Florence E. Heitland

Mason City - Florence E. Heitland, 85, of Mason City, died Oct. 24, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 27, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2502 S. Jefferson St., Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Emily Horrell. Burial will be at Zion Reformed Cemetery in rural Sheffield.

A visitation will be Friday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh.com
Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City. 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2012

Jacqueline Henriette "Jackie" (Hall) Hoversten

Clear Lake - Jacqueline "Jackie" Henriette (Hall) Hoversten, 83, 113 N. Third St., Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Rev. Dean Hess officiating. Visitation with family will be one hour before the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy. 122 W., Mason City, Iowa.

Memorials Jacqueline H. Hoversten Memorial Fund.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2012

William Victor (Willy) Powell

Mason City - William Victor (Willy) Powell, age 60, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at home.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 26, 2012

Posted 26 October 2012

Alice Virginia Kingery

Greene - Funeral services for Alice V. Kingery, 96, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at United Methodist Church, Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene, with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before service on Monday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorial to The Church of the Brethren or the Greene Community Center.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 26 to October 27, 2012

Kenneth Miller

New Haven - Kenneth James Miller, 70, of New Haven, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with the Rev. Steve Garner officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with 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 27, 2012

Michael V. Moroney

Grafton - Michael V. Moroney, 81, of Grafton died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at his home.

The 8 a.m. Mass on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 120 E. North St., Manly will be in honor of Michael.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be designated to Hospice of North Iowa in Michael's name.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 27, 2012

Gerald Alvar (Gary) Olson
U.S. ARMY

Janesville, Wis. -Gerald Alvar (Gary) Olson, age 70, passed away on Oct. 10, 2012, in Janesville, Wis.

He was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa, to Alvar Peter Olaf Olson and Ruth Alma (Platts) Olson.

Gary served in the U. S. Army for three years. He married Charlene Hunt, on August 21, 1993, in Janesville. Gary worked in mechanical and electrical design. Gary was a member of the Moose Lodge in Janesville. He will be greatly remembered as an avid euchre player.

Gary is survived by his wife Charlene Joyce Olson of 19 years, two sons, Scott (Nova) Olson, Fort Worth, Texas; Steve (Crystal) Olson, Marion, Iowa; two daughters Susan Olson-Whittle, Mason City; Cynthia Bean, Denver, Colo.; four step-sons-Jeffery A. (Cariena) Hunt; Jerome (Collette) Hunt; Joel A. (Pennie) Hunt; Kevin L. (Kris) Hunt; sisters Barbara Jean (Olson) Query, Mason City; Gary has two nieces Kari Palmer; Tara Winters; two nephews, Gary and Brad Winters. Gary has several grand children and great grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Mark Alan Winters.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 27, 2012

Joseph Pitzenberger

Mason City - Joseph Pitzenberger, 59, of Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

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 27, 2012

Joan E. Pump

Rockford - Joan E. Pump, of Rockford, died Friday afternoon Oct. 26, 2012, at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 27, 2012

Marcella M. Schutter

Titonka - Marcella M. Schutter, of Titonka, died Thursday at Goldfinch Estates Senior Living Community, Fairmont, Minn.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery, rural Woden.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft until time of services.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft is in charge of arrangements.
Oakcrest Funeral Services, 515-885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 27, 2012

Posted on 27 October 2012

Lois E. Cooper

Manly - Lois E. Cooper, 89, of Manly, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Lois will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut St., Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt presiding.

Following the funeral service her body will be cremated and the inurnment will be held at a later date.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to the Lois E. Cooper Memorial Fund in care of her family.

Lois Elaine Cooper, daughter of Lewis and Ellen (Rierson) Peterson and one of 10 children, was born July 8, 1923, in Lake Mills, Iowa. The family moved into the Fertile and Joice area when she was 6 years old. She attended school in Fertile for some of the lower grades before moving to Joice where she went to country school and finished eighth grade there. She also attended high school at Joice.

She was baptized in the Winnebago Church outside of Forest City and was confirmed at the Bethel country church in Joice.

Lois was united in marriage to Harold Cooper of Manly on April 29, 1942, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. To this union six children were born: James, Judi, Jacqueline, Joan, Pamela, and Tammie.

Lois was a waitress for a some time before continuing her working career at Unisis in Clear Lake from which she retired. She loved to bowl and play pool. She was on teams for both and was very good and loyal.

She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

She leaves behind her husband, Harold, of 70 years; son, James (Juanita) Cooper of Manly; daughters, Judi (John) Pete of West Des Moines, Jacqueline (Vince) Murphy of Mason City, Joan (Kirk) Ney of Waterloo, Pamela (Kenny) Lestrud of Green Bay, Wis., and Tammie (Neal) Brennan of Plymouth; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Ronald (Jane) Peterson of Fort Dodge, Ruth Latham and Ruby Kopps, both of Mason City, sisters-in-law, Sandy Peterson of Mason City and Mrs. James Skutter of Minnesota.

She also leaves a host of nephews, nieces and family. She had a wonderful circle of friends over the years who will also miss her as she missed those who have preceded her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harland Peterson, Richard Peterson, Cecil Peterson, Gene Peterson, James Skutter; sister, Marie Thompson; brothers-in-law, Shirley Kopps and Clifford Latham; sister-in-law, Madge Peterson; and son-in-law, Boyd Pace.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 28, 2012

Georgiana Hill

MASON CITY - Georgiana Hill, 79, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Arrangements are pending with Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 28, 2012

Jacqueline Henriette "Jackie" (Hall) Hoversten

Clear Lake, Iowa - Jacqueline "Jackie" Henriette (Hall) Hoversten, 83, 113 N. Third St., Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Muse-Norris Hospice Unit, Mason City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.

Visitation with family will be one hour before the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 122 W., Mason City, Iowa.

Memorials are suggested to Jacqueline H. Hoversten Memorial Fund.

Jackie was born March 26, 1929, in Elmhurst, Ill., the daughter of James Henry and Naomi (Earwaker) Hall. The family moved to Lake Tomahawk, Wis., in 1932. She attended Rainbow School from 1936-1943, Arbor Vitae Woodruff High School in Woodruff, Wis., from 1944-1949, and Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point, Wis., from 1947 to 1951, where she was crowned homecoming queen in her senior year. Jackie taught sixth grade in Marinette, Wis., from 1951 to November 1952.

Jackie married Don Hoversten Aug. 2, 1952, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa, and to this union five children were born: Susan (1953), James (1956), William (1960), Kathleen (1962) and Todd (1966).

Jackie taught school in Alden, Owasa and then Clear Lake until 1993 when she retired. She returned to Clear Creek Elementary in Clear Lake in October 2000 as an associate for three hours in the a.m.

She was in the Oneida County, Wis., Board Scholar 1947, Wisconsin State Teachers College Scholar and National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association (Elementary Liaison), Iowa Reading Associate, CHW Council International Reading Association (charter, post-graduate: University of Northern Iowa, Drake University and University of Iowa), Redeemer Dorcas, Zion Women, President AAL (local), Iowa Retired School Person Association, and a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, prayer shawl group, suduko and word search puzzles. She loved her coffee group at the Backyard Deli, as well as meals with friends at the 7 Stars and Tinker's Reef, lottery scratchers and casinos. She was also involved in an after-school tutoring program.

Jackie is survived by her children, Susan Gail (Steve) Swartwood, Mason City, William Dean Hoversten, Mason City, and Kathleen Ann (Eric) Verhalen, Clear Lake; four grandsons: Joshua Eric Heginger, Mason City, Justin Eric (Ashley) Verhalen, Nathan Ryan Verhalen and Nicholas Todd Verhalen, Clear Lake, and granddaughter Jami Elizabeth Verhalen, Clear Lake; great-granddaughters Kourtney Alexis and Ava Marie Verhalen; and great-grandson Joshua Eric Heginger Jr.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald E. Hoversten (Jan. 7, 2004), sons James and Todd, sister Alberta Najha Kelnhofer and Esther Ann Brooks; brother Robert James Hall.

Jackie was a loving, considerate person and that legacy will live on in her family and those she was able to help with her gift through the Iowa Organ Donor Program.

Special thanks to the caring, compassionate MMCNI 6W nursing staff and palliative care team as well as the doctor and nursing staff of the Inpatient Hospice Unit, Mason City.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 26 to October 28, 2012

Kenneth Miller
U.S. Army Reserve

NEW HAVEN - Kenneth James Miller, age 70, of New Haven, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at the Faith Home in Osage.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with the Rev. Steve Garner officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a Scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m.

Kenny was born Oct. 15, 1942, in Osage, Iowa, the son of Maurice and Marguerite (Sullivan) Miller.

He graduated from St. Mary's Academy in New Haven in 1960. Kenny was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He married Linda McCarthy in 1966. To this union, one son, Todd, was born in 1968. They later divorced.

Together with his son he operated Miller Livestock Inc. and did custom chopping. For a few years, Kenny was the manager of the Riceville Golf Course. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Kenny loved spending time with his family and would stop chores to play with his granddaughters. He always remembered to send cards for birthdays and other occasions.

Kenny enjoyed NASCAR, trapping and woodworking. He was an accomplished mechanic and welder and was famous for the charcoal grills he created.

Kenny is survived by his son, Todd (Patti) Miller and their children, Kara, Laura, Erin and Mary of New Haven; brothers and sisters, Dorthy (Gene) Sweeney of New Haven, Bob (Sally) Miller of New Haven, Ellen Hart of Montgomery, Texas, and Ann (Randy) Hoel of Mason City; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother-in-law, Brian Hart.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Osage, IA 50641, 641-732-3706.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 28, 2012

Michael V. Moroney
U.S. Army (1951-1953)

Grafton - Michael V. Moroney, 81, of Grafton died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The 8 a.m. Mass on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 120 E. North St., Manly, will be in honor of Michael.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be designated to Hospice of North Iowa in Michael's name.

Michael Vincent Moroney, son of Vincent and Helen (Streeter) Moroney, was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Negritos, Peru. He attended Cascia Hall in Tulsa, Okla., and transferred to the University of Missouri, graduating with a degree in engineering.

Following his education, he moved with his family to Canada, returning to the States shortly after to enlist in the United States Army in 1951. Following his honorable discharge as a draftsman in 1953, he moved back to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where he met the love of his life, Sousan Reddin, and was united in marriage on Aug. 25, 1956, at the Sacred Heart Church. To this union, five children were born: Nora Linn, Vincent John, Elizabeth Ann, Caroline Dana and Stephen Michael.

In 1975, the family moved to Solana Beach, Calif., where they made their home in the San Diego area for many years. While in California, Mike worked as an oil man before moving to Grafton in 2006.

Mike enjoyed many things like traveling, flying, fishing, camping, golfing and waterskiing. He loved telling stories and grew with technology as he loved to surf the internet. His later interests included being up-to-date on the Eagle Cam, based out of Decorah and being able to watch the construction of windmills and farming activities in the North Iowa area.
Mike was a man of heart, being able to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren. What was most important to him was making friends with everyone he met. His passion was to make things easier for others.

He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly.

He will be missed by his wife of 56 years, Sousan Moroney, Grafton; children, Vincent Moroney, Del Dios, Calif., Liz (Mark) Brolaski, Encinitas, Calif., Caroline Harrah, Encinitas, Calif., and Steve Moroney, Las Vegas, Nev.; and grandchildren, Tyler Vincent and Austin Michael, Del Dios, Calif., Dana Linn, Kacey Leigh, and Emmy Rose all of Encinitas, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nora Linn; two brothers and one sister.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly, 641-454-2242, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 28, 2012

Joseph T. "Joe" Pitzenberger

Mason City - Joseph "Joe" T. Pitzenberger, 59, Mason City, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center.

A memorial Mass for Joe will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Rodney M. Allers as celebrant.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Oct. 28, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be designated to Hospice of North Iowa or the Newman Catholic High School in Joe's name.

Joseph Thomas Pitzenberger, son of Dick and Virginia "Jean" (Boom) Pitzenberger, was born Oct. 21, 1953, in Mason City.

Joe attended and graduated from Newman Catholic High School and North Iowa Area Community College. Following graduation, he was united in marriage to Gail Determan and to this union two children were born: Amy and Ben. Joe worked with his dad on the family farm and continued farming up to the time of his passing.

Joe was a beloved husband and father. His greatest passion in life was his family and farming with his son, Ben. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and especially loved hunting with his brothers and brothers-in-law. Joe and Gail just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by taking a two-week hunting and photographic safari in South Africa this past summer.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 40 years, Gail Pitzenberger, Mason City; daughter, Amy (John) Winger and their children, Ashley and Hayden, Hudsonville, Mich.; son, Ben (Abbey) Pitzenberger and their children, Allison, Caitlin and Emerson, Rockwell, Iowa; brothers, Ed (Marcia) Pitzenberger, Claremont, Minn., Ted (Judy) Pitzenberger, Dougherty, Iowa, Tom (Julie) Pitzenberger, Colorado Springs, Colo., Rick (Peggy) Pitzenberger, Mason City, Steve (Brooke) Pitzenberger, Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Pam (Mark) Amick, Waverly, Neb., and Mary (Chip) Pattermann, Mason, Wis.; mother-in-law, Doris Determan, Clear Lake; brothers-in-law, Randy (Angie) Determan, Mason City, John (Shannon) Determan, Prescott, Wis., Tim Determan, Mason City, Jeff Determan, Mason City, Mark (Pam) Determan, Mineral, Va., and Joe (Ann) Determan, Mason City; sisters-in-law, Kristin (Paul) Alman, Marshalltown, Iowa, and Jennifer (Tim) Hitchcock, Mason City, along with many nieces, nephews and special family friends, Kevin and Arlene Noss and Tim and Denise Cole.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janice Pitzenberger; and father-in-law, Jack Determan.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 28, 2012

Marcella M. Schutter

Titonka - A funeral Mass for Marcella M. Schutter will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father John Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Bingham Township Cemetery, rural Woden.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft and continue until time of services.

Marcella Marie Schutter was born April 18, 1934, in Dougherty, daughter of Eugene and Bridget (O'Donnell) Kelley. She grew up in Dougherty, graduating from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Mason City. Marcella was united in marriage to Harry J. Schutter on Feb. 3, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City.

Harry and Marcella farmed in German Valley until retiring in 1992. She loved being on the farm, gardening, her flowers, baking and neighbors stopping in for coffee. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woden and later at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Marcella also enjoyed volunteering as a "Helpmate" at the Titonka Care Center. Her real joy showed when the grandchildren came over and she was able to spend time and share stories with them.

Following Harry's death in 2008, Marcella became a resident of Goldfinch Estates Senior Living Community in Fairmont, Minn., and she was loved by every employee there.
Marcella died on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at the age of 78.

She is survived by two sons, John Schutter and his wife, Paula, of Lynnville, and Joe Schutter and his wife, Kelly, of Lakota; 10 grandchildren: Crystal (Matt) Ward, Heather (Mike) Talbert, Amanda (Kyle) Russel, Stephanie Bowers, Mandie Boumgart, Ericka Waddle, Jeremy (Julia) Waddle, and Jenna, Krista and Rachel Schutter. She is also survived by one sister, Lucille Amundson of Fort Dodge; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Schutter of Forest City and Gert Kelley of Rockwell; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Sept. 17, 2008; and one brother, Melvin Kelley.

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 28, 2012

Posted on 28 October 2012

Percy Lee Grove

BRITT - Percy Lee Grove, 84, of Britt, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Funeral services for Percy Grove will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. N.W. in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W. in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 29, 2012

Marjorie Jaspers

Northwood - Marjorie Jaspers, 89, Northwood, died Saturday, Oct.27, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

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

Conner Colonial Chapel, 64-324-1543, www.colonialchapels. com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 29, 2012

Marjorie Martin

CHARLES CITY - Marjorie Martin, 95, of Charles City, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Per Marjorie's request, funeral services will be private.

Marjorie Juanita McFall Martin was born May 27, 1917, at Moulton, the daughter of Austin and Ferrie (Moss) McFall. Shortly after her graduation from Moulton High School she fell in love and married a handsome radio singer, Archie Martin. They became parents of three and as her husband changed professions to support a growing family they subsequently made their home in Moline and Rockford, Ill.; and it was from Anoka, Minn., Archie was chosen for the Manhattan Project in Las Alamos, New Mexico.

During his absence, Marjorie, like so many women during this era, joined the war effort by working at Federal Cartridge in Anoka, all the while shouldering the responsibility of both mother and father to her three children. After Archie discharged his obligation to the project, they moved to Charles City where he joined his brother, William, and formed Martin Brothers -a paint contracting business. The size of their family grew during the ensuing years by three, making a total of six children.

Marjorie eventually returned to the work force at Dr. Salsbury's Laboratories, later Solvay and currently Pfizer, as department secretary/office manager. She took great pride in her association there and made many friends, due in no small part to her conscientious work ethic and acumen.

She retired in 1992 and enjoyed years of joyful carefree times wintering in Arizona before Alzheimer's made further trips impossible.

Marjorie's family was her first priority, and she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a meticulous housekeeper (dubbed Mrs. Clean) and family joked that heart surgery could safely be performed on her garage floor. She loved working in her yard - as its appearance reflected. Marjorie was a marvelous cook - and family holiday dinners were a gastronomical delight - and the happiest times.

She will be remembered for her resilience, boundless energy, unerring focus on perfection, sweet, gentle spirit and loving, giving nature.

Living family members include her children, Brenda (Gary) Molitor and Debbra (Scott) Metcalf, both of Mason City; James (Sonja) Martin of Phoenix, Ariz., Charlotte Springer and Kathryn Herbrechtsmeyer, both of Charles City; a sister, Maxine Farren of Knoxville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Archie; a daughter, Sharon Lynette; a great- grandson, Ryan Martin; and a brother, Richard McFall.

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 29, 2012

Marie Neuhring

Mason City - Marie Neuhring, 89, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E, Mason City, with the Rev. Kathy Graves officiating.

Burial will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, ColonialChapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 29, 2012

Joan Elaine (Terhune) Pump

ROCKFORD - Joan Elaine (Terhune) Pump, 82, of 602 First Ave. N.W., Rockford, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at home, of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E. Main St., Rockford. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Scheurer. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
 Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. today, Monday, Oct. 29, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford, along with one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fullertonfh.com.

Joan was born on March 25, 1930, in Iowa City to Omar and Stella (Kress) Terhune. She attended school in Lone Tree, Iowa, and graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, Illinois.

She married Richard R. Pump on Aug. 6, 1950, in Jesup, Iowa. Together they had five children residing in Jesup before moving to Rockford, Iowa, in 1968. She held jobs as a data processor at EDP in Waterloo, at White Farm in Charles City, and at United Home Bank in Mason City. She also worked at the post offices in Rockford and Mason City when she retired.

Joan was a member of the Pump-Scheer American Legion Post 342 in Jesup. She was an active member of her church, serving as treasurer, and a volunteer for the Department of Human Services. Her interests included reading, bowling, roller skating, playing cards and following the Hawkeyes.

Joan is survived by five children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: sons, Gary (Pam) of Washington, Iowa, and their sons Tanner (Sara), Terry (Missy) and Lucas (McKessey); Larry (Sue) of Rockford, Iowa, and children Keith, Cody and Staci; Rod (Jeff) of Clear Lake, Iowa, and his son Barry; Todd (Suzette) of Vancouver, Wash.; and daughter Marty of Rockford, Iowa; great-grandchildren Leah and Lydia Pump and Treyton Pump. She is also survived by sisters, Betty Boots and Maryanne Buss; brother, Jim Terhune; sister-in-law Joyce Terhune; and many nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, in 2007; great-granddaughter, Hannah Pump in 2006; her parents; brother, Wally Terhune; and sister Jane Carson.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 27 to October 29, 2012

Posted on 29 October 2012

Percy Lee Grove
 

BRITT, Iowa - Percy Lee Grove, 84, of Britt, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester Minn.

Funeral services for Percy Grove will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Avenue N.W. in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel,
 178 Center Street West in Britt, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Percy Lee Grove, the son of Harve and Tressie (Slade) Grove was born March 8, 1928, at the Grove home near Williams, Iowa. Percy attended Rose Grove No. 7 Country School, after which he remained at home to help with farming. Percy served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War beginning in 1950.

Percy and Carol Claussen were married January 20, 1951, at a Lutheran church near Gilmore City, Iowa. Upon his discharge from the Army, Percy and Carol began farming outside of Ellsworth, Iowa, in 1953. In 1955, the couple moved to Percy's father's farm, then to Britt on a farm west of town where they raised five children. They later purchased a farm northwest of Britt where they made their home until moving to town in 1991.
Carol passed away April 22, 1991. Percy retired from farming in 1993.

Percy was a member of First Lutheran Church in Britt, the American Legion, and served on the Britt Co-op Elevator board for nine years. He enjoyed woodworking for many years. In 2009, Percy moved to the Summit House where he enjoyed coffee and visiting with his friends.

Percy is survived by four children, Tim (Wendy) Grove of Britt, Catherine (Randy) Hawk of Sitka, Alaska, Willard Grove of Kansas City, Mo., and Paula (Jim) Dummett of Clear Lake; ten grandchildren, Stacy (Van) Tompkins of Iowa City, Brent (Heather Breshears) Grove of Boone, Heather Hawk of Chicago, Ill., Mitchell (Elise Scicluna) Hawk of Omaha, Neb., Mark Dummett of Indianapolis, Ind., Scott Dummett of San Francisco, Calif., Brad (Shauna) Dummett of North Liberty, Logan (Kyle Hert) Hawk of Sitka, Todd Dummett of Iowa City, and Ben Grove of Kansas City, Mo. and two great-grandsons, Sander and Levi Tompkins; siblings Roger (Ruth) Grove of Madrid, Nola (Arnie) Lovelace of Webster City, and Rex (Sue) Grove of Davenport; along with numerous nieces, nephews and a dear friend, Lela Freesemann and her family of Britt.

Percy is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carol, a son Mark, sisters Cleo Fisher and Ann Lemon and his brother Neal Grove.

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

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Published in Globe Gazette from October 29 to October 30, 2012

Marjorie Lucille (Lewis) Jaspers
 

Northwood - Marjorie Lucille (Lewis) Jaspers, 89, Northwood, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

A visitation for Marjorie will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. There will be a private family committal service on Saturday at the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.

The family would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to Marjorie Jaspers memorial fund, to the Mosaic, 102 West Park Street, Forest City, IA 50436, or to the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Marjorie Lucille (Lewis) Jaspers was born on November 18, 1922, in Mason City, the daughter of Milton and Ione (Wilson) Lewis. Marge received her education in Mason City community schools, graduating from Mason City High School on May 29, 1940. She was united in marriage to Maynard Stanton Jaspers on November 20, 1946, and that was a start of a long and loving relationship.

Maynard and Marjorie founded Jaspers Motor and Implement in April 1948. They worked side by side throughout the years in agreement and without arguments. They were always together and the years since Maynard's passing in 1993, were especially difficult for Marjorie. Their reunion now is a blessing for them.

Marjorie was a loving wife and mother. She was always an "outdoors" person and liked having boys, spending time with them, her horses and dogs. As a young woman she rode and showed American Saddlebred Horses which was an activity she shared with her parents and brothers. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, painting, crafts, and dancing. It always brought joy to her life when she could spend time with children and especially with her "Grandma Marj" grandchildren.

Marjorie was a very active member of the Northwood United Methodist Church, and the church circle.

Marjorie was a hostess for the Conner Colonial Chapel for many years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donald Jaspers of Northwood, Ronald Jaspers of Saint Ansgar, Bradley Jaspers of the Mosaic group home in Clarion, and an "adopted" daughter Pat Muehl of Evansdale; her brother, Bill (Jo) Lewis of Three Rivers, Mich.; her sister-in-law, Pete Lewis of Mason City; seven nieces, nephews and many loving children who called her "Gradma Marj"; as well as many other extended family members and a host of friends.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Ione Lewis; her husband Maynard who died in 1993; and a brother, Lefty Lewis.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 29 to October 30, 2012

Patricia Loers

Clear Lake - Patricia Loers, 90, of 1709 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.
Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2012

G. Lucille McKigney

Dougherty - G. Lucille McKigney, 94, of Dougherty, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home, Rockwell.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St NE, Mason City, 641-423-2372, Colonial Chapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2012

Marie E. Neuhring

Mason City - Marie E. Neuhring, 89, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be held this evening, Tuesday, October 30, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to Marie's service on Wednesday.

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

Marie Evelyn Johnston was born on June 29, 1923, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Robert "Bert" and Daisy (Volk) Johnston. She attended school in Mason City.

On November 3, 1940, Marie was united in marriage to Leonard Neuhring in Albert Lea, Minn. Marie and Leonard made their home and raised their five children on an acreage in Portland Township, where many fond memories were made throughout the years.

For many years, Marie worked as a nurse's aide at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa, retiring after 34 years of dedicated service. Following her retirement she worked at Shopko for 14 years.

Marie was an avid bingo player and volunteer at the Senior Citizen's Center in Mason City and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She loved embroidering dishtowels for her family and friends, spending time in the outdoors, and tending to her garden and house plants. She always enjoyed cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Twins.
Marie cherished the time spent with her family and could always be found cooking and baking her family's favorite items, such as her pea and potato soup. She was a very loving person and everyone enjoyed her company.

Marie will be dearly missed by her son, Robert (Diane) Neuhring, Portland; daughters, Marge (Harlan) Baack, Mason City, Millie (Dan) Godfrey, Mason City, and Rhonda Pappas, Bolingbrook, Ill.; her beloved grandchildren, Lori (Doug) Schmidt, Nora Springs, Brad Neuhring and his special friend, Joan, Mason City, John Tolzman, Mason City, Mindy (Jeff) Schneider, Mason City, Brian (Carmen) Baack, Mason City, Todd (Barb) Godfrey, Mason City, Tracy (Chris) Mudd, Cedar Falls, Trisia (Dave) Hughes, Baxter, Minn., Andrew (Amanda) Pappas, Kasson, Minn., and Sarah (Scott) Bovyn, Bolingbrook, Ill.; 20 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; her son, David; and two step brothers, Kenneth Johnston and Merle "Mike" Groff.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 29 to October 30, 2012

Bruce Osmundson

Thompson - Bruce Osmundson, 86, of Alexandria, Minn., and formerly of Thompson, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at his home.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday Nov. 2, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Pastor Mark Decker officiating. Inurnment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

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 30, 2012

Sylvia (Tyrrel) Smerdon

Mason City - Sylvia (Tyrrel) Smerdon, 79, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave, in Mason City with Pastor Jeni Bohls of St. James Lutheran Church officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Harold E. Trettin

Rockford - Harold E. Trettin, 94, of Rockford, Iowa, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 East Main, Rockford. Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Scheurer. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Harold was born March 18, 1918, on the family farm near Grafton, the son of Albert F. and Kathrina (Claus) Trettin and became the fifth of ten children. He was baptized Harold Edward Jacob Trettin April 21, 1918, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, and was confirmed in 1932 at Zion Lutheran in Rockford. The Trettin family moved to Rockford in 1929. He graduated in 1937 from Rockford High School.

Harold began his farming career raising turkeys while still in high school. He continued raising turkeys and started a hatchery following World War II. A short time later he switched to chickens with the business being known as Trettin Hatchery and Poultry Farm. In 1979, the firm converted to pork production. His never-ending drive was his lifelong demeanor; he saw opportunities where others saw the end of a career. He would push himself with hard work and education, which are traits he passed on to his children.
In the early 1940s he would often travel to Mason City to get feed for his birds. He spotted the bookkeeper at General Mills Farm Service Feeds, asked her out and began dating her. He married his life long partner Frances Masterson on July 16, 1944, at Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.

He was a man of faith and dedication to his church. As a young man he helped dig a basement by hand and using horse and wagons under the old Zion Lutheran Church. Years later he served on the building committee to build the new church on the east end of town.
Harold enjoyed a variety of activities from a mail-order course in taxidermy as a boy to photography, sports, raising hunting dogs and horses, and making wine. He served on the Rockford School Board from 1948 until 1978 during which time the consolidation of the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock school system and the construction of a new high school building became a reality.

He also served on the Board of Regents at Waldorf College, the American Egg Board and the NIAD Poultry Group. He was a charter member of the Rockford Lions Club, and was named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 1996 for humanitarian services. He helped the Rockford Golf and Country Club become a reality for the community.

With his wife, Harold enjoyed raising his family, traveling, motor home trips to Alaska and other destinations, and a cabin that became their sanctuary on Leech Lake. He enjoyed fishing and hosting family and friends at the cabin. His greatest accomplishment and his first love was his family: children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their spouses. He was especially proud of all their accomplishments. He treasured his many friends.

Those who shared Harold's life include his wife Frances of 68 years, his four children, Kenneth and his wife Eileen Trettin, Jean and her husband John Pearson, Beatrice "Bea" and her husband Mark Volk, and Louise and her husband Todd Seibert all of Rockford; 14 grandchildren, Heather (Shawn) FitzGerald, Anthony (Jenny) Trettin, Christopher Trettin, Reed (Tracy) Trettin, Aaron (Elizabeth) Pearson, Paul (Amanda) Pearson, Alex Pearson, Michelle Volk, Stephanie (Augie) Nguyen, Brittany Volk, Emily (Terry) Fett, Anna Seibert, Jacob (Paige) Seibert and Michael Seibert; nine great-grandchildren, Claire, Brianne, Harley, William, Wyatt, Alaina, Joshua, Matthew and Emma along with his two surviving siblings, George Trettin and Shirley Fullerton; sisters-in-law Margaret Trettin and Betty Williams; cousin Elfie Pingree; and many neices and nephews.

His sisters Ella Schutt, Mable Trettin, Marie Weigand; brothers Wesley, Edwin, and Walter Trettin, and Orland Graper; and cousins Clarence and Melvin Graper preceded Harold in death.

Arrangements are at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, IA 50468, 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Ronald E. Wharton

Hampton - Ronald E. Wharton, 81, of Hampton, Iowa, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1:30 p.m., at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Latimer.

Burial will take place at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Latimer. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will be officiating.

www.sietsemavogelfuneralhomes.com; 641-456-3232.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 30, 2012

Posted on 30 October 2012

Owen James Adams

MASON CITY - Owen James Adams, born March 29, 2011, in Mason City, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North lowa.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Temple Baptist Church, 1211 S. Kentucky, with Pastor Stephen Wolf officiating.

The family will greet friends during a time of fellowship, immediately following the service.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Visitations Cemetery in Stacyville, Iowa, at a later date.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Caring Pregnancy Center, 850 l5th St. SW, Suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Owen was characterized by his enthusiasm and joy. He was bright-eyed, usually with a wide smile. The mission of his brief life was to bring joy to those he encountered. It was a mission that he approached energetically, and almost always successfully.

He is survived by parents Tiffany (Cox) and Kenneth Adams of Mason City; sister Raina, 7; brother Alex, 4; Grandparents Jody (Cox) and Bill Farris of Mason City; Grandfather Morris Altstatt of Satsuma, Alabama; Great-Grandmother Jennie Reed of Mason City; Godparents Lisa and Jerome Risting of Mason City; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a wealth of friends.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Kimberly Ann Allgood

MASON CITY - Kimberly Ann Allgood, 52, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She is now rejoicing with her Savior in heaven, following a 13-year battle with breast cancer.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Illinois Avenue with Pastors Scott Davis and Nick Daugherty officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
 
Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for the establishment of a scholarship fund at Mason City High School in Kim's name for students pursuing a career in health care, or for The Mercy Center for Breast Health.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Kimberly Ann was born Oct. 25, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Loretta (Hoffman) Higham. She attended and graduated from Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. After high school she attended Iowa State University for pre-nursing, then went on to the University of Iowa where she earned a BSN. She was married to Steven C. Allgood, the love of her life, on June 8, 1985, in Burlington, Iowa. To this union, three children were born: Rachel, Samantha and Eli.

Kimberly worked a variety of nursing positions before leaving nursing to stay home with her kids, to pour into their lives with love and to raise them as ambassadors for Christ.
She was a member of P.E.O chapter IY and Grace Evangelical Free Church. In both settings she enjoyed fellowship with women: meeting for lunches, time with prayer partners, weekly bible studies and activities at church. She delighted in spending time with her husband and children, reading the Bible, going on walks, preparing meals for her family and gardening.

Her life was lived out of devotion to others and to Jesus Christ, above all else. Her gentle demeanor, selfless attitude and sweet spirit blessed all who knew her. She has often been referred to as an "angel" by friends and strangers. She reached out to others with a listening ear and a tender open heart, encouraging those in her path from day to day. She embodied the phrase "quick to listen and slow to speak," and always took time to say "thank you" in a way that never lacked sincerity.

For Kim, living and loving could not be separated from each other. She was God's gift to all while here, and memories of her will be cherished forever along with the beautiful life-lessons she taught and the inspiration that she still gives to love as God first loved us, without exception and without question. As a tribute, her family plans to further global mission efforts in her honor.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Steven Allgood of Mason City; children, Rachel, Samantha and Eli; father, Ronald Higham of Cedar Rapids; mother, Loretta Higham of Cedar Rapids; brother, Bradley Higham of Cedar Rapids; and sister, Victoria Higham of Cedar Rapids; along with many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Carrie Higham.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Arliene D. Bakker

DOWS - Arliene D. Bakker, 92, of Hampton and Dows, diedTuesday Oct. 30, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows, 515-852-4134; www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Gladys S. Blake

Stacyville - Gladys S. Blake, age 86, of Stacyville, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, surrounded by her family, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Monsignor John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Meyer, Iowa.
 Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Gladys was born July 19, 1926, in Johnsburg, Minn., the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Mullenbach) Smith. She graduated from Visitation Catholic High School in Stacyville. On October 21, 1947, she married Othmar Blake at Johnsburg. Gladys worked as a CNA at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home for over 30 years. She was a member of Visitation Catholic Church, the Thread Clippers and various card clubs. Gladys enjoyed quilting, cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, gardening, cooking, baking, and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made in memory of Gladys to the Stacyville Community Nursing Home Roofing Fund.

Gladys is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joan Blake of St. Ansgar, her children, John (Mary) Blake of Cottonwood, Minn., Jean (Dennis) Hemann of Osage, Janet (Jeff) Chapman of Marshall, Minn., Dan (Sue) Blake of Stacyville, David (Kathy) Blake of Osage, Tim (Kathie) Blake of Osage, 24 grandchildren, Lynn Scott, Mike Muller, Larry Muller, Jason Blake, Chad Blake, Aaron Sheehan, Amanda Blake, Anna Blake, Adam Blake, Ben Blake, Nick Hemann, Kelly Adams, Mary Bodensteiner, Melissa Haynes, Jessica Fay, Joseph Chapman, Courtney Blake, Kayla Blake, Madi Blake, Stephanie Blake, Steve Blake, Ryan Blake, Spencer Blake and Shelby Blake; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ruth Shotliff of Jordan, Minn., Ralph (Beverly) Smith of McIntire, Louise (Virgil) Juenger of Stacyville, Jerry (Joan) Smith of Adams, Minn.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vera (Jim) Adams of Stacyville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Othmar in 1999; daughter, Ruth Ann; sons, Tom and Dean; brother, Cyril Smith; brother-in-law, Bob Shotliff; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene and Mildred Blake; nephews, Gary and Mark Smith; and niece, Susan Shotliff.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Darlene Dunbar

MASON CITY - Darlene Dunbar, 76, of Mason City, formerly of Britt, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services for Darlene Dunbar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center St. W., Britt, with Pastor Robert Dodge officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and continue one hour prior to services on Saturday.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, 641-843-3839, www.ewingfh.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Doris Gabrielson

BELMOND - Doris Gabrielson, 84, of Belmond, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at her home in Belmond.

Arrangements for Doris Gabrielson are pending at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick's Lane S. in Belmond, 641-444-3248; www.duggerfunerals.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Robert J. Haight

Mason City - Robert J. Haight, 69, of Mason City, died, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa.

Private graveside services will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed in his name in care of the family.

Major Erickson Fuenral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Dorothy Viola Heintz

Springfield, Minn. - Dorothy Viola Heintz, 84, of Springfield, Minn., died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, with burial at St. Paul's Cemetery in Springfield.

Visitation will be from 10 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield.
The family has requested contributions be made to the St. John's Lutheran Home or to your local Hospice in memory of Dorothy Heintz.

A "Celebration of Dorothy's Life" will be in Iowa at her hometown of Nevada at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th St., at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.

Strum Funeral & Cremation Services, Springfield, Minn., is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Georgiana (Jana) Hill

MASON CITY - Georgiana (Jana) Hill, 79, of Mason City, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Sean McRoberts of the First United Methodist Church officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a Masonic White Shrine service today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Georgiana Hill Memorial Fund in care of the family. Memorials will be donated to help fight lung disease. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

The first child of George and Marlus Johnson (Allen), Jana was born on June 28, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa. The family lived in a number of towns throughout Iowa, but returned to Mason City when Jana was in her late teens. It was there that she met Byron Hill, and the two were married in 1956.

A generous, gregarious and creative person, Jana spent much of her time with her family, with her friends in Inter-creek Club, volunteering, gardening, reading books, doing crafts, playing word games on her iPad with many friends and family, and doing crossword puzzles. In addition, Jana and Byron were dedicated members of the local White Shrine for over 50 years.

Jana is survived by her husband, their children Jon (Julia Matteson), Sara, and Jay (Darla Clark), and four grandchildren, Megan (Evan Ware), Kevin (Amanda Roth), Molly, and Maddy with whom Jana loved spending time. She is also survived by her siblings, Sharon Lomholt, Judy Johnson, and George Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her siblings, Mary Lauritson, Ed Johnson, and Tom Johnson.

Jana was a curious and wise woman with a spirited sense of humor who offered kindness to everyone she met. She was a beloved wife and caring mother who raised her three children on the family farm. She was wonderfully loving and considerate, with a positive outlook and love for life, and she will be dearly missed by her many friends and family members.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 28 to October 31, 2012

Janice S. Kluver

FOREST CITY - Janice S. Kluver, 79, of Forest City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, Iowa, with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Private family inurnment service will be at the Crystal Lake Cemetery immediately following the memorial service.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N. Clark Street in Forest City.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Janice Synnoma (Olson) Kluver, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Gustafson) Olson, was born on February 7, 1933, at her grandparents' home in rural Hancock County. She was raised in the Miller area, and graduated from Ventura High School. She attended Waldorf College, and then worked at the Winnebago County Courthouse.

On November 20, 1951, she was united in marriage to Morris Kluver at Faith Lutheran in Miller, Iowa.

Upon the return of Morris from Korea, the couple made their home on the family farm south of Crystal Lake until October 2004 when they moved into Forest City. Janice helped on the farm and worked at Winnebago Industries on the sew line from February 24, 1975, until her retirement on September 11, 1998.

Janice was an active 4-H member and served as a county 4-H officer.

She was a member of the UMW and the Crystal Lake United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the HW Club, a local ladies social group.

Janice enjoyed eating out, playing cards, having coffee at Hardee's, attending the grandchildren's events and spending time with family.

Janice is survived by her husband, Morris of Forest City: their three sons James (Emily) of Roswell, N.M., Kent (Paula) of The Villages, Fla., and Lynn (DeEtta) of Crystal Lake and six grandchildren: Lee and Seth of San Diego, Calif., Brad of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Kellie of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Taylor and Trevor of Crystal Lake and two sisters, Yvonne Rippentrop of Titonka, Iowa, and Marcia Milbrandt of Elmore, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Lucille G. McKigney

Dougherty - Lucille G. McKigney, 94, of 2882 Zinna Ave., Dougherty, Iowa, died Monday Oct. 29, 2012, at the Rockwell Care Center, Rockwell, Iowa.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dougherty, Iowa, with the Rev. Rodney Allers officiating.
 Interment will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Dougherty.
 Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with a scriptural wake service 5 p.m. and a rosary at 6:45 p.m.

Lucille was born April 12, 1918, in Dougherty, the daughter of Robert and Mayme (Dougherty) Ormsby. She attended country school and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School in Dougherty 1936. She married William Wendell McKigney on August 30, 1941, at St. Patrick's. They moved to the farm east of Dougherty where she has continued to live up to the time of her death. To this union six children were born: Bernard, Dorothy, Mary Lou, Colleen, Brian and Ronald. She was a loving mother, grandmother and will best be remembered for her cheerful manner. She sang at many weddings and bridal showers. She was very active at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was involved in the choir, taught CCD for ten years, helped with the turkey dinners, selling raffle tickets and was always willing to help when needed. She attended many ACCW meetings and packed layettes and was past president of ACCW. She sold Avon for over thirteen years and was secretary of American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She was known as lucky Lucille and she was always winning prizes.

Lucille was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dougherty, Senior Citizens Center Dougherty, Rosary Society and American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her five children, Bernard (Sue) McKigney, Morehead, Minn., Dorothy (Mauricio) Betancourt, Minneapolis, Minn., Colleen (Bob) Rowe, Brighton, Colo., Brian (Carrie) McKigney, Mason City, Iowa, and Ronald McKigney, Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren Kent Arganbright, Curtis Arganbright, Craig Argenbright, Denyse Gipple and Christian Betancourt; four great-grandchildren Cabe Gipple, Lucy Gipple, Tonnie Arganbright and Travis Arganbright; nephew Robert (Jan) Scholl, Vernon, Fla.; Nieces Catherine (Larry) Degen, Rockwell, Iowa, Patricia (Ed) Cahill, Waterloo, Iowa, and Marilyn (Joe) Schmit, Hopkins, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters Loyola Scholl and Dorothy Ormsby; daughter Mary Lou Galvin and a grandson Mark Galvin.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Archie S. Monson

FOREST CITY - Archie S. Monson, 92, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at Winnebago Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, Iowa, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Winnebago Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Lake Mills.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Winnebago Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice in Archie's name.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Charlotte Lorraine (Christensen) Nordman

Mason City - Charlotte Lorraine (Christensen) Nordman, 87, Mason City, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service for Charlotte will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 2, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with the Reverend Kathy Graves officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Friday at the church.

The family of Charlotte's would like to suggest that those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in her memory.

Charlotte Lorraine (Christensen) Nordman was born on December 1, 1924, in Des Moines, the daughter of Waldemar and Lena (Maetchke) Christensen. Charlotte attended and graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1943. Charlotte worked for Allied Mills in Des Moines where she met her future husband Forrest. She was united in marriage to Forrest Glen Nordman on December 14, 1945. In 1964, the family moved to Mason City and after her husband death on August 3, 1973, she began working for Iowa Kemper Insurance Company in Mason City, and retired in 1984.

Charlotte was very active and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the church circle was active in the Sweet Adeline Barbershop Chorus. Charlotte also enjoyed quilting, playing the piano and organ, gardening, and traveling.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Glen Nordman of Mason City, and Lee Nordman and fiancé Lori Kloberdanz of Mason City; her grandson, Scott Alan Nordman of Sioux Falls, S.D.; her sister, Lois Brase of Minneapolis, Minn.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Forrest; three sisters, Carol, Bernice, and Arlene; and four brothers, Ronald, Virgil, Leland, and Harlan.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372; www.colonialchapels.com.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Don Payne

Milford - Don Payne, 85, of Milford, Iowa, died Oct. 17, 2012.
Services for Don were held Oct. 22, at the First Lutheran Church, West Okoboji.

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Janice L. Ramthun

Lake Mills - Janice L. Ramthun, 54, of Lake Mills, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Minn.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street in Lake Mills.

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

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Sylvia (Tyrrel) Smerdon

Mason City - Sylvia (Tyrrel) Smerdon, 79, of Mason City, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave, in Mason City with Pastor Jeni Bohls of St. James Lutheran Church officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
 
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Published in Globe Gazette from October 30 to October 31, 2012

Arlo L. Smith

GARNER - Arlo L. Smith, 74, of Garner died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Services are pending at the Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

Published in Globe Gazette on October 31, 2012

Posted on 31 October 2012 by Marie Thompson