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 services for Loren Cooper will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at First United Methodist Church of Dows. Pastor Kalen Fristad will officiate.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Graveside military rites will provided by the American Legion Watson-Beach Post No. 523 of Dows.

Visitation for Loren Cooper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Dugger Funeral Home, Dows IA 50421.

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

David A. Dennis

Mason City - David A. Dennis, 46, of Denver, Colo., and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 14, in Denver.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2012

Loretta Crooks Engelking

ARVADA, Colo. - Loretta Crooks Engelking passed away Friday, 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 Rockford, 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 - Terry, 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 from October 13 to October 16, 2012

Donald M. Goeman Sr.
U.S. Army   WWII

Belmond, Iowa -Donald M. Goeman, Sr., age 86, of Belmond, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Oct. 14, 2012.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Immanuel Reformed Church of Belmond with Pastor David DeKuiper officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit will be in the Belmond Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home, 516 First St. S.E., Belmond from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 16, and continues one hour prior to the funeral at church Wednesday.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be directed toward the Belmond Ambulance Department or the Belmond Hospital Foundation.

Don was born December 2, 1925, in Belmond, to Hio and Anna Goeman. He was baptized at the Immanuel Reformed Church. He attended Pleasant No. 16 country school and later the Belmond Schools and graduated in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After receiving his honorary discharge, he returned home to work at Rath Packing Plant and John Deere in Waterloo before beginning his lifelong farming career. He enjoyed participating in this with his sons up to the day of his passing. Don was married to Lois Osby of Kanawha on February 16, 1950, and celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Don was the first recipient of the Belmond Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer Award. He served as deacon and elder at Immanuel Reformed Church. He was active as a Belmond Ambulance driver, Hospital Foundation Board Member and the Belmond Retirement Center Board for many years.

Don is survived by his wife, Lois, and three children, Donald E. (Darla) of Belmond, David (Kathi) of Belmond, and Kathy (Lonny) Boller of Ventura; eight grandchildren, Aaron (Lisa) Goeman, Aimee (Tad) McKnight, Tate Goeman, Chad Goeman, Courtney (Tom) Dey, Ashley (Josh) Petersen, Cody (Katherine) Boller, and Josh (Melinda) Boller; 12 great-grandchildren, Olivia Goeman-Willet, Thomas Treyharne, Quinton, Kanon, Easton Goeman, Camden, Hudson, and Dylan Dey; Taylor and Kate Petersen; Jacob and Madilyn Boller.

He is also survived by sisters Marjorie Christians, Mavis (James) Murphy, Ann (Ed) Bell and brother Donovan (Shirley) Goeman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Walter and grandson Jacob Boller.
Andrews Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-4474.

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

Doris Greimann

Spirit Lake - Doris Greimann, 87, of Spirit Lake, and formerly of the Elmore and Blue Earth, Minn., area, died in her home Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the Jacobsen & Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Dr. Martin Lucian officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Jacobsen & Winter Funeral Home in Blue Earth is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2012

John Halfwassen

BELMOND - John Halfwassen, 93, of Belmond, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

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

Dugger Funeral Home, Belond, 641-444-3248.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2012

Bob Hassebroek

Buffalo Center - Bob Hassebroek, age 69, of Buffalo Center, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at his home.

A memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Bill Peake officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.

Robert Allen Hassebroek was born in the family farm home five miles northeast of Buffalo Center on December 10, 1942, to Marvin and Margaret Hassebroek. Although Mom always called him Robert, he was known as "Bob" by almost everyone else.

Bob lived on that farm until August 12, 1962, when he married his high school sweetheart, DeeAnn Nelson. Four children were born to this marriage. David and Sheila died in infancy and Darla and Steven. They also had four beautiful grandchildren, Morgan, Sam, Rachel and Ben, whom they loved very much.

Bob was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a member since 1962 and served on the church council.

Bob and DeeAnn lived in Buffalo Center and Swea City until August of 1964 when they moved back to the farm. In 1985 he and DeeAnn moved back into Buffalo Center to a house near the park.

Bob was a farmer until 1991, but in 1972 he got involved part-time in the insurance business and in 1980 he bought the insurance agency of John Lande which later became Hassebroek Agency, Inc., and then Central States Agency just before he retired in 2008. Insurance and real estate sales were his life's work and enjoyment.

After DeeAnn's passing on September 26, 2006, Bob was blessed to meet and share the remainder of his life with Sandra Armstrong. Sandy was a loving partner. They enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino and watching old westerns.

Bob loved Buffalo Center and spent his life working with projects to enhance the community. In 1981 he formed the Buffalo Center Development Corp. to put together projects of improvement and has served as its president since it was formed. He then designed and had the Larson Shelter House built in the City Park north of the swimming pool. In 1983, there developed a need for a medical clinic building, so he helped form Bison Limited and spearheaded the building of the Buffalo Center Medical Clinic. He was Bison Limited's president for 26 years.

In 2002, Bob and his brother Willy decided that Buffalo Center needed a day care center and the Buffalo Center Development Corporation should build it. With help from some of the other members of the Corporation, Little Bison Childcare Center was born. With funding in place through grants and loans, construction started in 2002, and on July 1, 2003, the Center opened for business. Today it has 80 kids registered. Bob spent countless hours on this project.

Bob was a member of the Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department for many years and also was very active in the Community Club and the Lions Club and served as President for several years. One of his favorite projects was organizing and leading the building of the kids PlayCenter equipment in the Lions Park.

A unique thing happened when Bob and DeeAnn purchased the former Buffalo Center Hospital building in 1997. The building had been converted to apartments by Dr. Moermond and Bob remodeled the entire building. It just worked out that the largest and last apartment to remodel became empty in 2004 and so Bob remodeled this one into an apartment for him and DeeAnn to live in. The coincidence was that in the northwest corner of the apartment where the guest bedroom is now, was the operating room where all four of their children were delivered. Also, son Steven had the last surgery performed in this hospital when he had his tonsils removed in 1974.

Bob overcame open heart surgery in 1993 and Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer in 2007, but could not overcome the pulmonary fibrosis lung disease which took his life on October 13, 2012.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Margaret, his wife, DeeAnn, his son David, his daughter Sheila and his father and mother-in-law, Albin and Helen Nelson. Left to mourn are his daughter, Darla Hassebroek of West Des Moines, his son and daughter-in-law Steve and Sharla Hassebroek of Buffalo Center, and their children, Morgan, Samuel, Rachel and Benjamin, his brother Marlyn Hassebroek and wife Ruth of Buffalo Center, his sister Shirley Eisenbarth and husband Mark of Algona, his brother Dennis Hassebroek and wife Nola of West Des Moines, his brother Wilbert Hassebroek and wife Nancy of Buffalo Center, his sister Elaine Wilcox and husband Roger of Hampton and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Internment is in Olena Mound Cemetery beside his wife and two children.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2012

Christine M. Krauth

Hanlontown - Christine M. Krauth, 46, of 739 400th St., Hanlontown, Iowa, died Monday Oct. 15, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center -North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly, Iowa, with cremation following the service.
Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bride Colonial Chapel, Manly, with a scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

Christine was born Nov. 24, 1965, in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of William and Veronica (Theis) Goodale. She graduated from North Central High School, Manly, in 1984.

Christine married Dennis Krauth Oct. 5, 1984, in Kilkenny, Minn. They lived in Northwood until moving to their present home in rural Hanlontown.

Christine loved to hunt and fish with husband and children. She enjoyed canning, gardening, cross stitching, being around her horses, her sons hunting dogs and most of all spending time with her family. She had a great sense of humor and was a great listener and brought calmness to her family.

Christine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manly.

She is survived by her husband Dennis Krauth, Manly; two sons Christopher and Matthew Krauth, Hanlontown; grandson Joshua Krauth, Hanlontown; her mother Veronica Goodale, Manly; seven brothers and sisters Wilma (Mike) Romig, Manly, Verlene Cannon, Waterloo, Iowa, Virgil (Marcia) Goodale, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, LeAnn Goodale, Clear Lake, Iowa, Larry (Jill) Goodale, Ames, Iowa, Mark (Kristy) Goodale, Ames, and Brad (Jodi) Goodale, Waterloo; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Goodale.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 Spring St., Manly, IA 50456, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2012

Shirley Meyer

Buffalo Center, Iowa - Shirley Meyer, 73, of Mansfield, Texas, formerly of Buffalo Center, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday Oct. 18, at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Brad DeVries officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Interment will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 16, 2012

Gordon P. Nelson
U.S. Army   WWII

FOREST CITY - Gordon P. Nelson, age 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. today, Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark Street in Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Gordon Perry Nelson was born on May 16, 1918, the son of Ernest and Gena (Tweeten) Nelson. He was baptized at Bethel Lutheran Church, Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills. He attended rural elementary school and graduated from Forest City High School in 1936.

He subsequently assisted his father on their farm until March 11, 1941, when he was inducted into the U.S. Army - the first draftee to be called from the Winnebago Church congregation.

Following several promotions, Gordon was commissioned as a second lieutenant on March 25, 1943. He served with the 102nd Infantry Division in France, Holland, and Germany until the German surrender in 1945. He was released from active duty as a captain on February 26, 1946.

Gordon then returned to farming with his father and brothers Kenton and Lester and at the same time attended Waldorf College for two semesters. In the fall of 1947 he enrolled at the University of Denver.

Gordon married Orla Holstad, daughter of Albert and Amanda Holstad, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, Iowa, on September 3, 1948. They made their home in Denver. Gordon continued his studies at the University until graduation with a bachelor's degree in physics. Orla worked in the office of Denver's Stapelton Airport.

Following the outbreak of the Korean War and while attending the University of Minnesota, Gordon was recalled into military service - this time with the U.S. Air Force. Subsequent duty locations were at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, Air Force Ballistic Missile Division, Los Angeles, and Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. In each of these assignments Gordon served as an engineer in the offices that managed the development of new aircraft and ballistic missiles. He earned a Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1957 and was promoted to lieutenant colonel on March 20, 1966.

Gordon retired from the Air Force on Sept. 30, 1969, and the family moved to a farm near Joice, Iowa, which they had previously purchased. He and sons Steven and Gregory operated the farm until 1982.

He had several jobs at Winnebago Church, Township Trustee and Assistant Soil Commissioner.

Highlights for the family were a three-month trip touring Europe in 1972 in a small motor home. Also, Hawaii in 1989.

Gordon is survived by sons, Steven Nelson of Lake Mills, and Gregory Nelson of Golden, Colo.; Grandchildren, Eric (Amie) Nelson of Lenexa, Kan., Jennifer Nelson of Columbia, Mo., Derek Nelson of Golden, Colo., and Daniel Nelson of Ft. Collins, Colo., and great-granddaughter Scotlyn Nelson of Lenexa, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Orla, his parents, and two brothers Lester (Madge) Nelson and Kenton (Loretta) Nelson and daughter-in-law Rachel Nelson.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 14 to October 16, 2012

Donald W. Tapper

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

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the First Baptist Church, 18508 E. Highway 9, Forest City, with Pastor Eric Weaver officiating.

Visitation will take place Wednesday morning, two hours prior the service, from 9 a.m. until service time, at First Baptist Church in Forest City.

Graveside committal service and burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetery in rural Titonka.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be sent to Forest City Christian School, 305 Walnut St., Forest City, IA 50436.

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

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

Posted on 16 October 2012

Arlene Lavonne Halvorson

Coralville, Iowa - Arlene Lavonne Halvorson, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, with her family by her side.

Arlene was born Oct. 19, 1926, in Mason City, to William and Fern Cheesman. She worked for A.C. Nielsen Company in Mason City for many, many years before moving to Coralville. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a love and talent for music. She played cello in the Iowa City Community String Orchestra and belonged to the Iowa City Music Club into her 70s.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 19, for family and friends at Lensing Funeral Home in Iowa City.

Memorials can be sent to Connie Jo Colby in care of Arlene Halvorson, 1317 North Washington Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Britven of Mason City, her daughter, Cheri Arlene Hallman of Mason City, a son, David Briscoe of North Liberty, three grandchildren, Connie Jo Colby of Mason City, Chase Briscoe and Erika Briscoe, from Iowa City, and three great grandchildren, Danielle Jo Colby, Megan Marie Colby and Anthony Vaughn Chavez, all of Mason City, and a very very special friend, Kandie Gelner of Iowa City.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 17, 2012

Wanda Schnebly

Yorba Linda, Calif. - Wanda Schnebly, of Yorba Linda, Calif., formerly of Forest City, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at her home.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the United Methodist Church, Forest City.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 17, 2012

Posted on 17 October 2012

Dorothy M. Brasch

St. Ansgar - Dorothy M. Brasch, 91, of St. Ansgar died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2012

Ann Rosella Grund

Albert Lea, Minn. - Memorial services for Ann Grund will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn.

Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment was held at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com

Ann died September 21, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Home after a short illness.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2012

Delmar Dale Hemmes

Hampton - Delmar Dale Hemmes, 57, of Hampton, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com. 641-456-3232

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2012

Payton Millie Ott

CLARION - Payton Millie Ott, the infant daughter of Jimmy and Beth Ott of Goldfield, was born silently on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

A private family funeral service for Payton Millie Ott will be held at Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

www.ewingfh.com
Ewing Funeral Home, 602 N. Main St., Clarion IA 50525, 515-532-2233.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2012

Tony Schneiderman

Thornton - Tony Schneiderman, 100, of Thornton died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Monticello, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Thornton with Pastor Crystal Oberheu presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Thornton. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service at the church.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2012

Fern Thompson

Algona - Fern Thompson, 84, of Algona died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Funeral services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 18, 2012

Posted on 18 October 2012

Dorothy Marie Brasch
U.S. Navy Waves  WWII

ST. ANSGAR - Dorothy Marie Brasch, a long-time resident of St. Ansgar, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at age 91.

Born in 1921 in Mount Vernon, N.Y., she was the daughter of Robert and Harriet Emerson. The family later moved to Pleasantville and New Rochelle, N.Y., where she graduated from high school in 1940. It was in Pleasantville at the community pool that she was first introduced to her long-time love, swimming.

When the war broke out, she joined the Navy Waves in 1943 to serve her country. With hopes of becoming a control tower operator and moving to California, she was instead sent to Yeoman School in Cedar Falls. It must have been fated because it was there she met her husband of 66 years, Claire Brasch.

After a whirlwind courtship, Claire sent her an engagement ring through the mail and she took a cross-country train to San Diego, where he was stationed in the Marines. They were married in San Diego in 1945 before he was shipped overseas again. With the war's end, they would make their home first in New Hampton and in 1950, St. Ansgar.

One of the first things they did after buying a house in St. Ansgar was to break ground on a swimming pool. Over the next 30 years, Dorothy would teach countless children to swim in that backyard pool. She would also stage elaborate synchronized swimming shows each year. She would later become a Red Cross Instructor Trainer and traveled the state teaching swimming instructors. She also spent several years volunteering with handicapped children, introducing them to the joys of water. She was active in volunteer activities in St. Ansgar throughout her life, an avid reader, and a gardener, and a lifelong devotee to fitness and athletics. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her daughter Sally Emerson-Brasch, son Bob Brasch (Susan); daughter Barbara Ray (Rex); her sister Bette Bonnet; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of long-time friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Claire Brasch, her daughter Susan Kline, her son-in-law Jerry Kline, her brother Robert Emerson, and her sister Ruth Backus.

A private service will be held. Cards and donations to a memorium can be sent to Bob Brasch, 309 E. Third St., St. Ansgar, IA, 50472

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

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

Charles W. Crane
U.S. Air Force  Korean Conflict

Des Moines - Charles W. Crane, 83, passed away Oct. 18, 2012. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake Community Room at the Band Shell.

Charles was born, Feb. 2, 1929, to Harold and Verda Crane in Clear Lake. Charles graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1947. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Iowa until he enlisted in the Air Force. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1950-1954. After the war, he graduated from Simpson College with a business administration degree.

Charles worked as vice president of the savings and loan association in Clear Lake with his father. He was the owner of Crane Insurance in Clear Lake, was a real estate broker, and a partner in developing the Harborage in Clear Lake. Charles was a long-time member of the Clear Lake Rotary and Clear Lake Yacht Club. Sailboat racing and iceboating were Charlie's favorite hobbies. Charlie's life suddenly changed Dec. 14, 1975, while iceboating on Clear Lake. He suffered a traumatic brain injury that prompted an early retirement at the age of 46 years old. Charlie lived an independent life with his son until 2005 when he moved to Wesley Acres in Des Moines.

In 1955, Charles married Mary Jane Sartain in Birmingham, Ala. This union produced two children, Charles B. Crane of Clear Lake, and Elizabeth A. Crane Vriezelaar Horn of West Des Moines. Survivors include: son, Charles Bennett Crane of Clear Lake, and daughter, Elizabeth A. Vriezelaar Horn (Darrell); two granddaughters, Alissa B. Vriezelaar of Chicago, Ill. and Abby A. Vriezelaar of West Des Moines; sister, Dorothy A. Brown of Des Moines; niece: Sandy Skat (Al) of Elmhurst, Ill.; nephews, Chuck Brown of St. Charles, Mo and Bob B. Brown ( Mary) of St. Charles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Verda Crane; brother-in-law, Robert B. Brown; son-in-law Craig E. Vriezelaar; and ex-wife, Mary Jane Crane.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wesley Acres Good Samaritan Fund.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2012

Monica "Mike" Faas

STACYVILLE - Monica "Mike" Faas, 80, of Stacyville, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, north of Osage.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may greet the family from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a scripture wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Monday.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2012

Lisa Anne Foley-Luker

CLEAR LAKE - Lisa Anne Foley- Luker, 48, 1301 N. Jefferson Ave., Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012,at her home.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2012

John Halfwassen

BELMOND - John Halfwassen, 93, of Belmond, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Memorial services for John Halfwassen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Immanuel Reformed Church, east of Belmond. Pastor David DeKuiper will officiate. Burial will take place in the Immanuel Reformed Church cemetery at a later date. The University of Iowa College of Medicine acknowledges with grateful appreciation the generous contribution John Halfwassen has made to the advancement of medical science and the welfare of mankind.

Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made to the Belmond Lion's Club in John Halfwassen's name. Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S., Belmond, is in charge of arrangements.

John was born on Aug. 16, 1919, to Martin and Agnes Kruse Halfwassen on a farm southwest of Meservey. He attended a rural school for eight years and graduated from Meservey High School in 1937.

John married Loraine Tinkey on July 8, 1941. John and Loraine were engaged in dairy farming northeast of Alexander until they retired and moved to Belmond in 1983. They spent 17 winters in Florida.

John was a member of the Immanuel Reformed Church where he served as an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher.

Over the years he was involved in many activities, which included being a board member of Franklin County R.E.C., and Thornton Co-op Creamery, Chairman of Wisner Township, Farm Bureau, member of Belmond Lion's Club from which he received the Melvin Jones and Warren Coleman awards for his service. He was a volunteer driver for the Belmond Care Car and delivered Meals on Wheels.

John is survived by his wife, Loraine, sons, Colin (spouse, Caryl Anne) of Naples, Fla., Darwin (spouse, Vicki) of Des Moines; grandchildren, Joel of Phoenix, Ariz., Brent of Milwaukee, Wis., and Anita Unger, of Des Moines; great-grandson, Colin of Phoenix, Ariz.; numerous relatives and friends.

His parents, a son, daughter, grandson and two sisters and his brother precede him in death.

Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luicks Lane S., Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 16 to October 19, 2012

Marlys Luscombe

KLEMME - Marlys Joanne Luscombe, 69, of 8198 Balsam Ave., Klemme, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service was held at the Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated.

Memorials can be made out to Marlys Joanne Luscombe, and will be given to Blank Children's Hospital at Iowa Methodist.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2012

Robert McClure

BELMOND - Robert McClure, 83, of Klemme, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Arrangements are provided by Andrews Funeral Home Klemme, 641-587- 2510.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 19, 2012

Ronald R. Rippentrop

MASON CITY - Ronald R. Rippentrop, 70, of Mason City, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Steve Hansen officiating. Gathering of family and friends will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Memorials may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church and Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Ron was born on Jan. 25, 1942, in Buffalo Center, the son of Donald and Josephine (Wessels) Rippentrop. He attended Fertile Schools, where he enjoyed playing basketball. He also enjoyed helping his family with the farming operation. He married Linda Richardson from Clear Lake, to this union three children were born, Shelley, Gregory and Heidi, they later divorced.

Ron and Linda Detmering were married in July 1973 and the following May, they were raising all three of his children and made their home at Gracious Estates for 17 years and then made their home on Crestmore Way. Ron worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, Hale Phipps and then Hawkeye Dodge before his retirement. He kept busy even in retirement by mowing lawns and snow removable for his friends and neighbors.
Ron was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and looked forward to fall each year; hunting ducks, geese, turkey and deer. His greatest love was his wife, Linda, three children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Those that are thankful in sharing in his life, wife, Linda of Mason City, two daughters, Shelley Huebner and her significant other, Dan Solum of Mason City, sons, Christopher and Jamie Huebner and Nick and Zach Solum; Heidi Rippentrop and her significant other Ron Riser of Hansell, and her son Matt Burt; son, Greg of Austin, Texas and his son, Caleb; daughter-in-law, Amy Rippentrop; the family was blessed in 2012 with three great-grandchildren, Aurora Huebner, Maylee Solum and Landon Burt; sisters, Jean LaCoste (Ron) of Rockford, JoAnn Mozack (Larry) of Mason City; brother, Robert and wife Bev of Rockwell and sister-in-law, Kathy Rippentrop of Lakeville, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Rodney and one granddaughter, Erica Huebner.

He will be greatly missed by his family, his dog, Daisy and his wonderful friends on Crestmore Way in Mason City.

The family wants to especially thank Hospice for their wonderful care and comfort.

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

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

Posted on 19 October 2012

David A. "Dave" Dennis

MASON CITY - David A. "Dave" Dennis, 46, of Denver, Colo., and formerly of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 in Denver.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. John A. Gossman of Holy Family Catholic Church officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Dave's name in care of his family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 16 to October 20, 2012

Monica "Mike" Faas

STACYVILLE - Monica "Mike" Faas, 80, of Stacyville, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, north of Osage, of natural causes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a scripture wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Monday.

Monica was born June 7, 1932, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Weinberger) Rogers. She graduated from Osage High School. On Nov. 16, 1954, Monica married John Faas at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. This union was blessed with nine children, often referred to as "The Nine D's." They lived in Osage until 1969, when they moved to an acreage near Stacyville. In 2001, they moved in to Stacyville. Monica was an Avon representative and was the bar manager at the American Legion in Stacyville for several years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a Gold Star Mother. She was also a member of Christian Mothers and was a 4-H leader. Monica enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilting, weaving, baking, jigsaw puzzles, and playing cards, especially solitaire. She especially enjoyed entertaining her family.

Monica is survived by her children, David (Cathy) Faas of Racine, Minn., Diane (Mark) Beckman of New Hampton, Daniel (Robin) Faas of Fort Campbell, Ky., Denise (Bruce) Mayer of Stacyville, Donald Faas of San Francisco, Calif., Debra (Warren) Davis of Fort Dodge, Darrell Faas of Owatonna, Minn., Doreen (Rodney) Bries of Monona; a daughter-in-law, Julie Faas of Salinas, Calif., honorary daughter, Sabine (Florian) Franke of Germany; 21 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; five sisters, Marie Boerjan of St. Ansgar, Eileen Kleckner of Osage, Lorraine (Joe) Prokopec, and Kathleen (Jim) Prokopec, all of Owatonna, Minn., Marilyn (Bob) Doyle of Melrose, Minn.; three brothers, Galen Rogers of Austin, Minn, Gerald Rogers, of Osage; Brother Damian Rogers, O.S.B., of Collegeville, Minn., and four sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John in 2008; her son, Douglas Faas in 1996; and three brothers, Clair, Maurice and Marvin Rogers.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 19 to October 20, 2012

Linda K. Folkerds

GRINNELL - Linda K. Folkerds, 64, of Grinnell, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of her life will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 22, at Herrick Chapel on the Grinnell College campus in Grinnell.

Visitation will begin at noon on Sunday at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, and the family will be present to greet friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Memorials may be designated to Grinnell Regional Hospice and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at www.smithfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 20, 2012

Jerome W. Frampton

WOODBURY, Minn. - Jerome W. Frampton, 80, of Woodbury, Minn., and formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at the Hometown Senior Living in Woodbury, Minn.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 22 at the Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church, 1310 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake with Pastor Dan Jordan and Pastor Terry Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 22 at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be designated to the Evangelical Free Church Mission Team.

Memorial Park Cemetery, Crematory and Funeral Home, 11495 265th St., Highway 122 W., Mason City, 641-424-2151, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 19 to October 20, 2012

Ronald F. Hackbarth

DOWS - Ronald F. Hackbarth, 77, of Houston, Texas and long-time resident of Dows, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Morgan United Methodist Church east of Dows. Pastor Judy Eilder will officiate. Burial will be in the Morgan United Methodist Church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St. in Dows, 515-852-4134.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 18 to October 20, 2012

Robert "Bob" McClure
U.S. Army   WWII

BELMOND - Robert "Bob" McClure, 83, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond.

A visitation was held at the Andrews Funeral Home Friday, Oct. 19th, from 5-7 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home, 528 E. Main St. Klemme, at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 20th.
The Rev. Janet Rieckhoff-Faris will be officiating the service. Military honors will follow the service.

Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may consider the Klemme United Methodist Church.

Robert McClure was born on Jan. 12, 1929, in Marshalltown to Leroy and Eva (Theil) McClure. Bob graduated from Belmond High School in 1948.

Bob enrolled in classes in Iowa State and studied farming. He was then called to duty serving the U.S. Army and after being honorably discharged, Bob was then united in marriage with Edith Schulte. Their marriage was blessed with five children Peggy, Nancy, Jane, Mary, and Susan.

Bob farmed for numerous years as his lifetime career on a farm near Klemme.

Bob's lifelong career was more than an occupation but a true passion. In Bob's later years he became more involved with his horses even being active in horse shows and rodeos throughout the area. Bob's enjoyment for being outdoors carried with him through not just the fields but to the lakes and rivers with his fishing adventures, along with camping in the great wilderness. His family and friends got the true joy of his one of a kind personality, his gentle nature and unique sense of humor.

Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Edith; daughters Peggy (Craig) Moudy; Nancy (Tom) Naugon; Jane McClure, Mary (Robert) Benda and Susan McClure; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters Joyce (Donald) Markham, Mary Ellen (Gene) Ersland; brother Max (Helen) McClure; Sister-in-law Geri, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Eva; brother Donavan; nephews Randy Ersland and Doug Markham.

Andrews Funeral Homes, 641-587-2510.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 19 to October 20, 2012

Dorothy "Jimmie" Norris

IOWA CITY - Dorothy "Jimmie" A. Norris, 85 longtime resident of Iowa City, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2012, at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Monday, followed by a reception at the funeral home prior to going to the cemetery for burial.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Jimmie's memory to Hospice of North Iowa.

Jimmie was born June 10, 1927, in Brantford, Ontario, the daughter of Edward and Doris James. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario in 1950, she married Albert "Ab" Norris, her husband of 59 years until his passing in 2009. Jimmie practiced nursing in Ontario until 1953, when she took a leave to raise her three children. In 1967 she resumed her nursing career where she practiced and taught at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and in Springfield, Illinois. While in Springfield, Jimmie was a member of the Illinois Heart Association (IHA) CPR Task Force, IHA Board of Directors and a joint author of the original IHA CPR teaching manual.

After moving back to Iowa in 1985 Jimmie became involved with competitive duplicate bridge and was just shy of her dream of becoming a life master. Jimmie was an avid traveler and reader, but her best times were those spent with her family.

Jimmie will be sadly missed by her children: Barb (Larry) Eide, Bob (Kathy) Norris and Kim (Larry) Reves; grandchildren, Jay (Katie) Eide, Jamie (John) Boedeker, Jeff Eide and Tyler McGowan; great-grandchildren, Logan and Kayla Eide and Jack and Kate Boedeker; and lifelong friend Liz Rowley.

In addidtion to her husband, Ab, she was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved aunt, Molly James.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 20, 2012

Tony Schneiderman
U.S. Army  WWII

THORNTON - Tony Schneiderman passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2012, at the Monticello Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at First United Methodist Church, Thornton, with Pastor Crystal Oberheu presiding. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church.

Tony Otto Schneiderman was born on a farm near Ackley on June 8, 1912, to Reint and Anna (Schroeder) Schneiderman. Tony grew to manhood on the family farm.

After the death of his father in 1935, being the oldest child, Tony assumed many of the family support responsibilities for his mother, six brothers and two sisters. He enlisted in the Army April 12, 1942. During most of his World War II service, he was stationed on Umnak in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, on leave from the 159th Infantry into the Army Engineers.

Tony married Pearl Schlampp Nov. 8, 1944, on Pearl's parents' farm near Dumont. Following his discharge from the service in February 1945, he began working for Allison Hardware. In April 1947, DuWayne was born to Tony and Pearl.

The family moved to Thornton in 1949 where they owned and operated an electrical, plumbing and heating business until 1962 when Tony's health dictated his reducing his work load. He then did electrical work until his retirement in 1993.

Tony served on the Thornton Town Council for 14 years, some of this time as the Mayor Pro-Tem. He was a former member of the Lions. He had been an active member of the First United Methodist Church, having transferred his membership from the Associated Church in Allison in 1949.

Pearl passed away in 2007. In 2009 Tony moved to Monticello to live with DuWayne and Marilyn where a special room had been built on to their home for him by DuWayne and grandsons Garrick and Brock. He enjoyed petting their cats and dog and watching the birds from his room and front porch.

In September 2012 he moved to the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after several falls and hospitalizations. He was cared for by their kind staff, receiving regular visits by DuWayne and Marilyn who lived nearby until his passing.

Tony is survived by his son DuWayne and wife Marilyn, grandsons Garrick and Brock; sister: Alice Lupkes; and brother: Bob.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Tommy in infancy, Eddy in World War II, Bill, Reint, John, and Herman and sister: Ann Asche.

We will remember Dad for his creative and quality work and his quiet gentleness.

Retz Funeral Home, www.retzfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 18 to October 20, 2012

Nancy A. Walters

MASON CITY - Nancy A. Walters, 80, of Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Rodney Allers of Holy Family Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Nancy's name in care of her family.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 20, 2012

Charles Whitesides

MITCHELL - Charles Whitesides, 94, of Mitchell, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage.

He was born May 4, 1918, in Griffin, Ga., the son of Walter and Nora (Pye) Whitesides. Charles married De Lone Bronner on March 15, 1978, in Reno, Nev.

Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for 32 years, retiring with the rank of chief master sergeant. He served in World War II, two tours of duty in Vietnam, and his last deployment was with the Strategic Air Command.
Charles enjoyed fishing and his pets.

Charles is survived by his wife De Lone of Mitchell; daughter, Caila (Ray) Blandford of London, England; son, David Whitesides of Rhode Island; and five grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and one brother.

Services will be private.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of the arrangements; 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 20, 2012

Posted on 20  October 2012 by Marie Thompson