Wayne A. Ambroson
U.S. Marines Corps  Korean Conflict

Leland - Wayne A. Ambroson, age 83, of Leland, Iowa, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Park Centre in Newton, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at West Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Leland, with Pastor Jon Rollefson officiating.

Burial will be in West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Leland VFW Post No. 6161.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 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 Thursday.

Wayne A. Ambroson, 83, a lifelong resident of Leland, passed away on a cool, crisp afternoon with the trees in their beautiful fall foliage and the harvest in full swing.
He was born on July 21, 1929, in rural Leland, the son of Walter A. and Selma T. (Nordskog) Ambroson, where he lived and grew up. He graduated from Forest City High School and enlisted in the Marines during the Korean War. He spent his deployment in Korea and worked as a crew chief on the new, big Sikorsky helicopters, transporting wounded soldiers to the hospital ships and weapons to battle sites.

This dashing young Marine swept Clarine Peterson, the love of his life, off her feet and married her on June 14, 1953, in the only double wedding in the history of West Prairie Church in rural Leland. Clarine's sister, Marlas, married Wayne's long-time friend, Gordon Reimann, at that same wedding.

Wayne and Clarine built their home in rural Leland and Wayne farmed and started his plumbing and heating business, T-W Plumbing & Heating. The business was started in 1955, with Wayne's uncle Tilford (we all called him Hartley) Nordskog, thus the business name. It wasn't too long before Wayne took over the business and ran it by himself. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed talking with all of his customers.

Although he loved to farm, his ever-sensible wife noticed that the busy time for both businesses happened every spring and every fall. As a result, Wayne opted to rent out his farmland and to continue in the plumbing and heating business. He was a well-known electrician and plumber in the Lake Mills community and in surrounding communities, and he served his customers well for over 50 years.

Wayne and Clarine were deeply involved in West Prairie Church, and often Wayne would sing solos or with his family while Clarine accompanied him on the piano or organ. He loved music, especially the beautiful old hymns, and always enjoyed singing in church. Clarine was the church organist for many decades, and she often provided the accompaniment for his singing. For many years, he sang "Were You There" for every Easter sunrise service. He also sung at weddings and funerals, as well as for other occasions.

Wayne and Clarine raised four wonderful children, Louaine, DeAnn, Terry and Larry. He enjoyed his role as Dad but was very grateful for his wife's role in raising these four rambunctious kids. Louaine lives in Manchester, Iowa, and is married to Bill Karkow. They have 10 kids, four "kids-in-law," and two grandbabies. DeAnn lives in Jesup, Iowa, with her beloved cats. Terry lives in Urbandale, Iowa, with his wife, Susan. They have four kids. Larry lives in Newton, Iowa, with his wife, Dianna. They have four kids.

Wayne had 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was proud of every single one of them, including his own kids and their spouses. He liked being surrounded by his family during holidays and always enjoyed family gatherings during holidays. Wayne's whole family shared a close and loving relationship and his kids often took him out to eat, which was one of his favorite activities after his retirement.

Both Wayne and Clarine enjoyed taking trips, and Wayne would sometimes gather his family into his Cessna airplane. Some trips were short, such as going to a flight breakfast (especially if there was a flight show), or to a larger nearby airport with a restaurant for a nice supper. Some trips were longer, such as trips to see family who lived in different states. He loved flying and enjoyed many hours soaring the skies in his beloved airplane.
He also loved to hunt and he enjoyed collecting guns. His favorites were the Brownings that were manufactured in Belgium, but he collected a wide variety of guns. He and his hunting buddies would go to Wyoming and other remote places to show off their prowess with their guns and bag their share of deer, antelope and pheasant. He also loved fishing in Canada with Clarine or his fishing buddies.

Wayne went to be with his Heavenly Father and to join his beloved wife Clarine on Oct. 6. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarine, his parents, Walter and Selma Ambroson, and his sister Maxine Cunningham. He is survived by his four beloved children, Louaine, DeAnn, Terry and Larry, his sister-in-law Marlas Reimann (Leland), his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Allen and Jean Peterson (Leland), and his sister-in-law Betty Haugen (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), 22 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Wayne will be buried beside his wife of over 55 years at West Prairie, close to their home and to so many others that he loved. We will all miss his laughter, his talent at fixing things, his sense of humor and adventure, and his love for his family.

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

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

Mavis M. Buckingham

Iowa Falls - Mavis M. Buckingham, 73, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Memorial services for Mavis Buckingham will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa, with visitation following the service.

The Linn's Funeral Home is in charge and assisting the Buckingham family.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2012

Lorraine E. Buckley

GARNER - Lorraine E. Buckley, 75, of Garner, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at her home in Garner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with the Revs. Janet Rieckhoff-Faris and Ed Bard officiating. Following the service her body will be cremated. Inurnment will be at a later date in Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.

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

Lorraine Ethel Buckley, the daughter of Herman and Ethel (Schoenwetter) Meyer, was born April 4, 1937, on a farm west of Klemme. She attended Liberty No. 9 country school and graduated from Klemme High School in 1955. Lorraine continued her education at Iowa State Teacher's College.

On Oct. 5, 1962, she was married to Billy Buckley at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. They lived in Forest City where Lorraine raised their family and worked as a seamstress at home. She also worked at Pamida in Forest City until her retirement in 1994. After her husband Bill's death in 1999, Lorraine continued to live in Forest City until moving to Garner in 2005. She enjoyed her family, visiting with her friends, cross-stitching, doing craft work and camping.

She was a member of the Klemme United Methodist Church, UMW, South Liberty Homemakers and Red Hat Society.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Cheri (Mark) Prohaska of Garner and Cindy (H.A.) Gross of Stuart, Iowa; five grandchildren: Sara (Luke) Olson of Urbandale, Brad Prohaska of Goldsboro, N.C., Melissa Glenn of Billings, Mont., Jaret Cook of Billings, and Hailey Gross of Stuart; a great-grandson, Marley; a brother, Herman Richard (Pat) Meyer of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Jean (Dennis) Hansen of Whiteville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; and a brother, Alvin Meyer.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.

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

Dorothy Coacher

Charles City - Dorothy Coacher, 96, of Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Private family services will be held. Pastor Jim Beranek of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

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 October 11, 2012

Diane Johnson

Osage - Diane Johnson, 79, of Osage, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Services are pending at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, 641-732-3706, www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2012

Betty M. Mackey

Mason City - Betty M. Mackey, 83, of Mason City, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at her home in Mason City.

A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. Neil J. Manternach as celebrant.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, Oct. 11, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 6 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Betty's name in care of her family.
Betty Marie Martin was born on Aug. 24, 1929, just outside of Aurora, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Hilda (Werner) Martin. She was one of two daughters born unto her parents. She attended and graduated from Aurora High School.

Following her graduation, Betty attended and graduated from Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. She began her teaching career in Stanley, Iowa, where she taught kindergarten. It was while teaching in Stanley that she met her future husband, Paul Mackey, the band director.

On Aug. 3, 1955, Betty was united in marriage to Paul Mackey at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lamont, Iowa. This union would be blessed with 10 children. Over the years Betty and Paul lived in Stanley, Mechanicsville, Martelle, Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, before settling in Mason City.

In her free time Betty enjoyed gardening, quilting, watching the Food Network, putting together puzzles, solving crossword puzzles and working as an outreach worker at North Iowa Community Action. She was also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the St. Gregory Circle and North Iowa Quilters.

Those grateful in sharing in Betty's life are her children, Bard (Nadine) Mackey, Waverly, John Mackey, Clear Lake, Kurt (Helen) Mackey, Ames, Teresa Mackey, Iowa City, George (Nancy) Mackey, Duxbury, Vt., Anne Marie DeMaris, Mason City, Jeannette (Ron) Dunn, Littleton, Colo., Dean Mackey, Polk City, Fla., Neal (Cheryl) Mackey, Brentwood, Tenn., and Kathleen (Ryan) Christensen, Sioux Falls, S.D.; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her sister, Delores Gerstenberger.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

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

Arthur Maxwell Petersen
U.S. Army Air Corp  WWII

MASON CITY - Arthur Maxwell Petersen, 92, of Mason City, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., with the Rev. Sid Bohls officiating.

Inurnment will take place in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Arthur Maxwell Petersen was born on Nov. 24, 1919, in Mason City to Danish immigrants Mads and Karen (Nielsen) Petersen. Art attended Mason City Schools, graduating in 1937. In 2000, he was a recipient of the Mason City High School Distinguished Alumni Award.
Art proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp, 8th Air Force 305th Bomb Group, for 37 months, and was stationed in England. After his return from the war, he met the love of his life, Marjorie Marchand from Milford. They were married Dec. 1, 1946, in Mason City. They lived the majority of their 65-year marriage at 27 S. Kentucky in Mason City.

Art worked for L.H. Kurtz Company as a salesman, assistant manager and manager until it was purchased by City Supply Corp. where he continued as manager until his retirement. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason City for many years. He served his church as a board member, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, lector and usher. He was also a member of the VFW. Art enjoyed taking daily walks with his longtime friends Vaughn Escher and Gene Manning. There is a picture the family will always cherish of the three of them sitting on a bench in East Park on a crisp fall day. But Art's life most definitely centered on Marge and their family.

Art is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; sons, Max (Jennifer) of Savage, Minn., Scott (Janet) of Mason City, Dirk (Marilyn) of Mason City; daughter, Beth Rozen (Tim) of Mason City; nine grandchildren: Nicholas Petersen, Emily Petersen, Elizabeth Parrott, Benjamin Petersen, Katherine Kennedy, Blake Petersen, Andrew Petersen, Marjorie Rozen, and Thaddaeus Rozen; three great-grandchildren: Madeline Parrott, Beckett Petersen and Khloe Kennedy; many nieces and nephews.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, Mads and Karen; and three sisters: Marie, Dora and Inga.

One of Art's many anecdotes was "Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there." Art was ready to make this journey and now he has arrived.

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

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

Hellen Putzstuck

BRITT - Hellen Putzstuck, 93, of Britt, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at Hancock County Health Services in Britt.

Funeral services for Hellen Putzstuck will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the United Methodist Church in Britt with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

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

Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, IA 50423, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.
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Published in Globe Gazette from October 10 to October 11, 2012

Romana Ryant

Spillville, Iowa - Romana Ryant, age 82, of Spillville, Iowa, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, with the Rev. George Karnik presiding. Burial will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Spillville.

Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Balik Funeral Homein Spillville. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a Scripture service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday. There will also be visitation at the Balik Funeral Home from 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday morning.

Romana Catherine (Zeien) Ryant was born on Feb. 28, 1930, near North Washington, Iowa, the daughter of John and Wilhelmina Zeien. She graduated from high school at North Washington and worked at the New Hampton Hospital.

On Oct. 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to Joseph Ryant of Spillville. They farmed near Spillville for the next 37 years; before retiring and moving to town in 1988. Romana was very active in her church, including the Legion of Mary, assembling layettes, making rosaries, caring for the Grotto of Lourdes, Eucharistic minister and distributing communion to the homebound, leading the rosary before Mass and altar care.

She worked part time at the Spillville Library for 10 years and was volunteer coordinator for the Spillville Senior Meal Site and Senior Bingo. Romana was well known for her spirit of giving. She was proud of, and loved, all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Romana's survivors include three daughters: Pat Pinter, Cresco, Iowa, Judy (Richard) Jessen, Ankeny, Iowa, and Karen (Michal) Hutzel, Mason City, Iowa; three sons: Francis (Donna) Ryant, Cresco, James (Denise) Spillville, and Gary (Jane) Ryant, Ridgeway, Iowa; 16 grandchildren: Jeff Hulsebus, Dawn (Othello) Rollon, Dana (Joe) Karasek, Chad (Kristin) Pinter, Shane (Elisa) Pinter, Sara (Noah) Parr, Anne (Carl) Piper, Chris (Bonnie) Jessen, Michelle, Mark and Monica Ryant, Ashten and Zachariah Frana, Chezny Ryant, Jacob and Jennifer Hutzel; 15 great-grandchildren: Amber Burkhart, Clay and Zoe Rollon, Kennedy and Kali Karasek, Alexa, Brianna and Ciara Pinter, Michaela, Josephine and Kathryn Pinter, Konner and Caleb Parr, Grace and Grant Jessen; three brothers: Louis (Lucille) Zeien and Francis (Rita) Zeien, both of New Hampton, Iowa, and Vincent (Toddy) Zeien, Ionia, Iowa; one sister: Agnes Brincks, New Hampton.

Romana was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; one son, John; her parents; one son-in-law, Joe Pinter; two brothers: Alvin Zeien and Elmer Zeien; and one brother-in-law, Guido Brincks.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 11, 2012

Wanda Thorsen

Osage - Wanda Thorsen, age 88, of Osage, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Stephen Bohling and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be at the Osage Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Wanda was born Sept. 27, 1924, in Hansell, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Pearl (Cuffel) Murphy. She married Hubert "Hub" Thorsen on Feb. 15, 1946, at the Little Brown Church. They made their home in Osage. In earlier years, Wanda worked as an aide at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family.

Wanda is survived by one son, Bill (Karen) Thorsen of Brighton, Mich.; two daughters: Janet (Jim) Grinstead of Osage, Shirley Van Scoyoc of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren: Krista Thorsen, Angele Bryant, Bunky Cabirac and Douglas Van Scoyoc; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruby Hawke of Dumont.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert "Hub" Thorsen in 2009; her son, John Thorsen; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Donald Murphy.

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

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

Posted on 11 October 2012

Anna J. Cooper

FOREST CITY - Anna J. Cooper, 91, of Forest City, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2012

Valdean D. Frost

MASON CITY - Valdean D. Frost, 78, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at the IOOF Home, surrounded by her loving family - Husband: Zene Frost, daughter: Dr. Sandra (Mike) Birchem; and son: Eugene (Jill) Frost.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., with Rev. Rod Allers officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, with a Rosary service at 6:30 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvanian Avenue.

Interment will be 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Sisseton, S.D.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Parkinson's Disease Research - Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55905-9817 or Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2012

Janice Hixson

Albia - Janice Marie (Elwood) Hixson, age 75, of Melrose, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at Monroe County Hospital in Albia.

She was born February 23, 1937, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Homer and Naomia (Berhow) Elwood. She married Kenneth Tjaden in 1952. They later divorced. She then married Richard Dean Hixson on Sept. 22, 1973. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2003.

Janice grew up and attended school in Buffalo Center. In 1975, she and Richard moved to Melrose. She worked at DeLong's for 15 years, and was also a very hard worker at home.

Janice loved to garden and raise dogs. She also enjoyed playing games such as bingo, solitaire 500, cribbage, and Soduko puzzles. She also liked spending time with her family, attending football and softball games and the Monroe County Fair.

Janice is survived by five daughters, Marie Mahoney of Phoenix, Cindy (Larry) Sloan of Nevada, Iowa, Karen (Dennis) Oleberg of Clear Lake, Betty Jo (Gary) Burkhalter of Danforth, Ill., and Patricia (special friend, Chet Varner) Kent of Albia; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two sisters, Elaine Wicks and Pat (Arlan) Thorson; and three brothers, Galen (Cindy) Elwood, Carroll Elwood, and Keith (Peggy) Elwood. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; and two brothers, Arlan and Duane.

Per her wishes, Janice's body has been cremated.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the funeral home, with Janice's family present during that time.

Memorial services will be 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with the Rev. Gary Burkhalter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, an open memorial has been established.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.tharpfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2012

Nadine Jorgenson

Ledyard - Nadine Jorgenson, age 90, of Ledyard, died on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard. Burial will be in Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.

The Lentz Funeral Home in Algona is serving the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Lentz Funeral Home, 515-295-2622.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2012

Marc Mains

ALGONA - Funeral service for Marc Mains, age 62, of Algona, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Algona with the Rev. Dr. Mark E. Holmer officiating. Interment in East Lawn Cemetery – Algona.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.

Marc died at his home in Algona on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Algona is in charge of arrangements. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com

Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2012

Elvira Anne Mellem

Northwood - Elvira Anne Mellem, 94, of Northwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 12, 2012

Jerry Parmley

WORTH COUNTY - Jerry Parmley, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at his home.

Celebration of Life gathering will held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Izaac Walton Clubhouse, located one mile north of Kensett, on Highway 65, program starting at 2 p.m.
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Published in Globe Gazette from October 10 to October 12, 2012

Posted on 12 October 2012

Delores Bloomingdale

Northwood - Delores Bloomingdale, 79, of Northwood, died Oct. 12, 2012, at her home in Northwood.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wendy Gillan officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, 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.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Anna J. Cooper

FOREST CITY - Anna J. Cooper, 91, of Forest City, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating.

Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., today, Saturday, Oct. 13, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark Street, Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Anna J. Cooper was born on the family farm March 5, 1921, to Clarence and Olive (Elifson) Oline in Independence, Iowa. After graduating from Independence High School, she attended Wartburg College, before leaving to work for Delta Airlines as an air controller in Birmingham, Alabama, and later Atlanta, Georgia. After leaving Delta Airlines, she returned to Independence. It was during this time that she met Elliott E. Cooper. They were united in marriage on November 25, 1945, and enjoyed a union that lasted more than 62 years, ending only with his death in 2008.

After their marriage, the couple moved to Des Moines, Iowa, while Elliott, Sr. completed his education at Drake University. During this time two sons, Elliott, Jr. and Robert, were born to the couple. After Elliott, Sr. completed law school, the family moved to Forest City, Iowa.

Among Anna's many interests were a love of flower gardening, she enjoyed a wide variety of pets, and she was an excellent seamstress, making many of the boy's clothes when they were growing up. She was an avid fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed the many trips she and Elliott, Sr. made to Northern Manitoba chasing after the "big one."

Anna and Elliott, Sr. were avid travelers, and traveled the world together, yet were happiest at home with their family. She loved sports and was an especially enthusiastic fan when watching her children and grandchildren play.

In later years she enjoyed recounting to her grandchildren life on the farm when she was growing up in the '20s and '30s. Horses instead of tractors, lanterns instead of light bulbs, hand pumps instead of water faucets, and, of course, the country school system.

An extremely important part of her life was her church. She was very active in many areas of church life, and received deep satisfaction from participating in the church groups that she belonged to and always lending a helping hand whenever and wherever she could. She was a Christian woman who led a Christian life.

She is survived by her sons, Elliott Cooper, Jr. of Forest City and Robert Cooper and his wife Donna of Forest City and her children Katy and Derek Juhl, grandson Michael Cooper of West Palm Beach, Florida, and granddaughter Amy Cooper and her special friend Joe Johnson of Mason City, Iowa.

Those who wish to give a gift in memory of Anna J. Cooper are asked to consider Hospice of North Iowa.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 12 to October 13, 2012

Thora J. Draper

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Loretta Crooks Engelking

Arrada, Colo. - Loretta Crooks Engelking passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2012, at home, after a long illness surrounded by her family and husband Eugene.

Her body was cremated per her wishes. Burial will be Oct. 19, in Fort Logan, Colo.

Loretta was born Nov. 9, 1935, at Rockfod, Iowa, a daughter of Wilbur and Gladys (Holding) Crooks. She was the eldest of eleven siblings. She grew up in Dougherty, Iowa, attending school at St. Patrick's, Dougherty.

She married Eugene Engelking April 1, 1956. To this marriage three children were born - Terryn, Karen, and Eugene, Jr.

Loretta will be sadly missed by her family, brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Eugene, Jr., brother Lloyd, sister Barbara, and daughter-in-law.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Valdean D. Frost

MASON CITY - Valdean D. Frost, 78, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at the IOOF Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street S.E., with the Rev. Rod Allers officiating.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.

Interment will be 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Sisseton, S.D.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be designated for Parkinson's research at Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online at www.mayoclinic.org/ development or mailed to Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Memorials may also be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second St. S.E., Mason City, IA 50401.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Valdean Delaine Henke was born on December 8, 1933, near Hammer, S.D., the daughter of Edwin and Alice (DeBoer) Henke. She attended country school in Hammer and assisted her father on the farm. On February 20, 1952, she married Zene Frost at the Ava Maria Church in Wheaton, Minn.

The couple lived in Wheaton for 22 years before moving to Alaska in 1975. In 1978, they moved to St. Cloud, Minn. - where they retired in 1994. Over the years, Valdean worked as a nurse's aide at Wheaton Community Hospital and Nursing Home.

She was extremely proud of her work and had a very strong work ethic that she passed on to her family. Valdean enjoyed spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren. It was important for her to teach them valuable life lessons. She enjoyed baking, dining out, camping, and traveling in their motor home.

Valdean was a caring and social person who loved to be around people. Valdean was known for having a "sweet tooth," and enjoyed sharing her goodies with family and friends.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mason City, and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the Eagles Club in St. Cloud.

Valdean is survived by her husband of 60 years: Zene Frost of Mason City; two children: Dr. Sandra Birchem and husband Mike of Mason City, and Eugene Frost and wife Jill of Cloquet, Minn.; five grandchildren: Dr. Jessica Birchem-Isley and husband Phillip, Amanda Birchem, Travis Birchem and wife Christie, Max Frost and wife Liz, and Lacey Trude and husband Josh; and 2 great grandsons: Ayden and Easton Isley. She is also survived by two sisters: Darlene and Lois; and brother Donald.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister: Marlys; one brother: Dale; and infant brother: Arlo.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 12 to October 13, 2012

Earle Clayton (Bud) Heft Jr.

Rockford - Earle (Bud) Clayton Heft Jr., 69, of Rockford, at his home Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 2012.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 15, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 516 Second St. S. in Rockwell with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m., Sunday at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Earl C. Heft Memorial Scholarship Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com website
Fullerton Funeral Home, Mason City, 641-423-8676, www.Fuller tonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Eugene Jensen

Thornton - Eugene Jensen, 84, of Thornton, died at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton. www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Margaret Mayer

Osage - Margaret Mayer, 85, of Osage, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Elvira Anne Mellem

Northwood - Elvira Anne Mellem, 94, Northwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Elvira will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at the First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, 1406 Central Ave, Northwood, with teh Reverend Erich Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood.

Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Monday at the church.

Those wishing to give a memorial in Elvira's memory may consider memorial contributions to First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood, Worth County Historical Society, Northwood Public library, or to the charity of one's choice.

Elvira Anne Mellem was born on February 10, 1918, in Northwood, the daughter of Lewis G. and Signe R. (Rorvig) Mellem, the last surviving granddaughter of Worth County's first settler. She was baptized and confirmed in the Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood.
Elvira attended and graduated from Northwood High School in 1936, received her teaching certificate, and later earned her B.A. in education from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Elvira taught for 45 years in Kanawha, Clear Lake, and taught third grade at Irving Elementary School in Waterloo until her retirement.

She had a life long interest in her Norwegian and pioneer heritage. Other interests included nature conservancy, gardening, wildlife, travel, reading, knitting, and homemaking. However, her greatest devotion was to her family and church.

She was a very active member of First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood, Worth County Historical Society, past member of the NEA and the ISEA, and was a lifetime member of the Childhood Education Association.

Left to cherish her memory are five nieces and one nephew, Clare (Jack) May, Montclair, N.J.; Joan Cassidy of Martinez, Calif.; Katherine (Robert) Elgas of Waterloo; Jeanette (Charles) Metrebian of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; Carolyn Willi of Winchester, Va.; and Lewis Robert (Sharon) Mellem of Louisville, Kent.; many great and great-great nieces and nephews; as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Elvira was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Esther, Geneva, Valborg, Agnes, Virginia and two brothers, Victor (who died in infancy) and Lewis R. Mellem.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 12 to October 13, 2012

Gloria (Schreiber) Riekens

FOREST CITY - Gloria (Schreiber) Riekens, 66, of Forest City, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Gloria Riekens will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W., in Britt with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, from 5 until 7 pm at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., in Britt and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Geraldine Rosier

Greene - Geraldine Rosier, 95, of Greene died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Reid's Funeral Chapel in Greene, 641-823-4457.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Dale Schluter

Decorah - Dale Schluter, age 53, of Decorah, Iowa, died suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, with the Rev. Phillip Gibbs presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery, Decorah.|

Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 14, and also from 9 to 10 a.m., on Monday morning at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah.

Dale Duane Schluter was born on December 27, 1958, the son of Vernon and Margaret (Chantrill) Schluter in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Dale attended Rockford Elementary and graduated from Nora Springs High School in 1977. Dale worked for Seed and Grain Systems from New Virginia, Iowa, as a job foreman, building seed corn drying systems for several years, across the Midwest.

He was united in marriage to Karen Bohr on August 31, 1985, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, and together they had two sons, Travis and Mitch.

Dale worked for Cerro Gordo County as a back hoe operator in the Rockwell and Mason City Sheds. On September 1, 1999, Dale and Karen purchased the French and Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, renaming it Schluter-Balik Funeral Home in 2001. After the move to Decorah, Dale worked for Winneshiek County Secondary Road Department for two years. He then owned his own construction business. He built the two new funeral homes in Fort Atkinson and Calmar and the family home, along with several other large and small projects.

He was so proud of his two sons and their activities and accomplishments. He enjoyed camping, fishing, entertaining, family gatherings, friends and neighbors. He was a meticulous gardener, and enjoyed his potato patch, growing the tallest tomato plants in the area, along with giving away his produce to all. Dale was proud of his restoration work on the old red '51 Chevy pickup, his John Deere tractors and his woodworking projects. He loved to use his smoker, try new recipes and always adjusted them to his taste. Dale was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Dale is survived by his wife: Karen Schluter, Decorah. Two sons: Travis Schluter, West Bend, Iowa, and Mitch Schluter, Decorah. His mother: Margaret Schluter, Mason City, Iowa. Three brothers: Larry and Sharon Schluter, Osage, Iowa; Myron and Vicki Schluter, Louisburg, Kan.; and Randy and Susan Schluter, Mason City. Three sisters: Mary Keck, Huntsville, Ala.; Linda Schluter and friend Bob Strom, Mason City; and Faye Schluter and friend, Mike Tull, Algona, Iowa. His father and mother-in-law: Norbert and Diane Bohr, Decorah. Sisters and brothers-in-law: Lori Bohr, Minnetonka, Minn.; Dan Bohr, Decorah; Jennifer Charron and fiance' Gorden Sabo, Rapid City, SD; Becky and Russell Jones, Huxley, Iowa; Darin Bohr & fiancé Keri Felke, Decorah, along with many special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Three uncles and aunts: Albert and Ruby Schluter, Cresco, Iowa; Kenny and Dorothy Schluter, Quincy, Ill.; Jim & Roma Chantrill, Chapin, Iowa; and Jo Chantrill, The Colony, Texas, along with many cousins and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his father: Vernon Schluter on March 26, 2008. One great nephew: Liam Markle. Two uncles: Clyde Chantrill and Richard (Lu) Chantrill.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 13, 2012

Posted on 13 October 2012

Delores Mae (Moe) Bloomingdale

Northwood - Delores Mae (Moe) Bloomingdale passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at her home in Northwood, Iowa, in the loving care of her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwood United Methodist Church with Pastor Wendi Gillan officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Delores was born on Sept. 4, 1933, in Lake Mills, Iowa, to Lawrence and Margaret (Peterson) Moe at the home of her grandparents. She was baptized at home and confirmed in her faith at the Asbury Methodist Church in Lake Mills. She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1951. She was a four-year honor roll student and participated in cheerleading, twirling, band, theater and chorus.

On May 11, 1952, she was united in marriage to Ronald Bloomingdale at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Lake Mills. This union was blessed with four children.
They resided in Lake Mills for 14 years and then moved to Northwood where Ron managed Helgeson Motor Co. until his death in 1990. She worked with her husband at Helgeson Motor Co. and later worked at Village Florist in Northwood.

Delores was a member of Twenties Club, Northwood Craft and Garden, Northwood Country Club and numerous card clubs. She was a Life Master in duplicate bridge. She was a devoted and active member of the Northwood United Methodist Church and served on the board of trustees and several church committees. She also served as the United Methodist Women chairperson, choir and bells director, and was a Sunday School teacher for several years.

Her greatest joy was her family and friends and she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children: Nancy (Patrick) Mathahs of Northwood, James (Jane) Bloomingdale of Northwood, Kathy (Larry) Framke of Onawa, and Robert (Mary) Bloomingdale of Northwood; eight grandchildren: Brock Mathahs of Northwood, Shana (Brad) Brunsvold of Ventura, Mary Bloomingdale of Denver, Colo., Michael Bloomingdale of Des Moines, Matthew Midtgaard of Iowa City, Trent Midtgaard of Iowa City, Joseph (Megan) Bedford of Mason City and Erin Bedford of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and her three precious great-grandaughters: Taylor and Brooke Bedford of Mason City and Piper Brunsvold of Ventura.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Ronald Bloomingdale, great-grandson Aidan Brunsvold, parents Margaret and Lynn Streeter and Lawrence Moe and grandparents Ed and Theresa Peterson and John and Nellie Moe. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, sisters Marilyn Gesme and Marcia (Jim) Latham, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

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

Susan Bowers

MASON CITY - Susan Bowers, 55, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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

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

Jeanette I. "Jean" (Mathias) Ellis

NEW HAVEN, Ind. - Jeanette "Jean" I. (Mathias) Ellis, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne.

Born March 17, 1927, in Aberdeen, S.D., she resided most of her life in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Northern Iowa Community College in 1967 and was an R.N. in Minnesota and Iowa until retiring to New Haven, Ind.

Surviving are sons, Robert Mathias of Hoagland and Jan Mathias of New Haven; sister, "Trish" Williams of Idaho; brother, John Fjone of Iowa; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Danielle Rae; mother, Lucricia "Lucky" Ward; sister, Betty Fjone; niece, Dixie Olinger; and husband, John Ellis.

Memorials to the famlly in care of Jan Mathias, 1007 Daly Drive, New Haven, IN 46774.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2012

Earle Clayton "Bud" Heft Jr.

Rockford - Earle "Bud" Clayton Heft Jr., 69, of Rockford, died peacefully in his home Thursday evening, Oct. 10, 2012.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 516 Second St. S., Rockwell, with the Rev. Rhea Evanson officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City.

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa, following lunch at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Earle C. Heft Memorial Scholarship Fund or Hospice of North Iowa.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com website.

Bud was born in Washington, D.C., in 1943, the son of Earle and Nora (Woldmoe) Heft Sr. He spent his childhood in Bethesda, Md., and teenage years in Royal Oak and Birmingham, Mich., suburbs of Detroit. That's where Bud met the girl of his dreams, Linda Gigliotti. They were married on Aug. 24, 1963, at Peace American Lutheran Church in Southfield, Mich., and together they followed his dreams of becoming a farmer.

They moved from the city, settled near Dougherty and raised four children. Throughout the years, Bud enjoyed the freedom of farming, raising corn, soybeans and livestock. One dear friend describes him as hard-working, trustworthy, generous, with a quick sense of humor and quiet confidence.

Bud had a lifelong love of the water and sailing his 17-foot "Blue Pearl," which over the years embarked across Clear Lake, on Lake Michigan and in the Gulf of Mexico. Bud was a competitive diver on the one- and three-meter spring boards and became third in the nation among small colleges. He spent two and a half years at Detroit Institute of Technology in Michigan.

He loved all kinds of music including jazz, blues, Motown, country and blue grass. Most of all, Bud enjoyed his time with Linda, dinner and a movie "date nights" and traveling.

Bud is survived by his wife, Linda, of 49 years; four children: Shane (Nancy) Heft of Rockford, Stephanie (John) Scholl of Mason City, Laura (Kyle) Crispin of Clear Lake, and Jesse (Melissa) Heft of Ely; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister Cecilia (Larry) Faw of Walled Lake, Michigan; sister-in-law Beverly Heft of Farmington Hills, Mich., eight beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, many dear nieces and nephews and a special Australian exchange daughter, Jodee Betheras.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle Heft Sr. and Nora; and brother, Kenneth Heft.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 641-423-8676.

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

Eugene Jensen

Thornton - Eugene Richard Jensen, 84, of Thornton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Retz Funeral Home in Thornton with Mr. Gerald Haugland presiding.

Interment will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Memorials may be directed to the Eugene Jensen Memorial Fund.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

Shirley Ann (Abrahams) Johnson

NORTHWOOD - Shirley Ann (Abrahams) Johnson, 70, Mason City, formerly of Northwood, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at her daughter's home in Unionville, Mo.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. S., Northwood.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2012

Verna M. Kielsmeier

IOWA FALLS - Verna M. Kielsmeier, 89, of Alden and formerly of Iowa Falls and Radcliffe, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services for Verna Kielsmeier will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Blackman officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Linn's Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Burial will be at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2012

Margaret Mayer

OSAGE - Margaret Mayer, age 85, of Osage, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a Scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.

There will be a lunch and fellowship following the Mass Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Osage.

Margaret was born Oct. 18, 1926, in rural Stacyville, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Neis) Hackenmiller. She attended Visitation School in Stacyville until the sudden death of her mother when Margaret was only 13. Through her teen years, she helped her father and two older brothers maintain the family farm.

On Oct. 16, 1946, she married Paul Mayer at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. They made their home in Osage raising their family of four children. Margaret was a member of Sacred Heart Guild. She enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, collecting antiques and playing cards. In 1966, she was hired by Osage Community Schools. After five years, she became director of the entire hot lunch program.

Margaret was creative and resourceful and she cherished the friendship of her co-workers. After 25 years of service and planning meals for 1,000 students every school day, she retired with her husband, Paul, to enjoy her favorite hobby, growing flowers.

They enjoyed many adventures together while traveling to Germany and trips to visit their family. Margaret will be deeply remembered for her kindness and caring nature.

Margaret is survived by her sons, Larry (Susan) Mayer of Mill Creek, Wash., Randy (Judy) Mayer of Fairfax Station, Va.; her daughters; Colleen (Marty) Gulseth of Spokane Valley, Wash., Julie Jones of Osage; seven grandchildren: Nicole Hamblett, Heather Jones, Andy Gulseth, Duane Jones, Matt Gulseth, Jon Mayer and Joy Gulseth; and three great-grandchildren: Abigail Hamblett, Audrey Hamblett and Viola Gulseth.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul, in 1998; her brothers Rudy and Joseph Hackenmiller; an infant grandson; and an infant great-granddaughter.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706, 702 State St., Osage, IA 50461-0084, 41-732-3706.

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

Gordon P. Nelson

FOREST CITY - Gordon P. Nelson, 94, of Forest City, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City IA 50436, 641-585-2685, www.petersenlundfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2012

Geraldine Marie "Geri" Osier

Greene - Geraldine 'Geri' Marie Osier, 95, of Greene, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral service for Geraldine will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Monday, Oct.15, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m., and will continue at the church one hour before services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Geraldine Osier Memorial Fund, Box 219, Greene IA 50636.

Reid's Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 14, 2012

Gloria (Schreiber) Riekens

FOREST CITY, Iowa - Gloria (Schreiber) Riekens, 66, of Forest City passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City surrounded by her family.

Funeral services for Gloria Riekens will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Avenue N.W., Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 15, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Gloria Louise Riekens was born on Oct. 23, 1945, at home in rural Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Mae (Ennen) Schreiber. Gloria attended school in Britt and Kanawha where she graduated in 1963. Gloria was united in marriage to George A Riekens Jr. on April 11, 1964, in the First Lutheran Church in Britt, Iowa.

She currently lived in rural Forest City, Iowa, in the summer and enjoyed spending winters at her home in Weslaco, Texas. She worked for Cummins in Lake Mills, Iowa, for 26 years.
Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and socializing with friends, many camping and fishing trips, baking and cooking, traveling with her husband, fast cars and being with her beloved dog, Gee Gee.

Those left to cherish her memory include husband, George Riekens Jr.; son, George "Butch" A. Riekens III of Fort Dodge, Iowa; son, Brian (Tracy) Riekens of Britt, Iowa; two granddaughters: Amanda and Cara Riekens; great-grandson, Owen Riekens; mother, Mae Schreiber of Eagle Grove, Iowa; brothers and sister Marge (Terry) Kuebrich, Gerald (Mary) Schreiber, Richard (Elaine) Schreiber, Kenneth (Julie) Schreiber, Merlin (Michelle) Schreiber; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Henry Schreiber, and sister, Judy (Jim) Ritter.
In accordance to Gloria's wishes, her body will be cremated.

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

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

Mildred L. Schuster

Nora Springs - Mildred L. Schuster, 96, of Nora Springs and formerly of Rudd, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

A funeral service for Mildred will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mildred Schuster Memorial Fund in care of her family.

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

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

Brian Shipler

BRITT - Brian Shipler, 41, of Britt, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Hancock County Health System in Britt.

Funeral services for Brian Shipler will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 195 Second St. S.W., in Britt, with Pastor John Paulus officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, and 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 October 14, 2012

Posted on 14 October 2012

Susan E. Bowers

MASON CITY - Susan E. Bowers, 55, of Mason City, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., with the Rev. Emily Horrell officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. Memorials may also be directed to the Education Foundation of Mason City Public Schools.

Memorials can be made online at www.masoncitycsd.org/educationfoundation or mailed to 1515 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

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

Susan was born on Sept. 12, 1957, in Peoria, Ill., the daughter of Paul and Marian (Hanggee) Nadler. In 1975, she graduated from Exira High School in Exira, Iowa. She continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, graduating with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She later returned to UNI, earning a master's degree.

Over the years, Susan taught Title 1 reading at Roosevelt Elementary and third grade at Jefferson Elementary. She had a passion for teaching, and for more than 30 years she loved seeing the smiling faces of the children in her classroom and around the school everyday.

On Nov. 17, 2001, Susan married the love of her life, Dave Bowers, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Mason City. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, where she was very active - including singing and song leading in the church choir. Susan loved to be around people, and enjoyed spending time and having a good laugh with her family and friends. She also enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband, traveling to Colorado, Branson and Hawaii (among other places), acting in the Mason City Community Theatre, singing and listening to music - especially Martina McBride - and going to live concerts.

With a positive attitude, as well as a helping hand, listening ear and encouraging words, Susan was a great role model and inspiration to everyone she touched.

Susan is survived by her husband, Dave Bowers of Mason City; her children, Jennifer O'Brien of Des Moines, Iowa, Krista O'Brien of Chicago, Ill., and Stacy Henryson and husband, Ryan, of Wes Des Moines, Iowa; her mother, Marian Nadler of Cherokee Village, Ark.; grandmother, Helen Hanggee of Cherokee Village; one brother, Steve Nadler and wife, Brenda, of Mansfield, Ohio; mother-in-law, Alice Bowers of Creston, Iowa; step-sister, Amy Curtis and husband, David, of Urbandale, Iowa; and two step-brothers: John Burg and wife, Teri, of McGregor, Iowa, and Gary Burg and wife, Sandy, of St. Joseph, Mo. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two children: Michael O'Brien and Kyle Bowers; her father, Paul Nadler; grandfather, Warren Hanggee; father-in-law, Orvin Bowers; and step-mother, JoAnn Nadler.

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

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

Loren W. "Duke" Cooper

Dows - Loren W. "Duke" Cooper, 92, of Dows, died Sunday Oct. 14, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral arrangements for Loren "Duke" Cooper are pending at Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2012

Donald M. Goeman Sr.

BELMOND - Donald M. Goeman Sr., 87, of Belmond, died at his home in Belmond on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.

Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2012

Jacqueline LaMere Granskog

BRITT -Jacqueline LaMere Granskog, 68, of Britt, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Hancock County Health System in Britt.

A memorial service for Jacqueline Granskog will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 139 Third St. S.E., in Britt with the Rev. Dennis Miller officiating.

Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt is in charge of arrangements.

A gathering of family and friends will be 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 October 15, 2012

Eugene Richard Jensen

Thornton - Eugene Richard Jensen, 84, of Thornton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City after a short courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, with Mr. Gerald Haugland presiding. There will be no visitation at the service due to cremation per his request. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 15, at Retz Funeral Home in Thornton.
Memorials may be directed to the Eugene Jensen Memorial Fund.

Eugene Richard Jensen was born Aug. 6, 1928, in Thornton, to Askel and Mabel (Andersen) Jensen. He attended the Thornton Consolidated School and graduated in 1948.
Eugene married Mildred DeVries on Nov. 6, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived their entire life in Thornton, where he was a volunteer fireman for 25 years.

Eugene co-owned Jensen Truck Line and Thornton Hatchery/Produce with his parents and wife. He also was employed by the Meservey -Thornton Community School as custodian and bus driver. Later, he was employed by Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co. until the business closed and retiring in 1992 from Farmers Co-op of Thornton.

After retirement, Gene and Mil became "snowbirds," traveling to Apache Junction, Ariz., for 16 years. While living in Arizona, he fixed bikes and worked at the Food City Grocery Store as their "P.R." person. Visitors who stopped for a visit would get their picture taken for his scrapbook.

Some of Gene's hobbies include buying and repairing bikes, raising tomatoes to sell at farmers markets, traveling to Elma for auctions, and word-find puzzles. He also enjoyed the challenge of putting puzzles together and trying to win playing solitare.

Gene is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mildred; his children, Connie (Larry) Stadtlander, Thornton, Michael (Betty) Jensen, Thornton, Kathy (Tom) Janeka, Thornton, and Laurie Mecham, Clear Lake. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Robert Jensen, Sheffield, Kelly Jensen, Las Vegas, Nev., Jamie (Amanda) Janeka, Northwood, and Amber Janeka, Raleigh, N.C. In-laws include Rose Springer, Alvina (Wayne) Muhlenbruch, Dick (Dina) DeVries, John (Marladean) Devries and Robert (Betty) DeVries. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.

Gene is preceded in death by his son, Donnie; son-in-law, Floyd Mecham; parents; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Lawrence Popp; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lena and Jerry DeVries; sisters-in-law, Lucy DeVries, Mary Wiebenga; brothers-in-law, Duane Springer, Don (Shirley) DeVries; and nieces, nephews and friends.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

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

Gordon P. Nelson

FOREST CITY - Gordon P. Nelson, 94, of Forest City, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in the Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

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

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

Geraldine Marie "Geri" Osier

Greene - Funeral services for Geraldine Osier, 95, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene with the Rev. Monsignor Walter Brunkan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 15, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before services.

Geraldine Marie Betts was born on Sept. 24, 1917, in Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, a daughter of Bartholomew and Norine (Buchanan) Betts, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

She received her education at the Immaculate Conception School in Charles City.
On Sept. 27, 1933, Geri was united in marriage to Donald "Dutch" Osier at the Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City. This union was richly blessed with 13 children.

Geri helped Dutch as he farmed in the Roseville and Greene areas. Although Geri worked a few jobs outside the home her primary dedication was to her family. She raised her children to be responsible while teaching them their life skills.

One of Geri's fond memories was following the Greene fire truck with her look-a-like Roberta Barth. She was an avid reader who was almost positive that she had read every book in the library. She expressed her love in the dishes she prepared for her family such as her homemade noodles and vegetable soup. She enjoyed embroidering, cross stitch and did some quilting. Her greatest joy, however, came from spending Sunday mornings, after church, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren making them her special "egg stuff" and coffee cake.

Equally special were the "Friday cleaning days" with her daughters, followed by tea time and scratch-off tickets.

She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greene, belonged to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the St. Lucy's Circle. She faithfully fulfilled her ministry teaching Sunday school for 20 years. Geri was adored by family and friends alike and will be greatly missed.

Living family members include her children: Donna (Gary) Gerhard, Marble Rock, Marge (Jerry) Geitzenauer, Greene, David (Linda) Osier, Alpine, Calif., John (Judy) Osier, Greene, Sharon Krominga, Mason City, Barb (Steve) Schroeder, Greene, Dan (Jan) Osier, Charles City, Deb (Tom) Heidenwirth, Greene; son-in-law Dean Groshens, Charles City; daughters-in-law: Pat Osier, Mason City, Diane Osier, Greene; 36 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Dutch" Osier, daughter Phyllis Groshens; sons: Ronald, Eugene, Lyle and Jim; one great-granddaughter Emma Marie Lukes; parents; one sister, Mary Lou Ransom; two brothers: Donald Betts killed in World War II, and Bob Betts.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, Iowa 50636, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel. com.

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

Donald Tapper

Leland - Donald Tapper, 88, of Leland, formerly of rural Titonka, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at the Lake Mills Care Center in Lake Mills.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2012

Maxine Vance

CHARLES CITY - Maxine Vance, 91, of Charles City, formerly of Floyd, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Riverside Senior Living in Charles City.

Funeral services for Maxine Vance will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday at the church an hour prior to the service.

Maxine Mae Mallery Vance was born Aug. 18, 1921, at Rudd, the daughter of Claire and Blanche (Hanchett) Mallery. In 1939 she graduated from Rudd High School. Maxine then attended Normal School at Lohrville and taught school for four years. She would later attend classes at Iowa State Teachers College.

On July 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Dale Vance at Rudd. They lived in Las Vegas, Nev., until Dale was discharged from the United States Air Force, at which time they moved near Floyd and started farming. For more than 60 years they would live on the farm, moving to Charles City in February of 2012.

Maxine was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and taught the adult Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of Farm Bureau Women. Her interests included gardening, reading, working crossword puzzles, sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. Maxine always looked forward to spending time with her family.

Living family members include her husband, Dale Vance of Charles City; seven children: Elaine (Dennis) Harvey of Bel Aire, Kan., Carolyn (Ron) Jensen of Cedar Falls, Jerry (Anna) Vance of Cedar Falls, LeRoy (Jean) Vance of Floyd, Susan (George) Nixt of Greene, Sandy Vance of Charles City and Kris Harris of Springfield, Va.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Mallery of Rudd; and a sister, Dolores Muller of Rockford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Eunice Shelley.

Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, 701 First Ave., Floyd, IA 50435.

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 October 15, 2012

Tony Wagoner

IOWA FALLS - Tony Wagoner, 35, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday evening, Oct. 13, 2012, at his home.

Funeral services for Tony Wagoner will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main St., Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Linn's Funeral Home 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls.

Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife, Julie Wagoner, 24926 115th St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 15, 2012

Posted on 15 October 2012 by Marie Thompson