley Opheim, 84, of Whittemore died Wednesday at Palo Alto County Hospital, Emmetsburg.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Lone Rock, with the Rev. David Bergquist officiating.

Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona, with military honors conducted by the Whittemore American Legion.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lotts Creek Immanuel Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Other arrangements are incomplete at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Whittemore, 515-884-2246.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2012

Judy L. Phelps
U.S. Army

Clearwater, Fla. - Judy L. Phelps, 74, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Angel Care ALF in St. Petersburg.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, in the IOOF section. Her cousin, the Rev. Dr. F. Cole Fowler, Senior Pastor of the United Methodist Church, Aurora, Neb., will officiate.

Judy was born in Iowa City, Iowa, the first daughter of Wilbur (Bill) and Virgie Phelps.

She graduated from Mason City High. She served over nine years in the Army, traveling to many parts of the world. Later she traveled to Australia where she spent five years working on a sheep farm in the Outback. Upon returning home, she worked at Mason City Park Hospital before moving to Clearwater, Fla., where she worked for over 25 years at the Morton Plant Hospital as a medical records secretary.

Never married, the loves of her life were her cats and the Lord. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor, wonderful laugh, great work ethic and her kind and thoughtful personality.
Survivors include: brother, Harry "Bill" Phelps and Pat Kelly of St. Petersburg; twin brother, Gene Phelps and his wife Connie (Young) of Peoria, Ariz.; sisters, Nette (Phelps) Mammaro and her husband Bill of Crosbyton, Texas, and Betty Togersen of Avondale, Ariz., and sister-in-law, Noreen (David) Phelps, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Phelps.

She will be deeply missed.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 11 to November 15, 2012

Irene Rosenberg

Charles City - Irene Rosenberg, 86, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Cedar Health in Charles City.

Funeral services for Irene Rosenberg will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Niezwaag will officiate. Burial will be at Sunnyside Memory Gardens, Charles City.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hauser Funeral Home, and Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Irene Margaret Becker Rosenberg was born August 27, 1926, at Charles City, the daughter of Walter and Meta (Rieken) Becker. She graduated in 1944 from Charles City High School. On August 15, 1948, she married Floyd Flugge. They later divorced. On November 21, 1987, she was united in marriage to Glenn Rosenberg. She worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide at the Riverside Chautauqua. Irene was a member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliar, and American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies were dancing, gardening, sewing, baking and cooking, but she best enjoyed being a foster grandparent at Washington School, where she was recognized as a foster grandparent of the month.

Living family members include a son, Meldon (Roberta) Flugge of Leesville, Louisiana; daughter, Marilyn (Dave) Buttjer of Charles City; stepchildren, Sharon (James) Parcel of Riceville and Diane Peterson of Carpenter; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Jason and Rebecca Flugge, and Matthew (Angela) and Benjamin Buttjer; six step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren; and a brother, Albert (Catherine) Becker of New York.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Floyd Flugge and Glenn Rosenberg; two brothers, Clarence and Harry Becker; two sisters, Esther Becker and Elsie Hoeft; and a step-grandson, Jason Parcel.

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 from November 14 to November 15, 2012

Lowell C. Shuman

Osage - Lowell C. Shuman, 75, of Osage, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with the Rev. Duane A. Lookingbill officiating.

There will be a time for refreshments and fellowship following the memorial service.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 15, 2012

Carol A. Skarr

MASON CITY - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial will be held at a later date. Pastor Mark Young and Pastor Doug Tharpe will officiate the service.

Carol A. Skarr, 62, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

She was born on June 6, 1950, in Franklin County, Iowa, to John and Anita (Meyer) Freeks. Carol graduated from CAL High School in Latimer and Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was united in marriage to Jay Skarr on June 26, 1970, in Latimer.

Carol owned and operated J & C Grocery with her husband Jay and spent most of her life working there in Dumont.

She is survived by her husband, Jay Skarr of Mason City; son, Jason (Robyn Hay) Skarr of Mason City; son, Jeremy Skarr of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter, Julie (Jesse) Boelsen of Mason City; grandson, Braden Boelsen of Mason City; sister, Betty Wessels of Belmond; sister-in-law, Kay Studer of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anita.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 14 to November 15, 2012

Elmer Marion Stohr
U.S. Army WWII
August 20, 1915 - November 8, 2012

Buffalo Center - Elmer M Stohr, age 97, passed away quietly Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Elmer was born August 20, 1915, in Grant Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, to John and Grace Stohr. He was baptized February 27, 1916, at Immanuel Church in Woden. In 1943, Elmer left to serve in the 533rd Engineers Regiment based in Fort Warren, Wyoming. After a short term of service, he returned to farm in the Lakota area.

Before leaving for the Army, Elmer married Lillian Rose Winkleman in March 1942 in Elmore, Minn. Together they raised two sons, Larry and Dale. After farming in the Lakota area for a number of years, they moved to a farm outside of Thompson, Iowa, in 1955 where they farmed, raised their family and attended the Methodist Church.

When his boys were young, Elmer enjoyed farming with them. On the farm, they had many dogs over the years, but one of Elmer's favorites was Ted. He would tell many stories of the devotion of Ted to his sons.

Elmer always enjoyed joking around and liked to make people laugh. In the evenings on the farm, he could always be counted on to toss the Frisbee around. In his later years, he particularly enjoyed sitting and talking with everyone at the grocery store in Thompson. He enjoyed a good checkers game and playing catch with a Nerf softball with his great-grandchildren.

After the death of his wife in 2001, Elmer remained on the farm in Thompson until the spring of 2007 when he moved to the assisted living facility in Forest City. In the spring of 2011, he moved to the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center.

Elmer leaves behind his son, Larry (Charlotte) of Thompson, Iowa, and seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillian; son, Dale; and five brothers and sisters, Edward, Ann, Lois, Harry and Vernon.

A private committal service will be held in the spring. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Cards can be sent to Larry Stohr, Pioneer River Resort, PO Box 1687, Bandera, TX 78003.
Memorials can be sent to the Methodist Church, 377 2nd Ave. W., Thompson, IA 50478.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 10 to November 15, 2012

Dennis Ray Weide

Faribault, Minn. - Dennis Ray Weide, age 60, of Faribault, Minn., and formerly of Meservey, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at his home.

An informal celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Meservey.

Dennis Ray, the son of Fred and Edna (Wessels) Weide, was born on October 23, 1952, in Belmond, Iowa. He graduated from Meservey-Thornton High School in Meservey. He had a lifelong passion for truck driving, classic cars and '50s & '60s music. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his significant other, Shelley Nelson of Faribault; two children, Denise Ryun of Swaledale, Iowa, and David (and Amber) Weide of Sheffield, Iowa; five grandchildren, Bryce, Cheyenne, Cassidy, Ciarra and Alexandria; four siblings, Larry (and Diane) Weide of Clear Lake, Iowa, Darwin (and significant other, Deb) Weide of Mason City, Iowa, Jerry Weide of Mason City and Sharon (and Gerald) Bailey of Belmond; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Macy Gatton; and two siblings, Fred Weide Jr. and Garry Weide.

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