Trudy Mae (Flaaten) Bendickson

Northwood - Trudy Mae (Flaaten) Bendickson, 60, of Northwood, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa of liver failure.

The funeral will be on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at First Shell Rock Lutheran Church with the Rev. Erich Hoeft officiating. Burial will be at Elk Creek Cemetery in rural Kensett. Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in Northwood.

Trudy was born on Nov. 20, 1951, at Park Hospital in Mason City to Truman and Truly (Ones) Flaaten or rural Kensett. She was baptized and confirmed at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett.

Trudy graduated from Northwood-Kensett schools in 1970 then went on to the medical transcriptionist school in Mankato, Minn. She then procured a job at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., going next to Naeve Hospital and then to Greve Law office in Northwood.

She was joined in marriage to Drew Bendickson on Aug. 7, 1976, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett. They were married for 36 years.

Trudy was a completely honest and bold person. She enjoyed softball in her younger years, bowling for many years also, until rheumatoid arthritis prevented her from continuing on with that. After the rheumatoid arthritis, casinos became Trudy's fun. Her love of reading was well known and the local libraries knew her well and had a hard time keeping enough books available for her to read.

Trudy is survived by her husband Drew, her sisters Karen Rollenhagen, Ruby Flaaten, and her brother T. Kevin Flaaten, her brother's-in-law Terry (Joan) Bendickson, Wade (Bobbie) Bendickson, Lee (Linda) Bendickson, and her sister-in-law Dedra (Tony) Harris, and her mother-in-law Jeannette Bendickson-Harmon. Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. All of whom will miss her sense of humor and love.

Trudy was preceded in death by her parents Truman and Truly Flaaten, her father-in-laws Harlan Bendickson and Obert Harmon.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 20 to November 21, 2012

Kenneth Edward Farrell
U.S. Army    WWII

WHITTEMORE, Iowa -Funeral Mass for Kenneth Farrell will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore with Father Victor Ramaeker officiating. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Kenneth Edward Farrell was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Whittemore, the son of James LeRoy and Kathleen (Walsh) Farrell. He grew up on the farm and attended school at the Presentation Academy, graduating in 1943. He joined the United States Army in December of 1944 and served his country until his honorable discharge in November of 1946. He returned to Whittemore where he farmed and began as a rural mail carrier on July 16, 1948, and continued until Jan. 10, 1980.

On March 4, 1957, Kenny was united in marriage to Florence Kollasch at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. After their marriage Kenny farmed and was proud to say that he was able to operate a combine for 63 consecutive years while also continuing his 86 miles-per-day mail route. After his retirement he started working at the Whittemore Golf Course as a greenskeeper and he and his wife later became managers.

Kenny loved to fish both locally and also in Sioux LookOut, Onatrio, Canada, the last 20-plus years. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, grilling, cooking and playing cards, most especially cribbage, euchre, and "Pass the Ace" with his grandchildren and family, He liked to attend his grandchildren's activities when his health allowed, and was their No. 1 fan in the stands. Kenny served as the official photographer of the 1978 Whittemore Centennial and was honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2010 Algona St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was an active member of St. Michael's Parish, Holy Name Society, Whittemore Community Betterment Club, Whittemore Gun Club, and was past Commander of Seely-Walsh Post #425 of the American Legion where he has been a member for the past 67 consecutive years. Kenny, along with a few other local men, was instrumental in developing the recreational area outside of Whittemore that is known today as "Siems Park." He was also a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association.

Kenny died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at his home in Whittemore at the age of 87.
He is survived by his children, Linda Farrell of Whittemore; Betty Mowrey of Algona; Karen and Randy Rayhons of Ventura; Cindy and Keith Lowe of Mason City; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Helen "Skip" Wirth of Des Moines; Emy Farrell of Algona; Leo Farrell of Jacksonville, Fla.; Tom Farrell of Prairie City and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Florence on Dec. 25, 1994; granddaughters, Courtney & Kaylee Lowe; brother, James Farrell; sister, Mary Catherine Elbert and an infant sister, Marie Celine Farrell.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 20 to November 21, 2012

Linda Osborn Kupris

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. - Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday also at Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Pastor Corby Jo Johnson will be officiating. 641-456-3232, www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com.

Linda Osborn Kupris 72, of Green Valley, Ariz., passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 ,at the La Via Memory Care Center, La Posada in Green Valley, Ariz. Her death was due to complications of Alzheimer's and kidney failure.

Linda was born on May 23, 1940, in Lime Springs on the doctor's kitchen table to Dr. Lowell A. Osborn and Dorothy Lucille Clemmer. Her family lived in Denmark and Germany, after World War II. where her father was stationed. After returning to the United States, Linda contracted Polio and spent some time in an iron lung machine.

Linda graduated from the Hampton (Iowa) Public School in 1958. She attended and graduated from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, in 1962 with a degree in Home Economics. She was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. It was there on Friday, March 15, 1959, that she met her future husband, Jerry L. Kupris.

Jerry and Linda were married on June 12, 1960, by three Methodist ministers - both of her grandfathers were ministers. Linda and Jerry lived throughout Iowa during their marriage. In July 2004 they moved to Green Valley, Ariz.

Four children were born of this marriage; Kristin D. Anderson (husband, Doug Anderson) of Phoenix, Ariz., Timothy O. Kupris (wife, Leanne Kupris) of Sydney, Australia, Anthony R. Kupris II (wife, Carrie Kupris) of Eldridge, Iowa and Blaine J. Kupris of Brooklyn Park, Minn.

Linda was also the grandmother to nine grandchildren; Leah Hoover, Katie Anderson, Amanda, Derek, Kelly, Blaine, Beau, Jackson and Ellie Kupris. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Kupris, all of the above plus a sister and brother-in-law, Bobby and Louise Stricklin of Ashville, N.C. and brother -in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Kay Hurt of Aurora, Ill. As well as several other cousins, nieces and nephews.

During her lifetime, she was a great wife, mother, grandmother and home maker. She was also a teacher, business owner and worked in the retail clothing and jewelry business.

Another memorial service will be held at a later date at the Green Valley Community Church where Linda and Jerry are members and Linda was a member of the choir.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to your favorite charity or Alzheimer's Association or Kidney Foundation.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 19 to November 21, 2012

Celestine Rose Lorenz-Devine

BRITT - Celestine Rose Lorenz-Devine left us for the joy of heaven, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. She will be infinitely missed by her friends and loving family.

A Mass of Christian burial for Sally Devine will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E., in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller and the Rev. Don Czapla officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Duncan.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel,  178 Center St. West, in Britt. Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. A scriptural wake service was held at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Sally was born Oct. 15, 1925, on a farm south of Duncan. She grew up a proud Czech Catholic, dedicating her life to God and the Blessed Virgin. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Right to Life or Birth Right.
She worked tirelessly for the pro-life cause and carried a torch for the unborn.

Sally will be immensely missed by her husband, Paul Sr.; son Paul, Jr., (Roxy), Noah, Bria, Abraham, Eli, and Zachariah; daughter, Mary (Tom) Murphy, Hollie and Megan; daughter, Tricia, (Curt) Witt, Desi and Ally; daughter, Anny (Steve), Anabel; daughter, Barbara (lovingly known as Auntie Barbie to all of Sally's grandchildren); sister Trudy (Eugene) Burns along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Antoinette Lorenz, brothers John (Ruth) and Norbert (Anne) Lorenz, sisters Rita Lass and Irene Jackson and her infant son Joseph.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 21, 2012

Virginia Adams Neeley

BUFFALO CENTER - Virginia Adams Neeley, 92, of Buffalo Center, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the Titonka Care Center in Titonka.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating.
Burial will be at Crystal Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

She is survived by her 6 children; Donna (Lewis) Swalve of Hayfield, Daryl (Bev) Adams of Buffalo Center, Darwin (Thelma) Adams of Thompson, Diane (Dale) Kramersmeier of Buffalo Center, Doug (Harriet) Adams of Otho, Denise (Mike) Eenhuis of Chapman, Kansas; a sister Darlene (Richard) Thompson of Forest City; a brother Otto Larson, Jr. of Forest City; sister-in-law Darlene Larson of Forest City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grand children, nieces and nephews.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 20 to November 21, 2012

Posted on 21 November 2012

Donald Keith Boylan

LONG LAKE, Minn. -Donald Keith Boylan dies at 79; Teacher and Coach in Minnesota.

Donald Keith Boylan, of Long Lake, Minn., died on Nov. 13 after contracting pneumonia, having struggled with atypical Parkinsonism for several years.

Mr. Boylan, 79 years old, was born on Aug. 20, 1933, in Charles City. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Bonnie Wulff Boylan, who was born in Floyd, three children, three grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and eleven nieces and nephews.

For 30 years, Mr. Boylan was boys' basketball coach at Orono High School, west of Minneapolis, where he also taught mathematics and later became the district's first computer/technology coordinator. In addition, Don Boylan served as chief teacher negotiator for the Orono Education Association in contract talks.

Mr. Boylan, who was long active in the Calvin Presbyterian Church of Long Lake, was the third son of Irene May Imus Boylan and C. C. (Cliff) Boylan, a teacher and coach in Charles City for more than 30 years. Father and son, in addition to sharing a profession, had similar approaches to students in the classroom -patient, humorous and insistent on results. Don also followed in his father's footsteps when he coached his school's first cross-country team, much as Cliff Boylan created Charles City's regional Comet Relays in the 1940s.

Don Boylan was a member of basketball, football, and track teams at Charles City High School, and played basketball at Grinnell College. He completed his education at the State University of Iowa.

Bonnie Wulff and Don, who were high school sweethearts, graduated from Charles City High School in the class of 1951. They participated in annual reunions of a group of classmates that have continued for more than 60 years. Bonnie Boylan's twin sister, Beverly, also married a classmate, Junior Moeller. The Wulff sisters graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids.

Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Jodi Cobb Boylan of Watertown, Minn.; a daughter, Kathleen Boylan of Bradenton Beach, Fla.; and a daughter and son-in-law, Susan Boylan and Lowell Seashore of Maple Plain, Minn. In the next generations are grandchildren Katie Walker McNaughton, her husband, John, and their baby daughter Addley; Andrew Walker; and Erin Boylan. Because of their warmth and concern, several other young people in the area came to consider the Boylans as grandparents.

Two of Don's three siblings also survive: James Boylan of New York and Mary Ann Boylan Bernhard of Orlando, Fla. Don's other brother, Dr. Charles E. Boylan of Bellevue, Wash., died in 1994.

Don's surviving in-laws are the Moellers, who live in Des Moines; his sister-in-law, Sharla Kvidera Boylan Ross of Sammamish, Wash.; sister-in-law, Betsy Wade Boylan of New York; and brother-in-law, Ralph Parker of Orlando, Fla.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 17, at Calvin Presbyterian in Long Lake, and interment will be at a later date in the National Cemetery at Fort Snelling, Minn. Mr. Boylan served in the Army from 1953 to 1955.

Memorials may be sent to the Orono Foundation for Education, Box 124, Maple Plain, Minn. 55359.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 22, 2012

Sharon May Doden

Red Wing, Minn. - Sharon May Doden, daughter of Dorothy and Ingwert Jefson, was born in Forest City on March 31, 1936.

After high school, she attended Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines. She married Johnny Doden of Woden on Nov. 24, 1956, and began her nursing career in Buffalo Center. Her professional career spanned over 45 dedicated years including positions at the Buffalo Center Hospital, Timely Mission Nursing Home, Buffalo Center School, Desert Samaritan in Phoenix and Mercy Hospital in Mason City. As a nurse she provided compassionate care to all those in need ranging from newborn deliveries to those in the last stages of this life.

Sharon passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, in the presence of her family at St. Brigids in Red Wing, Minn. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother Marvin. She is survived by her devoted husband Johnny, their two children, Cory (Denise) and Kristi and two awesome grandsons, Jeremy and Trevor. Services will be held Friday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Reformed Church in Buffalo Center, IA 50424.

Cards can be sent in care of Cory Doden, 2265 Hallquist Ave., Red Wing, MN 55066. Memorial funds will be donated to either Mercy Hospital Foundation or the Iowa Methodist Alumni Fund.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 22, 2012

Joseph Richard Doerr

MURRIETA, Calif. -Joseph Richard Doerr, 72, of 29876 Sycamore Ridge Road, Murrieta, Calif., died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Moreno Valley Community Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Temecula, Calif., with Father Simeon officiating. Interment was at the Laurel Cemetery in Murrieta, Calif.

Joseph was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Wichita, Kan., the son of Helen and Burke Scates. Joseph's father died at the invasion of Normandy, World War II, without ever having seen his son.

Joseph married Vasiliki (Bess) Karamitros, formerly of Mason City, on Dec. 12, 1965. Vasiliki was a teacher at Wilson Elementary School in Mason City. Joeseph graduated from California State University at Northridge with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He was employed at Wien, Sales and Vizvary, an accounting/tax firm in Beverly Hills, Calif., for 25 years.

Joe's many interests included tournament pool play, winning many championships, fishing, traveling, cooking, reading and politics.

He is survived by his wife, Vasiliki Karamitros Doerr; three children, Joseph, Richard and Melinda; grandchildren, Jamie, Jessica, Caleb, Ethan, Tanner, Brooke; and one great-grandchild, Christian.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 22, 2012

Carol Downing

CHARLES CITY - Carol Downing, 90, of Charles City, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Charles City.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the Rosary. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church an hour prior to the service.

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 22, 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 at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd 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.

Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 22, 2012

Le Roy G. Love
U.S. Navy   WWII

BRITT - Le Roy G. Love, of Britt, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at the age of 88 at Hancock County Health System in Britt.

Funeral services for LeRoy Love will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 707 4th Street S.W. in Britt, with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Le Roy was born on July 20, 1924, in Mason City, to Hattie (Castle) and Willis Love. He was a veteran of WWII, serving three years in the U.S. Navy. He had enlisted in the Navy while in his senior year of high school, so he never graduated. Through the efforts of his daughter, Lyla, he was able to receive his high school diploma on his 80th birthday.

On Dec. 9, 1945, he married the love of his life, Lillian Mae Blair, in Pensacola, Fla. They made their home in and around Britt, where for the next forty years he worked as a building contractor, leaving a legacy of many houses and buildings in Britt.

He was a member of the American Legion for sixty-seven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to gun shows and antique sales, and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed vacationing in Florida and eating seafood.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Lillian Love. His children, Lyla (Warren) Hamand of Nora Springs, Tom (Jane) Love of Jacksonville, Fla., Alan (Jennie) Love of Mason City and Laurie (Don) Homan of Cedar Rapids; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren: Mary (Clint) Weilert and Jackson of Overland Park, Kan., Cassandra (Monte) Halls and Conner Hage of Des Moines, Nikki Moore and Madison of Jacksonville, Fla., Travis Love of Boca Raton, Fla., Alan Jr. (Christina) Love and Logan, Laci, Landon and Lanie of Palmdale, Calif., Daniel (Shannon) Love and Jonathan and Madelyn of Mason City, Jacob, Samuel and Sarah Homan of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 21 to November 22, 2012

Lois Mae (Schulz) Schmoll

WEST LIBERTY - Lois Mae (Schulz) Schmoll, 91, of West Liberty died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Nov. 23, at Asbury Methodist Church in Lake Mills, by Wendi Gillan. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. prior to service.

Lois was born Feb. 16, 1921, near Hayfield, Iowa, the daughter of Gustav Albert and Anna Margaretha (Stoltenberg) Schulz. She graduated from Hayfield Consolidated School and worked with her parents on the farm for several years. She then worked in Fort Dodge at Thiede Mueller Hardware Store and later at Hancock County National Bank in Garner.

On April 3, 1947, Lois married Merlyn Clifford Schmoll at Hayfield Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and farmed near Lake Mills, Iowa for 50-plus years. They had two sons, Jack and Henry.

Lois is survived by her husband, Merlyn; sons Jack (Barb), Wilton, Iowa, and Henry (Barb) Marion, and grandchildren Michelle (Art) Davis of Boone, Iowa, Brian (Julie) Schmoll, Lincoln, Neb., and Abbey Schmoll, Cincinnati, Ohio; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Arnold, Garner.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donald Schulz; and her sister, Darlene Adams.

A memorial fund has been established by the family.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 21 to November 22, 2012

Donna E. Smith

Mason City - Donna E. Smith, 58, of Mason City, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit.

A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at First Assembly of God, 1301 North Carolina Ave., with Pastor George Addy officiating. A reception at the church will follow.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. Interment will be held at a later date in Rosehill Cemetery in Whittier, Calif. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Donna E. Smith memorial fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Donna Eileen Smith, 58, of Mason City, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. She was born September 27, 1954, in South Gate, California, to Sequoyah and Creta Duncan. She married Gary Lee Smith on Dec. 2, 1989, and he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Nicole Smith of Iowa City and Ben Smith of Wesley; one grandson, Bentley; her sister, Irene Duncan of La Habra, Calif.; her brother, Micheal (Montsi) Duncan of Redlands, Calif.; her mother-in-law, Leona Smith of Mason City; as well as her boxers, Holly and Rocky.

Donna's parents, father-in-law, Jack Smith, and two sisters, Sheryl Celeste Duncan and Helen Lynette Wildvank, preceded her in death.

Donna was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from Paramount High School in 1972 and was a proud member of the PHS Pirate Marching Band. She moved to Britt, Iowa, in 1999 and hated the weather but stayed for the love of her family.

She was a friend to everyone she met. She loved music; playing her clarinet in the North Iowa Concert Band; singing at church and home; and volunteering for the KJCY Christian Radio Station. She also loved animals and was a Midwest Boxer Rescue volunteer. She would want you to know that the Lord has healed her by taking her home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 20 to November 22, 2012

Posted on 22 November 2012

William Gilbert

IOWA FALLS - William Gilbert, 96, of Iowa Falls died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for William Gilbert will be 10:30 am Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 520 College Ave., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

The Linn's Funeral Home Iowa Falls chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 23, 2012

Marjorie E. (Marge) Granzow

BELMOND - Marjorie E. "Marge" Granzow, 91, of Belmond died Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 23, 2012

Elaine Lauterbach

IOWA FALLS - Elaine Lauterbach, 81, of Iowa Falls died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Elaine Lauterbach will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, 806 Mill St., Alden, Iowa.

A time of visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time, also at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church. Private burial will be at a later date.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 23, 2012

Cheryl Weitzel

Mason City - Cheryl Weitzel, 56, of Mason City died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 23, 2012

Posted on 23 November 2012

Dennis A. "Denny" Bergo

Lake Mills - Dennis A."Denny" Bergo, 71, of rural Lake Mills, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. Burial will take place in Sion Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St. in Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 23 to November 24, 2012

Marvin O. Brager

VENTURA - Marvin O. Brager, 89, of Ventura, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church, east of Garner, with Pastor Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. Fourth St., in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

George H. Coffin
U.S. Army   WWII

WESTSIDE - Funeral services for George H. Coffin, 87, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the United Church Westside in Westside.

He died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at St. Anthony's Nursing Home in Carroll, Iowa. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery.

Visitation will from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Huebner Funeral Home in Westside, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials may be made to the United Church Westside Endowment Fund.

George H. Coffin was born Jan. 26, 1925, at Clear Lake, Iowa, to William and Verna Coe Coffin. George graduated from Clear Lake Community High School in 1942. In 1943, he joined the U.S. Army serving in the European Theater during World War II. He was captured by the German Army in December 1944 during the "Battle of the Bulge" and remained a prisoner of war until April 1945.

He married Esther Mae Clark June 2, 1945, at the Methodist Church in Plymouth, Iowa, and three children were born to this union.

George first worked for Hathorne Motor Company in Mason City. In 1961, the family moved to Westside, Iowa. He joined Kratoska Insurance in Carroll which later became Mid-Iowa Insurance, working there until retiring in 1987.

He was extremely active in his church and community. He served as commander of the Westside American Legion, was a member of DAV, and VFW and drove veterans to the VA Hospital in Omaha. He organized a Boy Scout troop in the Westside area, serving as scoutmaster for many years.

George and Esther enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling. He loved gardening and growing flowers, and was an avid do-it-yourselfer. George's faith was a constant part of his life, sustaining him through many difficult times.

Surviors include three children, Ron and wife, Dixie, Rick and wife, Sue, and Becky and husband, Jeff; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Clifford and wife, Ruth; and two sisters-in-law, Jeanne and June.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Esther; his parents; two brothers, William H., Jr., and Ralph E.; and grandson, Christopher.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Terry Allen Cook

INDIANOLA - Terry Allen Cook, 59, of Indianola, and formerly of Mason City, died Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, after a long illness.
 
Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday Nov. 27, 2012, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by Mason City veterans.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Terry A. Cook Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Reva D. Fredrickson

NORTHWOOD - Reva Darlene Fredrickson, 86, of Northwood, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.
Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, North-wood, IA; 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Marlys D. Gronwoldt

RICEVILLE - Marlys D. Gronwoldt, 84, of Riceville, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Riceville, with the Rev. Michael Parris and the Rev. Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Lindstrom Funeral Home, 401 East Main St., Riceville, 641-985-2242.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Josine Korsa

CRYSTAL LAKE - Josine Korsa, 74, of Crystal Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at her home in Crystal Lake.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the Britt Evangelical Free Church, 94 Third St. S.E., Britt, with Pastor Jason Boomgarden officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Phyllis Robinson

THOMPSON - Phyllis Robinson, 81 of Thompson, died Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday Dec. 1, 2012, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 30, at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Donald Lee Rogers

RUDD - Donald Lee Rogers, 78, of Rudd, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd, with the Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

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

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

.Published in Globe Gazette from November 23 to November 24, 2012

Harold A. Schwab

BRITT - Harold A. Schwab, 95, of Britt, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Church of the Nazarene in Britt with Pastor John Paulus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-843-3811; www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 24, 2012

Posted on 24 November 2012

Carrol "Andy" Anderson

CHARLES CITY - Carrol "Andy" Anderson, 84, of Charles City, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.

A funeral Mass for Carrol Anderson will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday where there will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church an hour prior to the Mass.

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 25, 2012

Dennis Allen Bergo

Lake Mills - Dennis Allen Bergo, 71, peacefully departed this life on Nov. 21, 2012, at his home in rural Lake Mills.

Funeral services will be held at Sion Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills on Monday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 am.

Visitation will be held today, Sunday, November 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the services at the church.

Burial will be in Sion Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.

Dennis Allen Bergo was born March 19, 1941, at the Northwood Hospital, to Orvin and Mildred (Holstad) Bergo. He was baptized and confirmed at Sion Lutheran Church. He attended Hartland No. 6 country school and Northwood High School. He received a welding certificate at North Iowa Area Community College.

He married Susan Renee (Yoho) Bergo on Nov. 1, 1969. They were blessed with three children: Andrea Sue, Jennifer Denise, and Jonathan Julian.

Dennis lived life to the fullest after overcoming many serious illnesses and surgeries with God's help and his strong faith. He was always willing to work or lend a helping hand to others. Dennis had an infectious laugh, and was a light in many lives. Besides being a life-long farmer, he was employed by Wilson's, Winnebago, Ruan Trucking and retired from the maintenance department at Fleetguard. His latest work was in the field with his friends, for the fall harvest.

He and his son Jonathan appreciated antique machinery …. especially anything Allis Chalmers "Orange." They had a business together called Band B Restoration.

Dennis loved to go on tractor rides across Iowa and was blessed with many friends that he met while participating. His 1949 Allis Chalmers CA has traveled over three thousand miles … at ten miles an hour.

He was always tinkering with something at the farm, loved country music, finding treasures at auctions, and traveling with his wife. For many years, he organized the antique tractor show during July Jubilee days and was so proud of the FFA organization at school when they accepted the responsibility of organizing it. He also played on the Fleetguard golf team. His greatest joy was his children and his two granddaughters.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Susan Renee; his daughter Andrea Thornton and granddaughter Anja Luella of Phoenix, Ariz., his daughter Jennifer (Jason) Chose and granddaughter Lydia Renee of Polk City, Iowa; his siblings Barbara (Sonny) Paulson of Emmons, Minn., Judy (Alan) Rohne of Glenville, Minn., and Bruce Bergo of Northwood, Iowa; his Aunt Mavis Bergo of Lake Mills; and numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orvin and Mildred Bergo, and his son Jonathan Bergo.

He will be greatly missed.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 23 to November 25, 2012

Marvin O. Brager

VENTURA - Marvin O. Brager, 89, of Ventura, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, at St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner with Pastor Carl Hedberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m., today, Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel 160 E. Fourth St., Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Marvin Odell Brager, the son of Willard and Velma (Hollingsworth) Brager, was born Feb. 11, 1923, on a farm south of Ventura. He was baptized and confirmed at Ellington Prairie Lutheran Church near Miller. Marv attended Ventura Community Schools and graduated from high school in 1941. On Sept. 22, 1946, he married Adelaide Schwisow at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Daykin, Neb. They lived on a farm near Ventura where they raised their family. Marv worked at Fretten Dairy, farmed for 30 years, was plant manager for Clear Lake Aluminum, employed at Woodford Wheeler in Clear Lake and drove truck for Niemans. He enjoyed gardening, mowing lawns, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served in various offices in the church.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Adelaide, of Ventura; four children, Cheryl (James) Nesbit of Clear Lake, Mike (Sue) Brager of Clear Lake, Barb Ward of Ventura and Randy (Janet) Brager of Clear Lake; nine grandchildren, Heidi and Amy Nesbit of Clear Lake, Hollie (Brian) Meyer of Mason City, Todd (Brandi) Brager of Garner, Tiffani (Brad) Primrose of Clear Lake, Dustin (Allison) Ward of Clear Lake, Laura Brager of Copper Center, Alaska, Emily (Ben) DuBose of Franklin, Tenn., and Molly Brager of Franklin, Tenn.; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan Nelson, Kasey, Andrew and Faith Primrose, Nicholas Siebert, Cade and Emma Meyer and Abagail Brager; sister, Darlene Wells of Clear Lake; brother, Larry (Sandy) Brager of LeClaire, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Carl and Minnie Schwisow; son-in-law, Chris Ward; brothers, Kenneth and Ronald; sister, Venita Statser; and brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Ruth Wessner.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 24 to November 25, 2012

Reva Darlene (Muggs) Fredrickson

Northwood - Reva Darlene (Muggs) Fredrickson, 86, of Northwood, died on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at her home.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mona Lutheran Church, Mona, with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Family will receive friends today, Sunday, Nov. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 South, Northwood, Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 24 to November 25, 2012

James "Jimmy" Frilbrandt

IOWA FALLS - James "Jimmy" Frilbrandt, 82, of Iowa Falls, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Jimmy Filbrandt will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Paul Beisel officiating. Burial will be at the Berlin Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa. There will be no visitation.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 25, 2012

Laura J. Hinrichs

MASON CITY - Laura J. Hinrichs, 44, of Mason City, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Kenneth Gehling of Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Roseville Cemetery in Roseville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Laura Hinrichs memorial fund in care of the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 24 to November 25, 2012

Josine Louise (Benson) Korsa

CRYSTAL LAKE, Iowa - Josine Louise (Benson) Korsa, 74, of Crystal Lake, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the her home.

A funeral service for Josine Korsa will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Britt Evangelical Free Church, 810 Second Ave. N.W. in Britt, with Pastor Jason Boomgarden officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery in Crystal Lake.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. West, in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Josine, the daughter of Vernal and Vera (Benedict) Benson was born June 2, 1938. She lived on the family farm near Crystal Lake and attended the Crystal Lake community schools, graduating in 1955. After graduation she attended Waldorf College in Forest City, receiving her teaching degree.

On May 5, 1959, she married the love of her life, Joe Korsa. They made their home in the Forest City area, where she taught in the Forest City school district. They moved into Crystal Lake in the mid-1960s and she began teaching at the Woden-Crystal Lake and Titonka elementary schools. After retiring from full time teaching, she worked as a teacher's aide for the W-CL school. Later she served as the assistant postmaster in Crystal Lake and worked at the Crystal Lake public library. Her life was dedicated to family and education.

Josine and Joe loved to travel, taking the kids on many summer vacations. Over the years they continued to travel, spending many summers at the Iowa State Fair, local county fairs, parades, and city celebrations. On their longer trips, they traveled to various national parks, with their last two trips to Alaska and the Grand Canyon. She spent many days at these events with Joe and shared many of their happy times with friends and family.

Josine is survived by Jeff (Laura) Korsa of Crystal Lake, Jim (Angie) Korsa of Lakeville, Minnesota, six beloved grandchildren: Kasey, Caleb, Michaela, Allie, Tyler, and Trevor, one brother Bruce (Cleone) Benson of Westby, Wisconsin, two brothers-in-law Bob (Myrna) Korsa of Franktown, Colorado, Bernie (Sandie) Korsa of Garner, one sister-in-law Fran (Al) Tvedt of Fair Grove, Missouri, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Joe.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 24 to November 25, 2012

Cecil G. Pierson

NASHUA - Cecil G. Pierson, age 98, of Nashua, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at the Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua.

Friends may greet the family 3 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua.

Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Online condolences for Cecil's family may be left at hugebackfuneral home.com.

Survivors include one son, Lloyd (Linda) Pierson of Charles City; two grandchildren, Clinton L. Pierson of Big Lake, Minn., Kelley Pierson of Nashua; three sisters-in-law, Nelda Shepherd of Charles City, Mabel Chudyk of Canada, Lillian Swain of Newton, Iowa.

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home, 319 Main Street, Box 127, Nashua, IA 50658, 641- 435-4134, hugebackfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on November 25, 2012

Donald Lee Rogers

Rudd - Donald Lee Rogers, 78, of Rudd died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at his home in Rudd.

A funeral service Don will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth St., Rudd with the Reverend Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd where full military honors will be conducted by the Nora Springs American Legion. H.D.S. Post 449.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., today Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

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

Donald Lee Rogers, son of Glenn and Glay McDowell Rogers was born March 10, 1934, in Riceville. Don and his family moved outside of Rudd where he attended the Rudd schools before he started driving truck when he was 16 years old. He drove for a couple of years before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1952 and received an honorable discharge in March of 1955. Following his honorable discharge, he continued driving truck accumulating over 2.5 million miles without an accident, up until 2005.

Don loved to drive truck and took care of his vehicles, especially polishing his chrome and tinkering with his lights. He would always stay busy, finding something to do. He also loved his John Deere tractors.

He was a member of the Rudd United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his children, Chris (Jim) Doege, Rudd, Dale (Cathy) Rogers, Mason City, Bill (Kathy) Rogers, Mason City and Glenn Rogers, Burt; stepchildren, Pam Walker (Steve) Kapping, New Haven, Iowa, Janice (Jim) Wilmoth, Palestine, Texas, Don (Corinne) Walker, Nora Springs, and Tom Walker, Rockford along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty; and his brother, Wayne Rogers.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye, Nora Springs, 641-749-2210, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 23 to November 25, 2012

Harold August Schwab

BRITT - Harold August Schwab, 95, of Britt, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. He lived 95 years, one month and 21 days. After repeated strokes, Harold became disabled and lived at Hancock County Memorial Hospital beginning in July 2008.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, at the Church of the Nazarene in Britt with Pastor John Paulus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., today, Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Harold's love of farming with donations to the Hancock County Agriculture Museum in care of Darrell Schaper 2090 James Ave., Britt, IA 50423.

Harold was born to William Henry and Clara Josephine (Anderson) Schwab on their farm northeast of Corwith, Boone Township, Hancock County, Iowa, on Oct. 1, 1917. Harold and his older brother, Lenord, grew up on this farm settled by his grandparents, George and Emma (Sellmeyer) Schwab. George was born in St. Martin, Germany, in 1849, and emigrated with his parents, Lorenz and Katherina Schwab who had been married in Edenkoben, Germany. George and Emma and his parents farmed near Peru, Ill. George, Emma and their sons, John, William and Frank moved to Stilson, from Peru, Ill., when Will was 13 years old. Their horses, machinery, and furniture were shipped by rail and loaded off onto a tall snow bank at the Stilson depot. For a year, they rented a house nearby. Their home was built on unbroken prairie they purchased for $8.00 an acre in 1893. George and Emma lived on this farm until they retired to Britt in 1910. After teaching for several years, Clara married Will Schwab in 1910 and joined him on the Schwab homestead. Will and Clara farmed until 1942. Harold's mother, Clara Anderson grew up north of Stilson with eight siblings. Her father, August Anderson was born near Linkoping, Sweden in Ulrika Parish. Bertha Christopher, Clara's mother, was born in Janesville, Wis., of Norwegian immigrants who settled in Wisconsin. They later moved to Searsboro, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Thomas and Julia Christopher raised Bertha and her siblings there. After August and Bertha married near Grinnell, the Christopher's and August, Bertha and an infant, Lena, moved to a farm north of Stilson in Hancock County. Harold attended the Boone township country school and Corwith High School. He met Astred Pearson at the Britt skating rink. Astred graduated in the spring of 1940 from Britt High School and was hired by Rex Puffer to teach country school northwest of Britt. They married on March 14, 1941, in the Radio Chapel in Mason City, a popular place to marry at that time. A wedding dinner was held by Astred's parents, Palmer and Ida Pearson, at their home southwest of Britt. The next morning, the newlyweds left for their honeymoon for two weeks in Chicago staying with Astred's great-aunt Emma Carlsson. The couple lived and farmed with Will and Clara until the parents retired. Harold loved farming and purchased and sold several farms over the years. Harold and Astred entertained and enjoyed many family get-togethers. The couple first attended the United Brethren Church in Stilson until they joined the Britt Church of the Nazarene. They were very active in the church for many years. Harold enjoyed all kinds of farm events in the community, especially auctions. Like his parents, Harold liked to travel. Harold and Astred visited friends and relatives throughout the United States and Canada. They also traveled to Europe, Russia and Israel. The couple met many nice people from their travels. They retired to Britt in 1978. Harold continued to farm for several years after retirement for as long as he was able. Dennis and Connie Schwab took over the home place when Harold and Astred moved into Britt in 1978. Duane returned to farming on the adjoining acreage after working elsewhere. Daughters, Marlys, Joy and Darlene left the farm after high school for colleges in other locations.

He is survived by his wife, Astred, of Britt; five children: daughter, Marlys Talidis and her son, Jim, of Rockford, Ill.; son, Duane Schwab of Corwith; son, Dennis (Connie) Schwab of rural Britt and their two children, Brandon (Sara) Schwab and Lindsay (Nolan) Thilges; daughter, Joy Schwab of Monroe, Wis.; and daughter, Darlene Schwab of Madison, Wis.; two great-grandchildren, Carter and Colin Schwab; his only remaining cousin and good friend, Wayne Anderson who farmed near Stilson; and two nieces, Lucille (Ken) Carlson and Eleanor (Mike) Swan.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, William in 1957, and Clara in 1976; brother, Lenord; sister-in-law, Mae; and one grandchild, Stefanie Talidis.

Cataldo Funeral Home, Britt, 641-843-3811, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from November 24 to November 25, 2012

Harm Vierkant
U.S. Army   WWII

SHEFFIELD - Harm Vierkant, 87, of rural Sheffield, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at his residence.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Goodell Cemetery in Goodell. Pastor Dan Gerrietts of Trinity Lutheran Church is officiating the Graveside Services.

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

Harm Vierkant was born June 22, 1925, in rural Cerro Gordo County, the son of Harm and Clara (Miners) Vierkant. He attended country school until the eighth grade. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and was married to Ruth Shultz on Oct. 15, 1949, in Northwood. Harm was the owner and operator of Chazens Auto Parts in Mason City, for many years. He then farmed in the Rockwell/Rockford area for many years before moving to rural Sheffield. Harm always had a story to tell, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his son Todd Vierkant of rural Sheffield, and many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1973, and sister, Bennett Sharp.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on November 25, 2012

Cheryl A. Weitzel

MASON CITY - Cheryl A. Weitzel, 56, of 16 Old Farm Road, Mason City, died Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Steve Hansen officiating.

The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church. Following the service she will be cremated.

The family suggests memorials to the Humane Society.

Cheryl was born Jan. 12, 1956, in Mason City, the daughter of Peter and Myrtle (Welch) Anderson. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1974.

Cheryl married Steve Weitzel July 20, 1974, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City.
She has been a Mason City realtor for over 35 years and was employed at Edwards-Brandt Iowa Realty.

She enjoyed her pets, driving her Corvette, playing Bunko, refinishing furniture, helping people and most of all spending time with her family. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Mason City Board of Realtors.

Cheryl is survived by her husband Steve Weitzel, Mason City; two sons, Sam Weitzel, North Liberty, and Ben Weitzel, Cedar Falls; a sister Darlene (Norm) Treslen; two brothers Paul Anderson and Butch (Mary) Anderson, both of Mason City; mother-in-law Marcia Weitzel, Mason City; sister-in-law, Anna (Steve) Jicka, Nora Springs, two special nieces Teri Searle and Patti Weiss, and several other nieces and nephews, and her special pet and companion Bogie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Andy Anderson, and sister Marlys Zeal.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from November 23 to November 25, 2012

Darlene Ann Wilson

Lu Verne - Darlene Ann Wilson, 71, of LuVerne, formerly of Fairfield, Ill., and originally from Marshalltown, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Kossuth Regional Health Center, Algona.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 6 p.m. the United Methodist Church in LuVerne, with visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on November 25, 2012

Posted on 25 November 2012 by Marie Thompson