November 16-20, 2012

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Othmar C. Brumm
U.S. Navy

Stacyville - Othmar C. Brumm, 84, of Stacyville died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Stacyville American Legion Post 569.

Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.

Othmar was born December 31, 1927, in Stacyville, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Sophie (Halbach) Brumm. On April 21, 1951, he married Betty Blake. They started farming in 1952, and retired and moved in to Stacyville in 1995.

Othmar is survived by his wife, Betty Brumm of Stacyville; his children, Gary (fiancée Pat Peterson) of Rochester, Minn., Denis (Margie) Brumm of Glendale, Calif., Brian (Joanne) Brumm of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ann (Glenn) Lutteke of Stewartville, Minn.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan) Dicecca, Elise (Brian) Marrero, Kelsey Brumm, Emily (Scott) Henry, Allison (Andrew) Harriman, Michael Brumm, Jared Lutteke and Kayla Lutteke; great-granddaughters, Claire and Paige Henry; and a sister, Joan Dworschak of Palmetta, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Martha Weber, Genevieve Lindberg and Mary Ann Kleespies; and five brothers, Herbert, Eddie, Albert, Ralph and Clarence Brumm.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 15 to November 16, 2012

Keith L. Eckard

Sheffield - Keith L. Eckard, 70, of Sheffield, Iowa, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa.

Family graveside services will be held on Saturday at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Keith L. Eckard memorial fund in care of the family.

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

Keith LeRoyEckard was born in rural Mason City on December 19, 1941, the son of Melvin and Marguarite (Beal) Eckard. He graduated from Hanlontown High School. He was married to Darla Jean Ficken on August 22, 1960, in Mason City, Iowa, and to this union five children were born.

He worked for many security companies through the years until starting his own company in 1999, KDE Security Services in Sheffield. He took great pride in the family business and enjoyed working with his family by his side.

He and Darla were longtime Sheffield residents and enjoyed being a part of the community. Keith enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Darla, of Sheffield; children, Shawn Allen and husband Dave, Gary Eckard and wife Patricia, Patti Burkett and husband Steve, Herb Eckard and wife April; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean (Loren) Moore, Norma Meyer, Donna (Wes) Holmes and Patty Hall; brother, Bill (Donna) Eckard; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa; brothers, Jerry and Melvin Eckard Jr.; and sister, Lavonne Dority.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 15 to November 16, 2012

Lillian Johnson

Rake - Lillian Johnson, 98, of Rake passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake with Pastor Terry Mahnke officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at West Cemetery in Rake.

Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, IA 50424, 641-562-2858; winterfuneral@wctatel.net.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 16, 2012

Rev. Robert W. Lemmermann

St. Ansgar - The Rev. Robert W. Lemmermann, 81, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, Iowa.

His funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar, Iowa, with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Visitation will be after 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, where a luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. for family and friends attending the funeral. Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Robert William Lemmermann was born on November 23, 1930, to Harold and Grace (Rodman) Lemmermann in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He attended Ft. Hamilton High School in Brooklyn and later graduated from West Virginia Western College and Drew University Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey. On August 31, 1959, he married Virginia Ellen Williams in Whittier, Iowa. They had two children, Edward Andrew and Janet Ellen.

He faithfully served the United Methodist Church as an ordained minister for 35 years, serving churches in New York, Connecticut and Iowa. He was steadfast and constant in this calling, continuing to preach after his retirement in 1995.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Virginia; his parents, Harold and Grace; and numerous aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his children, Ed Lemmermann of Geneva, Minn., and Janet Lemmermann of Des Moines, Iowa; three grandchildren, Thomas, Alex and Molly; and a brother, Harold Lemmermann Jr.

Memorials may be made to the St. Ansgar United Methodist Church and the United Negro College Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 15 to November 16, 2012

Shirley J. Neel

Clear Lake - Shirley J. Neel, 83, of 124 N. 20th St., Clear Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Arrangements are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 16, 2012

April Ann Peterson

Clear Lake - April Ann Peterson, 52, of 1106 N. 5th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, Iowa, with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of service.

April was born April 5, 1960, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel Dean and Joanne (Burgess) Anderson Sr. She attended school in Mason City and Clear Lake.
On April 8, 1978, she married Michael David "Pete" Peterson at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mason City.

April worked at Fieldstone Cabinetry, Northwood, Iowa, as director of Human Resources and then at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in admitting.

April enjoyed baking, tanning, decorating her home, yard work, her flowers, shopping, getting her hair and nails done, walks with her companion Jaxson her dog and spending time with her friends. April always had a positive attitude and you could tell by all the wonderful sayings she had throughout her home. She would light up the room with her beautiful smile.

April is survived by her son, Jason Michael Peterson and his fiancée Erika Serracin and her children Javier Calvo, Whitney McCaw and Wesley McCaw; Jaxson Dean Peterson (her faithful companion); father, Dan Anderson Sr.; four brothers, Andy Anderson, Dan "Gup" (Kathleen) Anderson Jr., John Anderson and Doug Anderson; her special friend, Shirley "Krumm" Kunzman; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joanne, and a sister, Danette.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 16, 2012

Henry "Hank" Siemons

GREENE - Henry "Hank" Siemons, 91, of Greene, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 16, 2012

Herb Werner
U.S. Army WWII

OSAGE - Herb Werner, age 87, of Osage, Iowa, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors at the grave by Osage V.F.W. Post 7920 and Osage American Legion Post 278.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 2:30 p.m.

Herb was born July 4, 1925, at Fall Creek, Wisconsin, the son of Hubert and Florentine (Weber) Werner. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On October 29, 1947, Herb married Angela Hemann at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Meyer, Iowa. He was employed by C.R. Champion and Sons Furniture Store.

Herb was a life member of the Osage V.F.W. and the Osage American Legion. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Herb enjoyed fishing, bowling, jigsaw puzzles, cards, reading and dancing.

Herb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Angela of Osage; his children, Jim (Dort) of Osage, Randy (Myra) of Northwood, Dori of Rochester, Andy of Greenwood, Ark., John (Carolyn) of Osage, Joe of Osage and LeGene (Al) Smith of Osage; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clayton (Florence) of Osage; and two sisters, Marion Dachel of Hastings, Minn., and Betty Williams of St. Croix Falls, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Maylon Wigant.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 16, 2012

Posted on 16 November 2012

Maxine Kollman

Iowa Falls - Maxine Kollman, 93, of Iowa Falls, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Scenic Manor.

A Mass of Christian burial for Maxine Kollman will be 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the St. Mark's Catholic Church, 415 Main St., Iowa Falls, Iowa, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. Burial will be at the St. Mark Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 17, 2012

Alice Pfander

Marshalltown - Alice Pfander, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Bickford Cottages in Marshalltown, while under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at First United Church of Christ in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery in Clarinda, Iowa at approximately 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to First United Church of Christ, Marshalltown, Iowa,Iowa River Hospice or to the Salvation Army. For condolences or questions please visit; www.mitchellfh.com.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Alice and her family. Phone 641-844-1234.
Alice Louella Genevieve Pfander was born on November 20, 1918, in Clarinda, Iowa; she was the daughter of Arthur and Hattie (Troy) Pfander. Alice attended rural schools through the eighth grade where she was the valedictorian of the county; she then attended Clarinda High School graduating in 1933 at the age of 16. Alice attended Clarinda Junior College and then went to Park College in Missouri graduating in 1937. Her first teaching job was in Massena,Missouri. After two years she accepted a position in Corning, Iowa, and she then moved to Marshalltown in 1957 where she taught math at Miller Middle School until her retirement. Alice was a charter member in Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and was honored at its 50th anniversary celebration in 2011 for being a member for 61 years. Alice was active in the Teachers Association and in her church.

Alice loved writing poems, working Sudoku puzzles and cryptograms. She enjoyed traveling to Colorado with her sister many summers. She loved to read particulary history and mystery novels. Alice supported many children through World Children's Fund for decades and cherished much pleasure from their correspondence.

Left to cherish her memory is her niece, Sharon Hays of Mason City, Iowa, great-nieces; Denise Hays (Donnie Hingeveld) of Spring Valley, Minn., Kelly McDonough (Denis Chernyshov) of Rochester , Minnesota,Shana (Jerry) Jeffrey of Rockwell, Iowa Siobhan (Tom) Mayer of Essex Junction, Vt., grand-nieces: Cheyenne (Grant) Peterson of Sheffield, Iowa, Kendra Newton of Marshalltown, Kelli Jeffrey of Mason City, Siera Jeffrey of Rockwell, Iowa, April Jeffrey of Cedar Fall, Iowa, Katia Chernyshov of Madison, Wisc., and grand-nephew Alex Schuler of Rochester, Minn., and many other great nieces and nephews.

In death Alice rejoins her parents, her sister, Mildred McDonough, her nephews; Richard D. Hays and Don McDonough and a great nephew, Dale K. Hays.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 17, 2012

Henry B. "Hank" Siemons

Greene - Funeral services for Henry B. Siemons, 91, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m, Sunday, Nov. 18, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to the Hank Siemons Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Arrangements: Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 17, 2012

Dorothy Von Huben Stone

Iowa City - Dorothy Von Huben Stone, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, at the First Congregational Church in Mason City. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church, 100 First St. NE, Mason City, IA 50401, Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 or the Oaknoll Foundation, 1 Oaknoll Court, Iowa City, IA 52256.

Dorothy was born July 30, 1921, in Chicago, the daughter of Adolph and Margaret Jacob Von Huben. She was a graduate of Morgan Park Junior College and attended Park College and Northwestern University. Dorothy met her husband Robert while attending Park College. They were married on February 9, 1944, in Chicago. Robert was a graduate of the Chicago Theological Seminary. In 1956, after establishing Manor Community Church in Chicago they moved to Mason City where Robert became the pastor of First Congregational Church.

Dorothy liked to travel, play bridge and spend time with her family. She was a member of PEO and a life long Democrat.

Dorothy and Robert moved to Iowa City in 2001 where they were residents of the Oaknoll Retirement Center.

Survivors include her two children, Judith (Philip) Levitt of Iowa City and Timothy (Donna) Stone of Albuquerque, N.M.; her granddaughter, Jean (Chris) Levitt Burke of Denver; great grandsons, Vaughn and Peter; her sister Grace Schultz of Chicago; nieces and nephews, Maryann, Linda, Paul (Sheree), Cathy, Steve (Dianna), Mark (Pam), Paula (John); sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Joyner; numerous extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her brother Frederick, brothers and sister-in-law, Elmer, Helen and Bruce, and her nephew, Tom.

Arrangements are with Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City, where condolences may be sent to www.lensingfuneral.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 17, 2012

Posted in 17 November 2012

Anna R. Bonnstetter

ALGONA - Anna R. Bonnstetter, 99, of Algona, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Algona Manor Care Center.

Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church with Father Edward Girres officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in Whittemore.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 18, 2012

Marti Friest

OSAGE - Marti Friest, age 54, of Stacyville, and formerly of Osage, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. There will be a time of lunch and fellowship following the memorial service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 877, Austin, MN 55912.

Marti was born on Dec. 21, 1957, in Winfield, Kan., the daughter of Larry and Martha Jo (Cole) Detwiler. She graduated from Blytheville High School in Blytheville, Ark., in 1975. Marti achieved her master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1990.

She taught classes at Kirkwood Community College and at North Iowa Area Community College. Marti also worked at Workforce Development in Mason City and most recently at the LeRoy Independent Newspaper.

She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the Lions Club in Adams, Minn., and the Mitchell County Historical Society.

Marti enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, needlepoint, card making, cooking, gardening and collected antique glass.

Marti is survived by her significant other, Ken Wendt of Stacyville; her two children: Andrea (Kurt) Zimmer of Seymour, Ind., and Zach (Tina) Friest of Charles City; Ed Friest of Charles City; five grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Cathy) Detwiler of Jackson, Tenn.; and a nephew, Matthew Detwiler.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage IA 50461, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 18, 2012

Jenifer A. Rasmussen (Hall) Goodling

League City, Texas - Jenifer A. (Hall) Rasmussen Goodling, 62, of League City, Texas, passed on to her Savior on July 4, 2012, at her home in League City, Texas, of natural causes.

A memorial service for Jenifer will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating.

Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be left in Jenifer's name in care of her family.

Jenifer was born in Mason City on July 26, 1949, to Roger and Lola Hall. She attended Mason City High School and graduated in 1967. She married Lyn Rasmussen in 1968 and they had one daughter, Amy Elizabeth.

Jenny worked for JC Penney for many years as manager of the catalog department. She and Lyn lived in Flint, Mich., Savannah, Ga., and Delray Beach, Fla.

In 1975, Lyn passed away and Jenny and Amy moved back to Savannah, Ga., where she met Michael Goodling. She and Michael were united in marriage in 1977. They then moved to St. Louis, Missouri.

Jenny worked for a pediatric oncology/cardiology group for several years in St. Louis. She loved working with the children and was very happy for all the families when their children recovered from their illness. She was always very sad when they lost a patient. The office was like one big family.

In 2003, Jenny became very ill and we almost lost her then. Once she recovered, she moved closer to her daughter, Amy, and her granddaughter, Savannah, in League City, Texas, where she worked for another medical office.

Family and friends were very important to Jenny. She loved spending time with Amy and Savannah. She often picked Savannah up from school and spent the rest of the day with her until Amy would get there.

When not at work, Jenny spent time at her church. She taught Sunday school and donated her time to help with whatever they were working on at the time. She was always doing for others and enjoyed every minute of that.

Jenny had the greenest thumb of anyone in the family. She loved planting flowers with Savannah, inside and outside of her home. There was not anything she could not grow when she tried.

Left behind to remember Jenifer are her daughter, Amy; granddaughter, Savannah; brother, Roger (Andi) Hall, Mesa, Ariz.; sisters, Denise (John) Schaefer, Mason City, and TJ (Mark) Marchello, Colorado; nieces and nephews, Brian (Linda) Siverson, Brad Hall, Ryan Schaefer, Adam (Sunny) Schaefer, Jenifer (Charlie) Emerick, Katie Hall and great nephew, Gavin Schaefer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son, and brother-in-law.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 18, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" Lindsay
U.S. Navy WWII

Clear Lake, Iowa - Gerald "Jerry" Lindsay, 85, Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Nov. 6, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

His body was donated to the Deeded Body Program, University of Iowa. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 Second Ave N., Clear Lake at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, with the Rev. Bernie Colorado officiating.

Memorials can be directed to the Clear Lake United Methodist Church or Hospice of North Iowa.

Jerry was born to Lester and Vesta (Billman) Lindsay on June 15, 1927. At age 2, his parents were divorced and he lived with his mother and older brother, Larry, at the home of his grandparents, Henry and Laura Billman. They spent summers at their cottage on the North Shore of Clear Lake, where he learned to swim and to fish. He attended Monroe Elementary, Monroe Junior High School and graduated from Mason City High School.

While in his senior year of high school, he joined the Navy, along with many of his friends and classmates. He went to boot camp and Service School at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, and received the rank of gunner's mate.

He was assigned to the LST 668 and went to the Philippine Islands. They left there in a huge convoy for the invasion of Japan. The atomic bomb was dropped on Japan while on their way and the convoy turned around. After spending some time in Pearl Harbor, they returned to the United States and he was honorably discharged in May of 1946.

After his discharge from the Navy, he married his high school sweetheart, Katie Buffington, on Oct. 5, 1946, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City. They recently observed their 66th anniversary.

After a five-year apprenticeship, Jerry became a journeyman steamfitter, and later became a master plumber as well. He was a proud member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 405, Mason City. He worked on many interesting jobs around the state and country, including a job in Hawaii where he and Katie lived for five months.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Jerry loved hunting ducks and geese with longtime friends Jack Young and Hart Johnson. He made his own duck boats and blinds, and every weekend in season, often accompanied by one of his sons, he would be out on a marsh calling in the ducks or geese. He also enjoyed the pheasant season, packing the whole family in their nine-passenger station wagon, with a great lunch along.

He loved Clear Lake and knew its reefs, depths and shallows, long before modern electronics. For several years he raised northern in ponds and when big enough released them into the lake. He was involved with the C.L.E.A.R. project for the restoration of the lake. He was instrumental in getting the DNR to put in a reef on the north shore of the lake, and advised the DNR on it location.

He was a member of the All Vets Golf Course for 40 years, and he and Katie played in many husband-wife tournaments during the summer. He was a member of the V.F.W., Disable American Veterans, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 405 and later Local 33.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Katie, their children, Tom (Fran) Lindsay, Lansing, Iowa, Gary (Linda) Lindsay, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Susan Lindsay, Apache Junction, Ariz., Sally (Ron) Clay, Charles City, Iowa, Jay Lindsay and John Lindsay of Mason City; grandchildren, Michelle Dunn, Denise (Dan) Hall, Robert Lindsay, Gerry (Laurie) Lindsay, Julie (Kevin) Lindsay-Drisko, Nathan (Alishia) Lindsay, John (Lisa) Locke, Katie Locke, James Whitehill, Jared Whitehill, Jody Whitehill, Holly (Justin) Platts, Max Lindsay and Nicholas Lindsay. There are 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sister-in-law Carol Lindsay, Apple Valley, Calif.; brother-in-law Stanley Buffington, Martinez, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vesta Lindsay; grandmother and grandfather; brother, Larry Lindsay; grandson, Jeffrey Whitehill; two uncles and an aunt.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 8 to November 18, 2012

Shirley J. Neel

Clear Lake - Shirley J. Neel, 83, of 124 N. 20th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Rhoda Preston officiating.

Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake. Family suggests memorials to Shirley J. Neel Memorial Fund.

Shirley was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Titonka, Iowa, the daughter of Markus and Myrtie (Wilson) Bacon. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1947.

Following high school she started working for Clear Lake Bank and Trust. Shirley met Clyde, the love of her life, at the Surf Ballroom and they were married on Feb. 5, 1954, and then found joy in each other for more than 43 years. After the raising of their children she continued to work for Clear Lake Bank and Trust until she retired in 1991.

Shirley enjoyed working with the public, listening to Blue Grass music, going out to lunch with the Golden Girls, puzzles and spending time with her friends and family. After Clyde and Shirley retired, they enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona and Texas.

She was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

Shirley is survived by her three children: Steve Neel, Hinckley, Minn., David (Lori) Neel, Mason City, and Nancy (Mike) McCoid, Manly, Iowa; six grandchildren: Alaina (Jed) Hollenkamp, Benjamin Neel and special friend Jenni, Jared Neel and special friend Priscilla, Danielle (Jeremy) Corcoran, Jessica McCoid and special friend Landon and Nicole McCoid; six great grandchildren: Owen, Gabriel, Kayla, Brianna, Logan and Liam; and a brother-in-law Merle Isabrand, Fort Meyers, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde; six brothers and sisters; her daughter Cathy Neel and daughter-in-law Bonnie Neel.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 16 to November 18, 2012

Henry "Hank" Siemons

Greene - Funeral services for Henry B. Siemons, 91, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 18, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue at the church one hour before services on Monday.

Henry Bernard Siemons was born on Nov. 26, 1920, in Stapelmoor, Germany, the son of Wilhelm and Gesine Stindt, and died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Liebe Care Center in Greene.

As a young man, he entered the German Army and served in Russia during World War II. After the war ended, Henry came home and married Meta Dorenbusch on Feb. 25, 1947, in Diele, Germany. In January of 1950, Henry, Meta and their year-and-a-half-old daughter, Gesine, immigrated to America, settling in Greene, Iowa, and working on the farm for Uncle Jerry and Aunt Alice Siemons. Twin sons, Richard and Robert, joined the family in 1951. Hank and Meta became United States citizens on Oct. 13, 1955.

Henry found employment at Albrecht Turkey Farms and through years of hard work, determination and working side by side, Hank and Meta purchased their present farm and raised thousands and thousands of turkeys.

Hank enjoyed his garden, watching birds and wildlife and most of all, loved his family deeply. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor.

He is survived by his loving wife, Meta, of 65 years; one daughter, Jeanie (Dalen) Krull; two sons: Richard (Lorena) and Robert (Cynthia); his grandchildren, Robin (Jeff) Jacobs, Travis (Laurie Severson) Krull, Bethany (Dennis) Wilcox, Brock (Jackie) Siemons, Bridget (Chet) Shultz, Nate (Anne Scroggin) Siemons, Tony (Ericka) Siemons, Tina (Collin) Freesemann, Nikki (Justin) Miller; and step- grandchildren, Amy (Brady) Bruns and Angie Swanson. His great-grandchildren include Josh, Jordan (Christina), Tanner, Sarah, Michael, Cody, Morgan, Maddy, Meredith, MacKenzie, Trevor, Brittany, Taylor, Carson, Haley, Jaxson, Hayden, Weston, Emersyn, Erin, Gavin, and Ava Siemons; stepgreat-grandchildren, Jessa and Brylee; and great-great-grandchildren, Magdalene and Tobias.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three half-brothers and one half-sister.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to the Hank Siemons Memorial Fund in care of the family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 17 to November 18, 2012

Diana Steege

Bloomington, Ill. - Diana Steege, 60, of Bloomington, Ill., died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, Normal, Ill.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Ill.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 18, 2012

J. Joseph Wihlm

Dougherty - J. Joseph Wihlm, 90, of Dougherty, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home in Rockwell.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 410 Patrick St., Dougherty, with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.

Visitation will take place Monday evening, Nov. 19, at St. Patrick's Catholic School in Dougherty from 5 until 7 p.m. A scriptural wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Joe's name to Hospice of North Iowa.
John Joseph Wihlm was born on June 30, 1922, in rural Cerro Gordo County, the son of Joseph A. and Clara M. (Merfeld) Wihlm. He attended and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Dougherty.

On Nov. 25, 1943, Joe was united in marriage to Edith L. Schick in Dougherty. This union would be blessed with three children, Bernard, Shirley and Patricia.

Joe inherited his love of the land from his father, and following his graduation from high school he began farming with his father and then on his own in later years. He farmed as well as raised livestock in rural Sheffield for many years until his retirement.

In his free time, Joe enjoyed traveling to Canada on his yearly fishing trip, often times making multiple trips a year! He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dougherty, Farm Bureau, Cerro Gordo Breeder's Association, and served on the Dougherty Elevator Board for six years.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his children, Bernard (Carol) Wihlm, Faribault, Minn., Shirley (Bill) Campbell, Mason City, and Patricia (Lynn) Balek, Mason City; his grandchildren, Kris Wihlm, Julie Wihlm and her fiancé, Brian, Michael Campbell, Melissa (Kerry) Bart, Dawn Balek, Cheri Balek and Ann Balek; his great-grandchildren, Logan Campbell and Sashi Bart; and his siblings, Bob (Barb) Wihlm, Cedar Rapids, and Mary Paulus, Mason City.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith; and his siblings, Rita and Alphonse.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 18, 2012

Posted on 18 November 2012

Lavon Dorsey

OSAGE - Lavon Dorsey, age 86, of Osage, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Chaplain Dave Byrd, Iowa Hospice, officiating. Inurnment will be in the Osage Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice, 18 E. Main St., New Hampton, IA 50659.

Lavon was born Sept. 22, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Glenn and Gladys (Hahne) Merkley.

She graduated from Schaller High School in Schaller, Iowa, in 1943. Lavon then graduated from trade school in Omaha, Neb., in 1945. She worked for the Illinois Central Railroad Co., Cedar Valley Produce, designed custom draperies, groomed dogs and helped her husband, Gene, with the Dorsey Auction Business until Gene retired in February 1996.

Lavon was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage and the Cedar Valley Quilters. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. Most of all Lavon treasured the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Those left to cherish Lavon's memory are her daughter, Becky (Roger) Schoonover of Des Moines; two sons: Pat (Teresa) Dorsey of Osage and Mike (Donna) Dorsey of Osage; four grandchildren: Jon Dorsey, Breanna (Justin) Fox, Keith Dorsey (Daniele Messersmith), Nicole Dorsey (Clark Jorgensen); seven great-grandchildren: Nick, Elizabeth, Talynn, Jaeger, Jaycee, Nickolas, Madison; and two great-grandchildren on the way; a sister, Donna (Don) Davis of Storm Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene, in 1996; a brother, Darrell Merkley and a sister, Glennadean Merkley.

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

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage IA 50461, 641-732-3706.

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Published in Globe Gazette on November 19, 2012

Mildred J. Haukoos

FOREST CITY - Mildred J. Haukoos, 83, of Forest City, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at her home in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery in Leland.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 19, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Mildred Jean Haukoos was born in Mount Valley Township, near Forest City, Iowa, on May 29, 1929, the daughter of Carl and Ella (Monson) Harris.

She was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills. She attended country school near her home through the eighth grade. She attended Forest City High School, graduating in 1946. Immediately after graduation, she began working at the local telephone company.

In 1950 she married Marvin Haukoos. She continued working at the telephone company until November of 1951, shortly before their first son was born. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years until they purchased the Renwick Times in Renwick, Iowa, in 1964.
Due to her husband's health they moved to Forest City in 1971, when she began working at Winnebago Industries, retiring in 1979. Later that year, they moved to Clear Lake, Iowa.

Marvin passed away in 1981. In 1983, Mildred moved back to Forest City and began babysitting for her grandchildren.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.

She is survived by her sons, Rande (Barbara) Haukoos of Forest City and Monte (Kim) Haukoos of Renwick, Iowa; a sister, Delores Steinfeldt of Forest City; eight grandchildren: Jason (Briane) Haukoos, Jennifer (Troy) Kirchhoff, Erin (Jon) Murray, Jeremy (Nikki) Haukoos, Megan Haukoos, Matt Haukoos, Mike (Sara) Murphy and Lindsey Murphy; and great-grandchildren, Tanner and Cade Kirchhoff, Johnny and Adam Murphy, Kenzie Oblander and Jaxon Haukoos.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a brother, Harvey Harris.

Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, IA 50436, 641-585-2685.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 18 to November 19, 2012

Linda Osborn Kupris

HAMPTON - Linda Osborn Kupris, 72, of Green Valley, Ariz., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the La Via Memory Care Center, La Posada, in Green Valley, Ariz.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home, 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.
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Published in Globe Gazette on November 19, 2012

Lucile R. Wesson

GARNER - Lucile R. Wesson, 95, of Garner, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with the Revs. Justin Asche and Roger Kallem officiating. Burial will be in Concord Township Cemetery in Garner.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 19, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church.

Lucile Reed Ryan, the third child of James and Cecil (Reed) Ryan, was born March 31, 1917, in Garner. After her mother's death during the flu epidemic of 1919, her siblings were adopted by their grandparents, Herbert and Jennie Reed. Lucile, then 2 years of age, was adopted by Dr. J.S. "Sam" and Emma Wesson, also of Garner. Dr. Wesson was a veterinarian in Garner.

Lucile joined the United Presbyterian Church in Garner on March 18, 1927, when the Bruce Gillis was the pastor. She and her parents joined the church after the First Congregational Church disbanded.

Lucile graduated from Garner High School in 1934. She continued her education at Coe College in Cedar Rapids but was forced to quit due to illness. Later she went to AIB in Des Moines and just six weeks prior to graduation she was offered a job at Hancock County National Bank in Garner. She worked there for six and one-half years until she was offered a job at Iowa Des Moines National Bank. She later took a position at Valley Bank in Des Moines. She worked in Des Moines from 1944 to 1972. At that time she retired and moved back to Garner.

Lucile taught piano lessons for six years. She began her music career at the Garner UPC under the direction of Mrs. Stuart (Arlene) Lee. Lucile played piano along with Duane Cummings and Berneace Cataldo at the organ during church services at the Garner UPC for many years. She was also active in the church choir.

During her high school years, Lucile taught Sunday school. She also was a soloist at the Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church when she lived in Des Moines. Lucile sang for numerous organizations and at conventions.

Lucile's pride and joy for more than 25 years was her Siamese cat, Dolly. Dolly was a stray cat that came to Lucile's door hungry and never left again. Her favorite color was "green" and her "special day" was March 17. You guessed it - she was Irish! Lucile's hobbies included music, gardening, and being able to drive her car and go places.

Lucile is survived by two nephews, Kent (Sandi) Ryan of Ankeny and Tracy (Kathy) Ryan of Malvern, Iowa; four great-nephews, Matt and Marcus Ryan and Joe and Patrick Ryan; a great niece, Brook Eggeling; and dear friends, Roger (Mary) Kallem of Clarion and Dean (Carol) Dolphin of Garner.

She was preceded in death by her parents and adopted parents; brother, Kenneth Ryan; and sister, Doris Lindmeyer.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 19, 2012

Posted on 19 November 2012

Trudy Bendickson

Northwood - Trudy Bendickson, 60, of Northwood, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Erich Hoeft officiating. Burial will be at Eld Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites. com.